LIFESTYLE

Kids with high exposure to PM2.5, NO2 more at risk of self-harm
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Researchers from the University of Manchester in England and Aarhus University examined 1.4million kids under 10 in Denmark and found that those exposed to a high level of nitrogen dioxide were more likely to self harm in adulthood than their peers, the Daily Mail reported. And people in the same age group exposed to above average levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) were 48 per cent more likely to subsequently self-harm, revealed the study published in the journal Preventive Medicine.
Covid virus evolving 'to become better at spreading in air'
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The University of Maryland researchers suggested the need for better ventilation and tight-fitting masks, in addition to widespread vaccination to help stop spread of the virus. The findings showed that the amount of virus in the air coming from Alpha variant infections was much more -- 18-times more -- than could be explained by the increased amounts of virus in nasal swabs and saliva.
Tory Burch Launches In India
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Tory Burch, Executive Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, said: "India is a constant source of inspiration for me. I have visited many times over the years and have always felt a deep affinity toward the Indian culture and people. Having a brand presence in this extraordinary country has been a dream of mine and I am thrilled to be partnering with RBL , a leader in fashion and luxury in the region."
Festive Looks for Ganesh Chaturthi
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The safe and classic bet to keep up with tradition is to go for striking ethnic wear and add little touches of glam! High Low hem kurtas with gotta borders, asymmetric kurtas, low crotch pants an elegant sari and flowy silhouettes for women make for instant showstopper looks.
FDCI X Lakme Fashion Week to take place in October
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The phygital event embodies the excellence of the Indian Fashion Industry and promotes an era of thought leading collaborations between the leaders of the industry. The schedule which is to be released shortly will feature the best of curation and designers from Delhi, Mumbai and across India
Understanding how bats resist Covid can aid new treatments in humans
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The review, published in the journal Science Immunology, explores how the virus that has caused the current pandemic wreaks havoc on the human immune system. The review, led by Monash University, showed that the common ancestor to the current Covid virus likely appeared in bats between 40 and 70 years ago, "though the exact bat species or intermediate host involved in the 2019 outbreak remains elusive."
Astro Zindagi- Weekly Horoscope (September 20-26)
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This week a big dream of Aries will come true. There may be travel related to career which will prove beneficial. Some of them could also get a new job, promotion or increase in salary. It is advised to plan their career step-by-step for a better understanding of your future. Financially, they will feel comfortable. However, they are advised to keep enough money for a rainy day. On the personal front, they will handle everything tactfully to ensure peace and harmony.
The celebrity makeup trick that makes your skin glow
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We don't see a future where classic red lips go out of fashion. The right way to achieve this celebrity look is to focus on accentuating your lips and keeping the rest of the face minimal. Give your lips a good scrub to plump them, moisturize and follow it up with a red lip liner to define the shape of your lips.
Shrill sounds of ambulance horns to be replaced with musical notes of flute, harmonium
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Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari gave this information while inspecting the Delhi-Mumbai Greenfield Expressway being built at a cost of Rs 90,000 crore. He said that work on the new horn pattern has already started.Remembering the lines once quoted by US President John F Kennedy that "American roads are not good because America is rich, but America is rich because American roads are good.
'Fight against Covid offers opportunity to close gender pay gap'
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Covid-19 pulled back the curtain on a gross injustice: the lack of compensation for the work of raising children and caring for people who cannot look after themselves, which is largely done by women, said Guterres.
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