COVID-19 cases in India climbed to 169 on Thursday after 18 fresh cases were reported from various parts of the country, according to the Union health ministry.
From Covid-19 essentials, such as Vitamin C supplements and thermometers, to bicycles, laptops, and personal weighing scales, demand for certain items galloped during last financial year as the pandemic altered what Indians used on a day-to-day basis. Imports of outdoor sports equipment, handbags for women, and dentures, among others, plummeted. With outdoor activities coming to a halt last year and schools functioning virtually, imports of sports goods witnessed a decline, while inbound shipments of laptops and battery chargers saw a sharp uptick, according to the import data for the financial year 2020-21.
I suggest we build a Vigyan Mandir (Temple of Science) with the ambience of a place of worship, so that it becomes a destination for pilgrims. We should embed on its walls bronze plaques describing each scientist mentioned here along with about a dozen of our ancient mathematicians, recommends Professor Kalyan Singhal, historian of science and technology.
The Argentine sued a multivitamin manufacturer for a contaminated product that he said led him to fail a steroid test.
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Having sex every other day may be optimum, says Dr Raghuveer Karne. Prolonged abstinence can increase the number of dead sperm.
Deficiencies in iron, protein and zinc can particularly lead to hair fall, warns dermatologist Dr Abhishek Pilani.
Intake of nutrient-rich foods is crucial.
Bethica Das offers a special version of the traditional Gujarati style Methi Nu Thepla.
The right food choices can help reduce anxiety and stress, says Chef Prabhakar Nagraj.
Don't be afraid to prioritise your sexual well-being and nurture a positive relationship with sex, suggests Maitri Trivedi.
Hundreds of farmers, chiefly from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, continue to encamp Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur border points of Delhi despite "a few" of them being removed after testing positive for COVID-19 and some symptomatic protesters undergoing medication.
Garlic, ginger and citrus fruits can improve your immunity.
Create an internal cooling system to balance out the heat with judicious health choices.
Tara wishes everyone Saal Mubarak... Bhumi wants to go to a beach...
One of the causes of rigorous hair fall is extensive over styling and hair treatments.
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This would be India's largest crowd-funded programme to help patients with a particular disease.
Not a big fan of mushrooms? Then try porridge. It's a known cure for low sex drive, says study.
Starting your day with breakfast cereals or granola bars is something diabetic patients should totally avoid.
Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.
Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.
'Surya has the mindset of an elite athlete and prioritises his performance over everything else. So, cheat meals are a rarity. He does not crave for junk or comfort foods since the time he has started following the diet.'
There seems to be a barrage of age-old blunders that people tend to commit in the name of skincare, says dermatologist Dr Batul Patel, director, The Bombay Skin Clinic.
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'The Centre is planning to procure five million vials of Remdesivir ahead of the third wave. What's better is that this time, the government is paying us in advance,' said a senior executive of a Mumbai-based pharma player which makes Remdesivir. Sohini Das reports.
Besides soothing your senses, they can aid digestion, keep your body cool and fight ailments.
Bollywood stars have been posting interesting pictures on their Instagram pages, reflecting on the good old days when they would don designer wear and pose for the paps.
'The most important pillars of disease prevention remain masking, hand/cough etiquette and physical distancing.'
Nishita Suratkal explains how amla, methi and bhringaraj can help arrest hairfall and improve overall hair health.
After the age of 35, women need to take extra care of their mental and physical health.
If a product claims to be 'Made with Natural Ingredients', this may mean that one ingredient is natural. However it does not mean the product is 100% natural, cautions Pavitra K, lead, new product development, True Elements.
Cheese increases the pH scale in your mouth and effectively prevents tooth decay.
