Body image

Why is it so much easier to celebrate others than ourselves? Whether it’s about weight, confidence, or achievements, many of us often wage a tug-of-war between outward encouragement and inner doubt. This universal struggle forms the emotional backbone of "Fat Chance, Charlie Vega" by Crystal Maldonado. This young adult novel follows Charlie Vega, a Latina...

Whether it’s invasive or noninvasive procedures, when it comes to women-centric aesthetics, they’re peppered with a myriad of cosmetic surgeries daily. Procedures like liposuction, tummy tucks, and Brazilian butt lifts are some of the old ones that are still popular. The modern take on self-care includes fat removal, skin tightening, botox, fillers, jawline sculpting, chin...

Don't let your mind bully your body. Thus goes an anonymous quote. While these words do strike a strong resonance in today's age and time, is the path to protecting your body from your bullying mind really that straightforward? We have to agree that it's not the same for us all. The blatant presentation of...

Adolescence. Marked by the delicate dance between childhood and adulthood, adolescence is a phase of profound transformation and self-discovery. At this tender age, the opinions of others wield a considerable influence, shaping perceptions and influencing crucial life choices. From a career path to physical appearance; this is the time when vulnerabilities are heightened, and the...

A fortnightly column by Garima Behal on learning to ride the highs and lows of everyday life For the better part of this year, most of the conversations at home have been ending in my family emphasizing one undeniable, inescapable fact. I am slowly heading past what’s considered a ‘marriageable’ age in Indian society. I...

Can your appetite be influenced by stress? Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine conducted an experiment on 29 participants to measure their brain activity and analyze how stress impacted their appetite. The participants were divided into two groups—one group of 17 obese adults and another of 12 lean adults. The results published...

ITC Fiama, in partnership with NielsenIQ, released its second consecutive mental well-being survey that focused on mental health triggers and de-stressors for Indians. The survey was conducted in September 2022 among 870 people aged 16-45 years across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bangalore. The survey revealed millennials (81%) are mostly stressed about work, with women feeling...