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Kannada actor Prashanth Gowda candidly shared his struggles with trolling and body shaming, revealing how such negativity deeply affected him. He discussed how he encouraged his fiancée, Krithi Gowda, to ignore online criticism and focus on their relationship, emphasizing self-acceptance and moving forward with a smile.

Report cards offer a glimpse, but emotional intelligence truly shapes a child's future. Beyond academics, it fosters resilience, strong relationships, and adaptability. Nurturing this crucial skill through example and understanding prepares children for life's inevitable challenges and rewards, making them capable and kind individuals.

A Somerset chef, Jamie Brooks, lost an astonishing 130 kg in a year after his friend sent him harsh daily messages for six weeks. Initially struggling with unhealthy habits, Brooks was motivated by the unconventional approach to join a diet plan, leading to a life-changing transformation and improved health.

Hollywood stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni failed to reach a settlement in their ongoing legal dispute. Court-directed discussions in New York on Monday concluded without an agreement, pushing the case closer to a trial. This follows a judge's earlier dismissal of several of Lively's claims, including sexual harassment allegations.

Anjali Anand embraces who she is and proudly owns her body. When a troll called her “fat” online, she clapped back with, “I know I am fat. Same way you know you are bald,” and shared the exchange on Instagram.

Post pandemic, India's approach to fitness has transformed, with a newfound emphasis on strength training . This shift, fueled by concerns over health and personal empowerment, reflects a growing trend among women who are now focusing on muscle development.

Discrimination at the doctor's office based on size can take a toll on a patient's physical health and mental well-being, a study has found.

A frequent flyer, Erika, was allegedly told by a Southwest gate agent she needed to purchase an extra seat due to her size. Despite the airline's policy requiring additional seats for passengers encroaching on neighboring space, Erika claims she fit comfortably in one seat. She later received a refund for the incident.

A fitness instructor from Essex believes that fat-shaming is a good way to “encourage” obese people to lose weight. No, we are not kidding.

Fat shamed since she was a child, her acting stint instilled confidence and now, the Kannada TV actress imparts plus size awareness

Taunts from peers and parents can shatter a child’s confidence. We need to choose our words wisely, say experts

A Quora user, Shubhansh Tharani, has claimed to have lost around 40 kilos in a year. As per the details shared by Tharani, he was an obese boy until 2016, had confidence issues, and used to skip school and coaching classes frequently.

Police inspector Daulat Ram Jogawat weighs around 180kg. The officer has been a victim of social media banter for three years. He claims he became fat when his gall bladder was removed in 1993.

My husband keeps calling me fat and casually calls me names like pig, elephant. He makes fun of my body even in the presence of our friends and extended family. We got married three years ago and last year we turned parents. I am 5’5 and I gained weight after our baby and he has been forcing me to lose weight immediately.

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We are majorly an image-based society today, and with social media ruling lives, there indeed is a lot of pressure to look good and have that elusive perfect body image.

Megha Sharma shares how she has been fat-shamed many times when she went for auditions.

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ZEROBASEONE is currently embroiled in controversy following allegations of fat-shaming directed towards member Zhang Hao. During an online segment, Ricky's comment about Zhang Hao's weight, coupled with the laughter of other members, sparked outrage among fans. Online users expressed their disappointment and concern, accusing the group of repeatedly targeting Zhang Hao with disrespectful remarks.