Adopting healthy food habits in winter is crucial to avoid belly fat and related health risks. The top five habits include eating whole grains for their fiber and nutrients, drinking green tea to boost metabolism, having low-calorie soup before meals to reduce overall intake, including winter greens for their fiber and antioxidants, and snacking on citrus fruits and nuts for vitamin C and healthy fats. These practices, along with hydration, regular exercise, and sufficient sleep, can aid in weight loss and maintaining fitness during the winter season.

India's rapid economic growth is leading to lower interest rates, which poses a reinvestment risk for retirees relying on regular income from short-duration deposits. The article illustrates this risk through the example of Rajat Gupta, whose income from deposits decreased due to falling interest rates. Annuity products are presented as a solution, offering guaranteed lifelong income, unaffected by market volatility. The article also discusses the benefits of annuity products, such as income resilience, spousal security, and flexible income start dates, and mentions ICICI Pru Guaranteed Pension Plan Flexi as a contemporary product designed for systematic retirement contributions.

The Sports Ministry of India has suspended the newly-formed Wrestling Federation of India body led by Sanjay Singh, citing a complete disregard to the Sports Code. The Ministry highlighted that decisions were made hastily and without following the WFI constitution or the National Sports Development Code. Sanjay Singh, a close aide to former president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is accused of sexual harassment, was elected as the WFI chief on December 21. The Ministry's actions follow protests by Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik against Singh's election. Punia returned his Padma Shri in protest, and Malik quit the sport.

Leave Travel Allowance (LTA) is a tax exemption for salaried employees in India for domestic travel expenses incurred during leave, claimable for two journeys within a four-year block. The current block is 2022-2025, and exemptions apply only to actual travel costs, excluding lodging and food. The most economical mode of travel is eligible for exemption, with specific rules for multi-destination journeys and maintaining proof of travel. The exemption cannot be claimed for more than two children born after October 1, 1998, and international segments of journeys are not eligible.