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Omicron: How to prevent infection?
India on Monday reported 1,700 cases of Omicron variant from 23 states and Union territories, while also logging 33,750 new Covid-19 cases in a span of 24 hours, taking the active caseload to 1,45,582. According to the latest guidelines by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the precautions and steps to be taken remain the same as before.
Mix-match of different Covid vax safe, more effective: AIG Hospitals study
While the study "conclusively showed that mixing of vaccines is absolutely safe", the spike-protein neutralising antibodies in the mixed vaccine groups were found to be significantly higher than the same-vaccine groups. The team included 330 healthy volunteers who were not vaccinated and had no history of Covid infection. Of these, 44 (approximately 13 per cent) participants were found to be seronegative, that is, they didn't have Covid-related antibodies, while the rest 87 per cent were found to have Covid-related antibodies.
Evolution of beer
With the opening of a number of microbreweries in Gurgaon, Bangalore, and Mumbai, the customer was exposed to new varieties of beer, such as white beers, stout, pale ale, and so on. Bira was the first to join the market with their Belgium Style Wheat beer BIRAin draught, which was originally imported from Belgium; Simba, White Rhino, and Six Fields soon followed. The Kingfisher Ultra Witbier was also released. With White Owl, pub breweries have also joined the branded beer industry. Craft beers underwent a revolution as a result.
12 months 12 celebrities 12 outfits
We're all set to say our final goodbyes to 2021. For a year, the 12 leading ladies of Bollywood had their own fashion list. Here's a collection of looks to lust after throughout the year.
The 12 themes for 2022
The X factor for the year continues to be Covid like the previous two years. The year 2022 has already started on an ominous note for India with fresh infections touching six month high in major cities and more restrictions being imposed on mobility and public gatherings.
Nausea, loss of appetite may be new symptoms of Omicron
According to the UK's NHS, the symptoms of coronavirus generally include "a high temperature, a new, continuous cough, or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste", the Daily Express reported. However, some people have had nausea and a loss of appetite - symptoms that are not usually associated with Covid.
Chef Kunal Kapoor: 'Exploring regional food options will gain popularity in 2022'
Chef Kunal Kapoor believes practicing food sustainability by growing your own herbs, fruits, and vegetables is something we should all practice to propel the food sustainability movement. The celebrity chef speaks exclusively to IANSlife about what to expect for the food industry in 2022:
How to Identify the Quality of Clothes: The Online Edition
"Good clothes open doors," says an old English proverb. While rapid fashion is a daily occurrence, high-quality clothing stands out. They not only last longer, but they also have more style. There are several methods for determining a garment's quality and Prasansha Saha, VP- Design, Reshamandi shares tips.
10 smart tricks to drive away dandruff this winter
Dandruff can be caused by stress, a change in climate (severe heat or cold), an overabundance of fatty foods, a change in shampoo, excessive sweat, and even pollution. Dandruff flares up when Malassezia, a naturally occurring microorganism on the scalp, is worsened by any of these circumstances.
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