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We often treat stretching as an activity reserved for the gym or a cool-down routine after exercise. But adding a few mindful stretches into your morning isn’t just about loosening some stiff muscles it can transform the way you feel, a stretching routine can aid mobility and help prevent injuries. It may also improve alertness and also your overall well being Here’s why this small act of self-care each morning delivers outsized benefits, from physical vitality to mental clarity: 1. Helps your lower back After hours of lying still, your spine and surrounding muscles tighten overnight. Gentle morning stretches help…

New DelhiJul 25, 2025 14:33 IST First published on: Jul 25, 2025 at 14:33 IST Share HAVING completed 11 years and 60 days as Prime Minister on Friday, Narendra Modi surpassed Indira Gandhi to have the second longest uninterrupted tenure as PM in India. Modi now trails only Jawaharlal Nehru, who held the post for 16 years and 286 days after becoming the first PM of independent India. While both Nehru and Indira were PMs for four terms each, Nehru held the post continuously from 1947 until his death in 1964. Indira’s tenure was interrupted by the post-Emergency elections, which…

The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday approved the report submitted by Justice John Michael Cunha, a retired High Court judge, to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on July 11. This decision paves the way for legal action against Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited (RCSPL)/Royal Challengers Bengaluru, DNA Entertainment Networks Private Limited, the Karnataka State Cricket Association, several government officers, and two senior police officials. This action stems from the findings of Justice Cunha’s commission, which investigated the stampede at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4 that tragically resulted in 11 fatalities. The stampede at the Chinnaswamy Stadium occurred when a massive crowd made…

In a shocking incident, a Hindu temple and two Asian- run restaurants were defaced with racist graffiti in Melbourne, Australia. The incident has raised a serious concern among the community members residing in Australia, a report states on Thursday, July 24. The temple was the Shree Swaminarayan temple at Melbourne’s eastern suburb of Boronia, which was painted with red racist slurs on July 21, Monday morning, the Australia Today web portal reported. It was also observed that on the same day, the same slur was written on the two restaurants, situated on Boronia Road. An image of Adolf Hitler with…

In a dominant all-round display, Pakistan bounced back strongly to defeat Bangladesh by 74 runs in the third and final T20I at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, avoiding a whitewash and ending the three-match series on a positive note. Despite conceding the series 2-1, the emphatic win marked a significant milestone for the visitors as they denied Bangladesh a historic clean sweep. Farhan, Mirza Shine in Consolation Victory Batting first, Pakistan posted a challenging total of 178/7 on a sluggish surface. The foundation was laid by opener Sahibzada Farhan, who smashed a brilliant 63 off 41 balls, laced with six fours and…

To enhance support for the growing mental health needs of young people, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), in partnership with UNICEF and the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), launched a national fact sheet on adolescent and youth mental health. Alongside this, a supplementary training module titled ‘I Support My Friends’ was introduced as an addition to the existing adolescent peer-support module under the Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) programme. The launch took place during a national consultation held in Bhopal today. This new module addresses the urgent need to equip adolescents with practical skills…

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting launched a scathing critique of Indian captain Shubman Gill’s tactical decisions after England surged ahead on Day 2 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford. With India failing to build on their early advantage, Ponting did not hold back in questioning the captaincy calls that allowed England to seize control of the match. England Openers Dominate as India Falters After Rishabh Pant’s courageous 54 helped India post a competitive 358 in the first innings, England responded with authority. Openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett stitched a formidable 166-run partnership, blunting India’s pace attack and shifting…

Michael Bracewell has been added to New Zealand’s squad for the upcoming first Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. The move comes after Glenn Phillips was ruled out of the series due to a right groin injury sustained during the final of Major League Cricket. Originally unavailable for the Test tour because of his commitments with Southern Brave in The Hundred, Bracewell is currently in Zimbabwe as part of the T20I squad. With the timing aligning, New Zealand head coach Rob Walter confirmed Bracewell as a natural fit to step in for Phillips. “Glenn’s injury provided a gap in the Test…

New Delhi: On the fifth day of the monsoon session of Parliament, Lok Sabha on Friday is set to discuss key legislations, including The Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill and The Merchant Shipping Bill 2024. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will move The Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2024, for its passage along with amendments. “That the Bill for enabling reservation of seats in accordance with article 332 of the Constitution for effective democratic participation of members of Scheduled…

That sudden wave of fatigue that hits after lunch is entirely normal. Our bodies naturally experience a dip in energy in the early afternoon, driven by the circadian rhythm, which is a built-in biological cycle that governs and guides patterns of wakefulness and rest. Combine this with a heavy lunch, and it’s hardly surprising that your eyelids start to feel heavier by the minute. In fact, its quite common and natural for many people to take a midday nap to recharge. Yet for many of us, the afternoon slump can wreak havoc on motivation and productivity. Here are various ways…