By Rashmi kumari
Exercise and Dementia Risk: How Cardio, Walking and Fitness May Protect Brain Health
Regular physical activity is linked to better cognitive health and a lower risk of dementia, but the evidence is more nuanced than saying cardio simply makes people “smarter”
Normal Delivery: When Is Vaginal Birth the Right Choice? What Pregnant Women Should Know
Surbhi Jyoti’s comments have renewed interest in vaginal birth, but the safest delivery method depends on the health of the mother, baby, pregnancy and labour not on social expectations or the idea that one type of birth is always better
Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Causes, Symptoms, Types, Diagnosis and Modern Treatment Explained
Spinal muscular atrophy is a rare inherited neuromuscular disorder caused mainly by changes in the SMN1 gene, but advances in genetic testing and disease-modifying treatment have transformed what SMA can mean for affected children and adults
Three Common Medicines Classified as Carcinogenic by IARC: What Patients Need to Know Before Stopping Treatment
Hydrochlorothiazide, voriconazole and tacrolimus have been placed in IARC’s Group 1 category, but the classification identifies a cancer hazard not the individual cancer risk faced by every patient taking these medicines
Robert Bárány Nobel Prize: How His Discovery Revolutionized the Science of Balance and Vertigo
Robert Bárány’s pioneering research into the vestibular system explained how the inner ear detects movement and helps control balance, creating the scientific foundation for modern vertigo diagnosis and vestibular medicine
Jules Bordet Nobel Prize: How His Discoveries Transformed Modern Immunology
Jules Bordet’s Nobel-winning research on antibodies, complement and bacterial defence helped explain how the immune system recognises threats and created scientific foundations still used in diagnosis, vaccination and immunology more than a century later
Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo: Why the Fast-Spreading Crisis Has Become a Major Global Health Warning
More than 1,700 deaths have been reported in the latest outbreak, while community transmission, armed conflict, displacement, mistrust and shortages of health workers are making containment increasingly difficult
Can Stress Cause Acne? The Science Behind Stress, Hormones and Breakouts
Psychological stress may worsen acne through hormonal, inflammatory and behavioural pathways, but experts caution that persistent or severe acne should not automatically be blamed on stress
Traditional Diets Shape Unique Gut Microbes of Indian Tribes: Why India’s Microbial Diversity Matters for Future Health
Research on eight Indian tribal populations reveals gut microbiome patterns linked to traditional food habits, offering a valuable baseline for understanding nutrition, probiotics and the biological cost of dietary modernisation
Studio Medium’s Beat, Repeat : How Riddhi Jain and Dhruv Satija Turned the Monsoon into Contemporary Textiles
Through bandhani, arashi, shibori and mothra techniques, Studio Medium transforms rain, architecture and repetition into a tactile fashion language for its Pre-Festive 2026 collection
Vastra Utsav 2026: How India’s Handloom Heritage Is Finding a New Life Through Sustainable Fashion
From master weavers and Chanderi silk to Kanjeevaram, ajrakh, khadi and contemporary slow fashion, the annual DakshinaChitra fundraiser connects traditional craft with modern consumers
Madras Checks: How a Chennai Handloom Classic Travelled from Everyday Cloth to Dior
Once associated with lungis and everyday wear, Madras checks became a global fashion phenomenon through trade, Ivy League style and designer reinvention even as the communities behind the fabric face an uncertain future
Why India’s Top Couturiers Are Betting on Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru and Beyond
India’s luxury fashion market is moving beyond Delhi and Mumbai as couture designers follow affluent consumers into Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and other emerging wealth
Kannur Handloom Industry in Crisis: From ‘Manchester of Kerala’ to a Fight for Survival
Kerala’s historic weaving hub is losing workers, cooperative societies and financial stability as delayed wages, weak demand and competition from power looms threaten the future of traditional handloom production
DC Movie Review: Lokesh Kanagaraj and Wamiqa Gabbi Lead a Stylish Bloodbath That Mistakes Violence for Depth
Arun Matheswaran’s DC has dazzling action, an explosive Anirudh Ravichander soundtrack and an intriguing gendered revenge story, but its emotional ambitions struggle to keep pace with its choreography
KJQ Movie Review: Dheekshith Shetty Elevates a Crime Saga Undone by Its Male Fantasy
Kiran Kumar Meenuga’s Telugu crime drama has the ingredients of a layered gangster film, but its treatment of power, love, women and masculinity leaves its strongest ideas underdeveloped
The Last House Review: Greta Lee and Wagner Moura Anchor a Claustrophobic Thriller That Never Opens Up Its Best...
Louis Leterrier turns a suburban Seattle home into an existential prison in Netflix’s The Last House, but despite a compelling premise and strong performances, the survival thriller keeps its most provocative questions frustratingly out of reach.
Sugar Season 2 Review: Colin Farrell’s Stylish Detective Returns in a Sharper, Stranger and More Confident Noir Mystery
Apple TV+’s Sugar Season 2 moves beyond the controversial revelation of its first season to deliver an atmospheric missing-person mystery, while Colin Farrell’s movie-loving private investigator remains the show’s irresistible
Bhavana Iyer Concert Review: A Thoughtfully Curated Carnatic Recital Celebrating Raga, Tradition and Musical Depth
At Kedaram’s 11th anniversary celebrations in Chennai, vocalist Bhavana Iyer presented an engaging Carnatic music recital that combined classic compositions, nuanced raga exploration and strong instrumental support
L. Shruthi Kuchipudi Recital Review: A Graceful Celebration of Tradition, Technique and Timeless Repertoire
At Brahma Gana Sabha’s Aadi Dance Festival 2026, Kuchipudi dancer L. Shruthi honoured the classical form’s rich heritage with a recital that blended devotional depth, expressive storytelling and the precision of the Vempati tradition
Cape Fear Series Review: A Stylish Psychological Thriller That Struggles to Escape the Shadow of Its Legendary Predecessors
Apple TV+'s Cape Fear attempts to modernize one of suspense cinema's most influential psychological thrillers with contemporary themes, a stellar cast, and prestige television ambitions. Despite flashes of brilliance particularly Javier Bardem's commanding presence the series