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Why are cancer cases rising in India?
National Cancer Awareness Day is observed every year on November 7 in India, to increase awareness about cancer prevention and the need for its early detection. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), there will be an estimated 12 per cent rise in cancer cases in India in the next five years.
Astro Zindagi : Weekly Horoscope (November 8-14)
Taurus it is likely to be a challenging week for you. Those of you willing to buy a house should wait as the time is not favourable and your funds are likely to get stuck. Be wary of your competitors at the workplace as they may look to overpower you.
In a first, Alpha variant of Covid detected in pets: Study
Researchers from The Ralph Veterinary Referral Centre in Marlow, the UK, reported four cases of alpha variant detected in cats and two in pet dogs. The alpha variant -- also referred to as the 'UK' or 'Kent' variant, as well as lineage B.1.1.7 -- was first detected in November in the south-east of England, the report said.
Winter Travel: Large number of Indians keen to resume vacation plans
The survey covered the metros,mini-metros, and Tier 2 - 3 cities of India. The winter season also significantly presents numerous travel opportunities with the festive breaks of Christmas and New Year. The working professionals, in particular, sounded keen to grab these opportunities.
Sorghum can help boost immunity, says study
The National Sugar Institute, Kanpur in collaboration with ICAR-IIMR, Hyderabad has been conducting studies to assess the potential of the crop for the last two years at the institute farm and five sweet sorghum varieties (CSH 22S, SSV 84, SSV 74, Phlue Vasundhara and ICSSH 28) considered suitable for sub-tropical region are being cultivated and tested.
No Diwali sweets for pets, here's why
Traditional Diwali sweets, namkeens & spicy snacks . Everyone likes to gorge on rava and besan laddoos and the tri-colored karanjis, including your pets. But the sugar content in them is harmful and can be life-threatening for your pets.Diwali sweets contain some namkeen and spicy items like chivda, chakli and kachoris which contain salt and can be dangerous for pets.
Sweet Diwali recipes by Chef Nita Mehta
Boil rice and milk in a heavy bottom kadhai. Add sugar and cook till thick and kheer consistency, mashing with the back of a kadchi. Cool.
Add kewra jal and crushed elaichi.
For the chocolate sauce, heat cream on low heat.
Add chocolate and stir on low heat till a sauce is ready.
Be prepared to take booster dose to complete fight against Covid: Doctors
While India is on track to fully vaccinate its adult population, advanced nations like the US are preparing ground to administer a booster dose to ensure new variants of Covid-19 virus do not mutate and emerge into a major cause of worry.
Diwali Gifting: Ditch the sugar this Diwali
Get-A-Whey, reimagines the idea of Diwali gifting with a whole range of ice creams with no added sugar & packed with protein. With whey protein added to them, each tub contains 12g protein per 100g serving. It makes a perfectly healthy option for your friends and family with no compromises on taste whatsoever. The "Festive Delight" is infused with saffron, has bits of cashew & pistachio and the goodness of milk, packed with 11g protein per tub.
HelpAge India brings light into the lives of the elders
In a marathon celebration, HelpAge marks the festival across 100 old age homes across the country, bringing happiness, hope and joy to senior citizens, many of who were suffering from isolation, loneliness and a sense of abandonment during the pandemic. The campaign aims to bring them back into the fold and give them a ray of hope and support them.
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