New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- 2025 emerged as the year where it became clear that wellness was no longer a passing fad of the post-pandemic years. Instead, it has embedded itself into everyday life-tacked on, sometimes absurdly, to almost every activity one indulges in. From the water we drink and the morning routines we follow, to the snacks we consume, the way we socialize, or even the candle we light, everything now seems programmed to achieve optimal health and a sense of well-being.

This year saw a flurry of developments across the health, wellness and fitness space. The launch of weight-loss drugs in India was both welcomed and debated; pickleball and padel turned casual movers into wannabe athletes; and fleeting internet trends like bathr...