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Since the days of yore, it has been a dreamland for foreign travelers. Italy stands for culture, history, and beauty, starting from historic ruins of Rome, gondolas of Venetian love, and the rolling Tuscan landscape to the city that celebrates its Italian heritage by pampering tourists with an artistic feast. But then, there happens to be one difficult roadblock: the …

Since the days of yore, it has been a dreamland for foreign travelers. Italy stands for culture, history, and beauty, starting from historic ruins of Rome, gondolas of Venetian love, and the rolling Tuscan landscape to the city that celebrates its Italian heritage by pampering tourists with an artistic feast. But then, there happens to be one difficult roadblock: the …

Bangalore, 8th September 2025 : Mona Sheik has just won the “Miss World Tourism 2025” title hosted in Bali, Indonesia. An international model with a biracial background, Mona models designers across the globe. The fierce polymath began working across fashion retail, hospitality, banking and events. She then started her journey at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Canada. Her great work in TIFF led her to …

You may have heard workout buffs use one phrase too often, and it is- “No pain, no gain.” This mantra keeps gym goers motivated and pushes their limits. We won’t be tooting our horn to the same tune. Today, we’ll try to understand if this strategy is really effective or if it could be sabotaging your long-term fitness journey. Read …

Corporate travel has always been more than just moving employees from one city to another. It is a critical business enabler yet often riddled with inefficiencies. Companies want to reduce costs and enforce policies, while employees simply seek convenience and comfort. Airlines and hotels, meanwhile, face fluctuating demand and limited visibility into corporate preferences. This gap is particularly stark in …

Low back pain is no longer just a nuisance; it is one of India’s most widespread health challenges. A study published in The Lancet Rheumatology recently estimated that there are 87.5 million cases of low back pain in the country. Other analyses suggest that nearly 66% of the population will experience it at some point in their lives. For many, …

Living a healthy lifestyle does not need drastic changes or expensive supplements. Small, regular changes practiced consistently are enough for long-term benefits. The way we feed our bodies can work wonders on our overall wellbeing. Doctors say few simple changes to the regular eating routine can have more benefits that sudden overhaul of the meal plan. Chronic illnesses such as …

Kolkata: HCG Cancer Hospital Kolkata recently performed a Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy (RARP) for a 68-year-old gentleman, who had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. He had earlier undergone a TURP with Laser BNI at another hospital to relieve urinary blockage, during which the cancer was detected. The biopsy revealed a Gleason score of 4+3, pointing to a high-risk disease …

Dr. Sanketh Kotne, MD, DM Consultant Medical Oncologist, HCG Cancer Hospital, Vizag Not every cough is just a cough, and not every patch on an X-ray is the result of pollution or age. A Human body is made up of millions of cells, each carrying a set of instructions embedded in our genes. These instructions guide how cells grow, divide, …

What if a persistent cough in a small village went unnoticed simply because the nearest hospital was hours away? In rural India, where nearly 70% of the population lives (Census of India, 2011), such delays can be fatal. Lung cancer, one of the deadliest cancers, often remains undetected until it’s far advanced. According to the National Cancer Registry Programme (NCRP), …