Coronavirus pandemic: Thai tourist arrivals to plunge 80% this year

The sector is expected to recover in 2021. Last year, Thailand attracted a record 39.8 million foreign tourists, whose spending accounted for about 11% of Thai GDP.

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Czech, please! At 500-metre table, Prague citizens see coronavirus out with dinner...

On the eve of the easing of yet more restrictions imposed since March to curb the spread of the COVID-19 illness, people filled the bridge, a landmark that runs between historic Prague quarters on the banks of the Vltava river.

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No US tourists: Here's who can travel to Europe from Wednesday

The European Union plans to open its borders to non-essential travellers such as tourists and most business people from a limited number of countries outside the bloc from July 1. The 27 EU governments agreed on an initial “safe list” of 14 countries, which excludes the United States, Brazil.

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The Wounded Table: Experts dismiss dealer's claim to have long-lost Frida Kahlo...

Helga Prignitz-Poda, an art historian who has fruitlessly tried to track down the long-lost painting, said that there are clear differences between the work for sale and old photographs of the original and that there are similarities between the offered work with inaccurate replicas based on those old images.

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Feeding the good bacteria! Uncovering fermentation

Long forgotten food preservation technique of fermentation is back in vogue as people are seeking alternative thirst-quenchers with added benefits like natural ingredients and low sugar content leading to improved gut health.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for July 1, what's in store for Leo, Virgo,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Leo, Virgo, Scorpio, Sagittarius and other zodiac signs for July 1.

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Covid-19 pandemic: Designer Anavila Misra donates masks for local post personnel

Mumbai-based fashion designer Anavila Misra donated masks to the Post Master General of Mumbai on Monday to support local postmen and women who are working tirelessly through the coronavirus-led lockdown.

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Here' what makes people happy with their neighbourhood

Contrary to what many would think, characteristics of your neighbourhood have little to do with how satisfied you are with it.

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Getting hitched in times of Covid-19: DIY wedding décor ideas for the perfect home...

Has the pandemic postponed your wedding plans indefinitely? Like many Indians, you too can try out these easy ideas to execute the picture perfect wedding with the help of your loved ones.

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Health and safety measures in place, kissing of Blarney Stone resumes as Ireland...

Life became ever so slightly more normal in Ireland on Monday as pints were pulled and locked-down hair was trimmed for the first time since the middle of March. And for the first time since March 13, the Blarney Stone was kissed — a hugely important moment for anyone looking to get the gift of the gab.

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Here's how plasticity makes neurons vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease

Neurons that regularly remodel are more prone to the dysfunctions linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disorder that causes brain cells to waste away and die. The disease first targets neurons related to memory and navigation.

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Black Lives Matter: Soccer-English TV commentary across leagues shows racial bi...

Television commentators praise players with lighter skin as more intelligent and hardworking than those with darker skin, showed a study that analysed statements from English-speaking commentators.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Rare syndrome linked to Covid-19 found in almost 300 kids,...

Nearly 300 cases of a rare, life-threatening syndrome in children and adolescents associated with the novel coronavirus have been identified in the United States

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Coronavirus crisis: Will office buildings ever be the same? New York's Empire State...

The once jam-packed 102 stories of the 1,454 ft (443m) Art Deco skyscraper sit mostly empty in a city in shock from the country’s worst outbreak of COVID-19. Its spire has been lit up with red-and-white flashes to honour emergency workers, a siren in Midtown Manhattan.

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Eat Pray Love, no more: Bali hotels go on sale for cheap with virus hammering t...

With no tourists and no income courtesy of the coronavirus pandemic, struggling hotel owners on the Indonesian resort island of Bali have been forced to put their properties up for sale.

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Nigeria's sacred 'stolen' statues fetch $240k in Paris, rile Black Lives Matter...

A pair of sacred statues that a Nigerian museum commission and protesters claimed were looted during the country’s 1960s civil war has fetched 212,500 euros (USD 239,000) at auction in Paris.

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New eye drops may prevent vision loss after retinal vein occlusion that blinds millions...

A study suggests that the experimental therapy, which targets a common cause of neurodegeneration and vascular leakage in the eye, could have broader therapeutic effects than existing drugs.

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Covid-19 pandemic: Mutations may be making coronavirus more contagious

About 70% of the 50,000 genomes of the coronavirus that was uploaded by researchers have undergone mutations. Researchers believe that mutation in the coronavirus has made it considerably more contagious.

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Italy's Cassandra: Andrea Crisanti, the scientist who challenged WHO guidelines...

The Italian virologist has become a medical celebrity at home, a contrarian who broke with initial  World Health  Organization  (WHO) guidelines  on testing for the new coronavirus, deeming them narrow and “stupid”, something the UN agency denies.

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Experiences of cyberbullying victims differ by their ability to handle emotions

While it is known the victims of bullying can have higher risks of future health and social problems, however different victims experience a broad range of responses and some may not suffer at all.

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National Doctor's Day 2020: Quotes and wishes to share with your doctors

Celebrate the heroes of the world for all their tireless hard work during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Covid-19: A review of three medical approaches

There is a reliance on general supportive care, antiviral treatment, and immune modulation. But this is evolving

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At LAC, continue to ramp up infrastructure

The Modi government has done well in prioritising border infra and patrolling. This has rattled China

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To deal with China, understand it better

The crisis has shown the lack of domain knowledge within India. Invest in it

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How Nepal's PM is harming ties

KP Oli has left little scope for meaningful engagement

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After Kylie Jenner, Coty to buy $200 million stake in Kim Kardashian West's $1 billion...

The deal values West’s cosmetics line at $1 billion, slightly lower than the $1.2 billion valuation Coty put on West’s half-sister Kylie Jenner’s business when it bought a majority stake in her namesake cosmetics line in January.

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BET Awards 2020: Black lives celebrated and mourned at emotional award show, broadcast...

The show, which celebrates Black excellence in music, film, sports and philanthropy, was filled with speeches, songs, images of protests and the names of dozens of Black men and women who have died at the hands of police in recent years.

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Deforestation, ecosystem destruction increases risk of pandemics

Environmental degradation, including deforestation, land use change and agricultural intensification, may make pandemics more likely and less manageable, according to a study.

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World Allergy Week 2020: How to distinguish between seasonal allergies and Covid-19...

World Allergy Week: The pandemic has the entire world under lockdown and has instilled fear and panic into the hearts of all people, to such an extent the general public is often misunderstanding and confusing the symptoms for COVID-19 and general allergies.

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Mughal-e-Azam to Ram-Leela: Fashion goals that Bollywood has given us through the...

Characters on the big screen have inspired countless generations of fashion, be it through period dramas like Mughal-e-Azam, Devdas, Jodha Akbar or through modern sagas like Jab We Met, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Veere Di Wedding.

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Here's how MRI scanning may also pick out aggressive cancers

A type of smart MRI scan used in people with heart disease could help assess whether children’s cancers are especially aggressive and spot early signs that targeted treatments are working, a new study suggests.

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Excessive sugar intake linked with unhealthy fat deposits near heart, stomach

“When we consume too much sugar the excess is converted to fat and stored,” said study author Ms. So Yun Yi, a PhD student at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.

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Sanskrit, India's ancient language, making gradual comeback in Kerala's Karamana...

From a provisional store putting up menu in Sanskrit to a local tea stall giving Rs 1 discount for ordering in Sanskrit, Karamana Village here is slowly but surely edging close to become a Sanskrit Village, where one of the oldest languages is making a comeback.

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Malai? Chapati? Say goodbye to dry and dull skin with this unconventional skin care...

This summer take care of your skin with this easy DIY skin care routine that involves ‘chapatis’ and ‘malai’.

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'Your voices are being heard': Beyonce dedicates BET Humanitarian award to Black...

The superstar was being honoured for her philanthropic work over the years and the most recent relief efforts during the coronavirus crisis.

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Here's how having access to smartphones empower women in less developed countri...

Women are less likely to own mobile phones on their own, use them less often when they have access, and have poorer information and communications technology skills compared to men.

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Covid-19: Make face masks accessories, not annoyances

To health experts, masks seem like a simple, apolitical precaution. On the streets of everyday life, however, masks are something more. They aren’t like safety glasses, life preserver vests, or seatbelts — special protection for a limited task in a specialized environment.

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Mickey Mouse, Doraemon distribute books, food to children of Mumbai's slum areas

After their novel ‘books on wheels’ idea, Mumbai’s Sion Friends Circle group has come forward once again with a helping hand in this lockdown.

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Pride 2020: China's LGBT couples 'wed' online as gay marriage push stalls

Despite a shake-up of China’s marriage law last month, and a groundswell of support for same-sex unions in the socially conservative country, demands to make gay marriage legal have not been met.

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Foxglove: Rare flower blooms in J&K's Bhaderwah amid tourism slump due to Covid...

In the picturesque valley here in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, the slump in tourism due to the coronavirus pandemic has been a blessing in disguise as less human intervention has led to a bumper crop of ‘digitalis purpurea’, a flower species primarily native to temperate Europe.

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Pride 2020: In NYC, marking 50th anniversary of Pride amid Covid-19 pandemic, no...

With the city’s massive Pride parade cancelled, Sunday’s performances were virtual, the flags flew in emptier than normal spaces and the protesters were masked.

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Pride 2020: Spanish village makes its own rainbow after council's gay pride flag...

When police ordered a local mayor in southern Spain to take down a rainbow flag put up to celebrate gay pride on Friday because it was illegal, more than 300 households in the village rallied to the cause and flew their own flags.

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Genetics, profession: Here's the reason why eczema happens

Worldwide, 2 to 5 % of adults and about 15 % of children suffer from symptoms such as dry, inflamed and very itchy skin with open sores.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for June 29, what's in store for Aries,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Capricorn, Pisces, Leo and other zodiac signs for June 29.

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Post-pandemic vacation: 5 must-visit beaches in Goa for your post Covid-19 travel...

Goa is an ideal vacation spot, whether you are looking for bustling nightlife, water sports, fun parties or simply some tranquillity.

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National Doctor's Day 2020: Why we celebrate it, theme and history

With the number of infected people on the rise every day and hospitals teeming with hundreds of people, it has never been more important to appreciate the efforts that doctors make to ensure that we sufficiently recover from whatever may be ailing us and continue to remain healthy.

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David Beckham shows off his new talent with DIY beehive during quarantine

David Beckham has recently taken up DIY projects at home and for the past few weeks, he has been building a beehive to make honey.

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Improving balance and reducing risk of chronic illness: Learn walking meditation...

If you are someone who does their best work while in motion, like brainstorming ideas while working out or taking important calls while walking, this might be the best practice for you.

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Covid-19: UNICEF's Childhood Challenge is like a walk down memory lane, for a noble...

Relive the best of your childhood memories and contribute to the aid of children with UNICEF’s #childhoodchallenge by donating the amount equal to the year you were born in.

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On China, the Indian government needs to communicate better

To lose the information war is to let down brave soldiers. Emulate the positive lessons from Kargil

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Domestic constraints will impinge on the China policy

China is India’s greatest strategic threat. Counter it, but retain the focus on Covid-19, economy, social cohesion

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This is not the time for politics

Parties shouldn’t question each other’s patriotism

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Women in labour must be treated with dignity

The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted an old problem of the mistreatment of women in the labour room

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I Would Leave Me If I Could: Singer-songwriter Halsey to release her first poetry...

The publishers, Simon & Schuster revealed that the book will speak of the highs and lows of doomed relationships, family ties, sexuality, and mental illness.

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Increased exercise linked with lower sleep apnea risk

A new study has found that increased physical activity is associated with a lower risk of obstructive sleep apnea, a common sleep-related breathing disorder.

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Partying in times of Covid-19: As coronavirus lockdown eases, illegal raves take...

From the housing blocks of London to the beaches of Portugal, thousands of young people are holding illegal raves and parties across Europe, yearning for contact and bursting with energy after the solitude of the coronavirus lockdown.

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Safe and stylish: Anti-coronavirus fabric launched to fight Covid-19 spread

The new fabric guarantees 99.94 per cent effectiveness against coronavirus and does not “compromise on the style quotient, the texture, the designs and the colour of the fabric’’.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Post-Covid-19 diseases emerging in children

In recent weeks, a multisystem hyperinflammatory condition has emerged in children in association with prior exposure or infection to SARS-CoV-2.

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'Hidden Figures' unveiled: NASA's Washington headquarters to be renamed after Mary...

With the Black Lives Matter movement ongoing, NASA is taking the initiative to rename their headquarters after the first female African American engineer, Mary W. Jackson.

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NASA to award $20,000 as prize money for best Lunar Loo concept design

NASA is crowdsourcing ideas for the Lunar Loo design to replace the fan-based suction toilets and diapers.

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Italy's artisans anxious as brands Hugo Boss, Max Mara haggle to bridge luxury gap...

With unsold luxury handbags and clothing gathering dust in their workshops, Italy’s artisans fear for their future as brands cut orders and in some cases demand discounts and payment delays.

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No magic answers: Masks, travel restrictions, testing as coronavirus cases surge

In the Indian capital of New Delhi, which has reported over 70,000 cases, authorities will conduct house-to-house screenings for the virus. India reported a record 16,922 cases on Thursday, taking the national total to 473,105, with nearly 15,000 deaths.

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King of the road: Coronavirus sidelines iconic Philippines' jeeps, drivers

The Philippines’ iconic passenger jeepney was one of the first casualties of the country’s coronavirus outbreak, with the government imposing a tight lockdown that sidelined Manila’s “king of the road” and its thousands of poor drivers.

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Coronavirus: Jaipur's wood carving artists adversely affected by Covid-19

Mahesh Jangid, an artisan said, “We used to sell our carvings to hotels but they are closed due to coronavirus. We are also unable to export our products”.

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Face prints, big red lips, batik prints: Fashion masks a hit as Indonesians, Malaysians...

With no sign of the global coronavirus threat easing anytime soon, protective masks are fast becoming fashion accessories for Indonesians and Malaysians keen to add some style and humour to healthwear essentials.

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Covid-19 pandemic: India's social inequalities reflected in coronavirus care

World Health Organization data shows that India’s government spent $63 per person on health care for its 1.3 billion people in 2016. By comparison, China spent $398 for each of its 1.4 billion people in 2016, according to the WHO.

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Black Lives Matter: Dixie Chicks drop Dixie from name; country group tries to 'meet...

This month, country band Lady Antebellum changed its name to Lady A, also because of the associations of the Antebellum period with slavery.

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Coronavirus: Six potential drug targets for Covid-19 identified

By profiling the immune response to the novel coronavirus in critically ill COVID-19 patients, scientists have identified a unique pattern of six molecules which could be used as therapeutic targets for the disease.

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Black Lives Matter: Black culture in fashion seeks to move from the runway to the...

“I think fashion is a great example of a platform and business that loves Black culture, loves the Black body, but doesn’t want to pour back into the Black community financially,” said Emil Wilbekin, the former editor-in-chief of Essence magazine.

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Covid-19: New Zealand tourism on a slippery slope as ski season kicks off amid coronavirus...

New Zealand’s tourism industry is suffering, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Friday as she launched the ski season in the absence of foreign visitors, who are being kept out to keep the novel coronavirus at bay.

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Dragon Boat Festival: Taiwan's dragon boat races among few to be held this year

In Taipei, around 80 teams gathered at the Dajia Riverside Park to compete under the scorching sun in the two-day race, which features boats festooned with decorative dragon imagery.

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Michael Jackson: The King Of Pop and fashion icon

Michael was an innovator in every sense of the word, from his music, lyrics, dance moves to his fashion sense, and he continues to influence some of the greatest musicians of our times, be it Madonna, David Bowie, Beyonce, Rihanna, Lady Gaga or Janelle Monae.

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Air pollution, smoking linked with increased risk of childhood obesity

Air pollution, smoking, and certain characteristics of the built environment--such as high population density-- may play a role in the development of obesity in children.

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Tourism industry in Shimla prepares for Covid-19 unlock, Himachal Pradesh witnesses...

Amid easing of lockdown restrictions, the tourism industry is preparing for the containment of COVID-19 in Shimla.

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Covid-19 | Masks, bleach: Europe's cities gear up for post-coronavirus lockdown...

Anyone visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris when it reopens on Thursday will have to take the stairs - all 674 of them - because France’s iconic monument is keeping the lifts shut.

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Coronavirus: Children and youth's mental, physical health negatively affected by...

Other effects can be widespread delays or omissions of routine childhood vaccinations, which can threaten herd immunity and missed detection of delayed development milestones that are usually identified during routine child health checks.

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Happy 46 Birthday Karisma Kapoor: Here are some of Lolo's best looks

The ‘Raja Hindustani’ actor is celebrating her 46th birthday today and we can’t stop gushing over her ageless beauty and stunning sartorial sense.

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Can India's coronavirus lockdown gaming craze thrive in a post-Covid world?

Millions of Indians have been glued to a centuries-old board game called Ludo — or at least, a digital version of it. But as the country opens up again, the question is whether Ludo apps can retain their popularity.

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Coronavirus: Use of statins linked to lower death rate in Covid-19 patients. Here's...

Using cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins is associated with a lower death rate in patients hospitalised with COVID-19, according to a large-scale study.

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Blame your genetics for how affectionate you are or aren't

Do you cringe when people hug you, or are you the best hugger most people know? A recent study has revealed that the level of affection expressed by women, to an extent, can be explained by genetics. While men are generally less affectionate.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Prince William visits Oxford Covid-19 vaccine development...

The royal was given a tour Wednesday of the manufacturing laboratory where the experimental vaccine has been produced. He also looked at a laboratory where samples from the clinical trial are being examined by researchers.

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Black Lives Matter: 'Gone With the Wind' returns to screens with historical con...

The Civil War epic is back on HBO Max, over two weeks after it was pulled, now accompanying historical context and a disclaimer about the 1939 film’s controversial depiction of the black people and overt positive view of slavery.

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Izakayas: Japan's staple of after-work socialising crippled by coronavirus pand...

For decades, izakayas - a mainstay of Japanese working culture and late-night drinking - have thrived by offering cheap drinks to thirsty office workers in cozy settings.

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Priyanka Chopra, Shilpa Shetty, Ananya Panday: Find out which fashionista is your...

Whether you are occupying your time by making TikToks, baking, doing something creative or just binge-sleeping, rest assured that your favourite celebrities are right there with you.

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Bye handshake, hello Namaste: Risk free greetings to replace handshakes, hugs amid...

Hugging, kissing, shaking hands are all gestures to show familiarity and love, but in times of social distancing and isolation we have been forced to turn to alternatives. Read on.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Heart disease, high BP linked to recovered Covid-19 patients...

Coexisting medical conditions like heart disease and hypertension may lead to fully recovered COVID-19 patients testing positive for the viral infection again.

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Vegetables, fruits, nuts: Nutrition is a key ingredient for cognitive health of...

The new study found that individuals who consumed more vegetables and fruits and more nuts and pulses (such as lentils and beans) scored higher on tests of verbal fluency.

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Minimalism meets eclectic prints: Rajesh Pratap Singh announced Creative Director...

Rajesh Pratap Singh, well-known for his love of minimalism, has been named as the Chief Creative Director for Satya Paul, the brand that is synonymous with indigenous prints and the iconic ‘cocktail’ sarees.

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Narnia, the 'two-faced' cat, fathers kittens that match his two faces

In the early days of March, Narnia fathered an adorable litter of kittens. Two of them named Renesmée and Roswell are a perfect representation of his two halves.

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New Zealand – India: People's politicians in one, protected politicians in the ...

Political and social protocols in both countries differ. Here is how

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Botched Virgin Mary painting restoration brings back memories of 'Potato Jesus'...

Who can forget the restoration of Elías García Martínez’s fresco of Jesus Christ that was nicknamed ‘Monkey Christ’ by the internet? Now, an art collector in Spain has suffered a similar fate with the restoration of his painting of Virgin Mary.

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Covid-19: Here's how teens are using social media, technology to support each other...

According to a recent report based on youth making excessive use of social media,researchers found that with or without physical separation (social-distancing) due to COVID-19, youth are using social media to connect and support each other.

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Black Lives Matter: Beyonce releases new song 'Black Parade', creates directory...

The Lemonade singer has released a new single Black Parade and a curated, comprehensive directory of Black-owned business along with her stylist, Zerina Akers.

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A monsoon treat: Explore these cycling routes around the country to satiate your...

As the monsoon sets in, take a look at these picturesque cycling routes that bring you closer to nature, help you maintain physical distance and also appease the travel bug in you that’s been waiting to get out of home.

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Here's how ultraviolet light reduces Covid-19 transmission indoors

Using ultraviolet (UV) light to inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 virus may be an efficient, easily deployable, and economically affordable method to reduce COVID-19 transmission in indoor spaces, according to a study.

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Coronavirus | Covid-19 might push 120 mn children into poverty in South Asia, including...

The UNICEF report also says that an estimated 240 million children already live in “multi-dimensional” poverty including factors such as poor health, lack of education, poor sanitation and poor quality of work in these countries.

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Vivekananda Yoga University: World's first yoga university outside India launched...

As part of the 6th International Yoga Day commemorations, the world’s first yoga university outside India has been launched in Los Angeles, offering programmes that combine scientific principles and modern research approaches to the ancient Indian practice.

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Home improvement: How millennials can plan and budget for DIY goals amid the coronavirus...

Although now might seem like the perfect time for DIY home improvement, be sure to consider our new reality. Plan the project’s size, type and budget to fit current circumstances.

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Covid-19 pandemic: Lockdown in India has impacted education of over 247 million...

A report prepared by UNICEF has revealed that COVID-19 pandemic in India and lockdown has impacted 247 million children enrolled in elementary and secondary education, besides 28 million children who were undergoing pre-school education in Anganwadi centres.

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Covid-19 outbreak: School children don't spread coronavirus

School kids don’t appear to transmit the new coronavirus to peers or teachers, a French study found, weighing in on the crucial topic of children’s role in propagating Covid-19.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Herd immunity threshold to Covid-19 could be lower than previously...

Herd immunity, which happens when so many people in a community become immune to the disease that it stops spreading, could be achieved with fewer people being infected than previously estimated.

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Slave trade, colonial oppression: The city of London has a slavery problem

The City of London is interwoven with so many layers of history, from Roman to Medieval, Civil War and the age of empire, that the lives of the myriad figures who contributed to its status today are often obscured by time.

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China is playing Go. India needs to learn the game | Opinion

As Beijing surrounds Delhi, India must expand the board, have a long-term horizon, and consolidate internally

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On China, it's time to consider cyber operations

China is vulnerable to information warfare. India must formulate a carefully calibrated cyber doctrine

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Donald Trump's anti-immigration move | HT Editorial

India should seek to institutionalise the immigrant relationship

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Don't fix what's not broken | HT Editorial

Delhi must revert to its earlier home isolation system

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Don't give the military total freedom

This is an abdication of political responsibility and opens the doors to future crises in conflicts

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Rock band Queen honoured with Royal Mail stamps for 50th anniversary

The latest Royal Mail series will have prints of Queen, the veteran rock band which featured the legendary Freddie Mercury as the frontman.

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Unique urine 'fingerprint' reveals quality of your diet, whether it's the best fit...

Scientists have completed large-scale tests on a new type of five-minute urine test that measures the health of a person’s diet, and produces an individual’s unique urine ‘fingerprint’.

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Here's how introducing new materials into children's fine art education may expand...

A wide-spanning study involving more than 650 children advocates that introducing new materials into children’s fine art education may produce clear beneficial results.

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Recreational marijuana legalisation may boost traffic deaths. Here's how

Laws legalising recreational marijuana may lead to more traffic deaths, two new studies suggest, although questions remain about how they might influence driving habits.

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Kim Il Sung's Children: New film tells tale of North Korean orphans sent to Eur...

Six decades after they returned to their homeland, traces of thousands of North Korean children orphaned by the Korean War linger for the elderly Europeans whose lives they briefly touched.

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Remdesivir, Favipiravir antiviral drugs 'no game changers' in Covid-19 fight

With pharmaceutical companies launching generic versions of Remdesivir and Favipiravir for COVID-19 treatment, medical experts said it was a “positive development”, but cautioned against regarding the antiviral drugs as “game changers”.

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Coronavirus updates: Diabetes drug may lower Covid-19 death risk in women; key immune...

The following is a brief roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus.

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Coronavirus: WHO suggests dexamethasone usage for critical Covid-19 cases

The WHO emphasised on a rapid increase in production of dexamethasone, a cheap steroid which after clinical trials has shown life-saving potential for critically ill COVID-19 patients.

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Covid-19 pandemic: Coronavirus surge threatens developing nations exiting lockd...

Researchers at the University of Michigan predict India’s infections could almost double from current levels to more than 750,000 by mid-July.

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Corona Kit: Baba Ramdev's Patanjali launches ayurvedic medicine for coronavirus,...

Patanjali on Tuesday launched ‘Coronil and Swasari’, what it claims is the Ayurvedic cure for treating COVID-19, which they said has been shown 100 per cent favourable results during clinical trials on affected patients.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Critically ill Covid-19 patients 10 times more likely to develop...

COVID-19 patients who are admitted to an ICU may be ten times more likely than others hospitalised with the viral infection to suffer cardiac arrest, according to a new study which may help better protect those most vulnerable to the disease.

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Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra begins in Odisha's Puri after SC's permission amid ...

The idol of Lord Balabhadra has been brought to the chariot by priests and ‘sevayats’ for the Rath Yatra from Jagannath Temple in Puri amid the coronavirus pandemic after the Supreme Court’s go-ahead.

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Shilpa Shetty Kundra shares the secret behind her fitness: Ain't as easy as it ...

The 45-year-old posted a picture of herself after a workout talking about how she manages to maintain her body. Shilpa also has a book about nutrition,The Magic Immunity Pill Lifestyle, along with co-author and nutritionist Luke Coutinho set to release (for free) soon.

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Told me I'm not an A-lister: Kangana Ranaut calls out Vogue, Anaita Shroff still...

Kangana Ranaut also shared that the magazine openly banned her. She said, “During my movie Fashion’s release in 2008, Vogue did a cover with Priyanka Chopra and refused to put me on their cover, they said I am not an A-lister...”

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Amrish Puri's 88th birth anniversary: The iconic villain's best onscreen avatars

From the chilling Mola Ram in Indiana Jones to the sophisticated Mogambo in Mr India, Amrish Puri pulled off the many versatile characters he played with ease.

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Here's why depressed mothers should seek help sooner

There is a higher risk of behavioural problems and poor development with the babies of mothers who suffer from long-term depression.

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Racist and homophobic: Luxury fashion challenged to confront discriminatory att...

Global fashion brands have faced racial backlashes in the past, notably in the wake of scandals like the Gucci knitwear recalling blackface, Prada’s Little Black Sambo bag charm and Dolce&Gabbana’s anti-Asian comments.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Using human faeces to track Covid-19

Almost all recently reported cases are due to a severe outbreak in dormitories housing lowly paid foreign workers, mostly from India, Bangladesh, and China.

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Mount Everest, Northern Lights, Avatar Mountains: Best 'trips' to take from your...

From the Northern Lights to the misty forest park of Zhāngjiājiè, explore the world’s most brilliant natural wonders from the comfort of your home.

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Lonely people are more likely to smoke. Here's why

Although numerous studies have shown there is an association, it has been difficult to disentangle whether being lonely leads to substance abuse or if substance abuse leads to loneliness.

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Covid-19 updates: Here's how environmental factors affect the stability of coronavirus...

Environmental conditions affect the stability of the novel coronavirus in human nasal mucus and sputum, and a study suggests there might be seasonal outbreaks of COVID-19 in the post-pandemic period if the weather favours the spread of the disease.

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Nutraceuticals: Potential element to improve productivity, quality of life in e...

Researchers have discovered ‘nutraceuticals’, as potential elements to slow ageing processes and help in avoiding a host of chronic diseases that comes with the process.

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Here's how our brain links interpersonal ties and self-representation

The closer you feel to people emotionally, the more similarly you represent them in your brain, while, people who feel social disconnection tend to have a lonelier, neural self-representation.

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Coronavirus pandemic: With no students, small college town Ithaca worries over ...

What happens to a college town when the students disappear? Ithaca, a small upstate New York city nearby gorges and vineyards, is finding out.

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Covid-19 pandemic: WHO reports largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases

The U.S. has the world’s highest number of reported infections, over 2.2 million, and the highest death toll, at about 120,000. Over 15,400 came in, in India.

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Khadi Commission set to revive ancient glory of Pokhran potteries

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) on Sunday launched its flagship “Kumhar Sashaktikaran Yojana” in Rajasthan’s Pokhran, where India conducted its first nuclear test, to restore the lost glory of the pottery site.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for June 22 , what's in store for Aries,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Gemini, Cancer, Leo and other zodiac signs for June 22.

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As India and China clash, it is time to heed Chanakya | Opinion

He warned that your immediate neighbour is your natural enemy. India has been too lax in defending its borders

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In the Covid-19 battle, Delhi turns to volunteers | HT Editorial

Use them for contact tracing and monitoring those in home isolation

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Playing the long game with China

We must ask the right questions, assess China’s behaviour patterns and possible actions

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Restoring India's case, credibility

PM must make a new, clear statement on China

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Coronavirus: When to wear a mask and when you can skip it

The studies on masks aren’t perfectly definitive, but that’s typical of many issues involving health risks — from mercury contamination to cancer screenings. It’s still better to make decisions based on an incomplete body of evidence than to ignore evidence altogether.

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Breastfeeding lowers risk of ovarian cancer. Here's how

Better management of patients with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) can be enabled with the new test developed by the researchers of CHU Sainte-Justine in Montreal.

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Covid-19 pandemic: Depression and anxiety rise among new moms

Experiencing depression and anxiety during pregnancy and the postpartum period can have detrimental effects on the mental and physical health of both mother and baby that can persist for years.

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Signs of being prone to adult diabetes can be seen from very young age. Here's ...

Early signs of being more susceptible to type 2 diabetes as an adult can be seen in children as young as eight years old, decades before it is likely to be diagnosed, according to a new study.

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International Yoga Day 2020: Here is Sadhguru's message of 'self-transformation'...

“It is beyond religion; it is beyond your philosophies and ideologies. It is the technology for self-transformation.” – Sadhguru

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International Yoga Day 2020: From Shilpa Shetty to Kareena Kapoor, these Bollywood...

International Day of Yoga 2020: Yoga is the perfect exercise for one’s mind, body and soul, it not only helps you achieve your physical but also your mental and spiritual goals if done with consistency.

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International Yoga Day 2020: Practise yoga at home with these asanas for beginn...

Yoga has so many varied exercises that there is something for everyone. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, and no matter the pace at which you practise, even twenty minutes of yoga per day can change your body for the better.

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International Yoga Day 2020: Yoga asanas that help with insomnia

Yoga Day 2020: How you sleep at night can directly influence your mood and productivity during the day. A few simple yoga asanas and practices can help you get a good night’s rest.

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International Yoga Day 2020: 'Yoga is like the sea, never-ending, the more you explore,...

... says acclaimed Yoga master Akshar. Hailing from the Himalayas, he has trained legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, wrestling champions-sisters Geeta and Babita Phogat, International athlete - Padma Shri Awardee Bajrang Puniya, to name a few.

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International Yoga Day 2020: Yoga may help ease depressive symptoms in people with...

In today’s scenario, it is important for everyone to realise that mental health is equally as important as physical health. It is something which should never be ignored as it can leads to an unhealthy life. Yoga is one of the key to lead a happy and prospers life.

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Her, in your ear: Female podcasters on food, science, history and more

Women make up barely a third of most best-podcast lists. Don’t miss out. Here are some riveting casts by women on food, science, history, birding and more.

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Do you love yourself? Here's why you should

Most of us don’t think about our relationship with ourselves, yet that is a defining element in any relationship we set out to have with others.

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Cycling in the times of Covid-19: From freedom to fitness to distancing

As Atlas shuts its last manufacturing plant, a look at all that bicycles have meant to India, from the Raj era to the pandemic.

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Solar Eclipse 2020 live updates: Surya Grahan Time, How and where to Watch 'Ring...

‘Ring of Fire’ eclipse LIVE Updates: In India, the path of the ‘Ring of Fire’ solar eclipse will start near Gharsana in Rajasthan around 10:12 AM today.

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International Day of Yoga 2020: Benefits of yoga and asanas to avoid during pre...

IDY 2020: Pregnancy is a beautiful time in the life of a woman and yoga when done right can help ease your journey from conception to delivery.

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India must be more assertive at UNSC

India plans to start its eighth term on January 1, with the same intent, described as priorities under an overarching theme of “New Orientation for a Reformed Multilateral System”. This is just another way to package the same quest for permanent membership

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Restricting Chinese imports will not be easy

India could revoke the Most Favoured Nation status to Pakistan, but may not be able to do so with China

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How the Galwan Valley tragedy can transform Himalayan geopolitics

Ladakh will be key in the new Great Game. Reimagine its external and internal orientation

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World Music Day 2020: History, significance, celebrations and quotes

World Music Day or Fête de la Musique is an annual celebration that takes place on June 21 to honour amateur and professional musicians alike. On this day amateur and professional musicians are encouraged to showcase their work.

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International Yoga Day 2020: What is meditation, its various forms and how it helps...

Yoga and meditation go hand in hand when it comes to taking care of the physical and mental health of the body. With International Day of Yoga right around the corner, here is a guide for beginners about meditation.

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Coronavirus: Treating Covid-19 patients with blood plasma from those recovered is...

The treatment, also called convalescent plasma, found that people who recover from infection have virus-fighting antibodies floating in their blood, and transfusions of their plasma, may give recipients’ immune systems an assist in fighting off the virus

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Strenuous daily exercise may shorten, not prolong, longevity. Here's why

Further work would be needed to evaluate the optimal amount of exercise for protecting health. The possible beneficial effects of “non-exercise” activities such as speaking, singing and playing musical instruments would also need further exploration.

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Solar Eclipse 2020: Summer Solstice and 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse coincide this...

This is the first time since 1982 that the annular solar eclipse and the summer solstice fall on the same day. The next time these two events coincide will be on June 21, 2039.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Pink eye may be primary symptom of Covid-19

While coughing, fever and difficulty in breathing are common symptoms of COVID-19, a new case study has found that pink eye is also a reason to be tested for the disease.

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Yoga provides multi-dimensional solutions to Covid-19 challenges: Prime Minister...

Ahead of the sixth International Day of Yoga, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said yoga provides multi-dimensional solutions to many challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and urged everybody to practice yoga at home this Yoga Day.

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Kashmir's Pashmina: India-China Himalayan standoff deadly for cashmere herds

Antagonisms between Indian and Chinese troops high in the Himalayas are taking a dire toll on traditional goat herds that supply the world’s finest, most expensive cashmere.

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We cannot be erased: Masked Romanians protest against ban on gender identity st...

Hundreds protested outside the Romanian president’s palace on Thursday against a proposed ban on gender identity studies which they said would infringe human rights and fuel discrimination.

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Covid-19 lockdown: In Kerala's Mysuru, teachers visit children of migrant labourers...

The students, residing under Kochi’s Bolgatty-Vallarpadam bridge, were seen studying in front of laptop with the help of their teachers from St John Bosco’s School.

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Not Made in Italy: Maison Valentino, Amazon file joint lawsuit against Kaitlyn Pan...

Italian luxury brand Valentino and Internet giant Amazon have filed a joint lawsuit against New York-based Kaitlyn Pan Group for allegedly counterfeiting Valentino shoes and offering them for sale online.

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Disneyland Hong Kong reopens after Covid-19 cases drop, consumers using less ca...

Hong Kong Disneyland has officially reopened after a major drop in coronavirus cases in the Chinese territory on Thursday.

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'Important that our heritage is not lost': Dressmakers keep Palestinian tradition...

Many of Jordan’s population are descendants of Palestinian refugees whose families left after the creation of Israel in 1948 and cling to their roots in villages and towns that are now in present-day Israel or the Palestinian territories.

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Butterfly and Jewel Bug: NASA's stunning new Hubble images reveal stars gone ha...

The new Hubble images reveal in vivid detail how both nebulae are splitting themselves apart on extremely short timescales -- allowing astronomers to see changes over the past couple of decades.

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Prioritise care work to integrate women working from home into the economy

Now, more than ever, women can gain access to work – but only with a trustworthy care economy. It must be professionalised

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International Yoga Day 2020: Quotes, images, Facebook and WhatsApp Status

International Day of Yoga 2020: From PM Modi to BKS Iyengar here are some of the best quotes, images to share on WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, this International Day of Yoga.

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Medics to the World: Latvia unveils 20 feet high sculpture honouring medical wo...

Sculptor Aigars Bikse has paid tribute to the health care workers around the globe by installing a six-metre-tall (20 feet high) statue of a medical worker with her arms outstretched in Riga, Latvia.

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Suicide rate for people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders 170 times higher....

The suicide rate for people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD) is 170 times higher than the general population, according to a recent study.

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Covid-19 pandemic: Volunteers are lining up to be infected with the coronavirus

With the world desperate to end the pandemic, the idea of purposely infecting people with a dangerous pathogen that has no cure is fuelling a debate over what kind of sacrifice is acceptable and the benefits such trials could bring.

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Cheap, life-saving steroid should be kept for serious coronavirus cases: WHO

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said research was at last providing “green shoots of hope” in treating the virus, which has killed more than 400,000 people worldwide and infected more than 8 million.

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Covid-19 crisis: Wildlife parks reopen in Rwanda for those free of virus

Rwanda has reopened all tourism activities to visitors arriving on chartered flights and who are confirmed free of the coronavirus 72 hours before arrival in the nation famed for endangered mountain gorillas.

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Sustainable fashion, equality campaigner Emma Watson at Gucci is a sign of the fashion...

Emma Watson’s every move is followed by the world’s media, and what she does will be associated with Kering from now on. She is a vocal equality campaigner, as was seen this week with her tweets of support for trans people.

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Fashion in the times of Covid-19: Designers fashion a go-slow future for catwalks...

From Armani to Gucci, top fashion houses are re-designing their calendars to slow down the frantic pace of catwalk shows and new collections, as the coronavirus pandemic forces a rethink of the way the industry works.

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Coronavirus: From Savile Row to Swiss watches, luxury's rules have changed amid...

London’s reopening this week gave a fillip to purveyors of luxury goods, from Harrods, the iconic department store, to the tailors on Savile Row.

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Change the mascot: Debate on racism renews calls for 'offensive' Redskins to change...

A Redskins spokesman said the team had no comment, while the NFL did not immediately respond to questions about the future of the name.

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This is America: TikTok loosens grip on political speech for Black Lives Matter...

In a massively popular clip on the video-sharing app TikTok, police snipers atop a Minneapolis police station point their guns at Black Lives Matter protesters.The footage is set to  “This is America,’ Donald Glover’s anthem about race and gun violence.

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Covid-19: Here's why Coronavirus disease affect people differently

The coronavirus can be deadly for some people or no big deal for others. It can put a patient on a ventilator facing lonely death or can come and go without leaving a mark.

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Coronavirus | Covid-19 spreads easily among people who live together

COVID-19 spreads easily among people who live together and other family members, even before an infected person shows any symptoms, according to a modelling study that is the first-of-its-kind to quantify symptomless transmission.

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Coronavirus | Mask Day 2020: Karnataka observes Mask Day amid Covid-19 crisis

Mask Day 2020: Emphasising the importance of wearing a mask amid Covid-19 pandemic, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, ministers, celebrities and a host of officials observed Mask Day.

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A long-term, climate-resilient development pathway should guide India's develop...

It should look at strengthening institutions, both at the national and sub-national levels, along with providing smart incentives to promote state-of-the-art climate-resilient infrastructure

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International Day of Yoga 2020: When was it first celebrated, why and the theme...

International Yoga Day 2020: A few days before Yoga Day, PM Modi in his ‘Mann ki Baat’ launched an event, a video blogging competition: ‘My Life My Yoga’, where he encouraged people to stay active and fit despite the lockdown.

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Reset ties with China

Beijing crossed a threshold. India must be strong

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Unveiling reforms in India's coal sector

This will ignite investment, shore up production, create employment and move us towards self-reliance

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After Galwan, what next for India-China ties?

New Delhi has a range of options. What matters is the objective it sets for itself in the immediate and long-term

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Decoding China's planned aggression

Its arc of military pressure is designed to test India’s preparedness, political will and resolve

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Covid-19: Internships get cancelled or go virtual because of pandemic

Ever since lockdowns came into place on account of the coronavirus pandemic, many companies cancelled their internships programs and rescinded job offers.

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Healthy summer foods to beat the heat and boost health

Summer brings with it fresh fruits and vegetables that are a delight to devour during the intense heat, and they come with the added benefit of being healthy for your body.

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Coronavirus pandemic: As work has moved home, so has bullying, harassment

Amid the lockdowns, gone are undesired office encounters, business trips, round-the-clock conferences and much after-hours socializing. However, things seem to have taken a turn for the worst.

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Covid-19: Flushing toilets can spray coronavirus-containing particles all over

Toilet flushing creates a great deal of turbulence, and qualitative evidence suggests this can spread both bacteria and viruses. Another reason to close that toilet lid!

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Young people with early psychosis may not require antipsychotic medications to ...

Researchers found that some young people with early-stage first-episode psychosis (FEP) can experience reduced symptoms and improve functioning without antipsychotic medication when they are provided with psychological interventions and comprehensive case management.

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Happy Father's Day 2020: Best wishes, images, quotes, Facebook messages and WhatsApp...

Happy Father’s Day 2020: Take the time into doing something nice for your father this Father’s Day, even if it is just sending him a heartfelt message of how much he means to you.

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Father's Day 2020: Top 10 picks for the best Father's Day gift

Happy Father’s Day Here are our top ten choices for gifts that you can get for ‘Father’s Day’ on June 21st to make the best man in your life feel special.

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Here's how parents' attempts to control teens may stunt their progress till they...

Constant attempts, from parents, to psychologically control their teens may bring difficulties in social relationships and educational attainment by the time they [teens] reached age 32.

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Here's how classes set by children's ability in school are hitting their self-c...

Low attainers are being ill-served in schools that apply the setting, and low attainment groups are shown to be disproportionately populated by pupils from low socio-economic backgrounds and from particular ethnic groups.

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Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Goa: Domestic travel set to take a centrestage in India...

A large number of Indians are likely to take a domestic holiday after Covid-19 lockdown ends and the preferred travel destinations in India are Kerala, Goa, the Northeast, Ladakh, Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Treat Covid-19 earlier to save lives

Infectious disease experts are advocating for earlier actions to reduce hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19. In a new review article, researchers outlined the strategy necessary to diagnose and treat the disease before it becomes uncontrollable.

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Dexamethasone: Amid spike in Covid-19 cases, one cheap drug offers hope, saves ...

A low-cost, widely used anti-inflammatory drug improved survival in patients with Covid-19, the first treatment to show life-saving promise months into the pandemic.

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Covid-19: With lack of tourists, Prayagraj's hotel industry faces major loss due...

With lack of tourism, Prayagraj’s hotel industry has suffered a massive loss due to COVID-19 lockdown, claim hoteliers. Hoteliers claim that unable to meet their expenses, they now risk closing down their businesses.

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Covid-19: Filtering capacity of face masks 'adversely affected' by repeated cou...

While facial masks reduce the spread of COVID-19, their filtering efficiency is adversely affected by repeated coughing, and complete personal protective equipment for healthcare workers is recommended.

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Daniel Grieder, ex-Tommy Hilfiger boss to become new Hugo Boss CEO

German fashion house Hugo Boss has appointed former Tommy Hilfiger boss Daniel Grieder as its next chief executive, it said on Tuesday.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Las Vegas is quiet but the slots are humming at local cas...

All of the nation’s 989 casinos closed due to the coronavirus, according to the American Gaming Association, but two-thirds have since reopened. Some states, including Louisiana and Mississippi, began reopening in May.

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Economic data will help policy

Release the consumption survey. And ramp up research

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Crossing the $5-trillion mark

India’s foreign exchange reserves are reassuring. But vulnerabilities persist

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Deepika Padukone as a 'prop', racism, Assad's wife: Diet Prada calls out Vogue's...

Diet Prada posted the Vogue cover writing, “In celebration of global talent, the issue championed ‘the new center, which is everywhere and nowhere at once.’ Despite Vogue’s intentions, it was glaringly obvious that in this new center, white women were still at its center.”

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Coronavirus pandemic: Three distinct phases of Covid-19 identified

Scientists have described three distinct phases of Covid-19 disease progression in patients, urging medical professionals to consider an individualised treatment approach for patients based on their symptoms corresponding to these stages of infection.

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Covid-19 pandemic: Mutation in new coronavirus increases chance of infection

A specific mutation in the new coronavirus can significantly increase its ability to infect cells, according to a study by U.S. researchers.

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Uncommon for Covid-19 to spread from mother to baby during pregnancy: Study

In order to reduce the risk of mother-baby Covid-19 spread, it was safer to have a caesarean, and isolate the baby from the mother at birth, as well as to formula feed the newborn, according to scientists.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Rise in infections shows need for vigilance as world reop...

European countries reopened borders Monday after a three-month coronavirus shutdown, although international visitors are still being kept away and there was uncertainty over whether many Europeans will quickly embrace travel outside their home countries.

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Sushant Singh Rajput's death has put spotlight on awareness, treatment of mental...

MS Dhoni, Chhichhore and Kai Po Che fame actor, Sushant Singh Rajput’s death by suicide has shaken India. A man known to the world for his intellect, burning ambition and infectious energy was said to have been battling depression for the past six months. Experts share how to deal with mental health issues.

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The first Covid-19 vaccines may not prevent infection

Desperation for a way to keep economies from collapsing under the weight of Covid-19 could mean settling for a vaccine that prevents people from getting really sick or dying but doesn’t stop them from catching the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Volunteers put their lives at risk for Covid-19 vaccine

Despite risks involved, several people across the world are volunteering for the trial of COVID-19 vaccine, allowing the researchers to inject potentially deadly microbes inside their nose.

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Sun-seeking Germans first travellers to arrive in Spain's Mallorca post Covid-19...

Hundreds of sunseekers from Germany landed on the Spanish island of Mallorca on Monday, the first tourists allowed into the country since borders were shut in March to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

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Covid-19 crisis: From Paris to Bangkok, restaurants welcome diners again

Bars and restaurants are moving beyond window service in Asia, Europe and North America. Airlines are still trying to get people on planes and navigate strict national travel policies. Travel is picking up.

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Coronavirus: Parisians shrug of masks, social distancing and pack cafes as city...

Paris is rediscovering its joie de vivre, as cafes and restaurants reopen for the first time since the fast-spreading coronavirus forced them to close their doors on March 14.

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Post coronavirus lockdown: Greece welcomes foreign visitors, restarts summer to...

Greece reopened its main airports to more international flights on Monday, hoping to kick-start its vital tourism sector after three months in lockdown.

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Politics takes a digital turn

Innovate, but also ensure bottom-up communication

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India needs better mental health care systems

Address structural and financial gaps, change mindsets

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It is time to tap potential of handicrafts and textiles

It can be produced in rural areas; it creates jobs; it needs low investment; it can be a Made in India by Hand brand

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For tourism, here is an Incredible India 2.0 plan

The pandemic has affected the sector. But it has the potential to become the biggest employment generator

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Build a new economic imagination

Move beyond State-market, rural-urban, agri-non agri and welfare-growth binaries. They are linked

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Quick high-intensity workouts good for people with spinal cord injuries

Researchers have shed light on the practical advantages of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or short bursts of all-out exercise for people who have experienced spinal cord injuries (SCI).

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Unlock 1.0: Expert tips for you to detox right

The lockdown has thus increased the intake of junk food and reduced our daily workout regime. However, now as we enter unlock 1.0, it is time for a detox. Experts say they are good once in four weeks.

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Here's how light physical activity prevents major mobility disability among eld...

While exercising is proved to be beneficial for everyone, a recent sheds light on the benefits of performing light physical activities and its importance for older people.

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Watch | Rifle in one hand, milk packet in the other: RPF constable's humane gesture...

A video of Railway Police Force (RPF) constable Inder Singh Yadav running after a Shramik Special train to help a distressed mother went viral, and showed that heroes are all around us.

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Black Lives Matter: Beyoncé wants officers charged in Breonna Taylor's death

Beyoncé has joined the call for charges against officers involved in the shooting of Breonna Taylor, a black woman gunned down by officers who burst into her Kentucky home.

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Covid-19 pandemic | Can survivor plasma prevent coronavirus?

Survivors of COVID-19 are donating their blood plasma in droves in hopes it helps other patients recover from the coronavirus. And while the jury’s still out, now scientists are testing if the donations might also prevent infection in the first place.

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Radhika Madan, Rakul Preet Singh, Mozez Singh: Airport looks in the times of Co...

Airport fashion: Known for his amorphous style, filmmaker Mozez Singh’s recent airport look grabbed eyeballs as he amped the hazmat suit with an ornate belt, a bright yellow mask and oversized sunglasses. Rakul wore a PPE suit and Radhika was spotted in protective gear.

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Coronavirus | London's Covid-19 transport challenge: From crowded tubes to pedal...

As the lockdown restrictions are gradually eased, many now face the quandary of how to reach the City of London, Canary Wharf and other business areas both quickly and safely.

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New hunstman spider species named after climate campaigner Greta Thunberg

Thunberga gen. nov. is a new genus of huntsman spiders from Madagascar, described by German arachnologist Peter Jager, and named after the wunderkind in honour of her commitment to tackling climate change.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Primark, Marks & Spencer's among shops back in business as...

After 83 days of coronavirus lockdown, non-essential stores in England reopen their doors on Monday, hoping to get the tills ringing again and start a long road to recovery.

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Sushant Singh Rajput's death a 'big wake-up call' for Bollywood as celebs stress...

Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death on Sunday has once again put spotlight on the importance of mental health care with celebrities including Anil Kapoor, Karan Johar, Deepika Padukone, Anushka Sharma, Zoya Akhtar, emphasising upon supporting those facing troubled times.

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Kareena Kapoor Rakul Preet Singh Working out outdoors with mask on? Here's what...

Doctors advice wearing a surgical or cloth mask, when working out. Follow this expert advice when going out for your next work out session, to stay safe from Covid-19 as you regain fitness.

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RIP Sushant Singh Rajput: Why? The question that haunts Sushant's paternal home...

Several Bollywood actors, celebrities and fashion designers including Deepika Padukone, Sandeep Khosla, Manish Malhotra took to their social media feeds to talk about the importance of taking care of one’s mental health.

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Happy Father's Day 2020: From King Lear to Atticus Finch, the 7 most celebrated...

Father’s Day 2020: Don Corleone, Arthur Weasley, King Lear they’re all amazing literary fathers. On the occasion of Father’s Day let us honour some of the most iconic father figures in literature.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for June 15, what's in store for Gemini,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Gemini, Cancer, Pisces, Capricorn, Aries, Leo and other zodiac signs for June 15.

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Covid-19 pandemic: Photocopy shops in DU's North Campus dealt a blow due to cor...

As schools and colleges are shut, photocopy shops in the North Campus have turned to empty shops. Many rented shops in the lane have been shut due to the pandemic.

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Shaadi in the times of Covid-19: Band, baaja and (low) business

The pandemic has taken a toll on the Indian wedding industry turning the big fat celebrations into small, intimate affair.

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Pride Month 2020: Brush up on this LGBTQI+ dictionary

June is Pride Month, which has been dedicated to the rainbow ways of ending discrimination against individuals who are a part of the LGBTQ community. As an ally of the community, don’t get their gender identities wrong and brush up on your terms!

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Covid-19 lockdown: After-effects of social isolation on people

In line with the current lockdown phase imposed on many countries owing to the coronavirus crisis, a recent study analysed how the social isolation is going to impact on people.

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Here's how puberty suppression impacts transgender youth's brain

A new consensus-based study has laid out the best way to study the possible neurodevelopmental impacts of pubertal suppression treatment in transgender youth.

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World's biggest mirror, Tunnel of Love, Ice Caves: Top 10 most unbelievable places...

These places are so extraordinary that if they had not been photographed, you wouldn’t believe they exist. A dark forest straight out of the Grimm’s fairy tales, a field of tulips arranged in perfect order, caves that no one had seen the inside of for centuries and a salt depository that works as the largest mirror in the world.

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Free books: A 'books on wheels' store comes to rescue students amid Covid-19 cr...

Amid the current COVID-19 crisis in Maharashtra, a mobile book house by Sion Friends Circle is in operation in Mumbai’s Sion area, which helps students to donate and take books for free.

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World Blood Donor Day: 'Safe blood saves lives' raises awareness amid Covid-19 ...

World Blood Donor Day: On this June 14, which is annually observed worldwide as World Blood Donor Day, it is pertinent to raise wider awareness on the urgent need to increase the availability of safe blood.

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Repetitive negative thinking is linked to dementia, Alzheimer's risk

In the study of people aged over 55, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, researchers found ‘repetitive negative thinking’ (RNT) is linked to subsequent cognitive decline as well as the deposition of harmful brain proteins linked to Alzheimer’s.

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Here's why artificial brains may need sleep for proper functioning

The discovery came about as the research team worked to develop neural networks that closely approximate how humans and other biological systems learn to see.

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Covid-19 outbreak: About 56% of children have no access to smartphones for e-learning...

The findings of the study showed that 43.99 per cent of surveyed children have access to smartphones and another 43.99 per cent of students have access to basic phones while 12.02 per cent do not have access to either smartphones or basic phones. 

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Coronavirus: In India, women may have higher Covid-19 death risk than males

While studies have shown that men are more prone to dying from COVID-19 than women globally, an analysis of case fatalities in India suggests that females may have a higher relative-risk of COVID-19 mortality in the country.

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Coronavirus pandemic: India to begin production of Remdesivir to fight Covid-19

India is soon going to have its domestic production of anti-viral Remdesivir drug, which would have safety, efficacy and stability for “restricted emergency use” on COVID-19 patients.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Social distancing may impact teens' mental health, experts...

Fewer face-to-face encounters among teens may harm mental health and growth, and governments should weigh this effect as they consider the need for extended pandemic social-distancing measures, researchers said.

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International Yoga Day 2020: Yoga from home to mark Yoga Day this year in US

Yoga enthusiasts in America are planning to celebrate the sixth International Yoga Day this year at their homes as the deadly coronavirus has disrupted life.

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Happy 65 Birthday Kirron Kher: Kanjeevaram to Banarasi, nobody does sarees like...

Happy Birthday Kirron Kher: Take a look at her most iconic saree looks through the years.

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Solar and Lunar Eclipses 2020: Don't miss the next celestial event

The year 2020 is a treat for all astronomy enthusiasts and sky-gazers as we are set to witness a total of 6 eclipses – 4 Lunar and 2 Solar.

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Back to work? Style your hair in under 10 minutes for the perfect office look

As more and more offices are reopening after the lockdown, make your comeback in style with these easy, chic hairdos.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for June 14, what's in store for Gemini,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Gemini, Cancer, Pisces, Capricorn, Aries, Leo and other zodiac signs for June 14.

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I had Covid-19. And society decided to stigmatise me

Are we are making Covid-19 into a sort of disease like leprosy where the stigma has been transferred? By now, we know the preventive methods to contain the spread. This stigma needs to be tackled through education and also, in extreme cases, by punishing the perpetrators legally

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Why India today needs a George Fernandes

George made his mistakes — I would never deny that — but there was a lot he said and did that was right. He had the courage to be different and stand by his opinions. We could do with a man like that today

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The centrality of the Bihar election

Through its upcoming election, the state will provide a glimpse of the political future to the rest of India and answer questions central to Indian democracy

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Covid-19: Focus on reproductive health

Women’s health is a vital issue. In this, reproductive health has to take precedence. Health services are not reaching them in time in many urban and rural areas. At a time when basic health services are stretched, it is quite likely that women’s health needs, both in the public system and at home, are not a priority

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for June 13, what's in store for Gemini,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Gemini, Cancer, Pisces, Capricorn, Aries, Leo and other zodiac signs for June 13.

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Dark and Lovely: Padma Lakshmi posts about colourism, Diet Sabya demands ban on...

Fair? My Jutti! Calling out colourism and how women’s self worth is evaluated on the basis of their skin colour, others including Diet Sabya, Padma Lakshmi and illustrator Ayush Kalra have been calling out brands that sell fairness creams.

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Coronavirus crisis: Here's how sleep, or lack of it, during Covid-19 pandemic is...

An international group of neuroscientists will examine how the world is sleeping, or failing to, during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has upended work, social and family life for countless people.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Wait to reopen? Some NYC shops run out of patience

In a city famous for its lack of patience, some businesses have jumped ahead on what’s supposed to be a slow and methodical emergence from coronavirus lockdown.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Tuberculosis and Polio vaccines being considered to fight...

As the world waits for the coronavirus vaccine, scientists, in meantime, are evaluating two tried-and-true vaccines for Tuberculosis and Polio to see if they can offer limited protection against the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus pandemic: What happens if there's a second wave?

Fatigue Will Be the Carrier of the Second Coronavirus Wave: The biggest risk for a second wave of coronavirus infections is that people get tired of doing the right thing.

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Here's how a vaccine made of mosquito spit could help stop the next epidemic

The vaccine, if it pans out, would protect against all of the pathogens the insects inject into humans - malaria, dengue, chikungunya, Zika, yellow fever, West Nile, Mayaro viruses and anything else that may emerge.

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Coronavirus pandemic | India definitely not in community transmission stage of Covid-19...

India is definitely not in the community transmission stage of COVID-19 spread, the government asserted on Thursday, even as cases and deaths continued to mount with the country recording the highest single-day spike of 9,996 new infections and 357 fatalities.

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World Against Child Labour Day 2020: Quotes by Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore,...

Every year on June 12 the World Day Against Child Labour is observed all over the world to raise awareness for the prevention of child labour which is prevalent in many countries around the world.

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World Day against Child Labour 2020: Pandemic risks pushing millions more into child...

World against Child Labour Day 2020: Millions of children could be pushed into work by the coronavirus crisis, the UN said Friday as it braced for the first rise in child labour in two decades.

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Milind Soman works out with muskmelon, shares secret behind his taut skin at 54

The 54-year-old recently took to his social media to post about how he uses a musk melon for several things before eating it, and the most interesting use was when he used it as a gym weight.

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Harry Potter author JK Rowling and trans women in single-sex spaces: What's the...

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling released a 3,600 word essay on Wednesday linking her experience of sexual assault with her concern over transgender access to women only spaces. All you need to know.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for June 12, what's in store for Gemini,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Gemini, Cancer, Pisces, Capricorn, Aries, Leo and other zodiac signs for June 12.

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Covid-19: Uncertain about the future, people ask stargazers for coronavirus ans...

When might there be a vaccine? Should I move to avoid a second wave of infections? Will I get another job? People anxious from the upheaval caused by the coronavirus crisis are turning to astrologers for answers about an uncertain future.

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Happy Father's Day 2020: Best Wishes, quotes, status to share with your Dad

Father’s Day 2020: Here are some great quotes and sayings that will help you convey your appreciation for your father to him in not so many words, and make your father feel appreciated. Read on.

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Father's Day 2020: History, significance and celebrations

The third Sunday of June is celebrated as Father’s Day in most parts of the world. Father’s Day is a celebration of fathers, honouring fatherhood, paternal bonds and the role fathers play in society.

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Covid-19 pandemic: Here's all we know about the origins of coronavirus

Scientists are turning a spotlight on China’s version of the origins of the coronavirus pandemic as they scrutinise everything about the virus, from its genetic code to proxy data, such as cremations and internet searches for disease symptoms.

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Here's how to get the most accurate result on Covid-19 tests, avoid false negat...

Testing people for COVID-19 too early in the course of infection may result in a false negative diagnosis, even though they may eventually test positive for the virus, according to a study which says it is best performed three days after the symptoms appear.

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Covid-19 updates: C-section may be linked to worse outcomes for coronavirus pat...

“The outdoor weather ... determines the duration of drying of respiratory droplets deposited on surfaces. The drying time is linked to the survival of the coronavirus inside the droplets.”

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Here's how longer hours of sunlight cause higher Covid-19 incidence

While higher heat and humidity may slow the spread of COVID-19, longer hours of sunlight are associated with a higher incidence of the disease.

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Amid Covid-19 pandemic, European tourist hotspots hope to lure travellers despite...

From the Algarve in Portugal to Ayia Napa in Cyprus, empty beaches await any British holidaymakers, who Eurostat data shows are normally among the biggest spenders in Europe, after tourists from Germany and France.

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Black Lives Matter: 'Gone with the Wind,' 'Cops' pulled as pop culture reckons with...

Oscar-winning Civil War epic “Gone with the Wind” was pulled from a streaming service as America’s reckoning with systemic racism extended to its popular culture. The movie set a milestone in Hollywood when supporting actress Hattie McDaniel, who played a black maid, became the first African American actor to win an Oscar.

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Solar Eclipse 2020: Follow these dos and don'ts on Surya Grahan

A solar eclipse always occurs approximately two weeks before or after a lunar eclipse. During annular solar eclipses, a ring of fire is formed around the moon’s periphery and it is different from a total eclipse.

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Can't be human intervention: Lonar lake colour changes to pink; experts, locals...

The colour of water in Maharashtra’s Lonar lake, formed after a meteorite hit the Earth some 50,000 years ago, has changed to pink with experts attributing it to the salinity and presence of algae in the water body.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for June 11, what's in store for Gemini,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Gemini, Cancer, Pisces, Capricorn, Aries, Leo and other zodiac signs for June 11.

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Solar Eclipse 2020: When, Where and How to see in India

Solar Eclipse India June 2020: This year, on June 21, the first solar eclipse of the year will take place, and it will be an annular eclipse. A solar eclipse usually takes place two weeks before or after a lunar eclipse.

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Here's how widespread mask-wearing could prevent Covid-19 second waves

Population-wide face mask use could push COVID-19 transmission down to controllable levels for national epidemics, and could prevent further waves of the pandemic disease when combined with lockdowns.

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Black Lives Matter: Protesters heartened by swift reform, but vow broader change

BLM Movement: In the two weeks since George Floyd’s killing, police departments have banned chokeholds, Confederate monuments have fallen and officers have been arrested and charged amid large global protests against violence by police and racism.

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Black Lives Matter: Richmond protesters topple, burn Christopher Columbus statue,...

Black Lives Matter movement: A statue of Christopher Columbus in Richmond was torn down by protesters, set on fire and then thrown into a lake.

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High-salt diet impacts health of gut microbiome especially in women. Here's how

Particularly in females with untreated hypertension, reducing salt intake to what’s considered a healthier level appears to be good for both their gut microbiome and their blood pressure, a new study by researchers suggests.

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Asymptomatic people rarely transmit virus: WHO expert clarifies remarks on coronavirus...

A top World Health Organization expert has tried to clear up “misunderstandings” about comments she made that were widely understood to suggest that people without COVID-19 symptoms rarely transmit the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus pandemic | Patients most infectious when they first feel unwell: WHO

Studies show people with the coronavirus are most infectious just at the point when they first begin to feel unwell, World Health Organization (WHO) experts said on Tuesday.

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Economic, social, health: The price of alcohol use disorder

Alcohol use disorders are associated with high social welfare and health care costs -- but what causes them? A new Finnish study looks at the magnitude and reasons behind the economic burden alcohol use disorders have on society.

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China's inactivated Covid-19 vaccine shows potent protection during animal trial

Coronavirus: China’s inactivated COVID-19 vaccine has shown protection against SARS-CoV-2, coronavirus infection in animal experiments, Xinhua reported citing a study published in the journal Cell.

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'Ridiculous': China, scientists dismiss Harvard study suggesting Covid-19 was spreading...

Beijing dismissed as “ridiculous” a Harvard Medical School study of hospital traffic and search engine data that suggested the new coronavirus may already have been spreading in China last August, and scientists said it offered no convincing evidence of when the outbreak began.

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Taekwondo: Olympic medallist Heday Malak adjusts to training in living room amid...

Egypt’s Olympic bronze medallist Hedaya Malak says she imagines her living room is a taekwondo hall as she tries to adjust to training from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic and keep in shape for her third Games.

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Covid-19 pandemic: As cruise industry prepares to sail, choppy waters are ahead

Some cruise lines are hoping to set sail later this summer but with images of coronavirus-ravaged ships still fresh in many minds, the industry could face years of choppy water ahead.

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Guanahacabibes: With pristine reefs at stake, Cuba bets on coral nurseries

Luminous yellow and blue fish dart through the fragments of coral hanging from rows of pipes anchored to the seabed in Guanahacabibes, in western Cuba, while scientists in diving gear annotate their observations on waterproof clipboards.

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Inside Irrfan Khan's Mumbai home: Take a look at the interiors, decor of the prolific...

Irrfan Khan moved to Mumbai’s Oshiwara with his wife Sutapa Sikdar and their two sons Babil and Ayan. Check out the pictures of the beautiful home accented with hues of blue.

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Brazil's indigenous struggle for care amid Covid-19 pandemic, turn to traditional...

They left their tribal lands in the Amazon for the city, many seeking a better life. But in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic they have neither the protective isolation of their homelands, nor the government care that drew them to the city of Manaus in the first place.

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Mental health, mindfulness, kindness: Tips to help you lead a happier, more fulfilling...

Due to the quarantine, your busy schedules have been put on hold making this the perfect occasion to take some time to yourself and focus on your mental health.

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