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Ride across Umling La, the highest motorable pass in the world
It will be held from July 2-18, and will bring riders from all over India together while providing them with an endless supply of breathtaking views and intimidating terrain along the way. This edition of the Himalayan Odyssey will continue to raise awareness about the Royal Enfield journey of sustainability in order to reduce impact on the Himalayas' fragile ecosystem.
Asymptomatic people not responsible for spreading Covid as thought: Study
Asymptomatic people were feared to be silent spreaders of Covid pandemic, which has so far claimed six million lives, and almost 15 million excess mortality. But a review of 130 different studies, published in the open access journal PLOS Medicine, found that the proportion of asymptomatic infection were 50 per cent or lower in most studies.
Covid infection, MIS-C may not boost kids' immunity against Omicron
The study, published in Nature Communications, showed that vaccination, however, does afford protection. Though Covid was rare and mild in children, some of those infected faced severe multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS). The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines MIS-C as a condition where different body parts can become inflamed, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes, or gastrointestinal organs.
Astro Zindagi (Weekly HoroscopeMay 30-June 5)
A favourable planetary alignment is in place this week for your career. A promotion looks to be in your near future, putting you in a position of authority. Ego confrontations between business partners should be avoided. If you want to expand your business, now is the moment. The time to travel and discover the world is now, and the rewards will be substantial in the future.
Understanding fussy eating
Taste: Children are born with a natural preference for sweet tastes. They crave higher levels of sweetness compared to adults. For example, they may not enjoy having vegetables as much as a sweet treat which turns them into reject healthier food and makes them a fussy eater. As they grow up, kids may increase their liking for bitter or sour food with repeated exposure and if they are accompanied with something sweet and as their taste buds evolve.
Finding a taal between classical and fusion
For Choubey, who started learning tabla at the age of seven under Pt. Shri Karodilal Bhatt and formed the popular band Raga Tronics, straddling the two worlds has its own charm. "I have always been attending live concerts by the Shakti Band, John McLaughlin and Shankar Mahadevan. That is where my interest in fusion music took seed. I knew that forming a fusion band would be the best outlet for the diverse music I wanted to make. You will find that our tracks are Indian Classical Raga
Menstrual hygiene important for preventing many diseases: AIIMS Director
"Despite having made major advancements, still the big taboo is attached with menstruation in the country. In many parts of the country, women are not allowed to enter into the kitchen," he said in a video message on the occasion of Menstrual Hygiene Day.
Big B's granddaughter paints wall to highlight menstrual hygiene
Sharing a video on her Instagram handle of her painting the wall, Navya Naveli wrote: "Just us out here painting a wall mural on periods to celebrate World Menstrual Hygiene Day. This is our attempt to celebrate menstruation and make public places more period friendly." Sharing the picture, she captioned it: "Happy World Menstrual Hygiene Day!" After her post, her mother, Shweta Bachchan, gushingly wrote: "Navyaaaaaa. Love you and proud of you baby."
Menstruation Hygiene Day
Unfortunately, society identifies women as the other half, but only for specific, indoor-bound duties, highlighting the biological difference as a mark of inferiority. Menstruation and its debilitating nature, though a reality, are often hushed. To commemorate Menstrual Hygiene Day, one must acknowledge that menstruation is a natural part of life and that the taboos around it must be eliminated.
5 ways to boost the value of your home
A well-lit space will always steal the show. Seek the advantages of good lighting by inviting natural light in through oversized windows or a dramatic lattice screen that entices with its shadow cast. Intensify it with reflective surfaces and light-colored colour palettes, a pastel or all-white aesthetic brings joy from the abundance of light.
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