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Diwali 2025: 5 decor ideas to light up your balcony this festive season

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Diwali 2025: 5 decor ideas to light up your balcony this festive season

If you want to light up your balcony this year, look no further. These décor ideas will make your space glow with minimal effort and get your house ready for the festive season. From string lights to floor lamps to pendant lights, we’ve got you covered.

Cardiologist reveals how walking can change your life: “Here’s what happens every minute you walk…”

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Cardiologist reveals how walking can change your life: “Here’s what happens every minute you walk…”

Best celebrity Karwa Chauth outfits you shouldn’t miss

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Best celebrity Karwa Chauth outfits you shouldn’t miss

With Karwa Chauth around the corner, here’s a look at some of the best celebrity Karwa Chauth looks you’ll love to take inspiration from. From shararas to sarees, these styles make for the perfect picks this festive season.

Did you know your high cholesterol levels could be a sign of hypothyroidism? Know symptoms and treatment

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Did you know your high cholesterol levels could be a sign of hypothyroidism? Know symptoms and treatment

While the thyroid may be a small gland, it plays an important role in regulating many body functions. It’s also connected to your heart health, and when it produces low amounts of hormones, it can lead to high cholesterol levels, particularly LDL. Here’s how you can spot it and treat it.

Best red saree looks with stylish blouse designs for Karwa Chauth 2025

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Best red saree looks with stylish blouse designs for Karwa Chauth 2025

Karwa Chauth red saree blouse designs: Glam up this Karwa Chauth by styling your red sarees in unique ways. Here are some celeb-inspired designer drapes that offer perfect inspiration, paired with stylish blouse designs.

Mouni Roy stuns in a white and gold lehenga styled with alta and gajra

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Mouni Roy stuns in a white and gold lehenga styled with alta and gajra

Mouni Roy recently walked the ramp for designer friend Anuradha Khurana, where she sported a stunning white and gold lehenga, styled perfectly with Indian jewellery, alta, and gajra. Take a look.

Karwa Chauth mehendi designs: Brighten your celebration with these beautiful desi patterns

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Karwa Chauth mehendi designs: Brighten your celebration with these beautiful desi patterns

Karwa Chauth mehendi designs: If you want a mehendi design to shine brighter this festive season, look no further. From portraits to mandala designs, these stunning styles will offer you the right inspiration.

Pain medicine expert shares health benefits of matcha, and its risks

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Pain medicine expert shares health benefits of matcha, and its risks

Matcha has become a celeb favourite in no time for its health benefits. However, Dr. Kunal Sood warned of some potential risks that come with its consumption, including its caffeine content, which can exceed coffee depending on its preparation.

Oat milk can raise blood sugar levels, says French biochemist; suggests hacks for oat milk lovers

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Oat milk can raise blood sugar levels, says French biochemist; suggests hacks for oat milk lovers

While many people believe plant-based milks are healthier, it may not be so. A French biochemist shared that oat milk is basically “pasta juice” that causes a major glucose spike. However, she suggested hacks to reduce its impact on blood sugar and offered better alternatives.

AIIMS orthopaedic surgeon reveals the ‘best sleeping position’ to prevent knee pain or backache in the morning

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AIIMS orthopaedic surgeon reveals the ‘best sleeping position’ to prevent knee pain or backache in the morning

If you experience back or knee pain after waking up, chances are your muscles are strained due to an incorrect sleeping position. An AIIMS orthopaedic surgeon suggests two highly effective ways to avoid such pain. Take a look.

The food a 117-year-old woman ate three times a day: gastroenterologist reveals its longevity benefits

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The food a 117-year-old woman ate three times a day: gastroenterologist reveals its longevity benefits

A gastroenterologist highlighted the benefits of yogurt, sharing how it’s linked to lowering the risk of colon cancer, colon polyps, and more, citing a study on a woman who lived a little over 117 years and consumed it three times a day.

5 things in the house that are dirtier than your toilet seat, shared by an orthopaedic surgeon

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5 things in the house that are dirtier than your toilet seat, shared by an orthopaedic surgeon

Despite paying attention to household cleanliness, there are some things that often get overlooked. Dr. Manan Vora shared on Instagram a list of household items that need to be cleaned frequently to keep bacteria at bay — and some of them may surprise you.

Neena Gupta impresses the internet with her edgy style at 65; unmissable pics from recent appearances

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Neena Gupta impresses the internet with her edgy style at 65; unmissable pics from recent appearances

Neena Gupta knows the art of dressing tastefully, which has come to be appreciated by fans. They often praise her sense of style, noting how she defies age with her glamorous outings and well-maintained figure.

4 reasons your supplements aren’t working, according to a gastroenterologist

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4 reasons your supplements aren’t working, according to a gastroenterologist

Health benefits of supplements: Consumption of dietary supplements is becoming increasingly common. However, there may be reasons why you are not deriving benefits from them. Gastroenterologist Vivian Asamoah shared possible causes and why it’s important to get to the root of the problem.

Alia Bhatt on natural weight loss post pregnancy: "I was breastfeeding and it burns a lot of calories…"

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Alia Bhatt on natural weight loss post pregnancy: "I was breastfeeding and it burns a lot of calories…"

On Two Much with Kajol & Twinkle, Alia Bhatt opened up about being criticised for her quick post-pregnancy weight loss, which she said happened naturally and not in the way people claimed.

Ranbir Kapoor’s trainer on his transformation for Animal: “There were no shortcuts”

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Ranbir Kapoor’s trainer on his transformation for Animal: “There were no shortcuts”

Ranbir Kapoor has always surprised audiences by showcasing different physiques in his movies, especially in Animal. His trainer, in a podcast, revealed how long such transformations take and praised Ranbir for his dedication

Durga Puja 2025: Alia Bhatt stuns in a Dhakai Jamdani saree with a chikankari blouse

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Durga Puja 2025: Alia Bhatt stuns in a Dhakai Jamdani saree with a chikankari blouse

Alia Bhatt lit up the festivities at a Durga Puja pandal by turning up in an exquisite Dhakai Jamdani saree, accessorised beautifully with traditional jewellery. She was spotted with other celebs who looked equally stylish and drenched in the festive spirit

Durga Puja 2025: Latest Bengali celeb-inspired jewellery styles to elevate your saree look

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Durga Puja 2025: Latest Bengali celeb-inspired jewellery styles to elevate your saree look

Bollywood beauties have been visiting pandals dressed in some of the most festive sarees paired with glamorous jewellery. If you want to stand out this festive season, pick these unique pieces to elevate your ensembles.

Exercise tips: 6 home workouts to burn more calories than the gym 

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Exercise tips: 6 home workouts to burn more calories than the gym 

Home workout routine: With a choc-a-block routine, it may be difficult to sneak in time for the gym, but it certainly is possible to work out at home with your bodyweight. These simple home workouts are going to come in handy and help you burn calories more effectively.

Kareena Kapoor’s nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar shares the benefits of exercise amid Ozempic’s approval: "If you don't want a shrunken face…”

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Kareena Kapoor’s nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar shares the benefits of exercise amid Ozempic’s approval: "If you don't want a shrunken face…”

If you want to lose weight the right way, Rujuta Diwekar’s sound advice will come in handy. The popular nutritionist shared how exercise helps suppress appetite, boost GLP-1 levels, and give you a sculpted face.

4 colour schemes to make your bathroom look luxurious and expensive

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4 colour schemes to make your bathroom look luxurious and expensive

Bathroom makeover: Have you ever thought about how a colour scheme can define the look of your bathroom? It is a space where you should feel tranquil, and this can best be achieved by incorporating the right colour design. With a little thought and care, your bathroom can look both luxurious and expensive.

Weight loss diet: Cardiologist shares new 'almost' OMAD diet plan to burn fat steadily

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Weight loss diet: Cardiologist shares new 'almost' OMAD diet plan to burn fat steadily

How to lose weight: While OMAD may be hard for some, Dr Alok Chopra shared an alternative plan that requires the same amount of fasting hours but allows modifications in foods that can be consumed.

Physician recommends 3M morning routine to stay calm and focused all day

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Physician recommends 3M morning routine to stay calm and focused all day

Healthy morning routine: If you want to benefit the most from your mornings, follow the 3M morning routine recommended by Dr Rangan Chatterjee. It offers several health benefits, including helping you stay calm and focused throughout your days.

5 Japanese teas you must try for their unique flavours

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5 Japanese teas you must try for their unique flavours

If you are a tea lover, try these 5 Japanese teas, which will help you appreciate unique flavours and aromas even more, while offering some amazing health benefits.

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