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Shameem Akthar

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Yoga immune boosters in the time of Covid-19
Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Shameem Akthar digs into her sadhana kit for an immunity-boosting sequence.

Fight the FAT battle! Here's how
Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Yoga acharya Shameem Akthar takes at a look at what you can do to avoid the pitfall of...

Bring back the love!
Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Hate is far easier to package. And that is perhaps why politicians do not see the We...

Quiz: Is kajal good for your eyes?
Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Do you know why men in Rajathan apply kajal in their eyes? Is it a fashion statement or...

Health quiz: Are earbuds good for you?
Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Some of the simple things you are doing every day may not necessarily be good for your...

Are your everyday habits harming your health?
Rediff.com20 May 2016

Take this quiz to find out.

Watch your mind, control stress
Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, gives you a...

Quiz: Are you eating these brain boosting foods?
Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Your brain needs as much food as your muscles.

Quiz: Are you making these posture mistakes?
Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

A good posture boosts our self-confidence and self-esteem, says yogacharya Shameem Akthar.

Quiz: How much sun is good for your health?
Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Did you know that sunlight has important effects on your body?

5 ways to be healthier and happier this year
Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Yogacharya Shameem Akthar tells you how to start 2016 on a healthy note.

Quiz: How healthy are your nails?
Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Did you know that the colour of your nails is actually a sign of an impending health...

Are you eating right?
Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Take this quiz and find out!

The harmful effects of monosodium glutamate
Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Recently, many states in India banned Maggi because of high levels of lead and...

Health Quiz: Are you eating pretty?
Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Here's a fun way to find out how healthy is your skin

Ignore that pain in the neck at your own risk!
Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Did you know that lower back problem could lead to kidney ailment? Or that leg pain and...

This year don't run
Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

If you, like several others, have been bitten by the marathon bug, we strongly...

5 foods that calm anxiety
Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Want to fight anxiety without popping those pills and tranquilisers? Shameem Akthar,...

5 emotions that will ruin your health
Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, maps out our...

5 great foods for counting sheep
Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Struggling with sleep? Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with International Sivananda...