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Vijay Varma reveals battling severe depression, says Aamir Khan’s daughter helped him: ‘I couldn’t move from my couch’

Vijay Varma reveals battling severe depression, says Aamir Khan’s daughter helped him: ‘I couldn’t move from my couch’

Published on: Nov 09, 2025 06:06 am IST Vijay Varma opened up about seeking therapy, and getting diagnosed with anxiety and depression. Actor Vijay Varma has opened up about his mental health issues for the first time. The actor was in conversation with Rhea Chakraborty in her podcast, where he shared that he was diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety, and he turned to yoga as well as therapy to heal. Vijay Varma was last seen in the web series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack. What Vijay shared During the chat, Vijay shared, “I was all alone in an apartment in Mumbai. Luckily, I had a small terrace — I could see the sky, be with the elements. Otherwise, I would’ve gone mad. Actually, I did. What happened to me is that pause, that constant running after work, the byproduct is that you become so lonely. I felt very lonely, very afraid and I was like why can’t I move from my couch for four days? What’s going on?” How Ira Khan helped him He …

Milind Soman recharges with some scuba & yoga sessions in the Maldives

Milind Soman recharges with some scuba & yoga sessions in the Maldives

Actor and fitness junkie Milind Soman recharged himself with some exciting scuba and yoga sessions during his current visit to the Maldives.  `The Royals` actor is accompanied by his better half, Ankita Konwar, who is busy conducting yoga sessions in the Maldives. The photos dropped by Soman on his official Instagram account showed the couple posing amidst the water for some stunning clicks. The post further had a picture of Konwar conducting a yoga session on the beach. We also got a glimpse of the couple`s scuba diving session, along with an adorable selfie. Posting the photos, Soman wrote on the photo-sharing app, “Scuba and yoga in the Maldives !!! Always amazing to be back and this time was even more special because @ankita_earthy was conducting yoga sessions along with the dive schedule, it was tough and tiring, so proud of her…we had about 16 dives, each one more spectacular than the last! Beautiful, incredible coral.”           View this post on Instagram                     …

Andhra CM kicks off month-long yoga campaign for public | Latest News India

Andhra CM kicks off month-long yoga campaign for public | Latest News India

Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday launched a month-long YogAndhra-2025 campaign to encourage people to make yoga and meditation a part of their daily lives. The chief minister also said his government would partner with the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga to train 2,000 school teachers in yoga (PTI) Speaking to reporters at his residence after the launch of YogAndhra, the official website for the promotion of yoga, Naidu said that the month-long campaign would culminate in a massive event on June 21, on the occasion of International Yoga Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be presiding over the event, he added. “More than 500,000 people would take part in the yoga performance from 7 am to 8 am all along the coast from Rama Krishna Beach to Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district on June 21,” Naidu said, adding that simultaneous arrangements were being made to ensure the participation of at least 20 million people across the state. The chief minister said YogAndhra-2025 was a genuine mass movement to promote awareness and …

Goa land for yoga, cows, not pleasure, says chief minister Pramod Sawant | Latest News India

Goa land for yoga, cows, not pleasure, says chief minister Pramod Sawant | Latest News India

Pramod Sawant, Goa’s chief minister, said on Saturday that the coastal state – which draws tourists from all across the world for its casinos, coasts and party culture – isn’t the land of pleasure but the land of yoga, devotion and cows. Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant addresses the Sanatan Rashtra Shankhnad Mahotsav.(PTI file photo) Addressing an event in Goa on Saturday, the BJP politician said Goa is much more than a bhog bhoomi (the land of pleasure). He described it as a “yog bhoomi (land of devotion and yoga) and go-mata bhoomi (land of cows). “Earlier, whenever people used to come to Goa, they used to think that this is bhog bhoomi (land of pleasure). But, this is not bhog bhoomi, it is yog bhoomi (land of devotion and yoga) instead. This is go-mata bhoomi…Over here, there is the ashram of Sanatan Sanstha as well,” he was quoted as saying by India Today. Pramod Sawant further said Goa’s culture and ancient temples have become a major draw for tourists, who earlier visited the coastal …

Yoga guru, Padma Shri awardee Swami Sivananda dies at 128 in Varanasi | Latest News India

Yoga guru, Padma Shri awardee Swami Sivananda dies at 128 in Varanasi | Latest News India

May 04, 2025 12:05 PM IST Swami Sivananda Saraswati was born in British India’s Sylhet district (now in Bangladesh) and lost his mother and father at age 6. Yoga guru and Padma Shri awardee Swami Sivananda Saraswati passed away on Sunday at the age of 128 in Varanasi. In 2022, President Ram Nath Kovind conferred him with the Padma Shri award for his contribution to yoga.(ANI/X) Swami Sivananda Saraswati was born on 8 August 1897 in British India’s Sylhet district (now in Bangladesh) and lost his mother and father at age 6. After finishing his parents’ final rites, he was brought to Guruji’s ashram in Nabadwip (West Bengal) and raised by Guru Omkaranand Goswami. Without formal school education, he was imparted with all practical and spiritual wisdom, including Yoga. Swami Sivananda has reportedly served 400 to 600 beggars affected by leprosy by meeting them in their hutments. In 2019, he was honoured with the Yoga Ratna Award in Bengaluru. In 2022, President Ram Nath Kovind also gave him the Padma Shri award for his contribution …

Laughter yoga: Here are simple routines to get happy hormones going | Health and Wellness News

Laughter yoga: Here are simple routines to get happy hormones going | Health and Wellness News

Nothing beats the happy hormone gush you get when you laugh but even laughter yoga, a practice that combines intentional laughter with simple breathing exercises, can be a good stress-relieving medicine as well. LAUGHTER AS YOGA When we induce laughter, we literally move our diaphragm, which in turn stimulates the lungs and oxygenates the blood better. All the five lobes of the lungs can work full capacity. This is borne out by a study in 2022 which showed that simulated laughter therapy brought about significant changes in lung function. As happy hormones like dopamine, serotonin, endorphins and oxytocin are released, they help in ridding the body of toxins and boosting the immune system. Laughter increases our appetite and also our capacity to digest, thereby strengthening gut health. Most importantly, laughter therapy is a non-invasive and non-pharmacological alternative treatment for stress and depression as proven by many studies. DID YOU KNOW? Laughter also improves general health outcomes by lowering blood pressure, decreasing inflammation and pain. In fact, it releases endorphins, which are naturally occurring analgesics. HOW …

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7, ASUS Vivobook 15, and more laptops get up to 31% discount in Amazon sale

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7, ASUS Vivobook 15, and more laptops get up to 31% discount in Amazon sale

Amazon has commenced its awaited Great Summer Sale for all users from May 1. Therefore, it is officially time to empty your wishlists and fill your Amazon cart with all the desired products. The e-commerce giant is providing massive discounts on electronics products across brands and categories, allowing buyers to get products at a reasonable price. If you are someone who’s looking for a feature-filled smartphone, then we have listed the top 5 laptops which you can buy during the Amazon Great Summer Sale. These laptops are not only available at a huge discounted price, but also offer impressive features. Check out the latest Amazon sale deals on these top 5 laptop models. Also read: Best time to buy a PS5? Up to 52% discount on gaming consoles in Amazon sale- Check deals Amazon sale: Top 5 laptops to buy ASUS Vivobook 15: This laptop features a 15.6-inch FHD display that offers a 60Hz refresh rate, offering great visuals and smooth navigation. The ASUS Vivobook 15 is powered by an Intel Core i5-13420H processor paired …

Rajnath says India progressing despite global uncertainties, stresses role of Yoga in mental fitness | Latest News India

Rajnath says India progressing despite global uncertainties, stresses role of Yoga in mental fitness | Latest News India

Jaipur, India as a nation is safe from all sides and the country is progressing despite uncertainties around the world, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday. Rajnath says India progressing despite global uncertainties, stresses role of Yoga in mental fitness Speaking at a programme at Brahma Kumaris in Sirohi district of Rajasthan, the minister credited soldiers guarding the borders with full dedication for the nation’s progress. “The definitions of war are changing today. Now wars are being fought on cyber, space, information and psychological fronts. I salute our brave soldiers because of whom we are able to breathe in peace,” Singh said. He emphasised that to secure the nation, a soldier needs to be physically and mentally strong. “Physical strength is very important for a soldier. He has to live in difficult environments and handle different types of equipment. Therefore the training of our armed forces also focuses more on physical strength,” he said. However, mental strength is equally important, the minister said. “A soldier stays away from his family, village and society. Moreover, …

Dharmendra says he is ‘working hard to be fit and fine’ at 89 with yoga, exercise and physiotherapy; shares video | Health

Dharmendra says he is ‘working hard to be fit and fine’ at 89 with yoga, exercise and physiotherapy; shares video | Health

Dharmendra shared a new Instagram video on April 17 showing him trying to stay fit, even at 89. The veteran actor, who remains active on social media, posted a video from one of his physiotherapy sessions. In the clip, Dharmendra is seen lying on a bed as his physiotherapist uses a resistance band to help him with leg rotations. Also read | Dharmendra shares his fitness routine for staying fit at 89 Bollywood veteran Dharmendra was spotted in Mumbai on April 4, 2025. (PTI) ‘I am working hard to be fit and fine’ Along with the video, the actor added a caption that read, “Friends, with your good wishes and his blessings, I am working hard to be fit and fine: yoga, exercise and now physiotherapy. I am grateful to dear Amit Kohli, my physiotherapist. Love you all, Take care.” Check out his post: Dharmendra, who was last seen in the 2024 film Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, alongside Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, has several exciting projects lined up, including Ikkis with Agastya …

Adani Group Yoga Instructor Smita Kumari Breaks Another Guinness World Record

Adani Group Yoga Instructor Smita Kumari Breaks Another Guinness World Record

Smita Kumari, a yoga instructor at Adani Group, has made history by setting her second Guinness World Record. On February 17, she held the “Bhunamanasana” (Greeting the Earth) pose for an impressive 2 hours, 33 minutes, and 37 seconds. This was accomplished under the expert guidance of senior yoga instructor Sagar Soni and with support from the Adani Group’s Corporate Healthcare team. In Bhunamanasana, the practitioner typically performs a deep forward bend while keeping the feet wide apart, with hands placed firmly on the floor or ground. The body forms an inverted “V” shape, and the legs are kept straight. The goal of the pose is to maintain this stance for an extended period, requiring strong core muscles, leg strength, and flexibility in the hamstrings and back. The pose also demands mental focus and endurance, making it one of the more difficult postures to hold for a long time. Ms Kumari’s achievement follows her remarkable performance in 2023 when she set the Guinness World Record for holding the Samakonasana (centre split) pose for an impressive …