LIFESTYLE

Penguin to publish revelatory story of forgotten Battle of Kohima in 1944
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Penguin Random House India has announced the acquisition of a rare historical account of the significance of the battle, tentatively titled "His Majesty's Head Hunters", by Aspen Fellow and Naga poet Mmhonlumo Kikon that will be released in late 2022.
Anti-Covid pills work against Omicron, antibody drugs less effective
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The drugs behind the new pills to treat Covid-19 remain very effective against the Omicron variant of the virus in lab tests, according to a new study. Lab tests also showed that the available antibody therapies -- typically given intravenously in hospitals -- are substantially less effective against Omicron than against earlier variants of the virus.
Post Pandemic Dating Norms: Love grabs the first row
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Along with working from home and trying new dishes, online dating reached new heights during the Covid 19 pandemic. According to a recent survey conducted by dating app QuackQuack, with people staying behind closed doors, online dating has become the new normal. While it may not provide the intimacy of physical proximity, cuddles, and canoodling, it has undoubtedly assisted them in overcoming their loneliness.
Covid to remain around until next century: Mayo Clinic expert
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According to Gregory Poland, epidemiologist for the Mayo Clinic and editor-in-chief of the scientific journal 'Vaccine', the virus could be affecting humans for the next century, countering what some worldwide global health experts are saying, the Daily Mail reported.
Explained: How Omicron is able to evade antibodies, remain contagious
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Their observations explain how the virus is able to evade antibodies against previous variants and still remain highly infectious. "The findings provide a blueprint that researchers can use to design new countermeasures, whether they be vaccines or therapeutics, against omicron and other coronavirus variants that may emerge," said David Veesler, Associate Professor of biochemistry at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle.A
Travelling Helps To De-stress and Transform
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Wellness travel is one of the best ways of re-aligning oneself with wellness. As a highly evolved and intelligent generation, we are a most stressed-out lot. While we all know we need to add wellness to every aspect of our living life, the sheer pace and circumstance of our life tend to methodically get us off course of our grand plans; planning a wellness vacation or even conforming to wellness travel then will surely transform lifestyles
Study explores ways to get super immunity against Covid-19
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The study, published online in the journal Science Immunology, found that in both cases, the immune response measured in blood serum revealed antibodies that were equally more abundant and more potent -- at least 10 times more potent -- than immunity generated by vaccination alone.
Study explores ways to get super immunity against Covid-19
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Two forms of immunity -- breakthrough infections following vaccination or natural infection followed by vaccination -- provide roughly equal levels of enhanced immune protection, finds a study. The study, published online in the journal Science Immunology, found that in both cases, the immune response measured in blood serum revealed antibodies that were equally more abundant and more potent -- at least 10 times more potent -- than immunity generated by vaccination alone.
At 88, First Lady of Global Indian Cuisine finally gets her due
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Many had then wondered why a Padma award had eluded the celebrated actress -- the only Indian to be named best actress at the Berlin Film Festival award (for "Shakespeare Wallah" in 1965) -- and the most authoritative voice on Indian food.
What is fueling the demand for Holiday homes in India?
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The holiday home segment is prospering in the midst of all of this commotion. For a long time, the concept of a vacation home has been gaining traction. The section, however, really took off during the pandemic. Commenting on the growing popularity of holiday homes, Aditya Kushwaha, CEO and Director, Axis Ecorp, says, "Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the concept of a holiday home or a second home has gained widespread acceptance."
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