Bollywood Dads: Celebrity fathers over 40 who are setting lockdown fitness goals

For workout motivation, we can look to some of the most recognisable faces in Bollywood, who despite being 40 or above have not let themselves slack for even a moment.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for September 1, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for September 1.

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Obese people might be at a higher risk of COVID-19 complications, studies find

A new study led by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill raises concerns about the impact of obesity on the effectiveness of a future COVID-19 vaccine.

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Parental instruction instrumental in teaching children how to safely cross busy...

A new study from the University of Iowa reports that parents who use road crossings as teachable moments help their youngsters learn road-crossing skills faster.

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Summer Travel: From road trips to beaches, here's how to make the most of your vacation...

As the world begins to open back up again, this is the perfect time to use those remaining vacation days and enjoy the last of the summer.

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Gomukhasana: Esha Gupta bids our Monday blues goodbye with her picture of Yoga ...

Esha Gupta finds ‘profound peace’ as she attempts a variation of Gomukhasana and we can’t help but mark it as our Monday motivation to grind.

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Happy Onam 2020: 26 dishes in the Onam Sadhya feast, what they're called

Onam Sadhya: Over two dozen dishes are prepared for this grand feast, and preparations usually start a few days in advance.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for August 31, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Astrological prediction for August 31, what’s in store for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs.

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'Back to Hogwarts': Potterheads get robes and wands ready as 'classes' resume in...

This September will cast an ‘expelliarmus’ on all our drooping Covid moods as ‘online classes’ in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry catch Harry Potter fans by surprise.

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The intellectual legacy of Charles Allen

In his prodigious output of 25 books Charles wrote about many disputed issues in Indian history some of which have political implications today

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Covid-19: The daredevils who defy scientific advice

Many continue to go about their lives, refusing to follow simple preventive health guidelines, as if the world is already in a post-pandemic era

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'Mee Raqsam' is a modern masterpiece

it illustrates not just the growing hindu-muslim fissures, but the love between a father and his daughter. politics recedes, as it should. love wins, as it must

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Why the GST framework is in trouble

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for August 30, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for August 30.

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Caf-nap: Drinking cofee before taking a nap can help employees stay alert during...

According to the researcher, ‘caffeine-nap’ (or ‘caff-nap’, drinking a coffee before taking a nap) is a “win-win” as shift workers can gain the benefits of a 20-30-minute nap then the perk of the caffeine when they wake. It’s a win-win.”

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Yoga has physical and mental health benefits for atrial fibrillation patients

Reduced quality of life is common, and 10-40 per cent of patients are hospitalised each year. Symptoms of atrial fibrillation include palpitations, racing or irregular pulse, shortness of breath, tiredness, chest pain, and dizziness.

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Cancer, its treatment may accelerate aging process in young patients

The expression of a gene associated with ageing is higher in young patients with cancer after treatment with chemotherapy and in young cancer survivors who are frail, according to a recent study.

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All Black Lives Matter: Banksy releases video about sponsoring migrant rescue missions...

Street artist Banksy affirmed “All Black Lives Matter” on Saturday in explaining why he is sponsoring a search-and-rescue ship that picked up dozens of African migrants adrift in the Mediterranean Sea this week.

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Celebrities dads over 40 who gave us fitness inspiration during lockdown

These celebrities dads prove that age is just a number when it comes to keeping fit and looking dashing.

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Here's how healthy lifestyle for cardiovascular health also promotes good eye h...

The ideal cardiovascular health, which is indicative of a healthy lifestyle, was associated with lower odds for ocular diseases especially diabetic retinopathy, researchers find in a new study.

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart meets Covid-19: Finnish opera gives classic piece a coronavirus...

After being forced to cancel all its spring performances due to the coronavirus pandemic, Finland’s National Opera is opening this fall with an opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart featuring a topical twist: a story line that plays off of the Nordic country’s outbreak.

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Greece bans flights from Barcelona, extends Covid-19 travel restrictions

The rise in coronavirus cases in recent weeks has forced Greek authorities to gradually reimpose restrictions in the capital Athens and other areas, including popular islands at the peak of tourism season to curb the spread of COVID-19.

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Japan to maintain 60 million tourist target for 2030 despite coronavirus pandemic:...

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said in an interview that the need to keep hotels and traditional inns afloat to reach that target is one reason he has pressed ahead with subsidies for domestic travel, despite criticism the policy risks further spreading the virus.

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Microneedle to administer drug in a painless way developed by IIT Kharagpur res...

Researchers at IIT Kharagpur have developed a microneedle which is capable of administering large drug molecules in a painless way, a statement issued by the institute said on Saturday.

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Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, luxury hotels become home

Living in hotels is by no means a new idea; a handful of storied properties in New York and Los Angeles have hosted actors, artists, and other bon vivants for long-term stays over the decades. The idea had a resurgence at the pandemic’s start, when stranded vacationers tried to ride out quarantines wherever they’d taken spring breaks.

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Children with no Covid-19 symptoms may shed the coronavirus for weeks

Children can shed the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, even if they are asymptomatic, or for long after their symptoms have cleared, according to a new study which sheds more light on the significance of the pediatric population in the pandemic’s spread.

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JK Rowling returns award from group linked to Kennedy family after organisation's...

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling says she is returning an award from a human rights group linked to the Kennedy family after the president of the organization criticized her comments about transgender issues.

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

Daily horoscope: Astrological prediction for August 29, what’s in store for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs.

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Noor Inayat Khan: Britain honours World War Two spy heroine of Indian descent over...

A Muslim woman of Indian descent who spied for Britain during World War Two is being honoured on Friday with a plaque marking her former home in London, more than 75 years after she was executed in Germany.

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Louise Michel: British street artist Banksy funds rescue boat with 89 refugees on...

The boat named Louise Michel, after the French female anarchist, rescued 89 people, including 14 women and four children, at sea on Thursday, the newspaper said, and the crew were seeking to transfer them to a European coastguard vessel or disembark them at a port.

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Over 30,000 live fish create moving psychedelic artworks at Hidetomo Kimura's art...

The live art exhibition features over 30,000 live fish that are displayed in water tanks and aquariums of different shapes and sizes, including cubes, cylinders and spheres, and is accompanied by multi-coloured LED lights and screens to illuminate the live ‘artworks’.

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Rhea Chakraborty speaks

....But behind her answers is a mob frenzy for ‘revenge’. Here are some tentative theories about why India is so fascinated by the case.

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Overnight oats: Benefits for health, weight loss, and recipes

Contrary to popular belief, overnight oats have an amalgamation of health benefits for the body and work wonders for weight loss.

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All child Covid-19 fatalities in the UK had 'profound' underlying conditions

All the children who have died from Covid-19 in the U.K. had “profound” underlying medical conditions, according to a study suggesting that healthy school-age patients are at very limited risk of severe disease outcomes.

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Classical musicians hopeful concerts to be back on stage by end of year post coronavirus...

The COVID-19 pandemic may have hushed all concert halls and theatres, with artistes live streaming performances on social media, but musicians are hopeful that the situation will change for better over the next few months, and winter soirees will be arranged much like every year, only this time in a restricted manner.

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Here's how Mount Everest summit success rates doubled over last 30 years

The success rate of summiting Mount Everest, the world’s tallest peak, has doubled in the last three decades, while the death rate for climbers has hovered unchanged at around 1 per cent since 1990, according to a study.

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Covid-19: Older adults faced mental health issues during the coronavirus pandem...

Older adults experienced greater depression and loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by Indiana University researchers, and relationship strength moderated the relationship between loneliness and depression.

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Estrogen may lessen severity of Covid-19 symptoms in women

In an effort to understand why men are at greater risk for more severe symptoms and worse outcomes from COVID-19 regardless of age, scientists conducted a review of published preclinical data on sex-specific hormone activity, especially estrogen.

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Covid-19 pandemic: Single-use N95 respirators can be used again after decontami...

N95 respirators, which are widely worn by health care workers treating COVID-19 patients, and are designed to be used only once, can be decontaminated effectively and worn up to three times, according to a new study that could help reuse these scarce resources amidst the pandemic.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for August 28, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for August 28.

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'Nomophobia' : Fear of not having your mobile phone linked to poor sleep health...

The fear of not being in contact with a mobile phone -- “nomophobia” -- is extremely common among college students and is associated with poor sleep health, according to a new study.

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Virtual Online Museum of Art: World's first virtual art museum looks beyond 'the...

The Virtual Online Museum of Art (VOMA) will feature art from renowned museums such as the Musee d’Orsay in Paris and New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, as well as digital-only originals, said Stuart Semple, the artist behind the project.

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No laughing matter: Dutch police say Frans Hals painting, Two Laughing Boys, stolen...

A painting by 17th-century Dutch artist Frans Hals has been stolen — for the third time — from a provincial museum in the central Netherlands.

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New treatment possibilities for young women diagnosed with rare form of ovarian...

A recent finding by researchers at the BC Cancer Research Institute and the University of British Columbia (UBC) may offer a new treatment possibility for people diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of ovarian cancer.

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No need for alarm on Covid-19 reinfection, need more data for reliable inference:...

The first documented instance of coronavirus reinfection came from Hong Kong this week followed quickly by Belgium and the Netherlands reporting one case each, but there is no reason for alarm yet, say scientists, calming fears that a surge might be inevitable.

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After cancelled festivals, artsy Edinburgh, laid low by the coronavirus hopes for...

The Fringe, the high-toned Edinburgh International Festival, the Edinburgh International Book Festival, the Art Festival and the city’s bagpipe-swirling Military Tattoo were all casualties of the U.K.’s coronavirus lockdown.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me?

Studies on the new coronavirus and other germs show wearing a mask helps stop infected people from spreading disease to others. Evidence also suggests that masks may offer some protection for the people wearing them.

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Peking duck chain in Beijing urges diners to eat less as China fights food waste

At popular Peking roast duck restaurant chain Quanjude in Beijing, staff have been passing on a new message to diners: do not order more than you can eat.

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Neena and Masaba Gupta share exclusive tips about skincare, relationships and f...

From the cutthroat world of fashion, Masaba’s love life to her relationship with her mother, the show, Masaba Masaba is all set to take you on the journey into the lives of an actor and a fashion designer.

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Anushka Sharma reveals pregnancy in Irene Nicholas polka-dot number with husband...

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are the latest celebrities to have announced a lockdown pregnancy after the likes of Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor, and Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik.

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Melania Trump or Adolf Hitler? Diet Prada calls FLOTUS out for flaunting fascist...

Republican National Convention 2020: Like once before, with a very controversial ‘I really don’t care’ coat, the First Lady managed to ruffle several feathers once again with her choice of clothing, which, you guessed it, looked straight out of a Nazi-era movie.

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Take a look into Vidya Balan's minimalistic home in the beachy suburbs of Mumbai

Through the course of the promotions for Shakuntala Devi, Vidya Balan has given us an insight into her truly expansive saree collection and even a few sneak peaks into her sea-side house in the suburbs of Juhu, Mumbai.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for August 27, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Astrological prediction for August 27, what’s in store for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs.

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'Angel growing an angel': Gigi Hadid shows off baby bump in pregnancy photoshoot....

Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik are expecting their first child together, and the model just graces us with some photos her pregnancy photoshoot. Check them out!

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Rhea Kapoor is using her star power to help small businesses get back on track amid...

In late June, Rhea decided to use her star power for the better and launched “The Good Influencer Project” to help those small business who had been affected on account of the coronavirus pandemic, and ensuing lockdown.

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British Museum moves slave trading founder, Hans Sloane's bust to section acknowledging...

The British Museum, one of London’s leading tourist attractions, on Tuesday said that it had moved a bust of its founder, Sir Hans Sloane, to the Enlightenment Gallery in order to ensure his colonial and slave trading past is fully acknowledged.

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Can NEP be Indian education's 1991 moment?

Education is different from industry. But higher funding for research and better university governance can help

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The proof of Pulwama

Pakistan’s imprint is clear. India must remain alert

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In praise of government school teachers

In a time of great disruption, they have sought to innovate and ensure learning continuity

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NDHM will radically transform health care

The creation of a digital health identity card will help patients, without compromising on their privacy

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Biden will stay the course with India

He will deepen the partnership. Domestic Indian issues are unlikely to derail bilateral ties

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Pain 'catastrophising' linked to little exercise, more sedentary lifestyle

Getting enough exercise plays a key role in chronic pain management. However, how people approach their pain can have a significant effect on whether they get enough physical activity - or if they spend more time sedentary.

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Parental instruction instrumental for children to learn how to safely cross busy...

A new study from the University of Iowa reports that parents who use road crossings as teachable moments help their youngsters learn road-crossing skills faster and become better at crossing streets.

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Covid-19 pandemic: Sex difference in immune response to coronavirus decoded

Women with COVID-19 mount a more robust and sustained immune response via the body’s T cells than men, according to a study that may help guide a sex-based approach to the treatment and care for those infected with the novel coronavirus.

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International Dog Day 2020: From Sonakshi Sinha to Diana Penty, Bollywood stars...

International Dog Day 2020: From Shraddha Kapoor and Preity Zinta, to Pulkit Samrat and Swara Bhasker, here are some of the cutest photos shared by celebrities for Dog Day.

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Rekhta: From Amir Khusrau to Mirza Ghalib, Sanjiv Saraf's initiative is saving India's...

The world’s largest repository of Urdu books is the brainchild of Sanjiv Saraf, the man behind India’s first and largest Urdu festival Jashn-e-Rekhta, who took it upon himself to collect and digitise books that were otherwise destined to be lost forever in the ruins of time.

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Rule, Britannia! BBC ditches singalong for end-of-summer Proms concert amid colonial...

The BBC has ditched the lyrics of “Rule, Britannia!” for its traditional end-of-summer concert amid a debate over the song’s celebration of the British Empire at a time when critics are reevaluating the nation’s colonial past.

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Here's how anorexia may stunt young women's growth

Girls with anorexia nervosa (an eating disorder causing people to obsess about weight and what they eat) can have stunted growth and may not reach their full height potential, according to a new study.

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Substance dependence, violence, mental illness: Toxic trio of parental problems...

Adults whose parents had struggled with substance dependence, intimate partner violence and mental illness are more than 10 times more likely to have been victims of childhood sexual abuse, suggests a new study.

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Coronavirus: Dialysis patients at greater risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, nursing...

It’s widely known that the causative agent for COVID-19, the SARS-CoV-2 virus, can spread rapidly among residents in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, leading to high numbers of cases and deaths in a very vulnerable population.

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Donald Trump, Jacinda Ardern, Angela Merkel, Jair Bolsonaro: Women have been better...

The evidence is in: At least during the first wave of Covid-19, countries with female leaders suffered far lower death rates than comparable nations led by men. This doesn’t mean that the trend will necessarily persist in a second or third wave.

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Here's how effective Covid-19 vaccine needs to be to stop the coronavirus pande...

Using a computer simulation model, scientists in the US have assessed the effectiveness and coverage levels a potential COVID-19 vaccine needs to have in order to completely extinguish the disease spread, an advance that may help shape expectations for policy makers.

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Covid-19 lockdown results in more teens tuning in to radio programmes, targeted...

In Kolkata, there has been a 72 percent growth in Teen Segment Listenership (TSL) whereas Mumbai has seen a 50 percent growth in TSL followed by Delhi and Bengaluru, that have seen 35 percent and 34 percent increase respectively.

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Outside the mind's box: How 'self-distancing' can increase confidence and empower...

‘Self-distancing’ allows one to view their surroundings and situation with a lot more perspective, leaving no room to be clouded by the unpredictability of emotions, which often leads to feelings of stress and anxiousness.

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Mother Teresa birth anniversary: Inspiring quotes by the Nobel Peace Prize laur...

Mother Teresa was such a generous soul that when she won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979, she refused the prize money of $192,000 and asked for it to be donated to the poor in India. On her birth anniversary read some inspiring quotes by the Saint.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for August 26, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for August 26.

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Virtual fashion show in Japan features amputee Paralympic athletes

Paralympic athletes took to the catwalk in Tokyo on Tuesday for the “Amputee Venus Show” which was originally scheduled to be held in conjunction with the opening of the Paralympic Games.

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Royal Caravan: Live like Queen Elizabeth in this Buckingham Palace style camper

The Royal Caravan is a first of its kind holiday camper which is designed to the likeness of Queen Elizabeth’s London home, the Buckingham Palace, and promises to make all your Royal dreams come true.

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Kayaker reunites author with message in a bottle from 1985

A kayaker who discovered a message in a bottle floating in a Delaware river was able to reunite the letter with the woman who wrote it 35 years ago.

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Tupac's love letters, Biggie's crown up for bidding as Sotheby's changes beat with...

After highlighting sneakers and handbags in recent years, Sotheby’s in New York is branching out again for the September auction, which will feature some 120 lots representing hip-hop artifacts, jewellery, fashion and fine art. It is the first auction staged by an international house anywhere devoted entirely to hip-hop.

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TikTok 'Trauma Porn' latest trend: Tone deaf users dress up as dead Holocaust victims,...

Tone deaf TikTokers have been playing dress up, painting on burns and bruises over their bodies to recreate the emaciated Jews in the Third Reich’s concentration camps while they share how they ‘died’ in the Nazi camps.

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Treating Covid-19 could lead to increased antimicrobial resistance. Here's how

The use of antibiotics in people with COVID-19 could result in increased resistance to the drugs’ benefits among the wider population, a new study suggests.

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Covid-19 outbreak: Online searches for 'chest pain' rise, emergency visits for heart...

A study of search engine queries addressed the question of whether online searches for chest pain symptoms correlated to reports of fewer people going to the emergency department with acute heart problems during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Antibody that may protect against Covid-19 identified

Scientists have identified a human antibody that they say may potentially prevent or limit SARS-CoV-2 infection that causes COVID-19 disease.

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Covid-19 pandemic: Oxford coronavirus vaccine data could go to regulators this ...

The Oxford vaccine produced an immune response in its first human trials, underlining its position as one of the leading candidates in the race to combat a virus that has led to hundreds of thousands of deaths and crippled the global economy.

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Coronavirus most prevalent among those in 5-17 age bracket: Delhi Sero survey

Minors aged between 5 and 17 are most exposed to the novel coronavirus in Delhi, according to a serological survey conducted in the city this month.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for August 25, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Astrological prediction for August 25, what’s in store for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs.

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Covid-19: Anxiety and depression in teenagers on the downfall during pandemic, studies...

Even those who are not particularly susceptible to getting infected like children and young adults, are caught up in the whirlwind of unprecedented changes. They might not be the ones whose health is being primarily affected, but the lifestyle change that has occurred is bound to take its toll.

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Covid-19: Are you breathing right for these stressful times?

That mild tightness in your chest that wasn’t such a constant before March, can be a precursor to lifestyle diseases. An oft-overlooked way to ease it is by breathing right.

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Life Hacks by Charles Assisi: The sublime value of the daily ritual

To ease the stress of lockdown, it will be vital to replace the bridge of little habits that marked the start and end of a day.

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Happy Onam 2020: All you need to know about the 10 days of celebration

Onam, also referred to as Thiru-Onam or Thiruvonam, falls in the first month of the Malayalam calendar, Chingam. The festivities go on for a period of 10 days and this year, the celebration starts on August 22 and continue till September 2.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for August 23, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Astrological prediction for August 23, what’s in store for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs.

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With due respect, your lordship

India’s judiciary is a key pillar which has to be fiercely independent and be seen as such

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Thousands of maskless revellers gather for beer festival, pool party raves in Wuhan,...

While healthcare systems around the world buckle under the pressure of the coronavirus pandemic, Wuhan, which emerged as ground zero for the pandemic, in a very non-2020 fashion is busy raving, hosting beer festivals and pool parties.

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When India defeated China at the United Nations

It was in 2011-12. And it was perhaps the only time that India and China had faced off at the UN in an election and we prevailed, and that too decisively

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Ensure the safety of vulnerable children

In these fraught times, children, especially the girl child, are much more vulnerable to trafficking. The government has to figure out more proactive ways to save them from the dangers that Covid-19 has heightened

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What Indian TV news anchors get wrong

Current affairs discussions should be intended for those who want to learn and understand. Not people seeking entertainment

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A prevention strategy for substance use disorder

A recent study found risk factors which affect age groups differently and proposed a primary prevention strategy for substance use disorder that is individualised for people within defined age groups.

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'LGBTQ people are also humans': Thai Buddhist monk backs equality

With his simple saffron robe and shaved head, Shine Waradhammo stands out at the often loud and colourful LGBT+ events that he occasionally attends in Bangkok, listening intently, taking notes, and engaging cheerfully with anyone who approaches him.

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Saved by suburbs: Food trucks hit by virus find new foodies

Long seen as an urban treasure, food trucks are now being saved by the suburbs during the coronavirus pandemic.

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'Worst retail environment': Clothing stores fight back amid the Covid-19 wrecka...

The pandemic has made for an extremely difficult environment when it comes to selling clothes. With no parties on the calendar, no meetings to attend and no vacations in the offing, shoppers have had little reason to go on a spree for new outfits.

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Here's how mood and memory development in infants is linked

What babies have learned when feeling calm is inaccessible when they’re active and vice versa, according to a new study.

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Your in-laws' history of drinking problems could lead to alcohol issues of your...

More than 14 million American adults suffer from some form of alcohol use disorder (AUD), a chronic inability to stop or control alcohol use despite the negative consequences.

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Swarovski celebrates 125th anniversary, but there are cracks in the crystal kin...

For more than a century, Swarovski has churned out crystals in every imaginable shape and form, from sparkling dolphin figurines to encrusted fountain pens to glittering mobile-phone cases.

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Happy Onam 2020: Celebrate the harvest festival by making these traditional rec...

Onam 2020: For the celebration of this 10-day harvest festival, approximately two dozen delectable dishes are prepared for a nine-course meal, which is then served on plantain leaves.

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10-day Ganesha festival begins sans procession and dhols

For over a century, the Ganpati festival has been celebrated in Pune and other parts of Maharashtra through large-scale celebrations amid big processions of which the major attraction is Dhol-tasha (drums and cymbals).

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Saturday Motivation: Halle Berry shares fitness tips and the secret to her ripped...

Actors go through a lot of body changes to look the part of their roles in movies, but Halle Berry walks the walk when it comes to fitness and body training.

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

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for August 22.

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Gaza Messenger: 11-year-old Gaza rapper strikes chord with rhymes about war and...

“I am here to tell you our lives are hard. We got broken streets and bombs in the yard,” go the lyrics of his song “Gaza messenger”, alluding to three devastating wars fought between Israel and Gaza’s Islamist rulers Hamas.

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Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: Coimbatore NGO creates eco-friendly Ganesha idols with seeds...

A day ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, Kovai Kulangal Padhukaapu, an NGO based in Coimbatore has made eco-friendly Ganesha idols with lentil seeds embedded in them.

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Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: Here's how you can celebrate an eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi,...

Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: With the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi just around the corner, here are some ideas to make the celebration eco-friendly, while maintaining the health and safety guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: Artists make eco-friendly cow dung 'Vedic' Ganpati idols...

Ganesha Chaturthi 2020: Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, an organisation based in Gujarat’s Vadodara has made eco-friendly ‘Vedic Ganesha idols’ for the occasion.

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Bipasha Basu shows off her incredibly physique in social media post

Bipasha Basu has been one of the foremost actors in the industry when it comes to fitness and she has been quite vocal about the importance of strengthening the body and being fit rather than just focusing on a skinny or hourglass figure.

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Get out of climate 'comfort zone': Greta Thunberg is back and telling Angela Merkel...

Angela Merkel and other political leaders must treat climate-related issues as an emergency, activist Greta Thunberg said on Thursday after meeting the German chancellor in Berlin.

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Happy Onam 2020: Best wishes, messages, images to share with your loved ones

This year, the coronavirus pandemic has dampened the festive spirit around Onam and people have been advised to celebrate indoors. However, one can still share wishes with their loved ones from a distance. Here are some wishes, images to share this Onam 2020:

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Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: Best wishes, Quotes, Images, to share on Facebook and Whatsapp...

Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: While the coronavirus pandemic may have cut short our celebrations, here are some Ganesh Chaturthi 2020 wishes and images to share on Facebook and Whatsapp with your loved ones and keep the festive spirit going, from a distance.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for August 21, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Astrological prediction for August 21, what’s in store for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs.

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Hartalika Teej 2020: Wishes to share with your family and friends on this auspicious...

According to Hindu Mythology, this festival celebrates the reunion of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. On the day of Hartalika Teej, married women observe a fast and pray to Parvati and Shiva for marital bliss and good health of their family.

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After Alaya F, Malaika Arora shares 'trick or tip' about the benefits of coffee...

46-year-old Malaika shared one of the secrets behind her youthful skin via an Instagram video captioned, “Who said coffee is always bad for your health. Here’s a tip to turn that villain into a hero...”

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Coronavirus to migrant crisis: Colombian craftivist Edgar Alvarez models clay to...

Edgar Alvarez, an artist and activist, is a Venezuelan living in Bogota, Colombia. The ‘craftivist’ works with plasticine figures, through which he explains and highlights the issues in the Andean region in recent years.

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Bangkok:Coronavirus forces tourism rethink in world's most visited city

Bangkok tourist destination Khao San Road is usually heaving with people on weekends, but on a recent Saturday evening, the street was deserted except for a few dozen locals who wandered past boarded up shop. Khao San Road clearly shows the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Bangkok.

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Hugo Boss staff to only work three days in office even after coronavirus

Hugo Boss will only require that many staff work in the office from Tuesday to Thursday even after the coronavirus pandemic, offering the option of remote working on Mondays and Fridays, the German fashion house said on Wednesday.

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Happy, relaxed, buzzed, wasted: Language used to describe alcohol intoxication may...

The language young adults use to describe the effects they feel from drinking alcohol may give insight into their drinking habits, according to a new research.

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Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: Bappa goes online in Covid-19 times with Zoom, Facebook ,...

Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: With almost the whole world functioning virtually during coronavirus times, Ganpati will give online darshan during the upcoming festival which has been cut short from 10 to one and a half days at most places due to the pandemic.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for August 20, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for August 20.

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For his vision and actions, Bihar trusts Nitish Kumar | Opinion

He has transformed Bihar’s development map for the better, empowered people, revived the image of the state

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Step back from parochialism | HT Editorial

Reservations for locals will not solve the employment crisis

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Bihar will set a new election paradigm | HT Editorial

Reconciling mass-based activity with social distancing poses a challenge

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How Nitish Kumar has halted Bihar's progress

In the Lalu Prasad-Rabri Devi years, the state had an inclusive development agenda. Nitish set the clock back

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Why Facebook is wrong, yet again

Its commercial model incentivises hate speech, threatens democracy, and disrupts peace

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Coronavirus pandemic: Travel chaos gives passengers headaches at summer's end

A heap of new travel restrictions has thrown Europe’s long-anticipated August break into disarray, dealing a setback to airlines and leaving some passengers on the hook for the cost of last-minute changes.

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Coronavirus: Travellers to Iceland to be tested twice post August 19, Finland returns...

Iceland announced that from August 19 onwards every person arriving in Iceland will be tested twice for the virus. On the other hand, Finland said it will bring back travel restrictions for several countries which it had for months considered safe destinations

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Flushing public urinals can spew clouds of coronavirus-laden particles. Here's ...

Flushing urinals can release clouds of virus-carrying aerosols which people may potentially inhale, according to a study which says wearing masks when in public washrooms amidst the COVID-19 pandemic “should be mandatorily implemented.”

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Here's how Covid-19 smell loss differs from common cold

The new research has revealed how smell loss associated with COVID-19 infection differs from what you typically might experience with a bad cold or flu.

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Shimla's horse owners hit hard by lack of tourists amid coronavirus pandemic

The tourism sector, which is a major source of employment, has been badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving many people like the horse owners or ‘Ghodewalas’ of Shimla struggling to survive.

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Depression rate doubled among adults during coronavirus lockdown

Rates of depression appear to have almost doubled in Britain since the country was put into lockdown in late March as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to official statistics.

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Here's why Covid-19 patients lose sense of smell

Researchers studying tissue removed from patients’ noses during surgery believe they may have discovered the reason why so many people with COVID-19 lose their sense of smell, even when they have no other symptoms.

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World Photography Day 2020: History, significance, and evolution of the photogr...

World Photography day is an annual worldwide celebration of the science, history, art and craft of photography. August 19 marks the day when the people who share a passion for photography come together to raise awareness and share ideas about the field of photography.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for August 19, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Astrological prediction for August 19, what’s in store for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs.

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Designer Michael Costello speaks out after slamming Kylie Jenner for not giving...

After calling out makeup mogul and reality TV star Kylie Jenner for not giving designers due credit, American fashion designer Michael Costello is now under blast by model Lala Kent and Hollywood star Savannah Chrisley who shared their negative experiences with him .

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Yagona: Fiji's kava culture adapts to virus challenge

Once the preserve of men and consumed in ritualistic ceremonies by villagers and chiefs alike, Fijian traditional drink kava is attracting a new market as coronavirus restrictions prompt more women to sample the mildly narcotic brew.

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Coronavirus pandemic now driven by 20s, 30s, 40s group, many asymptomatic: WHO

The World Health Organization said on Tuesday it was concerned that the novel coronavirus spread was being driven by people in their 20s, 30s and 40s, many of which were unaware they were infected, posing a danger to vulnerable groups.

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'My spirit broken': LGBTQ+ Mexicans battle to ban conversion therapy

Widely condemned by leading medical groups, including the World Psychiatric Association, conversion therapy can range from psychological counselling to religious practices and even sexual abuse in an effort to change someone from gay to straight.

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Coronavirus updates: Immune response after mild Covid-19 is prolonged, psychiatric...

The following is a 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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D614G: More infectious, less deadly coronavirus mutation may be 'a good thing',...

An increasingly common mutation of the novel coronavirus found in Europe, North America and parts of Asia may be more infectious but appears less deadly, according to a prominent infectious diseases doctor.

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Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: Eco-friendly Ganesh idols made from fish food; now can opt...

Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: Offering an alternative to Plaster of Paris (PoP), a city-based group has introduced seed balls in Ganesh idols this year that can grow into plants post immersion while keeping its five-year long tradition of sculpting nine-inch clay idols vegetarian fish food.

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Half of parents report butting heads with child's grandparents over parenting

Clashes over parenting choices and enforcing parents’ rules can cause major strife between a child’s parents and grandparents, a national poll suggests.

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Here's why social connection is strongest protective factor for depression

A team of researchers named social connection as the strongest protective factor for depression and suggested that reducing sedentary activities such as TV watching and daytime napping could also help lower the risk of depression.

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Charles Allen, author of Ashoka, no more

Charles Allen’s association with India went back generations. He was born in Kanpur in 1940, and authored several books, including Plain Tales from the Raj: Images of British India in the Twentieth Century and Kipling Sahib: India and the Making of Rudyard Kipling.

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Here's the secret behind South Korean actor Ha Ji-won youthful skin at 42

The 42-year-old actor, singer and social activist, Ha Ji-won incredibly manages to look like she is still in her 20s and you can cook up her youth serum by yourself too.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for August 18, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for August 18.

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Dementia, or is it? New diagnostic criteria shine light on early dementia mimics

In a recent study, experts estimate up to one-third of people attending specialist memory clinics could have a condition that is commonly mistaken for early dementia.

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Legendary classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj dies of cardiac arrest at 90

Indian classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj died on Monday following a cardiac arrest at his home in New Jersey, his daughter Durga Jasraj said. He was 90.

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Get glowing skin this festive season with these quick DIY skin treatments

Still too scared to head out because of Covid-19 fears but want to get that festive glow? Try these DIY hacks by beauty experts and get that festive glow at home.

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Black Lives Matter: Black creatives in Italian fashion demand cultural reform

Stella Jean, a Haitian-Italian designer born and raised in Rome, is the only Black designer belonging to Italy’s influential fashion council and is demanding a “long overdue cultural reform’’ from her colleagues under the slogan: Do Black Lives Matter in Italy?

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Mercedes Barcha, widow of Nobel laureate Gabriel García Márquez, dies at 87

Mercedes Barcha, who was credited by late husband and Nobel laureate Gabriel García Márquez with making it possible for him to write his masterpiece “One Hundred Years of Solitude,” has died at the age of 87.

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Ironman Milind Soman shares tips for keeping fit and feeling young

Milind Soman’s dedication to keeping healthy and strong, ensures that he looks like a picture, no matter how old he gets, and gives the rest of us fitness goals to aspire to.

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Covid-19 tests, masks, temperature checks: First Mediterranean cruise sets sail...

Cruise ship passengers had their temperatures checked and took COVID-19 tests Sunday so they could set sail on what is being billed as the first Mediterranean cruise after Italy’s pandemic lockdown.

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Nearly 1,000 new hotels are still opening during the coronavirus pandemic. Why?

For many new hotels, the decision to open is one that’s been years—and millions of dollars—in the making. Deciding to cut the ribbon is like the last leg of a too-expensive, too-long road trip: an inevitability, if you want to get home. 

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Thailand's elite 'pay to stay' visa program aims to lure expats seeking haven amid...

Thailand’s “pay to stay” visa program for wealthy foreigners is seeing an expansion opportunity, with visions of the country becoming a haven for expats thanks to its relative success in containing the coronavirus.

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D614G: Malaysia detects coronavirus strain that's 10 times more infectious

The mutation called D614G was found in at least three of the 45 cases in a cluster that started from a restaurant owner returning from India and breaching his 14-day home quarantine. The man has since been sentenced to five months in prison and fined.

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A life's work shattered: Stained glass artist counts cost of Beirut blast

Two decades of Maya Husseini’s work to restore stained glass windows destroyed in the Lebanese civil war was lost in an instant in the seismic port explosion in Beirut.

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Spain to shut famed nightclubs after links to Covid-19 outbreaks

Spain will start shutting nightspots this week after they were blamed for spikes in the coronavirus cases that triggered new travel warnings, dealing another body blow to the country’s $175 billion tourism industry.

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Luxury department store Selfridges jumps into clothing rental, vintage clothing...

The luxury department store has teamed up with an online fashion rental platform to offer 100 items from more than 40 fashion brands for hire for up to 20 days at a time.

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Monday Motivation: Rebel Wilson inspires her fans to work out at home with her own...

Keeping healthy has never been of greater significance than during the pandemic and Rebel Wilson is giving us all fitness goals to aspire to.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for August 17, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Astrological prediction for August 17, what’s in store for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs.

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Children prefer to explore choices instead of going for instant rewards, says s...

Exploration seems to be a major driving force during early childhood - even outweighing the importance of immediate rewards, according to the study’s co-author and professor of psychology at the Ohio State University, Vladimir Sloutsky.

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Embrace the national digital health mission, but with care and safeguards

It will help both individual patients and the public health system. But the key is to institute privacy measures

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Dhoni: The first hero of 'real India'

A study in contrast, Dhoni symbolised the hopes, aspirations and abilities of small-town India

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Alicia Keys to release her skincare brand in collaboration with e.l.f Cosmetics

Alicia Keys has been an advocate for the makeup-free lifestyle for a while now and has been very vocal about her stand. The musician has graced many award shows, such as the Grammys and the VMAs without a speck of makeup, making her the perfect person to launch her own skincare product line.

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For migrant workers, the meaning of Independence

Millions walked back home during the lockdown and have no income. But there is light at the end of the tunnel

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The government must translate intent into action

The PM appears sensitive towards the environment. Policies must reflect it

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The grand celebration of the British-Caribbean community at the Notting Hill Carnival...

First organised in the year 1966 as a means to highlight the cultural diversity of England, this carnival was led by the British West Indian community and since then it has attracted 2.5 million attendees annually, making it one of the world’s largest street festivals.

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Independence Day 2020: Burj Khalifa, world's tallest building, lights up with the...

The Burj Khalifa in Dubai and the Adnoc Tower in Abu Dhabi were lit up with the Indian tricolour flag on August 15, in honour and celebration of India’s 74th year of independence from the British rule.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for August 16, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for August 16.

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Is Kajol watching? K-Pop band BTS dances to Des Rangila as they wish Indian fans...

Amping up the patriotic mood, K-pop band BTS set netizens’ hearts on a frenzy as they grooved to Bollywood song ‘Des Rangila’ and wished their Indian fans a ‘Happy Independence Day’ | WATCH

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By 75, can India get the economy right?

With the learnings from the coronavirus pandemic, India must evolve a long-term response. Here are four suggestions. Create a bad bank; focus on public health; rethink manufacturing; and get cities right

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Independence Day 2020: Gauahar Khan paints social media tricolour with her patriotic...

‘Never let hate/division settle in heart’: Gauahar Khan preaches the perfect message of unity this 74th Independence Day, treats fans to a patriotic dance on Jai Ho song | WATCH

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Coronavirus flare ups in Europe lead to club closings, mask orders

New flare ups of COVID-19 are disrupting the peak summer vacation season across much of Europe, where authorities in some countries are reimposing restrictions on travellers, closing nightclubs again, banning fireworks displays and expanding mask orders even in chic resort areas.

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Yumthang, Dzüko, Valley of Flowers: Check out India's most picturesque floral l...

Do you often find yourself daydreaming what its like to be a Bollywood actor running through fields of flowers in the most picturesque locations that are too pricey for your pocket? Don’t worry, India has some of the most breathtaking locales that can make your Bollywood dreams come true.

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Coronavirus pandemic: By sea, rail or by air, Brits scramble to get out of France...

Cars lined up at ports while trains and planes filled out fast as British tourists scurried to get out of France on Friday before a deadline that would require them to quarantine at home for two weeks.

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No fiesta in Spain as public drinking banned, clubs closed due to coronavirus s...

Spain on Friday ordered nightlife establishments to close and banned drinking on the street in an effort to stem a coronavirus resurgence - measures that caused anger and dismay in the hard-hit hospitality sector.

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Happy Independence Day 2020: Know where the 'Bharatiya Tiranga' is made, and all...

Ever wondered where India’s national flag is manufactured before it is delivered and hoisted at Red Fort on Independence Day? Read on to know some crucial facts about our Bhartiya Tiranga and Flag Code of India 2002

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Independence Day 2020: Amit Aggarwal launches 'Interdependence' collection on I-day...

The collection titled INTERDEPENDENCE comprises of 12 shirts, and each shirt is named after the karigar who made it. All the revenue generated from the sales of the designer’s creations will be given to karigar families.

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Fashionable, environmentally friendly flip flops made from algae could help save...

Researchers at University of California, San Diego hope to make future beach visits both environmentally and fashion-friendly, with a new formula for biodegradable flip flops.

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Pregnant mother's immunity linked to emotional challenges for kids with autism

Kids with autism, who were born to mothers who had immune conditions during their pregnancy, have more chances to show behavioural and emotional problems, according to a new study.

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Happy Independence Day 2020: Real history of Indian flag and significance of its...

Check out the real history behind the evolution of Tiranga or tricolour as the Indian flag is popularly called and what do the saffron-white-green on it truly signify.

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Independence Day 2020: Coimbatore artist draws images of Gandhi, Bose, Ambedkar,...

An artist drew images of freedom fighters on cell batteries ahead of the 74th Independence day celebration in Coimbatore. In his latest art, he drew the images of Mahatama Gandhi, Subhash Chandra Bose, Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar among others.

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Independence Day 2020: Google celebrates Indian independence with Doodle dedicated...

Independence Day 2020: From Jawaharlal Nehru’s iconic ‘Tryst with Destiny’ speech in 1947 to the Dandi March led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930, take a look at some of the Doodles shared by Google on Independence Day in the past.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for August 15, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Astrological prediction for August 15, what’s in store for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs.

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75 years after the end of the Pacific War, Japan war orphans tell of pain, reco...

The stories told ahead of Saturday’s anniversary of the war’s end underscore both the lingering pain of the now-grown children who lived through those tumultuous years and what activists describe as Japan’s broader failure to face up to its past

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Seoul connection: How K-dramas are building a bridge between India and South Ko...

Rich man-meets-poor woman, a cross-border love story or the classic underdog tale - replace banyan trees with cherry blossoms, the Ganges with Han river and what one gets is a Korean drama with all the themes popular in the Indian space.

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'Massive poisonous shock': Scientists fear lasting impact from Mauritius oil sp...

Some corals have lived for centuries at the fringes of Mauritius. Now smothered for days in heavy fuel oil spilled from a wrecked Japanese tanker nearby, parts of those reefs may be in trouble. The full impact of the toxic spill is still unfolding, scientists say.

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Milind Soman and rain in the hills is so wholesome, we can't take our eyes off this...

We can’t decide whether we love Milind Soman more or the rain in the backdrop of the hills where he was jogging. Or perhaps both!

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Coronavirus pandemic shaping up to be battle for years even with Covid-19 vacci...

The coronavirus pandemic is likely to be a challenge for years to come even with a vaccine, according to pharmaceutical and public-health experts.

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Obesity with BMI more than 30 is independent risk factor for Covid-19: Study

COVID-19 has been especially leading to complications in patients with obesity (or overweight) and Body Mass Index (BMI) more than 30, a preliminary result of a study at Sir Gangaram Hospital observed.

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Coronavirus killed more than 100 doctors in India, study says

At least 104 doctors in India died due to coronavirus infections, a study has found, as the pathogen’s spread accelerates across the world’s second-most populous country.

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Books that can provide comfort in the darkest of times: Savour this engrossing ...

You couldn’t have asked for more than these heartwarming stories that these books offer to you. From the tale about the birth of modern art in South Mumbai to an emotional one about ‘Big Uncle’ and many more, these books can provide comfort in the darkest of times. Just savour these riveting tales.

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Viral dosa-making video with Mindy Kaling, saree photos: Indians scramble to find...

Ever since news of Harris’ Chennai connect came to light, Indians all over have been tweeting and posting about the vice-presidential candidate’s childhood trips to India, her maternal roots in Chennai’s Besant Nagar and photos of Harris sporting the traditional saree all over the Internet.

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Coronavirus: Likely order of Covid-19 symptoms decoded

Scientists have found the likely order in which COVID-19 symptoms first appear, an advance that may help clinicians rule out other diseases, and help patients seek care promptly or decide sooner to self-isolate.

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Osmotic therapy device for spinal cord injuries found by researchers

Rapid prevention of spinal cord swelling immediately after injury is key to preventing more serious damage. A team of researchers has now provided an osmotic therapy device that gently removes fluid from the spinal cord to reduce swelling in injured rats with good results.

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Darshan on the wheels: Amid COVID-19, Kolkata offers drive-in Durga Puja

So what if the pandal hopping, cultural events and feasting have been swept under the dark shadow of COVID-19? Three Durga puja committees in south Kolkata have found the perfect alternative ahead of the festival and offer a drive-in darshan.

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Remove masks, celebrate freedom: 'Glamma' grannies return to Beijing street 'ca...

Four famous amateur model grandmothers took off their masks during a saunter down the streets of Beijing on Thursday to demonstrate life returning to normal as the COVID-19 pandemic eases.

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Pregnant Kareena Kapoor looks radiant as she poses for husband Saif Ali Khan's camera...

Kareena Kapoor Khan posed for the cover of Filmfare magazine wearing Saif Ali Khan’s shirts as Saif displayed one of his many talents and took some gorgeous shots of the Bollywood beauty.

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Check out these 5 quirky ways to celebrate India's 74th Independence Day with friends...

Missing going out with friends and taking part in the colourful Independence Day celebrations? Despite COVID-19 lockdown, here are 5 fun and quirky ways to still make you feel patriotic and celebrate India’s 74th Independence Day with your family and friends.

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Independence Day 2020: From tiranga macarons to tricolour idlis, try these recipes...

Independence Day 2020: Indians won’t be able to indulge in Independence Day celebrations like every year on account of the coronavirus pandemic. Here are some recipes that you can make while you observe I-Day quarantined at home.

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Independence Day 2020: Top quotes and wishes to share on Facebook and Twitter

This year we are celebrating 74 years of Independence from the British Rule. After almost 2 centuries under imperial rule and after countless sacrifices and struggles, Indians won their freedom on August 15, 1947.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for August 14, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for August 14.

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Masaba Gupta's 'Masaba Masaba' to premiere on Netflix by August end

The scripted series is based on real-life moments from Masaba’s life and follows her unique background, the diverse worlds she straddles across fashion and family, and her foray back into the dating world.

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Covid-19 tied to muscle-weakening disease myasthenia gravis, vaping risk documented,...

The following is a 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 pandemic: Nearly 6% of people in England may have had Covid-19, researchers...

A total of 313,798 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Britain, 270,971 of which have been in England, or just 0.5% of the English population.

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5 myths busted about dental hygiene that are sure to amp up your oral health

Do dilemmas like what kind of toothbrush is best suited for our teeth or whether tooth power or coal is better effective in teeth whitening cross your mind? Well, here’s busting some myths to improve your dental health and oral hygiene. Read on

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11-year-old Nigerian boy, Anthony Mmesoma Madu, captivates the world with his b...

Gracefully spinning among a group of dancers clad in pink, 11-year-old Anthony Mmesoma Madu stands out in black leggings, a white turtleneck and poise beyond his years.

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Coronavirus pandemic makes birth more lonely for women in Peru

Peru’s National Perinatal and Maternal Institute has dedicated about half its facilities to care for infected pregnant women. Between April and the start of August, more than 2,000 infected patients gave birth there, with 120 newborns testing Covid-19 positive.

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WW2 bunker, forests, lakes: Berliners reimagine public space as illegal raves defy...

Post the closure of Berlin’s iconic club scene, an illegal rave looks like this: about 80 people dance to techno music throbbing out of a professional sound system decorated with neon lights in a glade in Berlin’s Grunewald forest. No face masks or social distancing in place.

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City of Lights amid Covid-19 pandemic: Paris palaces face gloomy future

As the capital of the world’s No. 1 tourist destination, Paris has no shortage of hotels for all tastes and wallets, from the dumpy dive to the pillared palace, where a single night can set you back as much as 30,000 euros ($35,000).

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Barcelona changes tourism tactics in the Covid-19 era

The pandemic has dealt a huge blow to tourism-dependent countries like Spain and cities such as Barcelona, one of Europe’s most popular.

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Ali Fazal revisits childhood memories of healing days, thanks late Robin Williams...

On the death anniversary of Hollywood star Robin Williams, ‘Joy’ from 3 Idiots aka Ali Fazal credits the ‘universal balm’ for healing him in his childhood.

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Marching in mask: Full dress rehearsal of 74th Independence Day celebrations takes...

In Delhi, the rehearsal took place amid the downpour. Visuals from the Red Fort exhibited personnel in mask, observing social distancing while marching in line to the tune of the band.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for August 13, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Astrological prediction for August 13, what’s in store for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs.

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Interest in homeschooling has 'exploded' amid coronavirus pandemic

As parents nationwide prepare to help their children with more distance learning, a small but quickly growing number are deciding to take matters entirely into their own hands and begin homeschooling.

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Venice nurtures its lagoon back to health

Once home to a rich variety of fish and birds, mankind’s meddling has raised the water’s salt content dramatically. However, an environmental project aims to restore it to its former glory, by introducing more fresh water.

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It's our duty to spread some positivity in this situation: Nikunj Lotia

The YouTuber, who has done a number of collaborations with Indian and international digital content creators, admits that the lockdown has been a “much-needed detention break”.

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Monsoon man(e)ia: Get healthy hair at home in a jiffy!

Hair fall, breakage and frizziness are very common in the rainy season, but these problems can be put to rest by following a few simple home remedies.

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Model, designer Simar Dugal no more

Model-turned-designer Simar Dugal, 52, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, after a long battle with cancer.

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Meet the makers of Binod: Slayy Point

Binod memes have been trending all over the internet and other social media platforms and it all began after these two young YouTubers made a video about the comments section on YouTube

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Coronavirus pandemic: Art, artifacts back on display for Israel Museum reopening

The Israel Museum on Tuesday pulled the priceless Dead Sea Scrolls out of a heavily fortified vault ahead of its reopening to the public following a five-month shutdown due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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Remembering Rahat Indori: A friend, brother, and poet

It was in the early 70s, at a mushaira in Mumbai that Urdu poet Munawwar Rana first ran into Rahat Indori, both young men, barely in their twenties at the time. What followed was a friendship of a lifetime.

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International Youth Day 2020: WHO issues advice to youth amid Covid-19; guides on...

WHO took to their Instagram to post about the importance of International Youth Day 2020. They wrote about the importance of mental health, how the coronavirus pandemic has affected the youth as well, and how they can cope with their issues through a series of infographics.

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Krishna Janmashtami 2020: No human pyramids in Mumbai due to coronavirus pandem...

There were no human pyramids in Mumbai’s Janmashtami festival celebrating Lord Krishna on Wednesday, which normally attracts thousands onto the streets, due to a surge in coronavirus in India, with more than 60,000 cases reported in 24 hours.

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Global effect of Covid-19: One in two youths subject to depression, anxiety, finds...

The International Labour Organization’s ‘Youth and COVID-19: impacts on jobs, education, rights and mental well-being’ survey found that if urgent action is not taken, youths are at the risk of suffering severe and long-lasting adverse impacts from the pandemic.

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New vulnerability in spike protein of novel coronavirus discovered, may lead to...

Scientists have uncovered a new vulnerability in the spike protein of the novel coronavirus, which enables the virus to enter host cells, an advance that may lead to potential treatment pathways against Covid-19.

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Companies test antibody drugs to treat, prevent Covid-19

With a coronavirus vaccine still months off, companies are rushing to test what may be the next best thing: drugs that deliver antibodies to fight the virus right away, without having to train the immune system to make them.

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International Youth Day 2020: History, significance and theme of the day

In 1999, the General Assembly endorsed the recommendation made the ‘World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth’, and subsequently International Youth Day came to be celebrated annually.

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Krishna Janmashtami 2020: History and significance of Dahi Handi

Dahi Handi is a major part of the celebration of Janmashtami and on this occasion, a ‘handi’ or earthen pot, filled with ‘dahi’ and ‘makkhan’ is hung at a height. A group of young boys make a huge human pyramid and attempt to break the ‘handi’ to get to the ‘makkhan’ inside.

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Happy Birthday Jacqueline Fernandez: Take a look into the actor's best looks, fitness...

Aside from her blooming acting career, Jacqueline has made a name for herself through her unique and experimental fashion sense, as well as her fitness regime that she follows to a T.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for August 11, what's in store for Aries,...

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for August 11, what’s in store for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs.

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Politicians will pose the biggest challenge to NEP

They own many educational institutions. To preserve their patronage network, they will resist reforms

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Covid-19: A warning bell for Bihar

Both data and reports suggest a worrying scenario. The state needs to do more

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Boosting agricultural infra

It will help. But the economy needs immediate support too

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On foreign policy, revive tradition of bipartisanship

In the wake of the China challenge, the government and the Opposition must have a quiet conversation on strategy

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A blueprint to counter CCP and Xi

It is time to plant the fear of India in China. Use military, diplomatic, economic options vigorously

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Krishna Janmashtami 2020: Recipes to try at home this festive season

For the celebration of this day, devotees gather together and sing songs in the praise of Lord Krishna, right up till midnight, when He was born. They share amongst themselves stories about his life and the miracles the Lord performed.

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Fenty Skin: Rihanna shares her skincare routine, how she maintains the glow and...

Rihanna has released a new line of skincare products, Fenty Skin, and in a promotional video for the line, she posted her entire night-time skincare routine.

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Wine windows from Bubonic plague era make a comeback amid coronavirus pandemic

Wine windows from the era of the bubonic plague have made a comeback during the coronavirus pandemic as people’s coping mechanisms remain the same.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for August 10, what's in store for Aries,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for August 10.

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Mission Kashmir will be Manoj Sinha's biggest test | Opinion

A non-controversial-but-effective politician, Sinha faces political, bureaucratic, security and economic challenges

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The Opposition enables Hindutva

It lacks ideological conviction on secularism, and the political imagination to defend it

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India is a constructive, dependable actor globally, writes Harsh Vardhan Shring...

Through the pandemic, it has not only met its domestic requirements but taken a range of steps for global good

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Develop a vaccine plan | HT Editorial

From supplies to distribution, there will be real challenges

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The Rajapaksas cement power in Sri Lanka | HT Editorial

Their win was inevitable, but the impact is worrying

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Travel plans coming soon? Make sure you pack these must-haves

While we are waiting with bated breath for the coronavirus pandemic to die down, all we can do is dream about the gorgeous landscapes that await us when we have the freedom to roam the corners of the world once again.

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Krishna Janmashtami 2020: Wishes and quotes to share with your family and frien...

The festival is celebrated with great pomp and show to celebrate the ‘Lord of Love’. The festivities last for two days, the devotees observe a fast and stay up past midnight, which is the time he was born, and share stories about his great deeds and sing his praises.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for August 9, what's in store for Aries,...

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for August 9, what’s in store for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs.

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Artist creates alien facehugger mask out of leather to protect him from Covid-19

James, an artisanal leather worker and owner of Pirates Leatherworks recently made a face mask out of 59 separate pieces of leather and hand-stitched them together in the shape of a facehugger alien.

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Coronavirus: France's Saint-Tropez resort makes masks mandatory outdoors, to fine...

The glamorous French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez is requiring face masks outdoors starting Saturday, threatening to sober the mood in a place renowned for high-end, free-wheeling summer beach parties.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Why Londoners are refusing to return to the office

The U.K. entered lockdown later than other European countries, and emerged later as the summer holiday season got underway, potentially one factor in resistance to going back to the office.

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Brazilian billionaire Jorge Lemann leads initiative to build Covid-19 vaccine f...

Brazilian billionaire Jorge Lemann’s foundation and other business interests will fund the building of factory to produce the COVID-19 vaccine being developed by Oxford University and pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca PLC.

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Rana Daggubati - Miheeka Bajaj wedding: Bride's Anamika Khanna ensemble took over...

Rana-Miheeka wedding: Here are all the details about the bridal couples outfits, make-up, jewellery and also a little glimpse into the decor of the ceremony.

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Life in times of Covid-19: Depressed now? Just wait for the rest of 2020

People have buried loved ones without funerals, cancelled anniversary trips and missed the births of their grandchildren. They’ve postponed weddings and proposed over Skype. Between now and the end of the year, things will only get worse.

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Krishna Janmashtami 2020: History, Significance, Date, Time, Interesting Facts

Janmashtami 2020: Lord Krishna was born at midnight, hence devotees observe a fast and sing devotional songs for him as the clock strikes twelve. As a part of the ritual, statues of baby Krishna are washed and placed for worship. Devotees then break their fast and share food and sweets.

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Copenhagen's Floating Islands may just be the perfect place for social distancing...

The Copenhagen Islands built by architect Marshall Blecher and Studio Fokstrot serve as a brand new type of public park.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for August 8, what's in store for Aries,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for August 8.

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Experts urge evaluation of diet at routine healthcare check-ups

The time has come for routine healthcare visits to include some form of dietary assessment and counselling, according to a new scientific statement written by a group of nutrition and cardiovascular disease experts.

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Brain noise contains a unique signature of dream sleep

Researchers have pulled a signal out of the noise that uniquely defines dreaming, or REM (Rapid eye movement) sleep, potentially making it easier to monitor people with sleep disorders, as well as unconscious coma patients or those under anaesthesia.

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Five blood molecules linked to severe Covid-19 outcome in patients identified

Scientists have found five medical indicators in the blood of COVID-19 patients which are associated with higher odds of death due to the disease, findings that can help physicians better predict clinical outcomes of those infected with the novel coronavirus.

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Taiwan's award-winning winemaker aims to revive fading tradition

Taiwan is famed for a thriving food scene centred on traditional night markets that draw flocks of tourists, and it makes an award-winning whisky, Kavalan, but is scarcely known to wine enthusiasts.

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National Handloom Day: Kangana Ranaut, Vidya Balan, Janhvi Kapoor urge people to...

On National Handloom Day 2020, Bollywood celebrities including Kangana Ranaut, Janhvi Kapoor and Vidya Balan took to their social media handles to share the importance of supporting local arts and artisans.

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National Handloom Day: Standing by the weavers

On National Handloom Day today, FDCI has come forward to empower weavers.

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National Handloom Day 2020: Smriti Irani shares how handlooms enrich lives, urges...

Smriti Irani, India’s Union Minister of Textiles marked the occasion of National Handloom Day by sharing how handloom can enrich our lives and surroundings, and urging people to use handmade items from their clothing to furnishings.

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The Indic Quotient: Kaninika Mishra's book highlights contribution of handloom ...

Kaninika Mishra’s book “The Indic Quotient” highlights five significant efforts of individuals and organisations working in the field with weavers to not just assure better value for their product within the country and abroad but also to be part of the movement to preserve and promote Indian traditional art.

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Rabindranath Tagore 79th death anniversary: Celebrating the genius with some of...

“Let my thoughts come to you, when I am gone, like the afterglow of sunset at the margin of starry silence.”

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What is Greenism? Pros and cons of the Green Movement

What started out as an idea in the 1970s, has now become a full-blown movement and also a political ideology to quite an extent. Greenism is synonymous with Environmentalism, if perhaps a tad more aggressive in its approach.

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The Expedition in Pursuit of Rare Meats: Tate Museum faces heat over racist mural...

Britain’s Tate museum said it was considering how to address “deeply problematic racist imagery” and make the restaurant at one of its London galleries “more welcoming and inclusive”, as anti-racism campaigners called for the art to be removed or the restaurant relocated.

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UK to remove Belgium, Andorra and Bahamas from safe travel list, imposes mandatory...

Passengers arriving into Britain from Belgium, the Bahamas and Andorra will need to quarantine for 14 days due to concerns over rising COVID-19 infection rates, transport minister Grant Shapps said on Thursday.

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'Hey Bro': New Zealand abusers turn activists to stop domestic violence

The 0800 Hey Bro hotline has provided advice to about 2,000 abusive men and linked them to other services to stop them harming their partners.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for August 7, what's in store for Aries,...

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for August 7, what’s in store for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs.

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Underargument: Lingerie brand that 'blindly' picks its models based on their stories,...

The model selection for this lingerie brand is based on the stories people submit on various topics rather than what their measurements are.

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Sustainable fashion: Understanding sustainability in fashion and how to make conscious...

Whether it is in food or fashion, more and more people are choosing to only opt for brands and practices that are ethical in their relationships with the resources they use and the workers they employ.

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Disulfiram: Alcoholism drug may help in fight against Covid-19

Disulfiram, the medication used to treat alcoholism, may help in the fight against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a study.

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Bounceback Bharat: Inspirational stories, e-conclaves to support nation building,...

India’s leading radio network, Fever Network, has launched a novel campaign ‘Bounce Back Bharat - Radio’s First Digital Conclave’, which aims to support nation building and to spread positivity through inspirational stories in the Covid-19 era.

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The Mandal moment

It empowered. But it also opened a Pandora’s box

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August 5: A tribute to the values of the Republic

Mughal-e-Azam, exactly 60 years ago, displayed a bold imagination of the nation, law, governance and dissent

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UNSC: A diplomatic 'two-front' war

India warded off the China-Pakistan game on Kashmir. But don’t let the guard down

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A political hand in Kashmir

Manoj Sinha will be judged on whether he can revive the political process

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How Mandal changed, and did not change, India

Thirty years ago, OBCs finally got reservation in jobs. But they remain under-represented and disempowered

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Ricotta Records: Anonymouse artists install miniature, mouse-themed record store...

The artistic collective, Anonymouse, that creates and exhibits miniature mouse-themed artwork unveiled their latest artwork on Nygatan Street in Lund, Sweden. The ‘Ricotta Records’ store in their latest artwork, previously they installed a pharmacy in Lund.

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'Love is not tourism,' says couple separated for 6 months by coronavirus pandem...

On social media, separated couples have been lobbying under the hashtags #LoveIsEssential and #LoveIsNotTourism for governments to allow them to reunite amid the travel restrictions on account of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Here's how the coronavirus pandemic could change home design

As city dwellers around the globe rethink how they want to live following months of lockdown, architects are reflecting on how flats can be redesigned to suit remote working, for instance, with sliding walls and hideable office space.

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Here's how common cold infection may train the body to recognise novel coronavi...

The immune system’s memory helper T cells which recognise the common cold virus and help the body fight it off, also identifies some parts of the novel coronavirus, according to a study whose findings may explain why some people have milder COVID-19 cases than others.

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Despite Covid-19 concerns, cigar smokers are smoking more, survey finds

An online survey involving nearly 800 cigar smokers found that majority of the people surveyed intended to quit smoking due to concerns about elevated health risks if they contracted COVID-19, more than twice as many reported they increased rather than decreased their tobacco use since the pandemic’s onset.

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Curfews, strikes, shutdowns: Kashmir schooling now more challenging as coronavirus...

Children in Indian-controlled Kashmir are no strangers to lockdowns. Curfews, strikes and school shutdowns are all part of growing up in one of the world’s most militarized zones.

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Purrfect crime: 'Drug smuggler' cat detained in Welikada, Sri Lanka's high-security...

A cat was detained at a high security prison of Sri Lanka on the charge of smuggling illegal contraband material inside the prison but it has since escaped.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for August 6, what's in store for Aries,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for August 6.

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Digital Idol: Fever Network presents India's first digital singing talent hunt

India’s leading radio network, Fever Network, is bringing to you its latest, biggest initiative ‘Digital Idol’. Age and location no bar, participate from the comfort of your home, and you could be India’s next online singing sensation. Read on for all the details.

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Amid coronavirus pandemic, Spain dives into deep recession, tourism woes bode ill...

The coronavirus crisis has pulverised Spain’s economy, triggering its worst recession since the civil war, with collapsed tourism numbers boding ill for hopes of a swift rebound.

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Catalonia, Navarre, Aragon: Germany warns against travel to three coronavirus-hit...

Germany’s foreign ministry advised the public on Friday against unnecessary tourist trips to the northern Spanish regions of Catalonia, Navarre and Aragon, as concerns grow that travel could bring a second wave of COVID-19 infections.

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Pandemic at the disco: The Covid-19 outbreak that began in France's Hacienda bar

The scenes in the bar in northwest France in mid-July were captured in mobile phone footage. Reuters could not independently verify the video, but health officials said the dancing that evening breached hygiene rules and one person present described it as too full.

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Seeking political stability, good quality of life, 1 in 4 people likely to move...

One in four people worldwide are more likely to move home in the next 12 months as a result of COVID-19 pandemic with most of them seeking a different property in the same location.

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Pregnancy, ovarian function are risk factors for coronary artery disease, study...

A new study suggests the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) could be identified earlier by looking at reproductive risk factors.

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Baking in times of coronavirus: Increased home-baking in Covid-19 pandemic times,...

Chocolate maker Hershey India has witnessed a sharp increase in the sales of its grocery portfolio, which consists of syrups, spreads and cocoa powder, as home baking activities have gone up during the pandemic time, said a company official.  

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