Water alone cannot do the job. The body needs electrolytes, especially sodium and potassium, to move water into cells and keep it there. Dr Subhasish Mazumder, Senior Director – Gastroenterology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali, explains it simply, “Most people think that just drinking more water will keep them hydrated. However, hydration is not just…

Crushing on someone in the digital age is basically like being a full-time detective. Without the benefit of seeing a nervous fidget or a flirty smile in person, we’re left staring at a screen, trying to figure out if that “haha” was a polite pity-laugh or a “marry me” laugh. Since we can’t read minds…

Photo: Thich Nhat Hanh/ X We’ve all been there: a sharp comment from a coworker, a cold shoulder from a partner, or a sudden burst of anger from a stranger. Your immediate, gut-level instinct is to swing back, defend yourself, or stew in resentment. It feels completely justified.But the late Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh…

If zircon had a résumé, it would be seriously impressive. This is a natural gemstone, mined straight from the earth. In fact, zircon crystals are among the oldest minerals on the planet – some dating back over four billion years. Let that sink in. Chemically known as zirconium silicate, zircon has a stunning visual quality….

Air travel is one of the most interesting modes of transportation but it comes at a cost. Going through security checks and not knowing what things can go inside and what not is a list-to-remember. Be it busy hubs like Indira Gandhi International Airport or smaller regional airports, security personnel confiscate thousands of items from…