Aanchal Poddar is an intern with the indianexpress.com news desk.

October 08, 2024 11:26 IST
“Har aurat mei Durga hai,” and this is why we try to replicate the features and figure of an actual woman while making the idol, said Biswajit Haldar, a 24-year-old idol maker.
Tue, Oct 08, 2024
July 25, 2022 20:52 IST
With increased humidity, there is an overgrowth of bacteria and the chances of infections grow multi-fold, says Dr Shanti Swaroop Dhar
Mon, Jul 25, 2022
July 22, 2022 18:34 IST
A study has shown that adolescents, who sleep less than six to seven hours a day, tend to be suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). There are more children, who are suffering from anxiety, depression, wrong decision-making and emotional outburst. We need to embrace sleep hygiene for our collective well-being, says Dr Vivek Nangia, Head of Pulmonology at Max Hospital, Saket.
Sat, Aug 13, 2022
July 21, 2022 18:35 IST
A dietician and a nutritionist decode how viruses develop antibiotic resistance and how cruciferous plants are capable of preventing their resistant nature.
Fri, Jul 22, 2022
July 18, 2022 18:47 IST
Long-term exposure to ACs can alter the lipid production from glands in the eyelids. This would cause a change in the quality and quantity of the tear film that would lead to dry eyes, says Dr Tanvi Shah, Consultant Ophthalmologist at Masina Hospital, Mumbai
Mon, Jul 18, 2022
July 09, 2022 16:20 IST
The exhibition called, ‘Life in the Shadows’, presented by Chitvan Gill, a filmmaker, writer, and documentary photographer is up at the India International Center till July 14 from 11 am to 7 pm.
Sat, Jul 09, 2022
July 07, 2022 16:37 IST
On world chocolate day, Dr Anam Golandaz, clinical dietician at the Masina Hospital, Mumbai, says a diabetic who keeps to a well-balanced diet and protocols, can have one ounce (20-30 gms) of dark chocolate per day. But if the person is already eating unhealthy, then they should avoid it altogether.
Thu, Jul 07, 2022
July 04, 2022 20:02 IST
Despite the risk of blood pressure fluctuation and damage to major blood vessels, a tech-aided tool helped in saving lives, says Dr Ashwin Mallya, Urologist and Robotic Surgeon, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. The one big takeaway from this case is that whenever you see high blood pressure among children, you should get them examined. It is not the same as blood pressure in adults and might have an underlying cause
Mon, Jul 04, 2022
June 29, 2022 17:42 IST
Prosopagnosia arises when there is a problem in the Temporo-Occipital area of the right side of the brain. The problems that could affect the area include a stroke, hampered blood circulation, haemorrhage or a tumour, says Dr Kishan Raj, senior consultant neurologist at the IBS Hospital, New Delhi
Wed, Jun 29, 2022
June 23, 2022 21:31 IST
The MLAs led by Eknath Shinde were, at first, in a hotel in Surat in BJP-ruled Gujarat after reaching there on Monday. Afterwards, they flew to Guwahati in Assam, another BJP-ruled state, on Wednesday.
Wed, Jun 29, 2022



