Author: Rahul M

Of the many, many, many asanas in yoga, Utkatasana (Chair Pose) is a deceptively simple – but also seriously effective – pose. Looking nearly like a seated position in an invisible chair, this pose requires strength, attention, and control. It may not look like much, but the effort to remain in that pose, particularly over time, makes it an amazing addition to any yoga practice, no matter your skill level. Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar – Author, Columnist, Founder of Akshar Yoga Kendraa shares why chair pose deserves a spot in every yoga routine. 1. Full-Body Alignment Watch more: Utkatasana is a…

As people age, maintaining social connections becomes increasingly important for emotional, mental, and physical well-being. For our Aussie seniors, social isolation and loneliness can cause serious health challenges, including depression, cognitive decline, and weakened immunity.  Fortunately, Aged Care Service Providers play a pivotal role in boosting social engagement so that seniors remain connected, valued, and supported.  At Home at Heart, we recognise the transformative power of social support and integrate it into our in-home care services to enhance the lives of seniors.  This blog explores how aged care companies deliver meaningful social support to seniors, helping them thrive in their…

Munger (Bihar) [India], July 17 (ANI): Amid rising crime cases in Bihar, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh on Thursday said that incidents can occur due to mutual disputes in any country. He claimed that such incidents are not unusual and stressed that action is taken immediately against those responsible. “How many kidnappings used to happen in the state earlier? If I hit him, they hit me then is this a crime? This is a mutual dispute. Incidents can happen due to mutual disputes in any country in the world. But here action is taken immediately. The people who commit the incidents…

WI vs PAK: Disagreements between cricket boards have become increasingly common, and the latest dispute has emerged between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket West Indies (CWI). The issue revolves around the format of the upcoming white-ball series between the two nations, scheduled to be played in the United States and the Caribbean from August 1 to 12. CWI Keen on ODIs to Rebuild After World Cup Disaster Cricket West Indies is pushing for a full-fledged white-ball series, including three ODIs and three T20Is, as originally planned. The board is keen on giving its players more exposure to the…

Breathlessness, or dyspnoea, is a common issue for people with ILD, asthma, or other lung conditions. It happens when the body struggles to move air in and out, causing feelings of suffocation, fear, and tiredness. In asthma, the airways swell and narrow during a flare-up, making it hard to breathe. In interstitial lung disease, the lung tissue becomes scarred and stiff, so even when you try to breathe normally, it feels shallow. Recognizing these patterns is the first step toward learning how to take care of yourself and finding the right methods that work best for your body. Both ILD…

THE Central Administrative Tribunal’s (CAT) order scrapping Urdu as a compulsory language requirement for a Revenue Department post in Jammu and Kashmir has renewed debate on the issue in the Union Territory. While the BJP, which had been protesting against the notification since it came out and calling it “illegal”, welcomed the CAT decision, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said non-Urdu speakers would not be “efficient” in the posts since most land records are in Urdu. Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti, who made the same argument, added that it was “deeply unfortunate” that the judiciary appears to be “influenced…

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli shell slammed into the compound of Gaza’s only Catholic church on Wednesday, killing two people and wounding several others, according to witnesses and church officials. Among the injured was the parish’s priest, who became a close friend of Pope Francis in the final months of the late pontiff’s life.The shelling of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza also damaged the church compound, where hundreds of Palestinians have been sheltering from the war. Pope Leo XIV on Thursday renewed his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza in response to the attack.…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s economy minister and the key negotiator in the mineral deal with the U.S, Yuliia Svyrydenko, has been appointed as new prime minister, becoming its first new head of government since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. Svyrydenko is one of a group of officials taking on new roles in Ukraine’s government, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reshuffles the Cabinet in a bid to energize a war-weary nation and boost domestic weapons production in the face of Russia’s grinding invasion.At home, however, the Cabinet recalibration has not been seen as a major shift, as the…

Surya Namaskar, or Sun Salutation, is more than just a yoga sequence — it’s a complete workout that balances the mind, body, and soul. Rooted in ancient Indian tradition, this powerful set of 12 asanas (postures) is often performed in the early morning to harness the energy of the rising sun. Just a few minutes of this daily practice can bring noticeable changes in your physical and mental well-being. Here’s how: 1. Boosts Physical Fitness and Flexibility Surya Namaskar is a full-body workout that stretches, tones, and strengthens all major muscle groups. Each round of Surya Namaskar engages your…

On Thursday, 17th July, Several opposition parties called for a statewide bandh in Odisha. The Bandh has been called to protest the self-immolation death of Soumyashree Bishi, a 20-year-old student at Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore. The political firestorm ignited by the tragedy intensified with revelations that Congress’ student wing orchestrated online harassment campaigns against the victim, even as senior party leaders positioned themselves as champions of justice. The crime branch takes command of the investigation On Wednesday, 16th July, the Odisha police handed over the case to the Crime Against Women and Children Wing (CAW&CW). DSP Iman Kalyan…