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Hyderabad reigns supreme as the chattiest video dating city
If 2019 had us face-palming at the state of the world, and 2020 had us shrugging with uncertainty about the future, 2021 is the year we exchanged and adapted to oscillating highs and lows. From sharing a collective look, to a common appreciation for simple meet-cutes or keeping it real with vax mentions, Dating platform, Tinder's Gen Z members showed they were authentically themselves as they looked to connect with new people in 2021.
Five Biggest Money Mistakes at the Beginning of the Year
To make this a year of financial success, it will take some planning and a shift in how you think about money. In this article, we identify the five biggest money mistakes people make during this time of the year and what you can do to avoid these pitfalls!
Astro Zindagi: Weekly Horoscope (December 6-12)
Aries you are likely to remain optimistic and your self-confidence will remain high. This is a favourable time to start something new. Those looking for a new job can expect positive development on the work front. Businesspeople can enter into new partnerships. Income from overseas will increase.
Most Indians prefer to work remotely: Report
According to Atlassian Corporation, a leading provider of team collaboration and productivity software, a majority of Indian respondents are still nervous about a return to office; 79 per cent compared to the global average of 49 per cent.
86% smokers in India believe e-cigarettes are better alternative to cigarettes: Survey
Additionally, 87 per cent believe that the alternative products should be just as accessible to adult smokers as regular cigarettes. The survey by Povaddo, involving 2,000 respondents, was conducted between August and September to study the attitudes of current and former legal-age e-cigarettes/ENDS (Electronic nicotine delivery systems) users throughout India.
Makeup infused with skincare, a game-changer
The pandemic was, among many things, a catalyst in making skincare a priority as people kept their makeup brushes aside and brushed up their DIY skincare skills instead. While high pigment and high pay-off continue to be on the checklist in makeup products, skincare actives are now non-negotiable as well.
Glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness
Glaucoma is the second most common causes of blindness worldwide, according to a report by World Health Organisation (WHO). Typically, it occurs in people with over the age of 60 however it can occur at any age. It is also estimated that globally 79.6 million people are affected with glaucoma, half of them being Asian population. While in India, around 11.9 million people suffer vision impairment and out of which 1.2 million cases are due to Glaucoma. It is a growing concern for the population in India. Even after these high numbers, the enormous majority remains undiagnosed, and untreated. More than 90 percent of cases of Glaucoma remain undiagnosed.
Blood groups A, B and Rh+ are more prone to Covid: Study
The research, published in the journal Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, showed that male patients of blood group B are more prone to Covid-19 than the female patients with blood group B. People less than 60 years with blood group AB were found to be more prone to Covid infection. However, the study found no association between blood groups and susceptibility to severity of disease as well as mortality.
Are current RT-PCR tests enough to detect Omicron variant?
Health experts in India on Monday claimed that the currently available diagnostics measures may not make accurate detection of the Omicron Covid variant. In the last two years of the Covid-19 pandemic, the SARS-CoV-2 virus has mutated, resulting in genetic variation in the population of circulating viral strains. Molecular, antigen and serology tests.
A 15 minute Yoga routine for workaholics
For all the workaholics out there, here are some simple and efficient yogic techniques to get in shape. It only takes 15 minutes, and you don't even have to leave the house. These asanas can be done from where you are sitting and during short work breaks.
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