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Studies conducted over the years have found many positive effects of volunteering from increased self-esteem and improved satisfaction to lower blood pressure and cardiac risks. A study conducted by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University shows that older adults who volunteer for at least 200 hours per year decrease their risk of hypertension, or high blood pressure, by 40 per cent.

Helping others helps you too

Kindness and empathy have immense power to improve health. And those who serve others swear that it radically increases...

7 Jan 2020 12:24 AM IST

The campaign comes at a time when womens safety is a serious concern.

Torch the fear Kavalan is here

If crimes against women are being reported and prevented more efficiently, thank the app by the TN police.

7 Jan 2020 12:21 AM IST

(L-R) Gadi Chandrasekhar Reddy, Siva Kishore Kosaraju, Thomas Govathoti and Baskaran Arunachala Reddy

The winning quartet

Hyderabad rowers made the country proud with their maiden victory at the Asian Rowing Masters Regatta 2019.

6 Jan 2020 11:48 PM IST

With mental health issues becoming more and more prevalent, society, in turn, is growing more and more accepting of the impacts of mental health on ones overall well-being.

Food for thought

Depressive and eating disorders have decreased life expectancy and are affecting females more than men.

6 Jan 2020 1:03 AM IST

Nandini Somaya Sampat and Professor Brinda Somaya

Designing a new path

The Women in Design 2020 + conference aims to celebrate the diversity and richness of women-driven practices.

6 Jan 2020 12:57 AM IST

No Dairy? No Worry!

Most people these days miss out on something good as they are lactose intolerant.

5 Jan 2020 2:00 AM IST

Wallpaper by Pooja Khanduja

Upbeat 2020 with classic blue

Make way to new beginnings with the Pantone Colour of 2020 and be amazed! Try incorporating this colour in your humble...

5 Jan 2020 1:41 AM IST

As a child, Karuna Kumari wanted to become a farmer. But that wasnt an ambition that received much support. So, she did the next best thing - she started a plant nursery!

Lady with a green thumb

As a child Karuna always grew up amid lush fields and saw first-hand how crops are cultivated with love and care.

5 Jan 2020 1:37 AM IST

Jwala Gutta and Vishnu Vishal

We are serious about each other: Jwala Gutta-Vishnu Vishal

Indian Badminton player Jwala Gutta, speaking out for the first time about her relationship with beau and actor Vishnu...

5 Jan 2020 1:07 AM IST

Delhi-based artist Tanzeela, a hijabi-doodler expressed her shock at the violence perpetrated on Jamia Milia students through an illustration, A Woman in a Tricolour Hijab.

Dissent Thro Art!

Art, freedom and creativity have changed society faster than politics.

5 Jan 2020 12:52 AM IST

DJ Hardik with Guru Randhawa

Guru Randhawa supports sensation DJ Hardik at live concert

DJ Hardik puts a unique and original spin to the music he plays & performs.

4 Jan 2020 9:36 PM IST

Through these paintings, the artist aims to give the viewer a pure and direct experience, where both, the inner and outer worlds are in sync.

Putting Zen on canvas

Artist Sarfaraz Laskari's unique take on Buddha is a homage to the self and one's meditative state.

4 Jan 2020 7:21 AM IST