LIFESTYLE

India's first International Arbitration and Mediation Centre opens in Hyd
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The IAMC has come up with 25,000 sq ft temporary accommodation at VK Towers in Gachibowli, an information technology hub. The state government has announced that land for a permanent building will be allotted at Puppalaguda in Hyderabad. Life trustee of the centre, Justice R.V. Raveendran, Supreme Court judges L. Nageswara Rao, Hima Kohli and judges from the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh high courts attended the event.
A runny nose and itchy throat? It may be Omicron, says study
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The Zoe Covid study app asked hundreds of thousands of people to log their symptoms and the investigators have been looking at ones linked to both the dominant Delta variant and the new highly transmissible variant Omicron. The most common signs of the virus reported between December 3 and 10 were a runny nose, headache, fatigue, sneezing, and a sore throat, the Daily Mail reported.
Novavax vax 90% effective at preventing Covid infections
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In addition to being highly effective in preventing Covid illness of any severity, the vaccine was 100 per cent effective in preventing moderate and severe disease that required hospitalisation, revealed the study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. For the trial, the team from University of Maryland included nearly 30,000 adult volunteers at 113 clinical sites in the US and six sites in Mexico.
Recipes for moms-to-be and new moms
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These are very true and relatable, even in the case of expectant mommies and new mothers. To-be-moms and new moms can improve their health and nutrition by adhering to a few key dietary practises during this season. Sneha Sanjay, Senior Executive Nutritionist, Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, Bengaluru shares some thoughts: Inclusion of Immune boosting foods that are locally available . Ginger- Relieves stomach issues, boosts digestion and keeps the body warm. .Citrus fruits: They help to prevent infections, hydrate well, maintain skin health, and relieve winter dryness.
Top 10 toys for Christmas 2021
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With kids having spent the majority of the past 2 years indoors, and engaging with virtual platforms and screens, this Christmas collection prioritises in-person role play and creativity, allowing kids to create imaginary worlds and bring back the magic of believing in Christmas. Top trends for this season include AI enabled learning gadgets, dollhouses for immersive play, and reversible plush toys, among other products. The super learning robo MIKO, the Pioneer Drone, the hi-life playful furnished dollhouse and Infiniti hoverboard are also the key highlights of this festive season's must-haves, and combine clever edu-tech and fantasy to build, role-play and create.
Astro Zindagi: Weekly Horoscope (December 13-19)
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Aries, you are advised to stay away from any confrontation as unproductive conflicts can erode your peace of mind and spoil your mood. You will have an inquisitive mindset and will be filled with thoughts of doing something new. Some of you will receive new opportunities in your career. You will make efforts to expand your business and will attain success in your efforts. Your health will start improving and you may also invest in a property during this time.
Faster melting of Himalayan Glaciers: Is it climate crisis at tipping point?
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Speaking at The Open Forum webinar on December 9 on the topic 'Melting of Himalayan Glacier: Is it a global crisis at tipping point?' Dr Martin A. Mills, Director, Scottish Centre for Himalayan Research informed that, "we have missed the boat on this one."
Revamp your space
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 The New Year is approaching, and as another year draws to a close, the need to remodel and restore your home is very real, because a small change in the environment always brings out the positive vibes. You've come to the proper place if this is your first time remodelling your wonderful home or if you're thinking about redoing your area.
New and meaningful choices in Happy Meals
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Apple juice offered with HM is 100 percent fruit-based juice drink with no added sugar. The chocolate milkshake is a low-fat dairy-based drink rich in calcium and protein. With these additions to the Happy Meal, McDonald's aims to offer nutrition-based, balanced choices to customers and their families.
IKEA to open its first City Store in India at Worli, Mumbai
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Through the Worli City Store, IKEA will be reaching even more closer to the many people of Mumbai. The city store format allows IKEA to open smaller stores within smaller spaces available within an urban space and makes it more convenient for the many customers to experience the IKEA offer.
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