When I was a kid, I used to help my mother clear leaves the old-fashioned way — with a rake. These days, I don’t see many rakes in my neighborhood. It seems everyone has a leaf blower or a landscaper who uses one, often at ungodly hours, which disrupts humans as well as wildlife. The … Read more
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is likely to announce the results of the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) for 2024 anytime soon. Students who took the entrance exams for Classes 6 and 9 can view their results on the official website exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE. The AISSEE 2024 was held on January 28, 2024, at various … Read more
Women may see greater health benefits from exercising regularly than men do, according to a recent study. Women who engaged in 2.5 hours of moderate physical activity, or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise, weekly were 24% less likely to die when compared to women who didn’t exercise regularly within that same time period, according to … Read more
The Agniveer Vayu exams offer India’s youth a golden opportunity to experience life in the Indian Air Force (IAF). Under the Agnipath Scheme, aspirants can embark on a four-year journey uniquely contributing to the nation’s defence.With the application portal already open, candidates can submit their applications until 11th February 2024. The online exam is scheduled … Read more
Grabbing a drink with your co-workers at the local bar after a long, productive day at work may be losing its draw, workers say. According to a recent report by Gympass, a hub used by corporations to extend wellness activities to their employees, working out is the new “happy hour” for professionals. The company analyzed … Read more
Political polarization. Economic struggles. Inequity. Climate change. War. In an often-bruising world, you can hardly blame people for seeking out ways to cushion themselves. From weighted blankets to “cozy” murder mystery novels to entire restaurants and cookbooks based on childhood comfort foods, the appetite for comfortable things just keeps growing. Now some are seeking comfort … Read more
One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to get in the gym and tackle your fitness goals, but doing so doesn’t have to be an investment that empties your pockets. “Nowadays there are so many free resources that we can find. Different plans and workouts,” Kollins Ezekh, a celebrity personal trainer and founder of Members … Read more
NEW YORK — It’s an annual end-of-year exercise in futility for many. But a clean slate awaits at the stroke of midnight for the next round of resolutions. From the first spray of fireworks to the closing chorus of “Auld Lang Syne” 366 days into the future — 2024 is a leap year — it … Read more
“I prioritize three pillars that are adequate sleep, mental relaxation, and stress management. These aspects create clarity, and a sense of balance, that energizes me to rebound and excel in my work,” says Pankaj Gupta, MD & CEO of Pramerica Life Insurance. In an interview with ETMarkets, Gupta said: “I try to hit the gym … Read more
