As winter approaches and daylight hours grow shorter, people prone to seasonal depression can feel it in their bodies and brains. “It’s a feeling of panic, fear, anxiety, and dread all in one,” said Germaine Pataki, 63, of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She’s among the millions of people estimated to have seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. Her … Read more
Some paparazzi can go to any extent to capture “exclusive” photos of celebrities and their kids. But many celebrities have now defended their kid’s privacy by requesting the pesky paps to “blur” their kid’s face or place a “heart emoji” instead when using the photo. Fearing invasion of privacy suits and legal tangles, many media … Read more
What would I simply need? Watered earth to feed each part Sunlight over the entire bower And busy bees to breed By sucking pollen from my heart… And of course I’d want the daily breeze To flutter and flatter my separate flakes –Petals that humans feign to adore And hypocritically cut and squeeze To place … Read more
The nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards have been announced, and Beyonce leads the way. She received 11 nominations, including for album, song, and record of the year for music from “Cowboy Carter,” her much-anticipated country album Post Malone also received nominations in the country categories, including nods for “I Had Some Help,” which gave … Read more
When you step into Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport), you are immediately struck by the stunning green walls and vibrant plants that seem to bring the outdoors inside. This breathtaking space is the result of a collaborative effort between Patrick Blanc, a renowned French botanist and artist, and Hari Marar, the … Read more
It all started with my Uber driver in New Hampshire. A middle-aged, friendly woman, chatty and full of opinions, who was more than willing to share them. It didn’t take long before we were deep into politics. She was a single woman, raised Catholic, but now attended a big independent church. “Trump’s the chosen leader”, … Read more
New York: Welcome to Beyoncé country. When it comes to the 2025 Grammy Award nominations, “Cowboy Carter” rules the nation. She leads the nods with 11, bringing her career total to 99 nominations. That makes her the most nominated artist in Grammy history. “Cowboy Carter” is up for album and country album of the year, … Read more
Irv Rubenstein holds a doctorate in exercise science and has run a personal fitness training studio for 35 years in Nashville, Tennessee. Obviously, he speaks positively about the benefits of using a personal trainer, and this goes for grizzled-gym goers as well as beginners. “Most anybody can teach you how to do a bicep curl,” … Read more
Harrisburg, Pa: Republicans landed historic victories in Pennsylvania this week, winning the battleground state’s valuable presidential electoral votes, posting a two-seat gain in its U.S. House delegation and sweeping all four statewide offices on the ballot, including a U.S. Senate seat. The strong performance means Donald Trump has won Pennsylvania in two out of three … Read more
Akola (Maharashtra): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said wherever a Congress government is formed, that state becomes the ATM (Automated Teller Machine) of the party’s ‘shahi parivar’.We won’t let Maharashtra become the ATM of Congress, Modi asserted while addressing a campaign rally in Akola for the November 20 state assembly elections. When the Congress … Read more