LIFESTYLE

Why old age is a risk factor for Covid-19
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Increases in the immune protein, known as auto-antibodies, may also lead to blood clotting disorders such as thrombosis, showed the study, published in the journal npj Aging.  
Lip smacking non-fried party starters
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Serve these recipes as your next party appetiser, from Beetroot and Peanut Butter Galouti to Guac Phulka Tacos with Chicken made in the northeast's famous Bhut Jholokia.
5 ways to improve indoor air quality for a healthier living
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Notably, indoor air quality can be up to five times worse than outdoor air. With an increasing amount of time spent indoors, the quality of the air we breathe becoming an increasingly common concern, given its potential to cause various short- and long-term health issues. While discussions on air pollution frequently center on outdoor environments, it is crucial to recognise its profound impact on our indoor spaces and take proactive measures to safeguard our well-being. Muzaffar Izamuddin, an engineer from Dyson's Environmental Care department, offers valuable insights on steps to reduce indoor air pollution and enhance indoor air quality in your home.
Covid virus found in tears of patients with no eye disease: AIIMS study
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In the study, published in the journal Cureus, the team included 40 patients, with 26 (65 per cent) classified as having moderate Covid, six (15 per cent) classified as having severe Covid, and the remaining having mild Covid.
1 in 4 mild Covid survivors face impaired lungs a year later: Study
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There is increasing data that show a persistently impaired pulmonary function upon recovery after severe infection. Little is known however about the extent, recovery and determinants of pulmonary impairment across the full spectrum of Covid-19 severity over time.
Sabyasachi Autumn/Winter 2023 collection
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It’s a significant new collection of the season launching both in New York and India and the collection arrived in store on September 10, 2023 in India.
Safeguard children from sexual abuse
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It is only the diligence and initiative of parents that can protect children from sexual abuse. This conversation is of utmost significance for the child's safety and security. It also gives them confidence in their parents, that they have their backs in the most difficult or unpleasant of situations. In fact, The Government of India enacted the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 to protect Children from Offences of Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, and pornography with due regard for safeguarding the interest and well-being of children.
The art of investing in jewellery
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Investing in gold jewellery acts as a shield during inflation because of its liquidity. Unlike paper money, gold doesn't lose its value. It's highly immune to the ups and downs of stock markets and is a reliable asset that remains steady even when stock markets are unpredictable.
New study shows smoking can make you age faster
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The study, presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy, showed that smoking shortens the end fragments of chromosomes in the white blood cells of our immune systems.
Taste of Tradition
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Bridging Time and flavour: The Pink Elephant's Distinctive Charisma
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