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Tough times do not last but happiness does, believes Dalai Lama
If one thing the virus from Wuhan has not changed during the past two years, it is the Dalai Lama's infectious smile. Despite living through extreme hardship, he's showing the world how to live with joy even in troubled times, believe his disciples. Finding joy and happiness, the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu came together once again to share with the world their joyful insights on overcoming adversities and social injustices.
Astro Zindagi- Weekly Horoscope (July 5-11)
Here is a guide to the week ahead for you. This is your forecast for July 5-11. Following are the insights on how the week will unfold for all zodiac signs.
Mentally prepare for a back-to-office life
These fears and uncertainties aren't irrational nor surprising given the many unexpected changes our brains have adjusted with, in the last one and a half years. This transition to 'back-to-office' life won't be easy for most of us as the impact of the pandemic on the psyche is intense. The drive, values, goals, fears and approach have shifted immensely and the overall psychological shift demands changes at work too.
Researchers reduce severity of sleep apnoea by at least 30%
Sleep apnoea is a condition where the upper airway from the back of the nose to the throat closes repetitively during sleep, restricting oxygen intake and causing people to wake as often as 100 times or more per hour. Those with untreated sleep apnoea are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease, dementia and depression, and are two to four times more likely to crash a car than the general population.
Traditional blends to boost immunity naturally
One needs to balance their food habits and eat healthy, home-cooked meals over a period of time. But you can also incorporate some immunity-boosting drinks to your diet. Alphinah Ashinai, Food and Beverage Manager at Vana Dehradun, India, shares healthy immunity boost drinks:
Give evening snack-time a new twist
Capturing the growing inclination towards snacking, Euromonitor reports reveal that most of us are constantly seeking time-saving solutions and higher convenience across various aspects of life, including our food habits. In most households, food is prepared by the homemaker and by late afternoon, fatigue sets in; she prefers simplified alternatives to a traditional snack menu.
Explained: Why are some people more resilient to Covid-19?
The reason: They had prior run-ins with other coronaviruses -- the ones that cause about a quarter of the common colds kids get, according to a study. The study, published in the journal Science Immunology, showed that killer T-cells taken from the sickest Covid-19 patients exhibit fewer signs of having had previous run-ins with common-cold-causing coronaviruses.
Canvasses become mirrors to viewers' minds in this virtual art show
The exhibition invites viewers to recognize themselves in the artwork and fall in love with aspects of their existence. In these uncertain times, this exhibition would be an attempt to revive hope and convey positive human sentiments among the audiences, and perhaps, may even assist them in understanding their inner complexities. The exhibition displays 26 artworks by the artist that are from two different eras.
Demand from Western markets helped Indian Textile sector stay afloat amid pandemic
Mane shares his views on the challenges the Indian textile industry faced due to the pandemic and what role technology has to play in the future of the apparel industry. The sector did face its share of challenges over the last year. While the domestic retail went on pause last summer, the export orders from European and American region also dried. But despite the issues, the industry has kept afloat.
Gen X, Z inclined towards altruism: Study
A majority of those in the Gen X grouping (59 per cent), aged 45 and above, and the Gen Z (53 per cent) grouping, aged 18-24, turned to altruism, distributing sanitizers, food packets, old clothes, blankets, or medical devices to those in need. It added that a majority of millennials (54 per cent) made environmentally-conscious actions their top priority.
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