We all have indulged in the midnight mindless scrolling on Instagram, the donut craving that keeps the stomach rumbling, or the euphoric high of alcohol that makes us feel invincible. All these experiences share a common factor: dopamine, a powerful brain chemical that plays a major role in motivation, reward, and pleasure. Many people are … Read more
At the corner of one of the busier parts of Koramangala, Bengaluru, an office that hardly had enough space for two desks was the incubation of what would soon come to change the conventional real estate investment landscape in India. The year was 2015, the humble starting point for Property Share, India’s first and largest … Read more
Instagram tourists need to be respectful of beauty spots A balance needs to be struck between the most “Instagrammable” locations in Wales and protecting the environment, according to bosses at a national park. An influx of people using social media at Bannau Brycheiniog National Park’s top destinations, including Pen y Fan and the area known … Read more
It’s commonplace today to find celebrities and social media stars flaunting exorbitantly priced accoutrements. In almost all times, they haven’t paid for anything. It’s given free by the designers and the influencer/celeb is expected to publicise the designs to her million plus followers on social media. If they don’t, they get called out and there … Read more
Mumbai: August 12, 2024: The India-Singapore relationship has emerged as one of the most important partnerships in the context of the ‘Asian Century’. Underpinned by a rich history of cultural and commercial connections, complementary strengths and shared priorities, the India-Singapore corridor has been growing in prominence for many years. To further strengthen these ties, DBS … Read more
A jury on Friday convicted a white Florida woman for shooting and killing a Black mother of four through her front door in a case that provoked outrage from civil rights advocates and the victim’s family. Susan Lorincz denied the manslaughter of Ajike “AJ” Owens, who came to her house to remonstrate after the defendant … Read more
Everybody talks about bad hair days. People spend BIG money on skin care treatments and beauty products, but little attention is given to the hair and scalp. No wonder the ‘skinification of hair and scalp’ trend has picked up. “The scalp ages much faster than other parts of the body. If your skin is 30 … Read more
5 min read Last Updated : Aug 16 2024 | 11:53 PM IST Two days after the World Health Organisation (WHO) classified the viral infection “mpox” as a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) because of a sharp rise in cases across Africa, both central and state governments in India have scrambled into … Read more
Manchester United had to battle to get past Fulham amid opening night nerves, requiring the intervention of debutant Joshua Zirkzee off the bench to earn the points. No one anticipated vintage football at Old Trafford and they were certainly not treated to it, but victory gives the platform the club crave. Chances came and went … Read more
No country with a dominantly young population can afford to ignore an upswell in despair and rage among its youth. The recent political upheaval in neighbouring Bangladesh triggered by student-led protests offers many lessons. One critical takeaway: that economic growth alone cannot stave off turmoil. Bangladesh won high praise for its investments in human capital, … Read more