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Indian Navy’s aggressive posture during ‘Operation Sindoor’ crippled Pakistan’s maritime trade: Naval chief

Indian Navy’s aggressive posture during ‘Operation Sindoor’ crippled Pakistan’s maritime trade: Naval chief

The Indian Navy’s aggressive posture during ‘Operation Sindoor’ forced the Pakistan Navy to remain confined to its ports and dented Islamabad’s maritime economy by driving up shipping risks and insurance premiums, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said Saturday. New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi virtually inaugurates new squadrons at the Indian Naval Academy, on Tuesday. (@indiannavy) In an interview to PTI, Admiral Tripathi said the Navy maintained an “unprecedented operational tempo” across in strategic waters, clocking nearly 11,000 ship days and over 50,000 flying hours in 2025 alone. Admiral Tripathi, delving into Operation Sindoor, said it demonstrated the Navy’s absolute combat readiness, operational reach, and deterrence capabilities. Also Read | The many successes of Operation Sindoor He said the Navy’s immediate deployment of a Carrier Battle Group and its forward operational posture in the Northern Arabian Sea forced the Pakistan Navy to remain confined to harbour or close to the Makran coast. “This aggressive posturing reaffirmed our ability to rapidly position combat power and successfully shape the strategic …

The Simple Daily Trick That May Fix Posture and Ease Back Pain

The Simple Daily Trick That May Fix Posture and Ease Back Pain

3 min readNew DelhiApr 1, 2026 08:00 AM IST Malaika Arora, 52, recently laughed about her peculiar walk, candidly admitting the “duck walk” actually helps her. “How I walk? (laughs). Believe it or not, my doctor says… because I keep getting lower back problems from wearing a lot of heels and stuff like that… he tells me to not forget to walk every day by keeping my feet in. 10-15 steps in the morning and 10-15 steps at night. I do my duck walk every day. It really helps you with alignment. People tend to slouch…it helps,” the Dil Se actor told Curly Tales. We reached out to Dr Sarang Deshpande, consultant in orthopaedics and joint replacement at KIMS Hospitals, Thane, who said that a duck walk is a controlled walking pattern. “In this movement, the feet are slightly turned inward, and the steps are taken slowly and mindfully. This may seem odd, but the goal is to retrain the body’s alignment,” said D Deshpande. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain …

Trinamool’s solo posture in Parliament is a strategy, not a snub to INDIA bloc

Trinamool’s solo posture in Parliament is a strategy, not a snub to INDIA bloc

TMC MPs Satabdi Roy, June Maliah, Mahua Moitra, and others during the Budget session of Parliament. File | Photo Credit: PTI The Trinamool Congress’s decision not to sign the resolution seeking removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, which was piloted by the Congress, is not to be mistaken as a sign of divorce from the coalition of Opposition parties — the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, better known as the INDIA bloc.  With 28 MPs in the Lok Sabha and 12 members in the Rajya Sabha, the Trinamool Congress is the third largest Opposition party in Parliament. The party’s national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee had emphasised that the TMC is not against the move seeking Mr. Birla’s ouster; however, he wanted it to be done with “restraint”, using a “constructive and calibrative” approach, and allowing the Speaker a chance to respond to the grievances. Asserting independence Without questioning the sincerity of the TMC’s stance, it cannot be denied that the decision was also dictated by the party’s drive to be seen standing solo, mirroring …

For people who ‘sit a lot,’ Preity Zinta has an amazing exercise to keep your back, glutes, and legs strong | Fitness News

For people who ‘sit a lot,’ Preity Zinta has an amazing exercise to keep your back, glutes, and legs strong | Fitness News

Preity Zinta’s social media proves her love for exercising and staying fit. Serving inspiration yet again, Kal Ho Na Ho actor gave us a glimpse into her commitment to working out by performing a pose using a stability ball, emphasising the need to maintain strength, balance, and flexibility. “For people that sit a lot, this is an amazing exercise to keep your back, glutes, and legs strong, (sic)” she captioned her Instagram post. But what exactly is she doing? Physical trainer Deepika Sharma shared that Preity Zinta is engaged in a Glute Bridge using a stability ball. “If you feel your back is always tight, your hips feel hinged, and your posture resembles that of a question mark—it means your glutes have given up on you,” she said. That’s when this exercise comes in handy. How is this exercise helpful? According to her, keeping your feet on the ball and lifting your hips impacts your glutes, hamstrings, and core. The instability felt in your body gets reacquainted with the proper function. “It is the best thing …

Find out if a simple neck massage can help reduce headaches, relieve dizziness | Life-style News

Find out if a simple neck massage can help reduce headaches, relieve dizziness | Life-style News

If you have a desk job, there is a high chance that you often experience neck pain. But what if we tell you that massaging your neck for just a few minutes can help you find relief? If that sounds like something you’d like to try, here’s a quick massage technique by content creator Viktoriya Legkun. All you have to do is take one hand over the back of your head and rub with gentle pressure on each side of the neck. According to Legkun, massaging your neck can offer several health benefits: Relieves tension: Neck massages can help alleviate muscle tension and stiffness, reducing discomfort and promoting relaxation.Reduces headaches: Massage can ease tension in neck muscles that may contribute to headaches.Improved blood circulation: Massaging the neck increases blood flow, which can enhance oxygen and nutrient delivery to the muscles and tissues.Enhances flexibility: Regular neck massages can improve the range of motion in your neck and shoulders, helping prevent stiffness.Stress reduction: Massage triggers the release of endorphins, promoting relaxation and reducing stress and anxiety levels.Relief …

You might end up with sciatica or scoliosis because of incorrect posture | Fitness News

You might end up with sciatica or scoliosis because of incorrect posture | Fitness News

If you are prone to slouching, listen up! Digital creator Shivam Ahlawat shared a reel on Instagram, documenting two very common ways that can be the hidden culprits behind leg pain, resulting in broader conditions such as sciatica and scoliosis. In the first instance, he puts all the weight on one leg while standing, and in the second instance, he is seen standing with his arm propped onto a flat surface (in this context, a table) and the rest of the weight is on his hip. In the caption, Ahlawat mentioned, “As long as everything is fine, you don’t realise it, but after some time, when something comes to light, there is nothing left except regret.” How can these two ways of standing lead to sciatica and scoliosis? Indianexpress.com spoke to a health expert to understand the correlation and find out ways in which you can prevent them by fixing your posture. “Improper standing, such as shifting weight unevenly or excessive forward pelvic tilt, can compress the sciatic nerve, leading to sciatica—a painful condition characterised …

As Taapsee Pannu preps for Gandhari with strength training and aerial yoga, we decode the effectiveness of this combination | Fitness News

Actors go to any lengths to ace their on-screen characters. It is no different for Gandhari star Taapsee Pannu, who is gearing up for the emotional action thriller with utmost enthusiasm (read: exercises). According to Filmfare, the Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba actor has been “working on strength, flexibility, and stamina training, along with aerial yoga”. Taapsee Pannu, who believes in “self-belief, conviction, and a dedicated fitness routine,” previously shared glimpses from her aerial training session. “Aerial shaerial …. N all that jazz……” she wrote on Instagram alongside #AerialYoga #LoveToHang #BloodRush We speak to experts to decode the benefits of these exercises. Vouching for strength training, consultant neurologist Dr Sudhir Kumar, Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad, said, “It increases muscle strength, lean body mass, and reduces body fat. Strength training also improves glucose metabolism, lipid parameters (reduces LDL cholesterol and serum triglycerides and increases HDL cholesterol), and reduces blood pressure,” said Dr Kumar.     Yoga trainer Mansi Gulati, who practices aerial yoga, said with regular practice, practitioners can attain deeper stretches, more flexibility, and increased strength, particularly …

Slouching at work can give you a potbelly, back pain and more: Here’s why you need to fix that posture ASAP | Health

Slouching is a posture where a person tends to sit or stand in a lazy, droopy manner. However, this position can cause significant problems for the spine – it can lead to spinal dysfunction, back pain, joint degeneration and potbelly. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Mazda K. Turel, Brain and Spine surgeon at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, said, “Slouching, whether while sitting or standing, exerts excessive pressure on your spine and muscles, leading to various long-term health issues.” Slouching can affect health – the brain and spine surgeon further noted down how it can affect us. “Slouching, whether while sitting or standing, exerts excessive pressure on your spine and muscles,” said Dr. Mazda K. Turel.(Unsplash) ALSO READ: Stop slouching! It’s time to save your neck Spinal misalignment: When you slouch, the spine’s natural curvature is altered, resulting in spinal misalignment. This misalignment increases the pressure on the vertebrae and intervertebral discs, potentially causing conditions such as herniated discs or chronic back pain. Furthermore, poor posture can put strain on the muscles, ligaments, and …

Despite vision impairment, poor walking posture, Simran Sharma becomes Para World champion in 200m T12 category | Sport-others News

Born as a premature baby after a six-and-a-half month term, Simran Sharma suffered from vision impairment since her birth and spent more than six months in an incubator. Struggling with her vision, it would also mean that Sharma would be teased by neighbours about her walking posture as well. That seems like a long time ago for her. Now, she will still be the topic of discussion in her neighbourhood, but this time, they will talk about her with pride. And they will be talking about a world champion. On Saturday evening, the 26-year-old ran her personal best timing of 24.95 seconds in the women’s 200m T12 final to become the world champion in the World Para Athletics Championship in Kobe, Japan. The Indian para athlete also won the Paris Paralympic quota with her gold medal finish. It meant that India finished with their best tally of 17 medals including six gold, five silver and six bronze medals. “When I was born premature by two-and-a-half months, my parents were so worried that they would not …

How tennis balls can come to your rescue on long flights

When it comes to long-haul flights, many dread spending hours on those cramped and uncomfortable seats that more often than not, lead to back pain.  However, there are some simple tricks you can try to help alleviate this discomfort while in the air, apparently. According to Dr John Strugar, using a couple of tennis balls can help. In his reel posted on Instagram recently, he mentions, “Take a couple of these and put them in the small of your back, very close to the midline, about three or four finger belts above the beltline, get comfortable and make sure your shoulders are up against the seat (sic),” he says. He suggests pushing the back against the tennis balls and trying to keep them up for the duration of the flight.  To confirm if this technique actually works, we spoke to Dr Raghu Nagaraj, director at Institute of Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine and Robotic Joint Replacement at Kauvery Hospitals, Bengaluru. He concurs, “Tennis balls can serve as a tool for myofascial release in the lumbar region by …