Kiara Advani says that when she bought her first home she insisted on a bathtub and bath salts, calling it an indulgent way to unwind. A Kolkata dermatologist explains that bath salts can be soothing and may ease muscle stiffness, but they do not keep skin healthy and can cause dryness or irritation if overused.
Some of London's leading restaurants are opening branches in Dubai and other Gulf states, citing a UK 'tax tsunami' and a better work ethic abroad. James Robson, co-owner of Fallow, which serves 1,000 people a day, has signed a deal for a Gulf outpost and says those countries actively help businesses set up.
Andy Burnham has targeted people who play audio on public transport without headphones, proposing £100 on-the-spot fines. Social scientists, though, doubt such penalties work as a deterrent. A feature explores the very modern nuisance of loud calls and videos, and whether nudging behaviour through fines actually changes how people act.
Mavis Tak's father struggled to pay her school fees, and she failed the UPSC exam twice. Refusing to give up despite financial hardship and social pressure, she kept going and now serves as an IPS officer. Her journey from Rajasthan to Mumbai has become an inspiring story of resilience.
Foods like curd, kimchi and sauerkraut are linked with gut health, but not every fermented food contains probiotics, says a clinical nutrition lead at a Gurugram hospital. Fermentation uses bacteria and yeast to break down sugars, changing taste, texture and shelf life. Knowing the difference can help people choose foods that genuinely support digestion.
A Finnish family living in Mumbai has shared a video of ten everyday things in India that still surprise them. Their list includes the convenience of UPI payments and grocery deliveries that arrive in minutes. The light-hearted video has struck a chord with viewers proud of India's fast-changing daily life.
Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe says he doesn't celebrate his birthday because he doesn't know it. His parents were farmers and the family is first-generation educated; he was enrolled in school at about six in June. His records say June 3, but his mother says he was born between Dussehra and Diwali.
Shruti Shrivastava spent years trying and failing to crack the UPSC exams before finding a new purpose. She founded Project Neev, which has benefited around 900 children and 30 women in rural areas through education. Her story shows how a setback can lead to meaningful work in the community.
Beauty entrepreneur Caroline Hirons, 57, who started on a department store counter in 1997 before building a blog, an award-winning book and the Skin Rocks brand, talks about why she wears three wedding rings, her fear of running out of HRT and what put her off becoming a midwife.
Still care about your partner but sense something has changed? Relationship experts point to five signs that you may have outgrown a relationship you once wanted, from drifting goals to feeling unheard. Recognising these signals can help couples talk honestly, whether they choose to rebuild or move on.