Last Updated:February 25, 2026, 09:49 IST Visa-free access does not mean there are no rules. Travellers must still meet the entry conditions set by the destination country to qualify for visa-free admission. Visa-free travel removes advance paperwork—but entry remains conditional. (Representative image: Getty) In late December last year, Indian travel …
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Last Updated:February 24, 2026, 16:08 IST Venous disease once considered a problem of older adults is emerging as a health concern for young professionals due to prolonged sitting/ standing, sedentary lifestyle, obesity Common early symptoms include leg pain, heaviness, swelling around the ankles, cramps at night, or a burning sensation …
Last Updated:February 24, 2026, 15:53 IST According to ICMR, 51% of Indians have inadequate vitamin B12 levels with symptoms resembling stress and fatigue and poor concentration, delaying diagnosis Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin. It plays a major role in nerve regulation, brain function, DNA synthesis and red blood cell …
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Last Updated:February 24, 2026, 14:52 IST The expressway is being developed in ten distinct packages across three states. As of February 2026, approximately 235 km (89%) of the total 263.2 km has been completed. The Bengaluru–Chennai Expressway is a greenfield project, meaning it is built on an entirely new alignment …
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Last Updated:February 24, 2026, 13:44 IST Exercise for arthritis pain may be “minimal and short-lived,” claims a new umbrella study, but rheumatologists say the full story changes everything. A new 2026 review suggests exercise may offer only modest relief for osteoarthritis, but experts say consistency and the right approach can …
Last Updated:February 24, 2026, 12:03 IST It is no longer about rare spirits; India’s bartenders are ditching pricey pours for precision. This World Bartender Day, technique steals the spotlight from luxury labels. This World Bartender Day, technique takes centre stage as bartenders experiment with infusions, ferments and flavour layering beyond …