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According to Shreedhar Rangaraj, Fitness Expert, cult says, “Turning 40 is no longer the beginning of the end, it’s the start of a new, stronger chapter. With more people in their 40s and 50s stepping into gyms or lacing up their walking shoes, fitness is finally getting the attention it deserves in midlife.” What does a balanced fitness routine actually look like after 40? It’s not about running marathons or lifting like a 20-year-old. It’s about staying active in a way that improves energy, protects joints, builds strength, and keeps you feeling young from the inside out. Here’s a simple,…

The Warrior Pose series is an essential part of Yoga asana practice. Mentioned in the ancient yogic scriptures themselves, these asanas are frequently favoured to tone the legs, enhance strength and endurance in that region, and even maintain balance and poise in movements.  This position is the perfect fusion of strength, alignment, and balance. It is a balancing asan, and the entire body weight is maintained on one leg, the torso is leaning forward, and the arms are lifted forward at shoulder level. Difficult as it is, this position helps to develop not only physical balance but mental toughness and…

Paramount Despite being around for nearly 60 years and having a dozen or so TV series under its proverbial belt, the “Star Trek” franchise has never taken home an Emmy Award for an actor’s performance, as hard as that may be to believe. In fact, only Mr. Spock himself, Leonard Nimoy, was ever even nominated for such an award. This, despite the fact that many renowned stars and widely beloved talents have appeared on screen in the final frontier, from Emmy winners like Ricardo Montalbán and Kelsey Grammer to Oscar winners…

New Delhi: The Congress Thursday said the INDIA bloc is considering the unprecedented option of boycotting the upcoming Bihar assembly election as it will “not accept” the voter rolls being prepared through the Election Commission’s ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in the state. The All India Congress Committee’s Bihar in-charge Krishna Allavaru told a press conference here that the INDIA bloc parties jointly contesting the polls in Bihar are in talks over the issue. On Wednesday, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav had first stated that the boycott option is on the table for the Opposition. “We challenge Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh…

The Bengaluru police have arrested a 19-year-old food delivery boy for allegedly taking photos and videos of women on roads without their consent and uploading them on Instagram, officers said on Thursday. According to the police, the accused, M D Dilavar Hussain, a native of Manipur, posted videos of women, especially those walking on Church Street, Brigade Road, and MG Road, and posted them with the tagline, ‘Bangalore Night Life’ on his Instagram page ‘DILBAR JAANI-07’ to gain more followers and comments. He used to add background music of either Bengali or other languages to portray women in a bad…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday submitted a new bill that would restore the independence of Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies in an effort to defuse tensions following his approval earlier this week of a controversial law that weakened their autonomy.The previous bill was seen as undermining the agencies’ independence and sparked a public outcry and protests, the first major demonstrations since the war began, as well as sharp criticism from the European Union.Zelenskyy said parliament would review the new bill, which “guarantees real strengthening of Ukraine’s law enforcement system, the independence of anti-corruption bodies, and reliable protection of…

SrinagarJul 24, 2025 14:36 IST First published on: Jul 24, 2025 at 14:36 IST Share The Congress’s sudden announcement last week of protests in Jammu, Srinagar, and New Delhi seeking the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood has not gone down well with ally National Conference (NC), with several leaders in the Omar Abdullah-led party labelling it a sabotage of its own efforts. The J&K Congress’s announcement coincided with the joint letter that Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, the Leaders of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, respectively, wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 16,…

India has suffered a significant setback ahead of the fifth and final Test against England as star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been ruled out due to a fractured toe. The injury, sustained during the fourth Test at Old Trafford, has sidelined Pant for six weeks, forcing the team management and selectors to quickly look for a reliable replacement ahead of the final match at The Oval, starting July 31. According to sources, BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar has already reached out to Ishan Kishan to join the squad as Pant’s replacement. Kishan, who has been in and out of the…

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Most cat owners dread their pets bringing home mice or birds. But for the owners of one felonious feline in Auckland, New Zealand, there’s a worse shame — being the unwitting accomplice to an unstoppable one-cat crimewave.His prolific laundry-pinching from clotheslines and bedrooms in the placid beachside neighborhood of Mairangi Bay has turned 15-month-old Leo into a local celebrity and earned him a new moniker. He now goes by Leonardo da Pinchy.And he’s got expensive taste. His frequent hauls include silk boxer shorts, thick men’s work socks — preferably with clothespins still attached — and…

IND vs ENG 2nd Test: India ended Day 1 of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford on a solid note, reaching 264/4 after 83 overs of intense play. Yashasvi Jaiswal and debutant Sai Sudharsan were the standout performers, both registering well-crafted half-centuries on a pitch offering variable bounce and movement. Sudharsan, in particular, impressed with his composure, scoring 61 runs off 151 balls. His innings, marked by seven boundaries, came in challenging conditions and provided crucial stability in the middle order. Overcast Conditions, But No Day 1 Rain Delay In what was a relief for both players and…