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Swati Sharma is a senior journalist with over 24 years of experience. She is the Features Editor of Deccan Chronicle.
    Paul Raddon, 49 years: Its been great to be outside, training around Hyderabad, as we prepare to complete the walk in 24 hours. Paul Loriggio, 38 years: Im really looking forward to it. Ive done it twice before in the UK, so it will be great to take part in India. The training has gone well and were prepared with the right gear. Ive even got a customised bumbag for the walk!Lifestyle
    Perambulations with a purpose

    The Oxfam Trailwalker India event tests physical endurance while reaching out to the needy.

    31 Jan 2020 12:30 AM IST

    Fitness expert Dinaz Varvatwala organised a fitness party, called Natyobics.Lifestyle
    Workout, party style

    Adding to the vigour of the adrenalin rush at Natyobics was Bollybeats by Mahesh Katta and bhangra by Riwnak.

    29 Jan 2020 12:00 AM IST

    As definitions of beauty change across cultures, more and more people are falling prey to eating disorders. Experts discuss the problem and its possible solutions.Lifestyle
    Too much on your plate?

    Eating disorders are broadly classified as anorexia nervosa and bulimia. They are almost nine times more common in women...

    27 Jan 2020 12:10 AM IST

    Real Housewives of New York City star Bethenny Frankel has been diagnosed with leaky gut syndrome (LGSLifestyle
    Are you suffering from leaky gut?

    The digestive tract is where food is broken down for absorption.

    25 Jan 2020 12:16 AM IST

    17th Edition of Tata Mumbai Marathon was held on January 19. About 50,000 athletes took partLifestyle
    Run for life, not to death

    Endurance sports have to be undertaken after due screening, caution experts.

    24 Jan 2020 12:00 AM IST

    Students of many universities protested against the Citizenship Amendment Act and police violence against Jamia Millia Islamia (New Delhi) students.Lifestyle
    Varsities turn into warzone

    When the pursuit of knowledge gets muddied by political activism.

    18 Jan 2020 12:16 AM IST

    Rahul DevLifestyle
    Art on your feet

    The unique hand-painted prints on each pair of foot art are, understandably, limited-editions.

    12 Jan 2020 6:09 AM IST

    Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie found out through genetic testing that she is at high risk for breast cancer. She ultimately decided to undergo and a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy to reduce her risk of developing the disease.Lifestyle
    The malignant crab

    Testing positive to be carrying a mutation can be scary.

    6 Jan 2020 1:04 AM IST

    Delhi-based artist Tanzeela, a hijabi-doodler expressed her shock at the violence perpetrated on Jamia Milia students through an illustration, A Woman in a Tricolour HijabLifestyle
    Dissent Thro Art!

    Varun Grover’s poem,which he’d put out on his Twitter handle on December 21, was retweeted 24k times.

    5 Jan 2020 12:00 AM IST

    Kangana RanautEntertainment
    Kangana Ranaut on the wrong foot

    Many a twitter follower bombarded her for the error in her statement.

    2 Jan 2020 12:25 AM IST

    A slow breakdownLifestyle
    A slow breakdown

    Motor-neurone disease, which can impede basic bodily functions including walking, breathing and swallowing, has no cure.

    30 Dec 2019 12:13 AM IST

    Experts shed light on a common yet frequently misdiagnosed painful condition called fibromyalgia, which can also cause chest pains, brain fog and depression.Lifestyle
    A debilitating disease

    This affects other systems like the brain, impacting a person’s ability to concentrate and remember things.

    23 Dec 2019 12:05 AM IST

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