Can you grow taller after 20? Study shows how Pilates can help you appear taller and improve posture

Pilates, a low-impact workout, enhances core strength, spinal flexibility, and posture, potentially increasing visible height. A study revealed participants gained an average of 2.7 cm after ten weeks of Pilates, due to spinal elongation and improved muscle support. Yoga, stretching, swimming, and dead hangs also contribute to better posture and perceived height.

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People block highway demanding safe drinking water

Villagers in Jajpur’s Danagadi block blocked NH-53, demanding safe drinking water due to defunct tubewells and erratic supply. Officials promised tanker water, but residents highlighted long-standing issues, including contaminated water from faulty sewerage and depleted groundwater. Kidney ailments in Golasahi are linked to contaminated water and explosives from illegal quarries.

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Mumbai: Indian classical musician Pandit Naviin Gandharv recalls recent performance before Indian and UK PMs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer were impressed by Pandit Naviin Gandharv’s performance at Rajbhavan, featuring his father’s invention, the Belabaharr. Gandharv’s fusion of Indian classical music with various genres, including Western, earned applause. He actively promotes Indian music globally through workshops and social media.

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