LIFESTYLE

Create your own meditation corner at home
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Keyur Zaveri, Sr Director of Design, Furlenco share some ways to help you create your own peaceful meditation area, where you can set aside some time for yourself every day. Practising mindfulness and meditation have gained popularity in recent times, so it is essential to set up the perfect corner for it in your home.
60% students say parents are now more involved in their learning: Survey
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The survey by online learning platform Brainly examined the evolved role and response of Indian parents regarding their wards' education. It showed that most parents have adapted to the new, online-assisted model of learning. On being asked whether their parents are comfortable with the hybrid model of education which combines virtual instruction with assistance from online learning resources.
Millets can reduce risk of developing cardiovascular disease
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The study was undertaken by five organisations and led by the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT). The results, published in Frontiers in Nutrition, brings critically needed scientific backing to the efforts to popularise and return millets to diets, especially as staples, to combat the growing prevalence of obesity and being overweight in children, adolescents, and adults.
Science for an effective skincare regime
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Face serums are a proven solution for a host of skincare concerns and are worth adding to your skincare routine. Serums are usually formulated with up to 2-3 active ingredients like skin acids, vitamins, antioxidants etc. which penetrate deep into your skin to target specific skin concerns like dryness, wrinkles, large pores, and dark spots.
Can marijuana use lead to poorer Covid-19 outcomes?
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The research from the Washington University in St Louis used genetic epidemiological models to determine that genetic predisposition to CUD is related to risk for a severe reaction to Covid-19. But, comparing people with the variants to their Covid outcomes, the researchers found genetic liability for CUD accounted for up to 40 per cent of genetically influenced risk factors.
Children account for 18% of all Covid cases in US: Study
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While since the beginning of the pandemic children account for 14.4 per cent of the infections, in the last week more than 1,21,000 children tested positive for Covid-19 in the US. That is a 29 per cent increase over the figure of nearly 94,000 from the previous week, signaling a worrying trend as the fall semester approaches, the Daily Mail reported.
Are you a modern Indian bride?
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The modern bride needs comfort as much as style, her choices are unconventional and her wedding is designed according to her taste and sensibilities. On the one hand she wants her parents to be happy and so doesn't mind going the traditional route -- to a limited extent! Young brides don't let up on what they want either -- comfort, style, something exclusive and unique!
First transgender woman competes in LIVA Miss Diva 2021
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Beauty Pageants have long been a stage for the representation of the binary, however, that is set to make a historic and a progressive change with 24-year-old Dipanjali, who has set her foot as a participant of the coveted title. The winner of LIVA Miss Diva 2021 will represent India at the Miss Universe 2021 and LIVA Miss Diva Supranational 2021 will represent the country at the Miss Supranational 2021.
What is the Music Education Industry scenario in India
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The aspirations of the younger generation drive music education today. A music career is not limited to playback singing and composing for Indian films; instead, almost every digital platform presents opportunities for young music talent to showcase their skills. Learners are now better informed, goal-oriented and are ready to take on the challenge of charting their path to success as creative professionals.
Global suicide deaths up by 20K in last 30 years: Study
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The analysis, published online in the journal Injury Prevention, showed that suicide rates are highest among those aged more than 70 in almost all regions of the world. A team of researchers from the University of Hong Kong, drew on data from the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) 2019, providing population estimates for 204 countries and territories for 1950-2019 by location, age, and sex.
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