'I just have to go on set with conviction and honesty and portray the characters. Whether it is the consumption of alcohol or premarital sex or bad language or whatever that my character indulges in the film, are these the things I stand for? I don't know.'
Actors and sportspersons are increasingly blacklisting products like colas and fairness creams. Urvi Malvania explores what lies behind the concern among endorsers over brands they promote and how will it impact both.
Do away with the table salt. A reduction in the intake of salt can help control various kidney problems.
Dr Manoj Kumar, associate director & head -- cardiac cath lab, of Delhi-based Max Super Specialty Hospital lists simple ways to protect your heart.
What's even more worrying is the age distribution.
'Our body functions in a particular system. We pass urine. We pass motions. We swallow food. We drink water. We breathe properly.' 'If there is an obstruction to any of these things -- difficulty swallowing, difficulty passing urine, passing blood in the urine, passing blood in the stools or severe pain anywhere, lasting for more than a month, or for example the skin, which covers our body, has a few moles that start increasing or bleeding... then you need to see a specialist.'
The Romans have censored themselves to make visiting Iranian President Hassan Rouhani feel more comfortable during his historic stop in Italy.
Eating less than your normal calorie requirements is generally the prime cause of weight loss, says Komal Jethmalani.
Cholesterol has long been associated with poor eating choices. But new US guidelines say that dietary cholesterol has very little impact on one's health.
A recent study, which says two-thirds of cancers are a result of random mutations, also makes a case for the prevention, early detection and treatment of the disease
Ditch sweets that are high on calories and opt for baked options instead.
'In the name of cultural nationalism, Modi wants to impose another ideology on Muslims.' 'His agenda, we feel, is saffronisation of Indian culture.'
Heard of poshitis, text neck? See what you can do to alter your habits and lead a healthy life.
Growing a beer belly? Blaming it on beer is fine but how long will you sit and do nothing about it.
Simple ways to cure a hangover after a long New Year Eve party.
Dr Prathima Reddy debunks the various myths surrounding the health condition.
There is much work to be done to design a good GST.
Dr Prema Vivekanandan, dentist and consultant orthodontist in Chennai, lists the common dental health problems and tells you how with a few minutes of care every day, you can avoid most of these problems.
Which sectors will bounce back fast? Which will lag? Has the consumer changed forever? Here are some answers.
Here are six foods you must include in your diet that are healthy and will help you manage your weight better
A call by the Traders Federation in Tamil Nadu to ban sales of Coca Cola and Pepsi soft drinks came into effect on Wednesday with its president A M Vikrama Raja declaring drinks as 'toxic' for consumption.
'The chief minister has said on the floor of the House that he knows everything (about the criminal-politician mafia).' 'If you know about this nexus, why aren't you acting against them?' 'Ask him why is he so helpless.'
The right food choices can help reduce anxiety and stress, says Chef Prabhakar Nagraj.
Shah Rukh Khan will take the August Kranti Express to Delhi.
These sectors are seeing a marked slowdown, as consumers are postponing purchase decisions amid uncertainty and severe cash crunch, report Ram Prasad Sahu, Sheetal Agarwal & Ujjval Jauhari from Mumbai.
'Event management can distract from, but not permanently mask, execution failures,' points out Rathin Roy, director, National Institute of Public Finance and Policy.
Recent data from market analytics firm Nielsen shows that the rural market in the country's 630,000-odd villages is pulling down the overall FMCG business.
The GST has been a great achievement, but it does suffer from weaknesses, says Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian.
Probiotics are known to improve the gut flora and help prevent progression of digestive disorders, says Afaaf Shaikh.
Under siege, Nitish plans to tweak Bihar's anti-booze law
The journey of getting used to a new way of life -- without domestic help, without the necessity of dressing up to step out and just staying cooped up indoors -- has been out of the ordinary, equal parts good, bad and ugly.
Even 30 minutes of exercising daily is known to balance hormones, manage stress, and manage weight to the best, says Dr Manoj Kutteri.
'We have set out a timetable to reduce income tax rates for all incomes below Rs 50 lakh, and to progressively eliminate the surcharges on income above Rs 50 lakh, by 2024.' The Budget speech past CII president Naushad Forbes wants to hear.
The Nitish Kumar government is leaving no stones unturned to plug the loopholes in the implementation liquor ban.
Make In India and the reduction in barriers of trade will potentially create a growth environment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he has asked soft drink makers like Pepsi to try and mix aerated drinks with 5 per cent fruit juice to help distressed farmers find a new market for their produce.
Official celebrations in most states were restricted to unfurling of the national flag and chief ministers and governors addressing the people, with fewer guests in attendance.
The government told the high court of its decision to file a special leave petition in the Supreme Court to appeal against the acquittal.
Some cigarette-smokers may switch to beedis, or gutka, which is probably not the outcome the health ministry wants.
Urban Indians are developing a taste for freshly brewed and bottled craft beer.
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