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Miss Universe Harnaz Sandhu claps back at body-shamers
Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu, who was just crowned Miss Universe 2021, walked the runway for designers Shivan & Narresh at the recently held FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week in the national capital. Harnaz looked stunning in a red halter gown, but a photo from the occasion went viral for all the wrong reasons. Social media users body shamed the Miss Universe calling her 'plus size' and trolled her for gaining weight and curves.
Navaratri to be celebrated with pre-Covid grandeur
With pandemic restrictions having been considerably eased, temples will remain open till late night without any curbs, though devotees will be requested to wear masks. The Navratri will be marked with traditional 'bhajans', 'hawan', 'aarti' and 'bhandara' (community feast). Temples will, however, continue to live stream 'aarti' for devotees who cannot make it to the temples. In Ayodhya, temples are being decorated and illuminated for Navratri and special pujas are being organised in several temples
Lung diseases causing bacteria thrive on red blood cells
Mycobacteria, a group of pathogenic bacteria that cause diseases like leprosy and tuberculosis in humans, are associated with red blood cells at lung infection sites. M. tuberculosis and other mycobacteria implicated in lung disease are now known to live in macrophages - white blood cells that engulf and kill pathogens. Mycobacteria turn up in blood and sputum coughed up by sick patients.
Black for the win
A few days after releasing her debut self-titled album, singer Sofia Carson is seen dressed up in a Giambattista Valli tulle gown at the Oscars 2022 red carpet. Vanessa Hudgens -The "High School Musical" actress looked stunning in a seductive Michael Kors gown with delicate halter straps on her red carpet debut as Oscars 2022 host.
It's healthy to take a break from the digital world
Innovative technologies and smart gadgets have made us slaves of the digital era, and there's an imperative need to get some respite from this dependency and disruption. That's where yoga and meditation can make a difference. These ancient practices have been part of our civilisation for years and are used to align the body, mind and spirit and bring mental clarity.
'Depressive disorders among adults estimated to be 2.7% in India'
Union Minister of State for Health Bharati Pawar on Tuesday said as per the National Mental Health Survey 2016, conducted by National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru in 12 states of the country, the prevalence of depressive disorders among adults of 18+ years population in India is estimated to be 2.7 per cent. The Minister said this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.
The Sufi saint who promoted cultural blend of Shaivism and Islam
For Kashmiris, the real message of the Sufi saints has been their love for God's creation and the preservation of peace, tolerance and brotherhood among communities. The enemies of this traditional brotherhood have shaken its edifice momentarily.
Mumbai to get swank world-class aquarium-cum-tourism plaza
The mega-project, spread across 14.55 acres at the Worli Dairy Complex near the Rajiv Gandhi Bandra Worli Sea Link, and costing around Rs. 1,000 crore is slated for completion by December 2023. Kickstarting the project, the Maharashtra government has issued an official notification for transferring the prime sea-facing chunk of land, currently in the possession of the state Dairy Development Department to the Revenue Department and finally, to the Urban Development Department.
Indian scents to de-stress
Take a deep breath and close your eyes. Allow the world to wash over you and imagine yourself walking into your grandmother's house. What are you smelling? Can you detect the soothing scents of sandalwood and vetiver, or the aroma of a hot meal? Do you notice a relaxation of your mind and body? For us, scents encapsulate emotions and feelings. They have a significant impact on our mood and biologically alter our hormonal balance, thereby influencing our mental state. Scents have always played a role in our well-being in Indian culture, and holistic natural ingredients have always been used.
The Rock, the largest white diamond ever to appear at auction
Christie's announces The Rock, a 228.31 carat pear-shaped diamond that will lead the Geneva Magnificent Jewelssale on May 11, 2022, as part of Christie's Luxury Week. This extremely rare gemstone was mined and polished in South Africa over two decades ago and is the largest white diamond ever to be auctioned.
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