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All 15 participants who completed the internship were awarded Rs 1 lakh each for their efforts (Image source: @beatsinbrief/X)

UPSC aspirant wins Rs 9.1 lakh for sleeping 9 hours every night during 60-day sleep internship in Bengaluru, netizens react: ‘I can sleep 20 hours’

July 06, 2025 4:43 pm

Over 1 lakh applicants applied for the programme, but only 15 participants were shortlisted.

naps Experts agree that improving nighttime sleep can reduce daytime drowsiness and the need to nap, ultimately supporting better long-term health. (Image: Freepik)

Are your naps hurting you? 7 expert tips to sleep smarter

June 30, 2025 4:09 pm

With a new study linking irregular napping habits to higher mortality risk, doctors suggest simple ways to improve sleep quality and reduce reliance on naps.

A night’s lack of sleep of less than six hours has been found to impair vigilance, reduce reaction time and decrease decision-making abilities.

Gurugram engineer falls asleep at the wheel, rams into 2 men: How sleeplessness affects your brain

June 28, 2025 10:57 am

Drowsiness suppresses activity in the brain’s region responsible for vigilance and perception

Researchers seem to have discovered an area that seemed to be the key behind the sleep debt calculation. (Image: FreePik)

Why do we sleep longer? Scientists may have found the answer

June 21, 2025 9:23 am

Researchers have identified a brain circuit in mice that could explain why humans engage in prolonged and deep sleep after being sleep deprived.

Inemuri: Does this Japanese method of napping help boost productivity?

June 03, 2025 1:28 pm

Often seen in offices, on trains, or in other public spaces, the Inemuri nap is considered a cultural norm rather than a sign of laziness.

Anjali Anand recalls sleeping only 3 hours a day for five months, says 'got punished for it': 'Just because I am a different size...'

April 09, 2025 6:08 pm

"I broke my knee," the Dabba Cartel actor added

Salman Khan says he sleeps '7–8 hours in a day' only once a month, but 'slept nicely when I was in jail'; expert on how it affects health

February 10, 2025 12:42 pm

"Sometimes, I doze off during short breaks on set," Salman Khan added

Patralekhaa says husband Rajkummar Rao sometimes doesn't sleep for 48 hours: 'No matter what I tell him...'

September 12, 2024 9:29 am

"I tell him. Don't do it, it's detrimental to health. But he doesn't know any better," Patralekhaa said

Here's how long it will take to recover from that one hour of sleep you just lost

May 28, 2024 6:06 pm

Dr Shiva Kumar R , head of the department and senior consultant in Neurology and Epileptology at the Manipal Hospitals, says, “When even a small amount of sleep is lost, such as one hour, the body experiences a disruption in its circadian rhythm.”

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Can't get a good night's sleep? Now there's a blood test to check your sleep deprivation

April 03, 2024 3:34 pm

Struggling to sleep? This groundbreaking blood test can objectively measure how sleep-deprived you are.

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6 habits you need to change if you feel sleepy during the day

August 27, 2025 3:04 pm

Constantly feeling tired and sluggish during the day? It may not just be lack of sleep at night. Your daily habits could be draining your energy. Here are 6 habits you should change to stay alert and refreshed.