Sushmita Sen suffers heart attack; can Addison's disease affect heart? What experts say

Former Miss Universe and Bollywood actor Sushmita Sen on Friday took to Instagram to inform her fans she suffered a heart attack a few days back and underwent angioplasty - a procedure used to open blocked coronary arteries caused by coronary artery disease. Updating about her current health status, the Bengali beauty added that 'all is well and I am ready for some life again.'

Manushi Chhillar's backless gown in new pics is the perfect choice for your best friend's summer wedding. Take notes

Manushi Chhillar has embraced the summer aesthetic quite literally with her latest pictures in a stylish backless gown. The former Miss World winner took to Instagram recently to share pictures of herself posing for the camera in a sensational embroidered dress from the shelves of the couture wedding and evening wear label Hermione de Paula Atelier. The ensemble is a perfect choice for a summer wedding. You can include it in your mood board for your best friend's reception. See inside.

Chaitra Navratri 2024 Day 8 bhog: Easy-to-make prasad recipe for Maa Mahagauri on Durga Ashtami

The nine-day festivities of Navratri are set to conclude with Ram Navami. The festival is celebrated in the month of March or April as per Gregorian calendar. This year it began on April 9. It will conclude on April 17 with Rama Navami. On the second-last day of the festival, Maha Ashtami is celebrated with much enthusiasm by Hindus. From havan to elaborate rituals like Kumari Pujan, the eighth day of Chaitra Navratri is the time to seek blessings from goddess Durga and her incarnation Maa Mahagauri.

Chaitra Navratri Day 8: Who is Maa Mahagauri? Colour of the day, significance, bhog, puja mantra

Navadurga or the nine forms of Goddess Durga depict different aspects of the Adishakti. On Navratri, the festival dedicated to Maa Durga, there is a day dedicated to each of the nine incarnations of Devi. On the eighth day of the festival, Maa Mahagauri is worshipped. Depicted with four hands and carrying a trident and a drum, the goddess rides a bull. Goddess Mahagauri has a white and bright complexion like the moon much like the conch, moon and jasmine flowers

Drink ajwain tea on empty stomach in summer for these wonderful benefits

Ajwain, the age-old spice, has multitude of benefits in summer season. A cup of ajwain tea in morning can ease digestion, boost appetite and work wonders for your metabolism, aiding in weight loss. Ayurveda considers ajwain or carom seeds as a powerful cleanser. The potent spice can help relieve bloating, acidity, constipation and promote gut health. Ajwain tea can be brewed by adding a teaspoon of carom seeds in a cup of hot water. After steeping it for few minutes, it is strained and poured in a cup to be enjoyed as your first morning drink. Sweetening it with honey, black salt and a dash of lemon can improve its flavour.

Chaitra Navratri Durga Ashtami 2024: 21 best wishes, images, SMS, messages, WhatsApp and Facebook status to share

Chaitra Durga Ashtami or Maha Ashtami that falls on the eighth day of the Navratri festival is of great significance for Maa Durga devotees. The last two days of the 9-day festival - Ashtami and Navami Tithi are celebrated will much fanfare across the country. Elaborate aartis, prayers, rituals and ceremonies are organised in households and temples to worship Goddess Durga as well as her incarnation Maa Mahagauri on the second-last day of Navratri.

What does science say about the ingredients in functional beverages?

Functional beverages — or drinks promoted as offering mental or physical benefits beyond hydration — are growing in popularity around the world. Hundreds of companies have jumped into the market, hoping to get some buzz with trendy and sometimes unfamiliar ingredients.

Fruit juice to flavoured yoghurt: 6 foods with hidden sugar that can damage your kid's health

Bournvita and similar drinks have come under the scanner ever since Ministry of Commerce asked for their removal from the category or health drinks. This has also shined spotlight on an array of processed beverages foods be it breakfast cereals, granola bars, fruit juices or flavoured yoghurt that are touted as nutritional products but may not be an ideal snacking or breakfast choice for your children. These seemingly harmless foods are laden with high amount of sugar and artificial colouring or chemicals that can have a detrimental effect on children, raising their risk of obesity, diabetes and other lifestyle diseases

Ram Navami 2024: Date, puja timings, rituals, history and celebrations

Ram Navami, one of the most significant Hindu festivals, that commemorates the birth of Lord Rama, falls on the ninth day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra. The auspicious occasion coincides with the final day of Chaitra Navratri festivities every year. On Day 9 of Chaitra Navratri, Maa Durga and her incarnation Maa Siddhidatri is worshipped.

AI-generated models could bring more diversity to the fashion industry or leave it with less

Proponents say the growing use of AI in fashion modelling showcases diversity in all shapes and sizes, allowing consumers to make more tailored purchase decisions that in turn reduces fashion waste from product returns. And digital modelling saves money for companies and creates opportunities for people who want to work with the technology.

Childhood maltreatment continues to impact mental, physical health in adulthood: Study

Although there is more to do to understand how these effects operate at a cellular level in the brain, the researchers believe that their findings advance our understanding of how adverse events in childhood can contribute to life-long increased risk of brain and mind health disorders.

Backbends with Bebo: Kareena Kapoor's Chakrasana series will inspire you to add yoga pose in your routine. Here's why

Kareena Kapoor loves practising yoga to stay physically and mentally fit and healthy. The actor and her fitness trainer, Anshuka Parwani, often share glimpses of her workout routine on social media. According to their posts, there's one yoga asana the actor loves to practise during her sessions - the Chakrasana, also known as Urdhva Dhanurasana or Wheel Pose. Continuing their love for backbends, Kareena and Anshuka shared a new post on Instagram where the actor can be seen doing the pose.

Radhika Merchant with Janhvi Kapoor and her girl gang has a blast during her pink-themed bridal shower. Pics inside

Radhika Merchant will soon marry Nita Ambani and Mukesh Ambani's son Anant Ambani. The couple's star-studded pre-wedding festivities from Jamnagar recently made headlines. Now, pictures from Radhika's intimate bridal shower with her girl gang are doing rounds on social media. The celebrations were also attended by Janhvi Kapoor. The actor reposted pictures from the pink-themed shower on her Instagram page, shared by Radhika Merchant and her friends. See what Janhvi and Radhika wore.

Kriti Sanon-Ranveer Singh walk for Manish Malhotra in Kashi; celebrate Indian heritage in Banarasi silk outfits: Watch

Ranveer Singh and Kriti Sanon travelled to Kashi from Mumbai to walk for designer Manish Malhotra's heritage show in City of Lights. As the city is known for its world-famous Banarasi handicrafts, Manish Malhotra took inspiration from the handloom for his fashion show, held on the Banaras ghats. The designer's collection aims to "bring together modern Indian fashion and tradition, showcase the historic heritage of Kashi, and bring the handicraft of Kashi to every corner of the world. For the show, Manish dressed his showstoppers Kriti and Ranveer in Banarasi silk ensembles.

Chaitra Navratri 2024 Day 7 bhog: Check out easy to make jaggery prasad recipes for Maa Kalratri

Day 7 or Saptami of Chaitra Navratri falls on April 15 this year. The nine-day-long festival is dedicated to the worship of Maa Durga and her nine divine incarnations. On Day 7, devotees of Adi Shakti worship Maa Kalratri. The Goddess is the fiercest form of Maa Durga. To worship Maa Kalratri on Day 7, devotees should offer her jaggery or prasad made from jaggery. So, we decided to round up two delicious recipes for you to try and make Maa Kalratri's prasad at home. Check out the recipes inside and try your hand at making them.

Chaitra Navratri 2024 Day 7: Who is Maa Kalratri? Puja rituals, shubh muhurat, samagri, significance, colour, mantra

Maa Kalratri is one of the nine avatars of Maa Durga worshipped on Day 7 or Saptami tithi of Chaitra Navratri. Maa Kalratri is the fiercest form of Goddess Parvati. According to beliefs, the Goddess rules Saturn. She is of dark complexion, rides a donkey, and is depicted with four hands - her right hands in Abhaya and Varada Mudra and her left hands holding a sword and a deadly iron hook.