Kerala govt doubles down on Zumba in schools amid opposition

The Kerala government on Saturday stood firm in its decision to introduce Zumba dance in state schools as part of its anti-drug campaign, saying the opposition to it is "more venomous than narcotic......

As pure 'as alkaline water': UP quotes scientist on Sangam water

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday issued a release, quoting a scientist to "debunk doubts" about the purity of Ganga water at the Maha Kumbh and assert that the river water is as pure "as......

Sangam water unfit for bathing, contains faecal bacteria: Govt data

The Ganga water at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, where lakhs of people are taking a holy dip every day during the ongoing Maha Kumbh, is currently unsafe for bathing as it exceeds the prescribed......

Yoga more effective than aerobics for obesity

Yoga is relatively more effective than more popular methods like aerobics in treating obesity, according to a study conducted by a reputed Yoga institute in Lonavala, Maharashtra. Although both......

'It's Not Sexualised Nudity'

'I made it very clear even at the casting process that there was going to be a lot of nudity. And I wanted to be sure that it would be done with ease.' IMAGE: Demi Moore, right, and Director......

Maralli Baa, Appu

'He always had this big, goofy grin on his face and would speak to me with complete attention, something I was not used to as a shy child who kept to herself.'Amala Dasarathi recalls her encounters......

'Appu is best remembered for his warmth'

'There is a forward doing the rounds in Bangalore now, about Appu, that says, 'Kaanadanthe Mayavaadanu Namma Shiva, Kailasa Serikondanu' (Our Shiva disappeared from sight and reached......

Physical, Sherni: OTT DELIGHTS of the Week

Serial killer confusion in small-town South Korea, a struggling mission to save the tiger in the heartland of India, a slice-of-summer friendship by the Italian coast, Sukanya Verma lists a......

Bronco Test: Team India's new fitness mantra

IMAGE: Team India's Strength & Conditioning Coach Adrian Le Roux instructs the players ahead of a Bronco Test on Thursday. Photograph: BCCI Adrian Le Roux, in his second stint as Team India’s......

'Not humanly possible': Critics slam Pan's record

'I cooperated with all the testing procedures and stayed confident that I am competing fair and clean' IMAGE: China’s Zhanle Pan reacts after winning the race and establishing World record.......

Shubman Gill tops Yo-Yo test with impressive score

IMAGE: Shubman Gill topped with a score of 18.7. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Reuters The Asia Cup bound India team has hit the ground running with the closed-door camp in Alur, where the squad......

Hockey players resume training with an eye on Olympics

'I reminded the players that every action and decision we make will help us to either get closer to our Olympic goal or further away from it.' IMAGE: Indian hockey team head coach Graham Reid said......

Sports can help win battle against COVID-19: Sindhu

IMAGE: PV Sindhu said it is important to follow the recommendations of the World health Organisation. Photograph: PV Sindhu/Instagram Asserting that sports can help win the battle against......