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Club Med Serre Chevalier: Why this Southern Alps hidden gem should be on your radar

16Mar

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Club Med Serre Chevalier: Why this Southern Alps hidden gem should be on your radar

The buzz of excitement was palpable when Didier proposed his plan for my final day’s skiing at Serre Chevalier. “Okay, now I think we can go to the summit. Does that sound okay?” the instructor asked our small group who had skied with him through our sunny week in the southern Alps.From Monday, we had assembled outside our Club Med resort each morning and afternoon, ready to hone our technique under Didier’s expert eye while exploring the 410 hectares of marked runs and many more off-piste areas that make up the largest ski area in the region. We had traversed mile after mile of mostly blue and red runs, sometimes having to bus it back to our warm and welcoming accommodation from one of the other villages we skied into – tired but exhilarated – in the valley at the end of the day, before m...

Diet, waist-to-hip ratio in midlife linked to cognitive performance later: Study

15Mar

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Diet, waist-to-hip ratio in midlife linked to cognitive performance later: Study

The quality of diet and waist-to-hip ratio in midlife are associated with brain connectivity and cognitive performance in later life, according to a study. Researchers from Oxford University and University College London in the UK found that people in midlife engaging in healthy eating had an increased hippocampal functional connectivity to the occipital lobe and cerebellum; as well as a better white matter. These improved working memory, executive function, and overall cognitive performance in middle-aged adults. On the other hand, those with higher waist-to-hip ratio in midlife had a widespread decrease in white matter integrity, leading to implications in memory and executive function. Reduced fractional anisotropy in these regions was linked to poorer cognitive performance. “Healt...

Carney orders review of U.S. fighter jet purchase amid trade tensions – National

15Mar

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Carney orders review of U.S. fighter jet purchase amid trade tensions – National

By Anja Karadeglija The Canadian Press Posted March 15, 2025 1:40 pm Updated March 15, 2025 1:41 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked for a review of Canada’s plan to purchase a fleet of F-35 fighter jets. The deal with Lockheed Martin and the U.S. government is for 88 planes at a cost of about US$85 million each.A spokesperson for Defence Minister Bill Blair says Carney has asked Blair to look into whether the F-35 contract is the best invest...

Ram Madhvani on why the trend of lip-syncing needs to return to Bollywood

15Mar

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Ram Madhvani on why the trend of lip-syncing needs to return to Bollywood

Filmmaker Ram Madhvani’s tendency to favour music that is spiritual, philosophical, and traditional isn’t new. Celebrated for deftly crafting the Sushmita Sen-led Aarya (2020), and Sonam Kapoor’s Neerja (2016), Madhvani points out that both projects employed spiritual works that the Indian audience was familiar with, a development that, he believes, was crucial in grabbing their attention. Evidently then, the National Award-winning filmmaker’s decision to continue the tradition with The Waking of a Nation was only fitting. Taaruk Raina plays a young lawyer who aims to uncover a conspiracy Touted as a tale based on true events, the Sony Liv show that airs on March 7 features actor Taaruk Raina as Kantilal Sahni, a young lawyer who attempts to uncover the truth behind the British conspira...

Carney’s first foreign visit as PM will be to U.K., France – National

15Mar

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Carney’s first foreign visit as PM will be to U.K., France – National

By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 15, 2025 11:16 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Mark Carney will make his first foray on the world stage as Canada’s 24th prime minister on a trip to France and the U.K. in coming days. He has no plan yet to visit the United States.Carney says he was invited by French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for visits to reinforce historical relationships and discuss trade and security. 2:44 Carney’s new cabinet includes six...

15Mar

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Take charge of your future

Ever feel like your career is happening to you rather than the other way around? Maybe you're wondering if there's something more fulfilling out there, or you're keen to step up in your field but unsure how. Perhaps you're considering a complete career shift, exploring a portfolio career, or just want to feel more in control of where you're heading. If any of this sounds familiar, Career Day for Grown-Ups is for you. This three-hour event is designed to help you figure out what you truly want, map out a plan to achieve it, and build the skills needed to make it happen.Through a mix of interactive exercises and practical tools, you'll gain clarity on your next steps – whether that means making a bold career move, fine-tuning your strategy for progression, or simply approaching your work wit...

Expert-backed tips to maintain bone health after the age of 30

15Mar

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Expert-backed tips to maintain bone health after the age of 30

Bones form an integral support system for the body, providing structure, protecting essential organs and facilitating movement. With an increase in age generally comes a decrease in bone density. Hence, it becomes important to prioritise and protect your bone health, especially after the age of 30. There are two basic pillars for ensuring bone health – nutrition and exercise. Nutrition for maintaining bone health after 30 It is important to focus on nutrition when it comes to maintaining bone health. One has to have a balanced diet, which contains ample proteins. Calcium is an important nutrient that strengthens bones. “Calcium is generally found in dairy products and non-vegetarian food. However, vegetarians and vegans can opt for calcium supplement if required, as per doctor’s advice...

Justin Bieber shares candid post about feeling ‘unworthy,’ like ‘a fraud’ – National

14Mar

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Justin Bieber shares candid post about feeling ‘unworthy,’ like ‘a fraud’ – National

Justin Bieber posted a vulnerable message about his self-worth and imposter syndrome in a statement on social media. The 31-year-old pop singer penned the message Thursday on his Instagram Stories to his 250 million followers, sharing that he has doubted himself.“People told me my whole life ‘wow Justin u deserve that’ and I personally have always felt unworthy,” he wrote. “Like I was a fraud.“Like when people told me I deserve something, it made me feel sneaky, like damn if they only knew my thoughts. How judgmental I am, how selfish I really am, they wouldn’t be saying this.“I say all this to say. If you feel sneaky welcome to the club. I definitely feel unequipped and unqualified most days.” A screenshot of Justin Bieber’s Instagram Stories. ...

World Sleep Day: 70 pct Indians enjoy taking daytime naps lasting about 30 mins

14Mar

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World Sleep Day: 70 pct Indians enjoy taking daytime naps lasting about 30 mins

IKEA has launched its largest global sleep study surveying over 55,000 people across 57 markets and has some very interesting points from India as well. The global report highlights several intriguing quirks on how Indians sleep.While 71 per cent of Indians feel they sleep enough, stress remains a key obstacle, with nearly half (48 per cent) of Indians identifying it as the primary barrier to good sleep. General stress affects 30 per cent, while work stress impacts 18 per cent, with women experiencing higher levels of stress (38 per cent) compared to men (23 per cent). Sleeping arrangements also play a role, as 48 per cent of Indians rarely or never sleep alone. Among usual companions, 71 per cent share their beds with partners, while 28 per cent sleep with their children, highlighting how...

Ali Fazal: ‘I spend six to seven hours a day prepping’

14Mar

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Ali Fazal: ‘I spend six to seven hours a day prepping’

Signing Rakt Bramhand, creator duo Raj-DK’s ambitious fantasy series, was self-admittedly an easy decision for Ali Fazal. But everything that followed has been demanding. The actor has been undergoing rigorous prep since the Netflix show rolled last September. Even now, as the shoot of the Aditya Roy Kapur, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Wamiqa Gabbi-starrer has been halted till April, Fazal says he is continuing his prep that includes weight training, diction coaching, and learning Indian martial arts. Ali Fazal alternates between weight training and CrossFit workouts “From the first day, I knew that this show would require intense physical and mental preparation,” he says of the fantasy series about warring empires. “I have been spending nearly six to seven hours a day prepping—whether it’s ...