Makhana may be healthy, but not for everyone: 5 types of people who should avoid it

Makhana, or fox nuts, are gaining recognition as a nutritious superfood due to their low-calorie, high-fiber content and numerous health benefits. They support heart health, aid weight management, and regulate blood sugar levels. However, individuals with kidney stone risks, diabetes, allergies, digestive disorders, gout, or those on blood-thinning medications should consume makhana cautiously.

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Try this one common ingredient to get rid of that unpleasant kitchen smell in the rainy season

Monsoon season often traps unpleasant kitchen smells due to increased humidity and reduced ventilation. White vinegar offers a simple, natural solution by neutralising odour molecules, unlike air fresheners that merely mask them. A bowl of vinegar overnight or a simmering pot with spices can effectively eliminate stale smells from cooking and dampness, restoring freshness to…

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Anurag Kashyap recalls battling depression, heart attack and asthma before 27-kg weight loss journey: ‘I was put on a liquid diet for 11 days’

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who celebrated his 53rd birthday on September 10, 2025, has been candid about his long and difficult health journey. What began as a phase of depression and heavy drinking ultimately led to two heart attacks, asthma complications, and weight gain, before he turned his life around with a structured wellness programme.

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Harvard under fire as more than 14,000 push back against $500 million Trump deal: Campus activists vow to fight political interference

Harvard University faces increasing internal pressure to reject a potential settlement with the Trump administration regarding frozen federal research funds. A letter signed by over 14,000 individuals warns against political concessions that could undermine academic freedom. Critics fear the deal’s terms, including potential oversight of academic programs and restrictions on campus activism, would set a…

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