Eating junk foods leads to mental disorders: Experts

Hormonal imbalance is one such issue which is rapidly increasing among teenagers and children aged between 10 and 15 years

Onset of monsoon triggers fear of vector-borne diseases in Hyderabad

Some of the areas considered hotspots of such fevers are located in Jubilee Hills, Mehdipatnam, Charminar, Chandrayangutta circles

Air pollution increases risk of premature death by 20 per cent: Study

The study also showed that the one-third of those who lived within 500 metres of a major roadway had a 13 per cent increased risk of death

Two-day dance event at Hyderabad's Prism pub

The winners were given awards by the National Music and Dance Academy which organized the event

Karkhana Mahankali temple gears up for a three-day Bonalu

The temple, built in the early 1900s and registered in 1938, started as a small establishment

A lesson for Ayushmann on gender-fluidity

The actor drew flak for his caption ‘Gender Fluid’ with an Instagram post showing him on a magazine cover with kohl eyes & black nail paint

Moms-to-be flaunt the baby bump

Millennial women are realising that pregnancy and motherhood are important, natural stages in life, and should be celebrated

Weaving threads of hope

Ahead of celebrating National Handloom Day on August 7, here’s a tribute to the sacred craft and its craftspeople

As you age, enjoy the process. No need for worry

Importantly, it’s not about looking young but about living a holistically healthy, content and happy life

Stealing the show

Sustainability and reusability are the new watchwords of fashion — but that in no way takes away from innovation and creativity

Tobacco has 200 cancer-causing chemicals

At least 95 percent of people with cancers of mouth and lung use tobacco habitually

Minors addicted to beauty, violent games

A worrying fact is that despite age restrictions, even 12-year-old children have become addicted to such games

Immune response induced by Omicron effectively neutralise Delta variant: ICMR study

The main limitation of this study are lesser participants in the unvaccinated group and the shorter window period post infection

Dealing with Omicron, the party-pooper!

Just as socialising began seeming safer, the ‘variant of concern’ is threatening to play spoilsport

Listen to your body when it warns you that you’re heading for trouble

Bystanders can provide CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) in case of a cardio-respiratory arrest till medical professionals take over

Siddhi Bhairava Gutta turns place of worship

A fracture in the rock shaped like a cobra at Padmakshi temple has become a place of worship by the locals in Hanamkonda district

Saileswaram Jatara turns a messy affair this year

Pressure mounts from the government to allow everyone who wants to visit the temple during the jatara

Ego clashes lead to marital discord, divorce

It is attributed as the prime reasons for 70 per cent of divorces in Hyderabad alone

40 per cent of cybercrime victims are women: Police

Mobile dating applications and matrimony websites are platforms ventured by catfishers who target victims to extort money

Ugadi through Sadhguru’s eyes

Ugadi is New Year’s Day in the States of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka

Greek Yogurt, a perfect mid meal snack

Creamy and silky smooth, Greek yogurt is refreshing and nutritious. Here are some easy and delicious recipes with it

Happy hours, now delivered home

Missing the weekend pub-hopping and cocktail pleasures? These DIY cocktail kits might bring you cheer

Finger food goodness

Have weekend plans with a small get together right at home? We’ve got you covered with finger food recipes

Pegan Diet is the new nutritional plan on the block

Followed by many international celebs, this diet focuses on eating 75% plant products and 25% calories that come from animal products.

Greek yogurt: yay or nay?

Here’s a look at what works and doesn’t about the fancy greek yogurt you’ve been craving to add to your grocery list

Making it official on the gram!

Doesn’t matter if you prize your privacy, if your relationship is not insta-official then you really aren’t a couple in the modern age

The new trend is Polyamorous Relationships

Polyamory is when people have intimate relationships with more than one partner at a time with the consent of all those involved

Go easy on that pill

Yes, there’s a pill for everything today, but our expert warns of side effects of medicines

Negging: The toxic dating trend

An emotionally manipulative technique, has gone viral since a Love Island episode. Experts tell us more

Yin & Yang | Mind your sex position

Dr Narayana Reddy answers questions on sex and sexuality

Spam mails add to CO2 emission, say experts

We are killing the planet through the use of technology, said Gerry McGovern, author of the book “World Wide Waste”

Let's heal the planet and heal ourselves

Human greed is the primary cause of damage to the planet’s natural resources such as forests, seas, mountains and the atmosphere

Royal Bengal tiger in Prathipadu area remains elusive

Forest officials found the tiger’s pugmarks in Raghavapatnam area. They expected that it would go into Narsipatnam reserve forest

Tree-lovers highlight danger of axing 1000 banyans near Chevella

The shade-giving trees could be chopped off to enable widening of Hyderabad-Chevella-Vijayapuri NH

Climate change could force 216 million from their homes: World Bank

World Bank's vice president for sustainable development said that the data give a 'global estimate' of the scale of potential migration

Book excerpt: India needs to learn about this intrepid ‘queen’ of N-E

Excerpt from 'Rani Gaidinliu: Legendary Freedom Fighter from the Northeast'

Book review | Diamantaire’s fragmentary memoir tells of his resolve & humanity

Diamonds are Forever, however, has its appeal despite its shortcomings

Book Review | Relook at Netaji, the inconvenient one who made all the hard choices

After all, he did more in two decades than most other heroes achieved in a lifetime

Book Review | Of death’s grim reapers, their wishes, hurts and revelations

James' 7th novel, and 2nd to be translated into English, is a deep meditation on time and the chaos that ensues when it is annihilated

Namita Gokhale chairs jury of Dylan Thomas Prize

The Dylan Thomas Prize is the world's largest literary prize for writers aged 39 and under

Interview | Neither our homes, nor hearts, are confined to our cozy cocoons

Travel makes us better people, and the world a better place, says Shreya Sen-Handley

Megalithic site found in Madharam village of Suryapet district

A 15-feet tall menhir (upright stone) has also been found in the fields at Madharam

Tourism picks up speed in Hyderabad as summer peaks

Tourist spots are gaining momentum much to the delight of the state tourism department, which is earning handsome revenues after a near lull

Everester thanks the weather gods for a goggle-less summit

Everest climber Romil Barthwal shares his unusual experience of scaling a mountain peak despite forgetting to wear his sporting goggles

Thailand, finally, opens up to Indian tourists

An RT-PCR test needs to be taken 72 hours before departure, and this certificate needs to be produced on arrival at Bangkok

Army’s first all-women sailing expedition completed!

A group of women officers sailed 900 nautical miles in 7 days on the Chennai-Vizag-Chennai route.

Looking ahead with hope

Give yourself a pat on your back for surviving, staying ahead of the covid curve and being able to look ahead

‘Sadfishing’: The toxic social media trend

What do Megan Thee Stallion, Dua Lipa, country and countless influencers have in common? They’ve all shed tears during an Instagram Live

Chemicals are not all bad

Rushing to buy skincare products with the chemical-free and 100%-natural tags? But what if chemicals aren’t all bad for the skin?

Sloane Stephens shares abusive social media posts

I’m happy to have people in my corner who support me, says Sloane Stephens