LIFESTYLE

A rare Leonardo da Vinci drawing heads to auction
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Titled 'Head of a Bear', a rare drawing by Italian polymath and 'Mona Lisa' creator Leonardo da Vinci is estimated to fetch between 8,000,000-12,000,000 pound, which converts to approximately Rs 82 crores - Rs 122 crores. This drawing in the Christie's London sale is executed in silverpoint on a pale pink-beige prepared paper, a technique which Leonardo was taught by his master Andrea del Verrocchio, said Christie's.
Dietary add-ons to boost mothers' daily nutrition and health
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A new survey on women's health from MDVIP and Ipsos reveals that the Covid-19 crisis has been especially trying on women's physical and mental health. Over 2 in 5 admit they've developed unhealthy habits such as overeating and drinking (44 per cent), and over half say they have felt more stressed, anxious or depressed during the pandemic (53 per cent). Many have delayed seeking medical care due to the pandemic.
Impact of Covid-19, Brexit on studying or working in the UK
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However, the recent completion of Brexit, a new student route in October 2020, and skilled worker route from December 2020 along with the current pandemic situation is bound to impact those coming to the UK on student/work visa, says Dattatraya Kadikar, Immigration expert and Founder of HSMP Services UK. Whereas the work visa route, which replaced Tier-2 General Visa, will offer opportunities to IT, Healthcare, Legal.
Cook your mum an unforgettable meal
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There may not be a heart as pure and loving as our mom's. Our mum is our 'Superhero'; she is a great multi-tasker, and runs around all day and works tirelessly, taking care of all our needs single handedly. Mother's Day is the perfect opportunity to show how much we love, care, and appreciate her. You can express our gratitude by taking over the daily chores at home and grant her the much-needed rest from the everyday routine.
What's next for podcasts in 2021?
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In December 2020, Amazon announced its acquisition of Wondery, a podcasting company. The popular audio firm Spotify has also been acquiring multiple podcast start-ups over the past two years. Ximalaya FM, a Chinese podcasting platform, has earned the unicorn status. This shopping spree by industry giants is a strong indicator of just how big podcasts are set to become globally.
Six ways to fix a gummy smile
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Research has found that as much as 25 per cent of the population, particularly women, tend to have an excessive gingival display. A gummy smile can be caused due to an irregular tooth eruption, jaw development problem, an inappropriate bite, an upper lip that is too short, or a hyperactive upper lip.
Fitness challenges to participate from home and win prizes
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Fittr, one of the world's largest community--the first online health and fitness brands, hosts a 12-week online fitness contest called Transformation Challenge (TC). These challenges are conducted thrice a year. As a part of the challenge, the participants are required to upload a video every week to showcase their week-on-week progress.
Turmeric: the wonder spice
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Turmeric is known as the wonder spice because of its magical properties which benefit us in different ways. It is used as a medicinal herb from old times. Dry turmeric is rich in vitamin A, Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2), vitamin C also contains a good amount of calcium, phosphorus, iron, sodium and potassium.
Seven beauty secrets Shahnaz Husain swears by
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Beauty is a matter of cultivating some good habits to last you a lifetime. Here are some tips Shahnaz Husain swears by to give you that extra edge:
How dance can lift spirits during tough times
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Passion is something that is performed not only with our body but with our spirit, with our highest possible state of being. When we dance we feel that our spirits have been lifted. We enjoy every moment and the reason behind this is because dance is not only about your body moving rather about the spirit feeling free and lifted.
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