Fitness

U'khand govt defer fitness fee hike for old commercial vehicles to Nov 2026

In a relief to vehicle owners in the state, the Uttarakhand government has postponed levying the hiked fitness test fee for 15-year-old commercial vehicles until November 21, 2026. A notification to this effect was issued by the state's Transport Secretary Brijesh Kumar Sant on Friday. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated that the central government recently increased the fitness fees for 15-year-old commercial vehicles by up to 10 times, but considering public sentiment in the state, the state government has decided not to impose this immediate burden on vehicle owners in Uttarakhand. "Our government's commitment is to provide relief to the public and take prompt decisions in the public interest. The recent increase in fitness fees for commercial vehicles by the Central Government has been postponed for one year in Uttarakhand," the CM said. "During this period, the previously determined fees will remain in effect. We do not want vehicle owners and those involved in the ...

Gym bros and home chores: What keeps Indian women from working out

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Sitting too long? Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon's trainer shares easy hacks

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Heat no excuse at Dubai's Mallathon: Creative solution for summer exercise

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15 ageing myths that could change how you see your future health | Health tips | Fitness

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Fact-Check: Are These Instagram Fitness Fads Backed by Science?

From moon-charged water to 100 Surya Namaskars a day—your Instagram feed is bursting with fitness trends. But do they actually work? Or are we sipping on pseudoscience?

A good racket: How India is courting Pickleball, 'game of the people'

From gated societies to corporate campuses, the sport is sweeping the country

Trump stumbles boarding Air Force One, social media cry 'Biden 2.0'

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Huawei launches its WATCH FIT 3 smartwatch in India: Price, features, more

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Gear, diet, training: What it takes to get up and take up running

Completing a long-distance run is a test of endurance and a chance to bond with like-minded people

World Bicycle Day 2024: Check date, history, significance and more

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Success Stories: How Odds Fitness Clients are Achieving Unmatched Fitness Goals

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India Inc's wellness mantra: Me time, music, walks and the power of a smile

From work-life balance to work-life integration, corporate leaders share how they stay physically, mentally, emotionally healthy

India brimming with confidence, imbued with spirit of self-reliance: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the country is imbued with the spirit of Viksit Bharat' and self-reliance, and asserted that this spirit and momentum has to be maintained in 2024 as well. In the 108th episode of Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, Prime Minister Modi also emphasised on physical and mental health and highlighted several unique efforts for Fit India'. During the broadcast, Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru, Indian Women's Cricket Team Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, chess legend Vishwanathan Anand and actor Akshay Kumar shared their fitness tips. In his remarks, Modi said India is brimming with self-confidence and is imbued with the spirit of Viksit Bharat (developed India)' and self-reliance. We have to maintain the same spirit and momentum in 2024 as well, Modi said. He also said that India becoming an 'innovation hub' symbolises the fact that we are not going to stop. Modi also noted that India accomplished many special achievements this year, including the passa

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