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Indian Express
a day ago
- Health
- Indian Express
Chhavi Mittal opens up about her chemical-free skin and face routine, avoiding sunscreen: ‘The only thing I use…'
Chhavi Mittal recently revealed her 'go-to' chemical-free skincare, and makeup routine. 'Often, breakouts happen, and because of the sweat, pores tend to get clogged. So, my go-to for that is absolutely not using any chemicals on my face — whether it's sunscreen, moisturiser, or anything else. The only thing I use on my face is coconut oil. Also, I don't do any makeup unless there is a shoot,' she shared in an Instagram video. So, we contacted experts to understand if it is a good practice. Dr Shareefa Chause, dermatologist, Dr Shareefa Skin Care Clinic, Mumbai, said that it is not a good idea to substitute sunscreen with any oil or product. 'Skipping sunscreen is not good for your skin. Using coconut oil on the face without applying sunscreen can do more harm than good. While coconut oil may feel moisturising and offer smoothness, it does not provide foolproof protection from UV rays,' said Dr Chause. Coconut oil offers minimal sun protection, with an SPF ranging from 2 to 8, which is significantly lower than the recommended SPF 30 for effective sun protection, added Dr Karuna Malhotra, aesthetic physician and skin expert, Cosmetic Skin Clinic, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi. She mentioned that while coconut oil can hydrate the skin, it does not provide adequate protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays. Sunscreens are formulated with ingredients that block or absorb these rays, thereby preventing sunburn, premature aging, and reducing the risk of skin cancer,' Dr Malhotra told For optimal skin health, it's crucial to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and more, apply it generously to all exposed areas, and reapply every two hours or after swimming or sweating. 'Relying solely on coconut oil for sun protection is not advisable,' said Dr Malhotra. Sunscreen is also essential for protecting your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays and infrared rays, which can lead to sunburn, premature ageing, dark spots, and even skin cancer, said Dr Chause. 'Applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 to 50 daily is the best way to protect your skin barrier and maintain a healthy glow,' said Dr Chause. Coconut oil is also known to clog pores in people with oily or acne-prone skin, leading to breakouts and acne. 'It also lacks any SPF, making your skin more vulnerable to sun damage and pigmentation. If you love using coconut oil, apply it at night or under sunscreen during the day. But never skip sunscreen; it's the true anti-ageing hero in your skincare routine,' said Dr Chause. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sidharth Malhotra urges consumers to make a healthy switch with Real
HighlightsReal, India's fruit juice and beverage brand from Dabur India, has launched a new campaign titled 'Keep It Real with Real Activ Coconut Water,' featuring Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra. The campaign encourages consumers to switch from sugary cold drinks to Real Activ Coconut Water, promoting healthy hydration without added sugar. Mayank Kumar, Vice President of Marketing at Dabur India, emphasized that the campaign aims to advocate for healthy hydration, while Sidharth Malhotra highlighted the alignment of the product with his commitment to fitness and authenticity. Real, India's fruit juice and beverage brand from Dabur India , has announced the launch of its new campaign, "Keep It Real with Real Activ Coconut Water ." This new campaign for Real Activ Coconut water , fronted by Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra . Malhotra urges consumers to switch from their cold drink with five cubes of added sugar to Real Activ Coconut Water with no added sugar for refreshing and healthy hydration . The campaign features Malhotra, known for his healthy lifestyle believing in the life philosophy of 'Keeping it Real Always'makes him the perfect choice for this campaign. The campaign will be rolled out across digital platforms, TV, and other media channels, emphasising the message that real change starts with real choices. 'Our 'Keep It Real' campaign seeks to fill this crucial gap by advocating for healthy hydration and presenting Réal Activ Coconut Water as the ideal choice. We're thrilled to partner with Sidharth Malhotra, whose commitment to fitness and authentic lifestyle perfectly embodies the essence of this initiative,' said Mayank Kumar , vice president marketing , Dabur India. Malhotra said, 'I try to keep things real, whether it's how I train, what I reach for to stay refreshed or even my social media bio. That's why this association with Réal Activ Coconut Water felt like a natural fit- it's simple, clean, and just works for my routine.' Watch the video here:
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Jyoti Malhotra hires senior advocate, to appear in court on June 9
Hisar-based YouTuber and travel blogger Jyoti Malhotra, who is currently in 14-day judicial custody over alleged links with Pakistani intelligence operatives, has appointed senior advocate Kumar Mukesh to represent her in court. She was initially remanded to police custody and later sent to judicial custody by a Hisar court on May 26. Her next court appearance is scheduled for June 9. Malhotra, 33, was arrested on May 16 on charges of espionage and sharing sensitive information with foreign operatives. Speaking to Hindustan Times over the phone, advocate Kumar Mukesh confirmed that Malhotra's father, Harish Malhotra, had reached out to him last week. He visited Jyoti in Hisar Central Jail on Wednesday and discussed the case with her. 'I have filed an application seeking all case-related documents from the police,' said Mukesh. 'We expect to receive the documents within three to four days. Once we review them, we will move a regular bail application. Jyoti had valid visas for her trips to Pakistan and other countries, and at first glance, the evidence against her seems insufficient to substantiate the espionage charges.' Mukesh also appealed to the media to refrain from labelling Malhotra a 'spy' before a charge sheet is filed and the court delivers its verdict. 'Jyoti has told me the police treated her respectfully, and she has fully cooperated during interrogation,' he added. Previously, Malhotra was represented in court by Defense Legal Aid Counsel (DLAC) lawyers Jogmani Sharma, Deepak, and Nitin. Her father Harish reiterated her innocence and expressed trust in the legal system. 'My daughter is innocent and confident that justice will prevail. She told me not to worry and assured me she hasn't done anything that would compromise the nation's sovereignty,' Harish said. 'I've given her more clothes in jail. We're placing our hopes in her new lawyer to present a strong case.' Meanwhile, Hisar police spokesperson Vikas Kumar stated that the investigation has so far uncovered over 12 terabytes of digital data from Malhotra's three mobile phones and laptop. 'Forensic analysis revealed private chats with at least four individuals identified as Pakistani intelligence operatives (PIOs), suspected financial transactions, and signs of VIP treatment during her visit to Pakistan. The data is still under examination,' Kumar said. Malhotra has been charged under Sections 3 and 5 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923, and Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Edmonton Journal
2 days ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Canucks: How Linus Karlsson answered leadership challenge in Abbotsford
Article content Karlsson turned 23 goals in 32 regular-season AHL games into seven playoff goals in 12 outings, which is tied for the league lead. It was just another example of Malhotra pressing all the right motivation buttons. 'He's pushing me to be more of a leader and that's helping me more in my game,' the 25-year-old Swedish winger told Postmedia. 'Make sure I'm on guys, set screens, be around the net and be good defensively.' If that isn't enough, getting master-class tutelage from Henrik and Daniel Sedin allowed Karlsson to improve pace and net presence at the NHL level to look like a roster mainstay for the parent Canucks next season. Following a breakout AHL campaign in 2023-24 with 60 points (23-37) in 60 games, he still had to get more dialled on the details. 'Both Daniel and Hank have been incredible ever since I came here,' stressed Karlsson, who signed a one-year $775,000 US extension March 14 and won't be waiver exempt in 2025-26. 'I was more of a half-wall guy, and the power play and working down low have been a good fit.
News18
3 days ago
- Politics
- News18
From YouTube Fame To Jail For 'Spying', Where Does The Jyoti Malhotra Case Stand Now?
Last Updated: Youtuber and travel influencer Jyoti Malhotra has been sent to judicial custody after the end of her police remand in the espionage case Just a harmless travel blogger or a hardened spy? In a matter of weeks, Jyoti Malhotra's life went from YouTube fame to being jailed on espionage charges. It almost looks like a plot from a spy thriller. Except that it is not. Jyoti Malhotra, a 33-year-old travel influencer, was among 12 people arrested from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh over the past three weeks on suspicion of espionage, with investigators suspecting the presence of a Pakistan-linked spy network operating in north India. Malhotra, who is from Haryana's Hisar, ran a YouTube channel – 'Travel with JO". She has been booked under provisions of the Official Secrets Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). She has pleaded innocence before her father, Harish Malhotra, who visited her in jail and later spoke to the media about his daughter. Setting aside the emotionality of the matter, videos have emerged – one of which is her own – painting a picture of alleged closeness to Pakistani officials and giving a glimpse into her high-security visit to Pakistan. WHAT IS THE CURRENT LEGAL STATUS OF THE CASE? On May 26, Malhotra was sent to judicial custody after the end of her police remand in the espionage case. She was produced in court. A police spokesperson said they did not seek her further remand after which the court sent her to jail. Last week, the court had extended her police remand by four days when she was produced before the court at the end of her five-day police remand. After her arrest, the police, which seized her three mobile phones and a laptop, sent the articles for forensic examination. Her four bank accounts are also being examined. According to police sources, data from the Youtuber's gadgets has been recovered. 'Nearly 10-12 terabytes of data has been recovered. Further investigation in this regard is under progress," they said. Police sources had said she was in touch with Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a staffer at the Pakistani High Commission, since November 2023. India expelled Danish on May 13 for his alleged links in espionage. She was also allegedly in touch with Danish during the four-day military conflict between India and Pakistan that followed the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, they had said. Over the past three weeks since she was arrested, however, the media scrutiny over Malhotra has been intense. After some reports carried speculation and hearsay, particularly about her personal life and character, the Hisar police had last week issued a press release putting out bare facts such as a list of gadgets seized from her, and clarified that the forensic reports were not yet in. The police said there is no evidence to indicate that she had access to any military or defence-related information. But, they said, she was definitely in contact with some people, knowing that they were Pakistani intelligence operatives. 'It is noticed that while the investigation is on…many baseless reports are circulating in the media," the police release in Hindi said, adding that such false reporting 'impacts not only the investigation but also national security". Point by point, the police rebutted false reports. About her personal life, in particular, the police release said there was nothing yet suggesting that she had married any Pakistani official or converted to another religion. WHAT ARE THE VIDEOS FROM HER PAKISTAN TRIPS? Malhotra has travelled thrice to Pakistan and posted the videos of these visits on her YouTube channel and Instagram page. Videos related to her trip to Lahore have gone viral after her arrest. These purportedly show that she was provided high security during the visit to the neighbouring country. The video is mostly of her roaming the streets and describing her experience as an Indian walking the streets of Lahore. But, it also shows that she is surrounded by gunmen armed with AK-47s, and she was followed by the security cover wherever she visited. At one point, officials even blocked traffic movement for her convenience. Malhotra, during her trip, visited Lahore's Valmiki Mandir, where she was spotted interacting with a security official. 'A special door at Shahi Qila (Lahore Fort) was opened for you. It is the oldest door there. Now that you are here, do visit Anarkali Bazar (also in Lahore)," she is told. Another video is by Scottish Youtuber Callum Mill, who was also present at the spot, and expressed surprise at seeing an armed security detail surrounding Malhotra at Anarkali Bazar. He was seen briefly interacting with her and is heard saying: 'Look at all the guns she has got surrounding her. There's about six gunmen surrounding her." The videos have managed to raise more questions about her interaction with high-profile Pakistani officials. One of her other videos reveals that she attended an iftar dinner at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi last year. She had also posted the video, expressing an interest in visiting Pakistan and asking almost everyone she met to help her get a visa. In that video, she is seen interacting with Danish, who was declared persona non grata and asked to leave India within 24 hours for committing espionage and leaking sensitive information regarding the movements of the Indian Army. The FIR against Malhotra mentioned that she met Danish in 2023 at the High Commission and has been in touch with him since. He allegedly played the role of her handler and facilitated her introduction to Pakistani intelligence operatives. top videos View all In the purported video with Danish, she describes the atmosphere at the High Commission. 'I am mesmerised. I have no words. I am excited, super duper excited. Bhaisahab, main to hil gayi (I am so impressed)," she is heard saying. She was also seen interacting with several attendees and asking whether they have visited Pakistan, saying 'I want to go, too". 'Hopefully I will get a visa, we'll go together," she had said to a fellow YouTuber. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : espionage jyoti malhotra Operation Sindoor Pahalgam attack Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: May 29, 2025, 07:00 IST News india From YouTube Fame To Jail For 'Spying', Where Does The Jyoti Malhotra Case Stand Now?
