Covid 19

Aamir khan to play against chess grandmaster Viswanathan Anand in 'Checkmate COVID - Celebrity Edition'
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The charity event is a part of Checkmate COVID Celebrity Edition by Chess.com India and Prachura Padakannaya, Xcetra Talent Management, in association with Akshaya Patra. It will be held on 13 June, 2021, at 5.00 pm, and live-streamed on Chess.com India's official YouTube channel. Padakannaya said, "Despite being at the forefront in the International chess circuit, India has not received the recognition and prominence it deserves.
'Europeans, South Asians have different genetic correlations with Covid outcomes'
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An earlier research done on the European population suggested variations in a specific DNA segment strongly associated with severe Covid-19 infection and hospitalisation. This DNA segment is present in 50 per cent of South Asians as compared to 16 per cent of Europeans.
Disposal cutlery playing an important role during the pandemic
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The worldwide pandemic has created a shift in how and in what we eat. As eateries across the Capital offer takeout in such troublesome crossroads, the methods for expendable bundling which has ended up being outstanding amongst other benefits to people in general. However, even now, a portion of cafï's serve clients in plastic utensils and takeout boxes, and compostable cups.
The emotional cost of Covid-19 on infertile couples
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The World Health Organisation has found that infertility afflicts one in every four couples in developing nations. In individuals and couples who are infertile, an outcome of their problems with reproductive health is an effect on their mental health. Both men and women have been found to have depression, anxiety, and feelings of loss of control, self-confidence, self-esteem and isolation when they are unable to conceive.
People afraid of catching Covid are more judgemental: Study
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The findings are evidence that our morality is shaped by various emotions and intuitions, of which concerns about health and safety are prominent. This means that our judgements of wrongdoing are not completely rational, said researchers from the University of Cambridge in the UK.
Parents with autistic kids advised not to skip therapy
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Parents with autistic children are refusing the therapy because they are afraid their kid might get infected in every conceivable way if they take them down to the centre. According to Sreeja Reddy Saripalli, founder and chief strategist, Pinnacle Blooms Network, the problem is persisting since the first phase of Covid hit the country in March last year.
Post-Covid healing yoga asanas
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The ancient practice of yoga is known to offer scientifically proven solutions to many everyday problems both physical and mental. From increasing immunity to improving the function of vital organs of the body, from reducing stress to minimizing depression, yoga plays a major role if you choose the right asanas and practice them with awareness. These select asanas strengthen your body and mind, increase immunity, and take away fatigue.
Decoded: How Covid-19 aerosols travel through our lungs
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The study, led by the University of Technology Sydney researchers, found that more of these aerosols reach the right lung than the left. While previous research has revealed how virus aerosols travel through the upper airways including the nose, mouth and throat, the study published in the journal Physics of Fluids was the first to examine how they flow through the lower lungs.
Covid Crisis: Safeguarding children from future waves with vaccination
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Recently, government leaders, members of civil society, the UN, academia, the private sector from across the world participated in the virtual event 'Lives in the Balance' and spoke out about the devastation of the Covid-19 pandemic on women's, children's, and adolescents' health, and unveiled targeted, time-bound commitments for focused action.
Amid art world slowdown, digital auctions save the day
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"Owing to this we were able to stay connected with our target audience/collectors and stay relevant in the current times. Our secure and easy remote accessibility features further accorded our bidders confidence to continue participation in our auctions. We have been receiving an enthusiastic response for all our auctions, signifying a sustained demand for art," Sneha Gautam, Vice President, Client Relations, AstaGuru.
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