Here's how to avoid gaining weight this Christmas, according to science

For most of us, Christmas and its festivities revolve around consuming tasty food and drinks with colleagues, friends and family. Between work Christmas parties, Christmas lunch or dinner, edible presents and New Year’s Eve, it can be an effort not to gain weight.

The human body can be quite remarkable in its ability to maintain a stable weight over the long term. One small American study reported average fluctuations of just 0.5 kg throughout a year. Weight peaked in winter, which may be due to poorer weather and lower physical activity, but returned to normal. Others, however, gradually gain weight over the years. A study of 120,000 Americans found weight gain averaged 1.52 kg (3.35 lb) over four-year periods.

I’m An Atheist — Here’s Why I Still Love Christmas With My Catholic Family

Around Christmas every year I always find myself thinking the same thought: This used to mean something to me.

I used to be Catholic. I haven’t been for a few years now. It’s not something I really think about 11 out of 12 months a year; I’m not itching to turn back to religion by any means, and I’m not sure I could go back if I tried.

KPS Gill Alleges Jaitley Misused Power in Hockey India League Appointments

With no good news flowing in for the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, adding fuel to the fire former top cop KPS Gill alleged that Jaitley abused his position as advisor to the organization in getting his daughter appointed in the Legal Committee of Hockey India League.

Pointing out the clear case of conflict of interest, Gill has written a letter to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to launch a immediate probe into affairs of Hockey India.