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The Age
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
The real-life antidote to friends' boastful Insta travel posts
This story is part of the June 21 edition of Good Weekend. See all 15 stories. We are friends with a wonderful couple, but we cringe every time they post a story on Instagram about all their business- and first-class travel ('On my way to paradise! #Businessclass'. 'Oh! Drinking a pre-flight coffee #firstclasslounge'). Why do I baulk at this? K.Y., Parkville, Vic Wonderful friends? They sound more like wankerful friends (# hawhaw # cleverwordplay # notreally # sorry). You're right to baulk at their boasty posting: it's obnoxious and validation-seeking and just makes you feel like crap because most of us have never travelled business or first class, let alone been in a first-class lounge. We've only peeked inside as we walk past, our eyes blinded by glinting, golden surfaces and veneered teeth, our noses smelling Caramelised Calf's Foot with Lobster Remoulade, our ears picking up the sound of music and frivolity and orgy-giggling. Whenever friends start bombarding me with boasty travel posts, I always poke gentle fun at them – and by poking gentle fun, I mean bludgeon them around the head with a sack of their own entitlement. If I were you, I'd reply with a series of anti-boasty, non-holiday, unentitled Insta posts: a photo of yourself on a crowded train going to work, squished up between surly, sweaty commuters, and the message, 'On my way to paradise, too! # Workingclass '. A selfie at the end of a long day, schlumped on the couch in jammies, guzzling cheap wine from a bottle, 'Oh! Drinking a pre-bed bevvy # loungeroom '.
Sydney Morning Herald
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
The real-life antidote to friends' boastful Insta travel posts
This story is part of the June 21 edition of Good Weekend. See all 15 stories. We are friends with a wonderful couple, but we cringe every time they post a story on Instagram about all their business- and first-class travel ('On my way to paradise! #Businessclass'. 'Oh! Drinking a pre-flight coffee #firstclasslounge'). Why do I baulk at this? K.Y., Parkville, Vic Wonderful friends? They sound more like wankerful friends (# hawhaw # cleverwordplay # notreally # sorry). You're right to baulk at their boasty posting: it's obnoxious and validation-seeking and just makes you feel like crap because most of us have never travelled business or first class, let alone been in a first-class lounge. We've only peeked inside as we walk past, our eyes blinded by glinting, golden surfaces and veneered teeth, our noses smelling Caramelised Calf's Foot with Lobster Remoulade, our ears picking up the sound of music and frivolity and orgy-giggling. Whenever friends start bombarding me with boasty travel posts, I always poke gentle fun at them – and by poking gentle fun, I mean bludgeon them around the head with a sack of their own entitlement. If I were you, I'd reply with a series of anti-boasty, non-holiday, unentitled Insta posts: a photo of yourself on a crowded train going to work, squished up between surly, sweaty commuters, and the message, 'On my way to paradise, too! # Workingclass '. A selfie at the end of a long day, schlumped on the couch in jammies, guzzling cheap wine from a bottle, 'Oh! Drinking a pre-bed bevvy # loungeroom '.
USA Today
14 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Where the Georgia Bulldogs rank among SEC fan bases
Where the Georgia Bulldogs rank among SEC fan bases Georgia Bulldogs fans have been ranked as the fifth-best fan base in the SEC according to College Sports Wire. Georgia is ranked behind the No. 4 Tennessee Volunteers, the No. 3 South Carolina Gamecocks, the No. 2 LSU Tigers and the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide. Of course, the rankings aren't without some controversy. Alabama is ranked No. 1 partially because "crimson-clad Tide fan stays until the final whistle in the game, even if they are up by 60" even though this is just not true. Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban criticized Crimson Tide fans multiple different times for leaving early during blowouts. Let's be real though. Georgia fans aren't perfect either. At the Georgia-Georgia Tech game in 2024, Georgia fans either didn't have faith (Georgia trailed 17-0 at halftime and by 14 late in the fourth quarter) or were tired of the cold. As a result, thousands of Georgia fans hit the exits early and missed one of the greatest college football games of all-time. Georgia beat Georgia Tech 44-42 in eight overtimes in front of a Sanford Stadium that was not close to completely full. Still, it is better for fans to leave early than to throw bottles on the field. Georgia is ranked well ahead of Texas, who checks in at No. 13. Bulldog fans are part of the reason why UGA has won a college football-best 31 straight home games entering the 2025 season. Georgia is 17-0 in home night games (entering 2025) during the Kirby Smart era. Georgia fans deserve to be ranked ahead of one team on the list: Tennessee. Volunteer fans famously threw a mustard bottle among other debris on the field after a controversial call during a 2021 home loss to Ole Miss. To some that may qualify as having a wild fan base, but for most that's just being obnoxious and bad sportsmanship. Back to Georgia fans. What does it entail to be a Georgia fan? "Jawja,"said Lauren Beasley of College Sports Wire. "If you grew up around UGA, you learned two things by the time you could walk: 1) never walk under the Arch before graduation, and 2) always say 'Go Dawgs!' Game day starts with the Dawg Walk, where thousands of students and fans line the stadium entrance and streets as the team comes in, with the most famous dog in college football, Uga." Georgia fans travel well Georgia's Sanford Stadium now fits 93,033 fans after recent renovations in 2024. Bulldog fans always support the Dawgs well in Athens. Georgia fans also travel quite well on the road. "After big wins, rabid Bulldog fans make the trek to ring the old chapel bell. Georgia fans travel extremely well, too, especially down to the Jacksonville annual liquor-fest against their rival, the Florida Gators. Bottom line: these Dawg fans chew up the miles between Knoxville, Columbia, and everywhere in between," added Beasley. Georgia fans notably took over Notre Dame's stadium in 2017. Bulldogs fans regularly take over Vanderbilt and sometimes other SEC road venues. Follow UGAWire on Instagram or Threads!
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Business Standard
17 hours ago
- Health
- Business Standard
Are these popular Instagram fitness trends actually helpful or just hype?
From apple cider vinegar promises to moon-charged water rituals, 100 Surya Namaskars a day to collagen powders that claim to erase wrinkles, we've all been tempted to try them. But do they actually work, or are they just hype in disguise? We asked doctors and nutrition experts to break it down for you. This Fact-check Friday, let's separate the facts from the fluff. Can apple cider vinegar balance hormones and burn fat? You've probably seen someone on Instagram gulping apple cider vinegar (ACV) every morning. The claim? It 'balances hormones' and melts fat. But according to nutritionist Dr Divya Sakhalkar, ACV might help you feel fuller and slow down blood sugar spikes, which can support weight loss a little, and for women with PCOS, it may slightly improve insulin sensitivity. But for most people, ACV is not a hormone-fixing miracle. 'Sip it if you like the taste and feel a benefit, but don't treat it like a hormonal wizard potion,' she said. Should you go gluten- or dairy-free if you're not allergic? Going gluten-free or dairy-free might seem like the ticket to more energy and less bloat, especially if celebrities on your timeline swear by it. 'But unless you've got coeliac disease, gluten sensitivity, or lactose intolerance, there's no need to ditch bread or milk. Whole grains and dairy are packed with nutrients like fibre, protein, and calcium. Cutting them out without guidance can leave you more tired, not energised,' said Dr Sakhalkar. Is moon-charged water actually good for sleep and mood? TikTok and Insta reels claim leaving your water out under moonlight can soothe your soul, balance your energy, and improve your sleep. Scientifically though, moon-charged water is still just water. Dr Sakhalkar explains any benefit you feel likely comes from the ritual, not the liquid. It is purely placebo. True sleep and mood balance depends on cortisol, melatonin, screen time, and stress levels. Does post-workout soreness mean better results? You crushed leg day, and now you can't walk. They say that's good for you, right? Well, not always. Asad Hussain, Founder and CEO of Odds Fitness, explains that soreness (or delayed onset muscle soreness, aka DOMS) isn't a must-have sign of a successful workout. It often shows up when your body is doing something new or intense. But progress can happen even without soreness, especially if you're consistent and gradually increasing your load. Can yoga headstands reverse ageing or increase height? Doing a headstand (shirshasana) might boost blood flow and help you feel sharper, calmer, and even younger, to some extent. Asad clarified: 'Shirshasana supports circulation and hormone regulation, but it's not a reverse-ageing switch. And while yoga can improve posture—which can make you look taller and feel more aligned—it cannot make adults grow taller. Bones stop growing after puberty.' Do posture belts actually fix back pain? Asad said they build awareness, but they won't strengthen your muscles or fix the real problem. Long-term improvement requires stretching, strengthening your core and back, and mobility work—not just gadgets. Can face yoga or collagen really reverse ageing? According to Dr Ruben Bhasin Passi, Consultant Dermatologist, CK Birla Hospital Gurugram, face yoga can tone some muscles and may improve blood flow, so yes, some tightening can happen over time. But reversing ageing or sculpting a jawline? Not likely. Collagen powders can improve skin hydration slightly over months. But they're not magic potions. Sun protection, retinoids, and good skincare still do the heavy lifting. Will bone broth or fish collagen give you glowing skin overnight? Dr Passi pointed out that while these foods are nutritious, skin glow also depends on hydration, diet, sun exposure, sleep, hormones, genetics, and skincare. Can onion juice or rice water regrow bald patches? They might make hair look healthier, but they won't bring back lost hair. Onion juice and rice water have some beneficial nutrients, but bald patches caused by conditions like androgenetic alopecia need medical treatment, said Dr Passi. Will lifting weights make women bulky? This one's a classic myth. Dr Tushar Tayal, Consultant, Internal Medicine, CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram, confirmed, 'No, lifting weights won't make you bulky. Women have lower testosterone and won't 'bulk up' unless they're following advanced, intense bodybuilding programmes. Instead, weight training makes women leaner, stronger, and metabolically healthier.' Are 100 Surya Namaskars a day the ultimate health solution? Surya Namaskars are a fantastic full-body exercise. But doing 100 daily is not the only way to be healthy. Dr Tayal reminded that health is about balance, which includes nutrition, sleep, exercise, stress, check-ups. 'Overtraining can even cause injuries or burnout. So do what works for your body—not what goes viral,' he said. Is waking up at 4 am the secret to success? #RiseAndGrind may be trending, but success isn't tied to an alarm clock. Dr Tayal said waking up early can align with your natural rhythms, but what matters more is sleep quality and consistency—not just being up before sunrise. Can sound frequencies rewire your brain? Binaural beats and calming frequencies can help you relax, but there's no scientific proof they 'rewire' your brain overnight. Dr Tayal emphasised that brain health improves with long-term habits: exercise, food, rest, and therapy if needed. Do turmeric and ginger shots boost immunity? They help, but they're not a magic shield. Prachi Jain, Chief Clinical Nutritionist, CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram, said turmeric (curcumin) and ginger (gingerol) have proven benefits, but no shot alone can boost your immunity. It's about your entire diet, sleep, and stress habits. Can water or herbal teas flush fat and toxins? Water is essential for detox, but overdoing it doesn't 'flush' fat. And teas or kadhas? They can help digestion and reduce bloating, but they won't melt fat unless you're in a calorie deficit. 'Drinking sufficient water is crucial for maintaining your body's own detoxification mechanisms—primarily your kidneys, liver, and skin. Water assists in eliminating waste through sweat and urine. But consuming more water than necessary doesn't 'supercharge' detox,' said Prachi. Are protein shakes only for bodybuilders? According to Prachi, protein shakes are a convenient tool for anyone who struggles to meet their protein needs—including vegetarians, office workers, and older adults. She said, 'Protein is important for repairing muscles, maintaining healthy skin, for immunity, and for hormone function. Although bodybuilders require greater protein consumption, even an average adult will be better off having shakes if it is not possible for them to consume enough protein through foods. Not every protein shake is equally good—opt for good-quality, low-sugar ones and use them as additions, not replacements, to whole foods.' So, what actually works? The truth is there's no single shortcut or superfood to being fit, healthy, or youthful. Most viral trends have some truth, but the real magic lies in consistency, balance, understanding the science, and knowing what works for your body.
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Pavel Durov reveals fortune split: Telegram boss to leave $13.9bn to 100+ kids; no inheritance for 30yrs
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov (Image credit: Insta/@durov) Telegram messaging app founder and CEO Pavel Durov revealed that he intends to divide his entire fortune estimated somewhere around $13.9 billion among his over 100 children, which he claims to have fathered through sperm donation, including six conceived naturally, he said in an interview with a French magazine Le Point. 'I want to specify that I make no difference between my children: there are those who were conceived naturally and those who come from my sperm donations,' Durov said. 'They are all my children and will all have the same rights.' Durov is officially the father of six children with three partners. In addition, he has fathered over 100 more children through anonymous sperm donations over the past 15 years, a journey that began when a friend asked for help starting a family. Today, his children are spread across 12 countries. The 40-year old Russian born tech-magnate said he recently worked out his will, deciding his heirs would not immediately get access to his wealth. "I recently drafted my will. I've decided that my children will not be allowed to inherit anything until thirty years from today," he explained. When questioned about drafting his will at the age of 40, Durov said his commitment to defending freedoms comes with serious risks and has earned him enemies, some of them powerful nations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo His intention, he added, is to safeguard both his children and Telegram, the platform he created, so it continues to uphold the principles he believes in. 'I want them to live like normal people, to build themselves up alone, to learn to trust themselves, to be able to create, not to be dependent on a bank account,' the CEO added. Often referred to as 'Russian Mark Zuckerberg,' Durov has an unorthodox lifestyle and outspoken persona and lived a life of relative secrecy. Currently based in the Middle East, he has consistently portrayed himself as an advocate for digital privacy and personal liberty. Durov, who has frequently clashed with the Kremlin over free speech concerns, was accused last year by French authorities of enabling illegal activities, such as sexual abuse and drug trafficking, on his encrypted messaging app. He has strongly denied all the allegations.
