'aris can be boiling hot in July. The choice of viscose over cotton was deliberate. Cotton would have crushed badly. We used viscose because it is a wood pulp fibre and lets you breathe. It is cooler than silk. We had to consider breathability because the athletes would be on a barge, in the heat, for up to five hours.'
Health experts express concern about the unsupervised consumption of dietary supplements, warning poor-quality products can affect cardiovascular health and kidneys.
'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'
But the presidency of India then won't be the same, says author and columnist Shobhaa De in a no-holds-barred conversation.
Instead of venting your anger, look for solace in the right foods.
The climate for 'doing business' remains forbidding, taxtortion is still rife, corruption at state and district levels has increased, oil prices remain extortive with high taxation, and the continued red tape has kept the enterprise system as stifled as before, points out Debashis Basu.
The names of two Indian-Americans -- Seema Verma and Bobby Jindal -- have emerged as possible candidates.
With most of our meals laced with artificial ingredients, preservatives, hormones and other chemical additives, indigestion is a word used very commonly nowadays. Here are some foods that can help fight it.
Through a Freedom of Information Act request, the Show '20/20' obtained lists of recent health violation records from the FDA, the agency in charge of inspecting airlines and their outside food caterers.
Drink plenty of water or fluids to keep your electrolytes and toxins in check, suggests Dr Vidhe Sharma.
Ministers' resignation accepted, portfolios farmed out
If you're looking to trim the flab, here's what your diet should include.
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has officially confirmed that 2023 is the hottest year on record by a huge margin, smashing global temperature records.
Don't fall for the 'fat-free' fad. Eat healthy, manage portion control, stick to natural foods and exercise. This the only way you can lose weight and keep it off!
Why did Karnataka's economic prosperity fail to influence the nature of electoral promises made by political parties in the run-up to the assembly elections? asks A K Bhattacharya.
Guys, here's what your diet must include in order to keep your energy levels up through the day.
Jailed gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Banda district early Tuesday with a complaint of abdominal pain.
World over, consumers are moving away from processed food -- meat in particular. Want to know why?
Nasreen, who served as the director of the Indian Cultural Centre at the high commission of India in Male, Republic of Maldives, from 2019 to 2023, shared insights into the growing influence of China and Pakistan in countering India's soft power.
Ashutosh Sharma revealed he didn't know where his career was heading during the time between 2020-22 when he fell out of favour with MP coach Chandrakant Pandit.
The Act integrates multiplicity of provisions under various food related laws. It will among other things regulate food safety standards and uniform licensing in the country.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd on Thursday reported a 6.9 per cent rise in consolidated profit after tax at Rs 2,556 crore in the first quarter ended June 30, 2023, riding on a gradual recovery in the FMCG industry despite operating in challenging environment. The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 2,391 crore in the same quarter last fiscal, Hindustan Unilever Ltd said in a regulatory filing. Consolidated total income in the first quarter stood at Rs 15,679 crore as against Rs 14,757 crore in the corresponding period last fiscal.
As competition heats up, health drink brands like GSK, Mondelez, Nestle get more aggressive with promotions and promises.
Fearing outbreak of epidemics, the ministry is sending a high level team to review the public health measures in the area
What tastes better with dahi-rice, dal-chawal or puris than the season's newly-made home pickle?
rediffGURU Rebecca Pinto, a physiotherapist and nutritionist, has been helping patients with physical difficulties resulting from illness, injuries and ageing.
A little attention to detail can go a long way in boosting your health.
Curfew was imposed on Thursday after protesters stormed police stations demanding the release of five youths who had earlier been arrested for carrying sophisticated weapons and wearing camouflage uniforms similar to army fatigues.
One of the ways to stop the deadly virus from spreading is to improve your immunity to fight infections, says Dr Pramod Tripathi.
You'll be spoilt for choices with these varieties.
If you're a fitness freak and want to give your muscles a boost, here are six foods that will do the trick.
'Our study finds that only about 20% of Indians are vegetarians and the rest of the 80% are non-vegetarians or meat-eaters.'
'Shark fins are the most sought-after shark product.'
A recent study has found that certain male health supplements carry ingredients that can harm your health.
Your everyday spices have more health benefits than you can imagine discovers Aditi Bose.
Business of retail, food and beverages at duty-free shops in India was estimated to have a potential of $3.5 billion by 2021.
Discovering a way to deal with negative emotions is often the first step toward overcoming emotional eating.
No anti-aging cream, lotion or medicine can have your skin looking as young as when you consume foods that keep it healthy.
