LIFESTYLE

India Art Fair opens, asserts a return to the physical world
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For artist G.R. Iranna, whose works are being shown by multiple galleries, the fair is not just an opportunity to showcase one's works. "What we have been missing for the past few years was interaction, not just with fellow artists but also visitors. Someone like me derives inspiration and ideas from the world, and that does not happen when you are constantly surrounded by walls," he says.
New CDC study finds 75% of US children infected with Covid-19 by February
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The CDC examined blood samples nationwide for a certain kind of antibodies, called anti-nucleocapsid antibodies, which are produced in response to Covid-19 infection but are not produced in response to Covid-19 vaccines, Xinhua news agency reported.The researchers found that signs of past infection rose dramatically between December 2021 and February 2022, when the highly contagious Omicron variant surged across the country.
We should always find a balance between our work and our own lives: Keira Knightley
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The campaign explores the constant negotiation between the pace and pause of everyday life, how moments of pause become the very pivot that centres us and brings us back in sync before we get pulled in by the demands of life again. Keira is seen embodying the very essence of this narrative as the charismatic British actor walks through a bustling, busy street.
Srinagar's 'Khayam Chowk' is a foodie's paradise
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Just a few years ago, this street had only one 'Seekh Kebab' shop and today there are over a dozen of such eateries spread on the two sides of the street. "Seekh Kebabs, mutton kantis, tandoori chicken, fish, butter chicken, all these delicacies are available with us," said Bilal, who runs one of the non-vegetarian food shops in Khayam Chowk.
Kinder chocolates now linked to salmonella poisoning in 11 countries: WHO
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The company had earlier this month voluntarily withdrawn some of its Kinder chocolates from markets in the US and several European and Asian countries over a potential salmonella contamination. "To date, a total of 151 genetically related cases suspected to be linked to the consumption of the implicated chocolate products have been reported from 11 countries," the global health body said in a statement on Wednesday.
5 healthy breakfast products to start on a happy note
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Contains British oats, golden wheat flakes, Californian almonds, delicious raisins, and natural honey. There are no artificial flavours, colours, or preservatives - just the goodness of all-natural ingredients. Bagrry's Healthy Crunch Muesli is high in fibre, low in saturated fat, and contains no trans fat. It contains more than 40 per cent + oats with added bran. An extra crunchy breakfast cereal for a delicious start to your mornings!
DIY hair masks for healthy hair
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It's not possible every time to make a trip to the hair salon to cleanse and hydrate tresses. Good care can be taken at home with Handmade, organic, and chemical-free hair masks that can be made with readily available ingredients. Pooja Nagdev, Aromatherapist, Cosmetologist & Founder of Inatur shares easy-to-make hair masks from pantry staples to moisturise, detoxify, and revive hair.
Exodus and that cup of tea: Chef Sandeep Pandit
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"I clearly remember making a cup of tea for my mother when I was nine-years-old. She was quiet and moved to tears. That was a very powerful moment in my life and I started believing in the power of food to change moods and influence them. Kitchen has since then become my happy place and I have never looked back," recalls Pandit, a former MasterChef Australia contestant.
'Full potential of food as a healer not realised'
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"Though people these days are becoming more conscious about the importance of eating healthy, they haven't still realised the full potential of food as a healer. Even informed and well-read people don't know or believe enough about the power of eating right. They might have the concept of food as medicine but they don't believe it is possible. So the concept of healing with food is there but real impact is lacking," Chandra told IANS in an interview.
Extreme heatwave so early, dangerous: Experts
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New Delhi could reach 44-45 degrees - approaching its record April temperature - while some parts of northern India could reach 46 degrees. A deadly heatwave is building across India and Pakistan - home to around one in five people on earth - and new analysis by climate scientists has directly connected the heatwave with climate change.
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