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Monday, February 23, 2026
TopicDIY skincare

Topic: DIY skincare

Busting 7 Instagram skincare myths that hurt my dermatologist heart

Deepali Bhardwaj -
‘Chemical-free’ sure sounds good, but nature isn’t always gentle. Many ‘clean’ plant extracts are unstable, irritating, or allergenic.

Use turmeric for more than ‘haldi doodh’. It can do wonders for your skin too

Deepali Bhardwaj -
Turmeric's a valuable addition to any skincare routine – only if you ensure that it checks all the right boxes.

Frequent flyers need extra care for their skin. Here’s what to do in ‘flight mode’

Deepali Bhardwaj -
Just before boarding the plane, lather your SPF strengthened sunscreen again as most airplanes don’t have UV protected windows.

Don’t ignore skincare after 60. Brown patches, skin cancers, warts need proper attention

Deepali Bhardwaj -
Causes of skin disorders among the elderly include reactions to medicines, age-related conditions, or poor lifestyle. See a qualified dermatologist for geriatric issues.

Vit C serums to laser hair removal—DIY skincare on Instagram can be lethal for your skin

Deepali Bhardwaj -
The Instagram algorithm complements brands’ targeted marketing so you see the products you’re most likely to buy. But the outcomes of DIY skin treatment are different.

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Opinion

Nick Jonas wearing a mangalsutra is validation for many Indians. He’s our favourite jiju

Stela Dey -
Nick Jonas is not trying to modernise the mangalsutra, but his gesture shows that choices can be equal. If commitment must be flaunted, it need not be gendered.

Patel’s 1950 letter to Nehru: Find no legal power to deal with Press or men like Syama Prasad

Everyone’s ‘damaged’ in modern dating. Love will soon be called a mental illness

Economy

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

Vrinda Tulsian -
On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Defence

Suspected brake failure leads to Tejas accident after landing, airframe likely to be written off

Snehesh Alex Philip -
The IAF, so far, remains mum on this accident which has led to grounding of the fleet for safety checks.

National Interest

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

Shekhar Gupta -
India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.

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