10,000 steps myth – should you be a stickler for recommended daily doses?

10,000 steps myth – should you be a stickler for recommended daily doses?

Ruth Clegg Health and wellbeing reporter Getty Images It felt like there was a collective sigh of relief when a study, published this week, suggested 10,000 steps a day isn’t the health utopia we had all been led to believe. The news that we only had to reach 7,000 steps was enough to quite literally … Read more

10,000 steps myth – do we really need to stick to recommended daily doses?

10,000 steps myth – do we really need to stick to recommended daily doses?

Ruth Clegg Health and wellbeing reporter Getty Images It felt like there was a collective sigh of relief when a study, published this week, suggested 10,000 steps a day isn’t the health utopia we had all been led to believe. The news that we only had to reach 7,000 steps was enough to quite literally … Read more

Just 7,000 steps a day cuts risk of health issues – study

Just 7,000 steps a day cuts risk of health issues – study

Getty Images The researchers hope their findings could shape future public health guidelines Walking 7,000 steps a day can be enough to boost your brainpower and help protect against a range of different diseases, a major study suggests. It may be a more realistic target than 10,000 steps, which is often seen as the benchmark … Read more

Glow goals: 7 skincare steps for that dewy, dreamy base

Glow goals: 7 skincare steps for that dewy, dreamy base

In the world of beauty, the dewy skin look remains a timeless favourite—fresh, radiant, and healthy. While highlighters and luminous foundations play their part, true dewiness starts with the right prep. The key? Hydrated, well-nourished skin that glows from within. If you’re aiming for that lit-from-within glow, here’s a 7-step skincare ritual to follow before … Read more

Kerala steps up security amid India-Pakistan tensions

Kerala steps up security amid India-Pakistan tensions

(file image for representation) | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In the light of heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, security has been beefed up around vital installations in Kerala, including airports, the Vizhinjam international seaport, recently commissioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, railway stations, naval and air bases in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, and other main … Read more

Viral: Arijit Singh recreates Chaleya hook steps at Ahmedabad concert

Viral: Arijit Singh recreates Chaleya hook steps at Ahmedabad concert

Singer Arijit Singh entertained the crowd at his Ahmedabad concert on Sunday. In one of the viral videos from the concert, he is seen perfectly recreating the hook steps of Shah Rukh Khan and Nayanthara’s melody song, Chaleya, from director Atlee’s superhit film, Jawan. The video from the Ahmedabad concert fetched over 500k views and … Read more

UPSC ISS, IES final marks 2024 released: Steps to download

UPSC ISS, IES final marks 2024 released: Steps to download

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the final marks for the Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examinations 2024. Candidates can check their scores online at upsc.gov.in. This year, UPSC announced 18 vacancies for the IES and 33 vacancies for the ISS. However, only 31 candidates were selected for the … Read more

Drawing of cables through KSEB posts: HC directive to inform it about steps for ensuring safety

Drawing of cables through KSEB posts: HC directive to inform it about steps for ensuring safety

The Kerala High Court has directed the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) to file an affidavit indicating the steps taken to ensure that cables drawn through the posts of the KSEB by cable TV operators are complying with the safety regulations issued in this regard. Justice Gopinath P. also directed the KSEB to state in … Read more

Meet seeks steps to stop violence against sex workers

Meet seeks steps to stop violence against sex workers

A district-level advocacy meeting on seeking the support of stakeholders in reducing and preventing violence against sex workers has underlined the need to ensure dignity of those who wish to continue with sex work. The meeting, organised by two community-based organisations Mythri and Aiswarya Suraksha, Thiruvananthapuram District Legal Services Authority, National Network of Sex Workers, … Read more

Steps taken to address traffic woes, prevent road mishaps, says Kurnool Municipal Commissioner

Steps taken to address traffic woes, prevent road mishaps, says Kurnool Municipal Commissioner

Municipal Commissioner P.V. Ramalingeswar said proactive measures were being implemented to reduce traffic congestion and prevent road accidents in Kurnool city. A road safety sub-committee meeting was convened at the municipal council hall, bringing together officials from the traffic police wing, as well as the urban planning and engineering departments of the Kurnool Municipal Corporation. … Read more