LIFESTYLE

Anonymous artist Princess Pea says 'Khud Se Pooche'
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Gurugram-based 'anonymous' artist Princess Pea, who is part of a women-centred campaign 'Khud Se Pooche', aimed at raising awareness on access to dignified healthcare for women in Patna, says that the project resonates with the many years of her artistic practice.
Green pledge for elimination of single use plastic
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Stressing that there is no Planet B, Yadav reminded that "what we have is not a parental property rather a loan from our future generations." Emphasising public participation for success in the mission to manage plastic waste and reduce single-use plastics, Yadav administered the Green Pledge to the students and youth who had joined the virtual webinar from across the country.
Lakme won't carry tests on animals for its cosmetics products  
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"Lakme, which is owned by Hindustan Unilever, will now feature the programme's PETA-approved bunny logo on its packaging," PETA India said in a release here. "Not testing any of our products on animals is critical to our values at Lakme and is in line with Unilever's Positive Beauty vision," said head of innovations at Lakme, Sumati Matti.
The science of sunscreen
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A science-driven homegrown skincare brand, paving its way by championing complete transparency in its approach, Mohit Yadav, Co-Founder, Minimalist, talks about how its imperative to understand the science behind a product that is an integral part of your daily regime.
Frequent challenges faced by single parents  
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Children raised by single parents can be just as happy and emotionally healthy as children living with two biological parents. Whether a child has one parent or more, children do well when they have parenting that's nurturing, warm, sensitive, responsive and flexible.
Nearly 1 in 2 people in Europe have skin problem: Study  
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The findings indicated that the most common skin condition among those surveyed is a fungal skin infection, affecting almost one in 10 people (9.07 per cent).
Astro Zindagi Weekly Horoscope - (October 4- October 10)
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For Aries, this week can bring certain ups and downs in your marital life and can create misunderstandings with your partner. During this time, it is advised not to finalise any important date with respect to marriage or product launch. In business partnership, be clear about your role and responsibility as it will help to avoid clashes and confrontation at the workplace.
Can blood thinners help Covid-19 patients?
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Blood thinners are medications prescribed to prevent blood clots in patients with a prior blood clot in their lungs or legs. They also prevent blood clots in the brain secondary to abnormal heart rhythms, like atrial fibrillation. While blood thinners are the standard of treatment in these diseases, researchers looked at the data to see if it also helped Covid-19 patients.
Explained: How obesity is linked to Covid mortality globally
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Covid-19 pandemic has been more fatal for adult populations residing in parts of the world characterised by excess body weight, according to researchers from The University of Texas at San Antonio and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. "This association holds across countries belonging to different income groups and is not sensitive to a population's median age.
Hyaluronic Acid: The do's and don'ts
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It is said 'Hyaluronic acid is the holy grail for dehydrated and dry skin', it doesn't have any side effects on your skin and is suitable for all skin types ranging from dry and acne-prone; to normal and sensitive skin. For a long-lasting effect, you can also mix it with your moisturizer and apply it.
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