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Yo Yo Honey Singh candidly shared his battle with addiction and bipolar disorder, revealing how superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar repeatedly warned him about substance abuse during his peak fame. He admitted immense success led to arrogance and a 'demonic state of mind' before his eventual withdrawal from the spotlight and subsequent comeback.

In a powerful display of compassion, animal rights advocates gathered at Gandhi Maidan in Patna for a serene protest against animal sacrifice as Bakrid approaches. With heartfelt messages on their banners reading 'Say no to animal sacrifice' and 'End the violence,' they passionately conveyed that we can honor traditions without inflicting suffering on our fellow beings.

Discarded almond peels hold surprising value. These golden skins are rich in nutrients and antioxidants. They can be added to morning smoothies for a fiber boost. Almond peels also make a natural body scrub. They improve garden soil and can be brewed into an antioxidant-rich tea. Furthermore, ground peels serve as a gluten-free fiber powder for baking.

Modern research reveals that rose petals offer more than just a calming scent for the skin. Compounds within roses exhibit antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, potentially protecting collagen and elastin from breakdown. While not a magical cure, these natural ingredients gently support skin health by combating free radical damage and reducing irritation.

Rare harvests, ancient mother trees and silver buds picked at dawn: How tea became an unexpected luxury obsession

Officials said the initiative aims at enhancing students’ skills and providing exposure beyond academics during the summer vacation.

Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan has revealed a little-known chapter of her family’s history involving her grandfather Aman Gul Pathan once owned vast tracts of land in Mumbai’s Khar-Danda area, which he donated entirely to a mosque before his death. The land was later encroached upon, leaving the family with nothing. The revelation came during a heartfelt conversation with composer Ismail Darbar, as Farah opened up about her journey from financial ruin to Bollywood success.

No manager. No salary. No sleep. A phone on the wall, a live profit counter, 3,000 nitrile gloves, and an AI named Mona who wakes up every 30 minutes to check her emails. One visitor went to find out what it actually feels like to have coffee with a machine in charge.

Lal Kitab offers remedies for financial crises, attributing them to malefic planetary influences. Simple practices like feeding animals, carrying a silver coin, and strengthening the Sun are suggested. Appeasing Saturn and Mercury through specific donations and maintaining cleanliness, especially at the main door, are also recommended to dissolve debts and attract financial stability.

For Indian families, making grocery shopping a breeze can be as simple as embracing local and seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as familiarizing themselves with the 'dirty dozen' and 'clean fifteen' lists. Nutrition experts recommend limiting salt intake for little ones, selecting smarter sweeteners, and leaning towards cold-pressed oils and whole grains.

Amidst concerns about adulterated honey flooding the market, wild and organic honey emerges as a superior alternative, offering genuine health benefits. Unlike processed varieties laden with additives, wild honey, sourced from bees foraging in natural environments, is rich in enzymes, antioxidants, and minerals.

In Chhattisgarh's Koriya district, a honey production project named 'Sonahani' is empowering local farmers. Initiated in December 2024, the project trained 20 farmers in beekeeping, providing them with Italian bees. 'Sonahani' honey, known for its organic nature and diverse floral sources, is creating new livelihood opportunities and boosting the region's identity in the organic market.

While we are still unsure if they are what they actually claim, it is important to check the purity of honey before consuming.

The land of mists and mellow fruitfulness is also home to the ‘orange’ or ‘orange blossom’ honey; an item highly sought after by connoisseurs of organic products

Honey has been a staple in Indian kitchens for centuries, used in traditional Ayurvedic drinks like Kadhas. Consuming honey with warm water in the morning is a popular practice for energy and digestion. An Ayurveda expert outlines six key rules for consuming honey water, emphasizing purity, correct quantity, and timing to maximize benefits and avoid adverse effects.

The national mango and honey festival organized by the Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action along with other agricultural organizations under the leadership of Travancore Cultural Forum is attracting mango lovers to the Putharikandam Maidanam.

The sweetness of honey is expected to reach the families of Oraon and Kherwar in three villages of the Palamu Tiger Reserve. The new year is set to bring in extra money to the economically backward sections of Henar, Armu and Domakharn.

Raw honey, rich in phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and prebiotics, enhances immunity, gut health, and soothes sore throats. It poses botulism risks for infants and allergic reactions, offers antibacterial and antifungal properties, and reduces chronic disease risks. Due to its high sugar and potential contaminants, choose reputable organic sources and consume in moderation. Never feed infants raw honey.

With the Americans being more conscious of environmental sustainability and organic products, the honey harvested in the forests of Central India by tribal groups has found favour in a small American city in the state of Iowa called Fairfield.

The discovery of a new, more productive honeybee species, Apis karinjodian, in the Western Ghats is being viewed as a great boost for upscaling honey production. Local beekeepers, however, are wary of the aggressive, jungle-dwellers, who need greater care to be domesticated for higher profitable apiculture.