LIFESTYLE

Boosters can wane, 4th Covid shot may be necessary: Moderna CEO
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According to Bancel, people who received their boosters last year will likely have enough protection to get them through the winter, when new infections surge as people gather indoors to escape the cold. However, he said that the efficacy of boosters will probably decline over the course of several months, similar to what happened with the first two doses, CNBC reported on Thursday.
How social media influences our perception of love
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High passion: This is defined as ensuring that your partnership is satisfied every day. It means that both partners are entirely satisfied with their relationship at all times. Each person is constantly filled with butterflies for the other. This is just one aspect of your union when you truly fall in love and are a member of a solid relationship. You'll have off-days and days when you'd rather share something emotionally with each other than physically.
Winter skincare tips Sara Ali Khan swears by
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Hydrate yourself: In the midst of our hectic lives, we frequently overlook the importance of drinking water. Water aids in the removal of toxins from the body, resulting in a natural glow both inside and out. It removes pollutants from your body and strengthens your immune system, making it more resistant to microorganisms that cause ailments in the winter. Drinking plenty of water also aids in moisture retention, giving your skin a happy and healthy look.
A guide to help you stick to your New Year resolutions!
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Here's a smart guide to identifying the right resolutions to improve your life, creating a plan on how to reach it, and becoming part of the small group of people that successfully achieve their goal. Vague resolutions give no one clarity. A statement like "I want to get healthier," or "I want to be happier" has more weightage, when it is linked to a number. You can tell yourself, I want to go to the gym three times a week," or "I want to go for a nature trail twice a month." This will add tangibility to your goal.
Financial literacy, a key trend among today's youth
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There was a time when Indian youngsters received financial guidance mostly through popular novels such as 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad.' Despite the excellent concepts, the text was unrelatable to the Indian reader, and the counsel was impractical. Professional guidance, on the other hand, was out of reach due to the high expense of engaging a financial planner. As a result, the Indian retail investor was mostly absent. That was back in the day.
'Banarasi' mangoes in London, Dubai
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A consignment of 1.2 and 3 metric tonnes of mangoes were dispatched from Varanasi for London and Dubai respectively. Moreover, 520 metric tonnes of regional rice, 3 metric tonnes of fresh vegetables and 80 MT of regional rice were exported to Qatar, London and Australia respectively during the Covid pandemic in 2020, after APEDA's intervention. The export of the first trial shipment of 14 MT green chilly was facilitated by APEDA from Varanasi to Dubai's Jebel Ali Port in December 2019.
Indians still careless despite Omicron
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The snap poll had a sample size of 1,942. To a question if people were generally wearing masks and taking precautions, only 21.8 per cent of the respondents agreed that people were indeed wearing masks and taking precautions. In sharp contrast, 41.5 per cent said wearing of masks and other precautions were being followed "only sometimes" while another 33.8 per cent said they were mostly not being followed.
Asymptomatic infection may lead to long Covid: Study
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The study by scientists at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, showed that the presence of elevated autoantibodies after mild or asymptomatic infection, as well as their persistence over time, Jerusalem Post reported.
5 homegrown bag labels to try in 2022
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Handbags are a woman's closest friend because they not only increase her confidence but also store her entire world! The handbag industry is evolving to provide stylish, and chic bags with a focus on sustainability. Here are 5 homegrown bag labels to look out for in 2022, in support of #VocalforLocal!
Millennials on live-in relationships
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Users in the 18-35 age range had mixed feelings about being in a live-in relationship with their partner or to-be partner on whether they would want to be in a live-in relationship with their partner. 63 per cent of those under 30 desire to be in a live-in relationship because it will allow them to get to know their spouses better. While 55 per cent of people over 30 want to marry and start a family because they are doing well professionally and want to take the next step in their personal lives.
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