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The waist of the matter

Even if bees are affected at sub-lethal levels, their fall in health eventually contributes to the collapse of their colonies. (Representational Image/ Pexels)

Experts for study on bee population

The long-term health impacts of COVID-19 have remained largely unknown, as the longest follow-up studies to date have spanned around one year. (Representational image: AFP)

Half of Covid survivors show one symptom even two years after infection: Lancet study

Elon Musk along with his mother Maye Musk at Met Gala (Twitter)

Elon Musk makes first public appearance at Met Gala post Twitter takeover

Elon Musk on fun trail says 'buying Coca Cola next'

Tennis superstar Serena Williams has revealed that she has suffered from migraines on and off the court for nearly 20 years. (By Arrangement)

Migraine on the rise

While the consequences of climate change on health have been researched over the years and widely accepted, its impact on mental health is not yet well-established or studied adequately — but the situation is changing. (By Arrangement)

Coping with mental health in times of global warming

Namita Piparaiya, yoga and ayurveda lifestyle specialist and founder, Yoganama. (Twitter)

Cloudy to Clear

Seaweeds (macro algae) have been put to multifarious uses, especially, in the food, agro and pharma sectors. (Representational Image / By Arrangement)

Seaweed, the wonder aquatic plant

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky. (By Arrangement)

‘Rihanna & ASAP Rocky have split’ tweets Louis

Tight clothing can restrict your freedom of movement. “Breathing can level off if the chest cannot move physiologically,” says physiotherapist Ute Merz. Possible consequences are concentration problems and headaches, as the brain no longer be optimally supplied with oxygen. (Representational Image/ By Arrangement)

Why tight fitting clothes are unhealthy

The Test and Go system of entry had been launched in Thailand on November 1 last year vis-à-vis 61 handpicked countries including India.

Thailand reopens for tourism

Analysis of all the data showed that compared with no oestrogen treatment, the crude odds of dying from COVID-19 were twice as high among women on oestrogen blockers (group 1), but 54 per cent lower among women on HRT (group 2). (Photo: AFP)

Oestrogen levels linked to COVID-19 death risk in older women, suggests study

Manduva lemon pickle. (Image by Arrangement.)

Flavours of South India

Researchers in 12 countries, including the United States, analyzed placental and autopsy tissue from 64 stillbirths and four newborns who died shortly after birth. The cases all involved unvaccinated women who had COVID-19 during their pregnancy. (AFP Image)

Coronavirus can destroy the placenta and lead to stillbirths

Columns

Aakar Patel

Aakar Patel | Sedition not the only law that should go. There are many more…

Once it dawns on the judiciary that some laws are out of place in a 21st century democracy, then problematic laws will fall

K C Singh

K.C. Singh | Sri Lanka, India & China: The Great Game resumes

India has a great opportunity to rebuild its hold on maritime neighbourhood, when the Opposition has begun an anti-India chant in Maldives

Sanjaya Baru

Sanjaya Baru | The Mahatma Brand: From Nehru to Prashant Kishor

The Indian National Congress was the first political party, inspired by the Mahatma, to successfully launch itself as a party of government

Pavan K Varma

Pavan K. Varma | India isn’t Sri Lanka, but must draw lessons

India is facing major problems of unemployment and inflation

Health

Pfizer's results followed news from Merck and partner Ridgeback Biotherapeutics on Oct. 1 that their oral antiviral drug cut hospitalization and death by half. (AP)

COVID-19 pills are no substitute for vaccines, disease experts say

Some disease experts fear the arrival of oral COVID-19 treatments may further impede vaccination campaigns

Pfizer says Covid pill 'Paxlovid' 89% effective against severe disease

The results from the clinical trial are so good that Pfizer will stop recruiting new people for the trial, the company said

'National Tele Mental Health' programme will be operated under a network of 23 mental health centres of excellence under National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences. (Representational Photo: DC)

Union Budget lists tele-mental health programme

Sitharaman also announced an open platform for the National Digital Health Ecosystem

Earlier the National Institute for Communicable Diseases said the daily number of new confirmed cases in South Africa almost doubled to 8,561 infections in the last 24 hours. (Bloomberg)

New warning on Omicron variant severity from South African scientists

Leading South African scientists warned it is still too early to determine that the omicron variant will only cause mild illness

Data gathered from New South Wales also showed vaccination reduced the risk of infection more than 10-fold compared to those who were unvaccinated. (Bloomberg)

Vaccinated 16 times less likely to die from Covid, study shows

The results add to a growing body of evidence that the vaccines’ protection against severe disease and death holds up well

Fashion

The same is the case with celebrities, for instance Priyanka Chopra wore a deep plunging neck dress for the Grammys this year and no one forced her to do so, as she chose to wear it.

Armani’s incorrect rape allegory

Fashion designer Manoviraj Khosla, while disagreeing with Armani offers his insights.

Fashion designer Anamika Khanna with her sons Vishesh and Viraj Khanna.

AK-OK: How Anamika Khanna's sons are stepping up to carry forward mom's work

Designer Anamika Khanna talks about the youthful vibe her 25-year-old twins Viraj and Vishesh bring to her 22-year-old label

Know thy shape

Can your body parts disclose your personality? Apparently, yes, according to researchers

2021 is all about skinimalism and keeping beauty real and pocket-friendly.

Skinimalism is the latest beauty trend

The new lexicon includes ‘natural, healthy, no toxins, no filters, everyday glow, and ‘no makeup’ makeup!

Food

Understanding food allergies

Are you susceptible to food allergies? Dr Anish Anand, Consultant Internal Medicine, shares insights

The trend is on the rise, of sourcing, and eating, locally available ingredients. Celebrating the simplicity of fresh, low fuss life at the table.

Amid lockdown, local recipes take the limelight

At home with all the Insta food videos by celebrated chefs and locally available ingredients, food rings in a different flavour

Cooking for Christmas

Savoury tarts with different toppings are a good idea.

One asked me to look up the Internet for recipes, the other explained how to cook the kachnar.

Ranjona Banerji | What cooking teaches, how tastes are learned

I really learnt how to cook by experimentation. And by eating. To replicate tastes and memories

Nutritionists and holistic foodies share the insider track to healthy eating

While mindful eating might require you to emit a few comfort foods off the grocery list, one needn’t entirely deprive themselves of those

Travel

Certain places might require you to dress conservatively. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

5 must-know travel etiquettes you should follow everywhere

There’s more to travel etiquette than being polite and patient.

At Wat Pho's complex, trainees run through a catalogue of moves targeting the body's acupressure points with thumbs, elbows, knees and feet while also incorporating deep stretches and contortions. (Photo: AFP)

Techniques of Thai massage gets added to UNESCO’s prestigious heritage list

Traditional Thai massage gets UNESCO heritage status.

The tourism boom has helped offset the decline in the region's traditional fishing industry, which is in crisis because of overfishing at the end of the last century. (Photo: AFP)

Spectacle of collapsing iceberg boosts tourism in Canada

'Iceberg Corridor' sparks tourist boom on Canada's east coast.

With no-fuss convenience for both the city and transport links, digital connectivity and a social side among their chief selling points, the capsule hotels target the Generation Y crowd. (Photo: AFP)

Stacked rooms are helping Italian city cope with exploding tourist numbers

New hotel encapsulates Milan tourist renaissance.

Art

Arjun Shubadra painting recreated on a jamdani saree.

The khadi connection

This unique exhibition seeks to highlight the common factor between artist Ravi Varma and the Mahatma, and showcase a part of the country’s heritage.

The results of the study were published in the Journal 'Science.' (Photo: ANI)

Music shares universal language of mankind

Human songs share universal patterns across world cultures.

Stories connected by lockdown

Lockdown Liaisons, a collection of three eBooks by Shobhaa De is just what the doctor has ordered this Covid season

Art auctions come to life online

Galleries and artists worry about the drop in artwork prices because of the pandemic. But there’s hope online

Cover image of the book titled 'Anxious People'

Reality bites for these folks

This 2019 best seller is a fascinating read that delves into the lives of anxious strangers trapped in a strange hostage situation

Relationship

Yin & Yang | Mind your sex position

Dr Narayana Reddy answers questions on sex and sexuality

A recent study revealed that acquiring more knowledge about your partner and their actions influences how quickly and optimally they learn to collaborate. (Photo: ANI)

Knowing your colleagues better can avoid workplace conflict

Know your work partner more to avoid conflict.

Karan Johar with his kids Yash and Roohi

Daddy diaries

Fathers around the country cherish the family time they’re getting with their kids, courtesy the lockdown

Yin & Yang | Sex isn't about quantity, so stop counting

Dr Narayana Reddy answers your queries on sex, sexuality and relationship

More Features

Scientists have also been extensively studying Earth's oceans. (Photo: PTI/File)

Past climate change 'tipping points' can help us prepare for future: Study

The paper explores prior research with sediment cores in the Gulf of Alaska, dust records in North Africa and ice cores from Greenland

When the ghunguroos fell silent

The world of performing arts mourns the passing of an icon who was a trailblazer for contemporary Indian dance

Hardik Pandya wins hearts

Giving away the cricketer’s ‘Man of the Match’ award to his teammate T. Natarajan — is being seen as a mark of true sportsmanship

Tension and migraine headaches can be treated with simple analgesics which are safe during breast feeding.

Oh, my head is bursting!

Excruciating headaches are not only hard to bear, they may be dangerous too — especially in the postpartum period of a woman’s life.

People stand outside a shop selling mobile phones from Chinese electronics company Xiaomi of which the front name is covered with a tarp, as calls for a boycott of Chinese goods gather pace following a border clash that killed 20 Indian soldiers, in Mumbai. PTI Photo

To endorse or not – the China dilemma

The anti-China sloganeering has reached a crescendo, but with big bucks riding on endorsements can and will people really cut out China?

In Focus

Kemerovo State Medical University of Russia has signed a cooperation agreement with India's most reputable consultancy agency, MBBSDIRECT.

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