LIFESTYLE
With eyes set on UNESCO tag, Panaji to host novel beach carnival
Panaji Corporation Commissioner, Agnelo Fernandes said: "'The Beach Carnaval' will focus on a bouquet of culinary experiences and help put local 'foodpreneurs' on the map. One of the focus areas of 'The Beach Carnaval' will also put the spotlight on individuals who turned into food-entrepreneurs opening up small scale food and beverage businesses during the economic dip witnessed during the pandemic.
Engage your toddlers indoor
Keeping a toddler busy indoors can be difficult, as they are at an age where they would like to run, explore and be free! Even after spending a fair share of time in the park, kids persist to spend more and more time outside. While parents try their best to entertain them, at times it gets challenging for them to engage their toddlers at home.
'The Belly And Brain Diet' bridging the gap between knowing and doing
From the book, "According to Pandava Gita, Duryodhana was once asked how, in spite of belonging to a great lineage and being taught by enlightened gurus, he did such horrendous things. To this, Duryodhana replied, 'I know what dharma (righteousness) is, yet I cannot get myself to follow it! I know what adharma is, yet I cannot retire from it!'"
Dating dictionary circa 2022
The paradox of today's awakened people is that, on the one hand, they claim to despise labels, but on the other hand, they methodically define every single phenomena or behaviour in their lives, be it their work surroundings, sexuality, relationships, etc.
Omicron 10x better at escaping Covid vax, immunity than Delta: Study
A team of researchers at the University of New South Wales in Australia have mapped the infectious rate of Omicron, which also explains why some scientists believe the worst of the virus may not yet be over, Daily Mail reported. The findings reveal that Omicron is 10 times better at escaping Covid vaccine and immunity than the previous Delta variant. This may also explain why the virus spread so swiftly around the world.
Has Omicron led to surge in Covid reinfections?
A recent study by the Imperial College London has shown that the risk of reinfection with the Omicron coronavirus variant is more than five times higher than other strains. Researchers at Deakin University in Australia's Melbourne stated that the first signs of Omicron's immune-evasive properties came from data collected in South Africa.
India's first water taxi connecting Mumbai east coast with mainland sets sail
While Thackeray inaugurated the new Belapur Jetty, Sonowal formally flagged off the water taxi services with Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde, Ports Minister Aslam Shaikh, MoS Ports Abdul Sattar, Mumbai Port Trust Chairman Rajiv Jalota, Maharashtra Maritime Board CEO Amit Saini, Thane Collector Rajesh Narvekar, local elected representatives and other dignitaries.
Book Review | 'When God smiles kindly, the donkey thinks he's a wrestler'
Khalid A. H. started newspapers and magazines; represented India at the United Nations; accompanied dignitaries on state visits; covered cricket Test matches, nine Olympics, the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games; and has been honoured with the Padma Shri – a true la vie en rose (life in rosy hues). Even so, Khalid A.H. Ansari remains firmly grounded.
Covid airborne particles can infect over 200 feet: Study
Small coronavirus respiratory particles can remain moist and airborne for a longer time and at greater distance than scientists have thought so far. Scientists at the US Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory estimates that droplets encased in mucus could remain moist for up to 30 minutes and travel up to about 200 feet. The findings were published in the journal International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer.
Femina Miss India: The time to rewrite destiny!
Miss India Organisation translates its scouting operations into the digital media space, in pursuit of beauty ambassadors. The pageant in its virtual format for the second time now has launched a nationwide hunt to select representatives each from the 28 states and a representative from Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir besides a collective representative from the Union Territories making for a total of 31 finalists.
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