Deepa Soman

Oct 22, 2024 | onmanorama.com | Deepa Soman

After team Mumbai released their squad for the third round of Ranji Trophy matches, many are discussing the absence of talented opener Prithvi Shaw on the list. As per reports, he was ousted from the team due to poor discipline and fitness. Apparently, he has 35 per cent body fat, while the recommended level for batters and wicketkeepers is below 15 per cent; for all-rounders, it's 18 per cent.

Oct 16, 2024 | onmanorama.com | Deepa Soman

While looking for an idea for her final year graduation project, 22-year-old Ayisha Fazalul Rahiman remembered one of her relatives. Ayisha's kin, who has a health condition, has to carry around a piece of paper that lists all medicines the person isn't supposed to have as a precaution. Often, this is a hassle, though taking the wrong medications can even push the individual into a comma.

Oct 13, 2024 | onmanorama.com | Deepa Soman

For Kochi native Elizabeth Isaac, skin issues were part of her growing-up years, like most adolescent girls. She experimented with various medications over time, experiencing only short-term relief. Some drugs even caused adverse effects, such as weakened eyesight and depression. All the while, Elizabeth wished for the availability of better skincare products, though the thought of coming up with her own never struck her.

Oct 11, 2024 | onmanorama.com | Deepa Soman

South India is all set to celebrate 'Vidyarambham' ceremony, which initiates kids to the world of knowledge in the Navaratri season. Honey ('then' in Malayalam) and sweet flag, aka 'vayambu,' a medicinal herb, has a special place in the ceremony, and it's not just that of beliefs. In many places, the first alphabet is written on a child's tongue with a gold ring dipped in honey, mixed with a sweet flag. What is the reason for this practice?

Oct 9, 2024 | onmanorama.com | Deepa Soman

Thodupuzha: After 125 days, Vagamon's popular glass bridge, India's longest cantilever glass bridge, has been reopened. It was closed a few months ago, citing safety concerns. The bridge received the green light to reopen after the authorities agreed to follow all the recommendations in the interim report by the civil engineering department at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Kozhikode.