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Health

The team infected lab-grown human airway tissue with the virus and found that for the first three days, viral load in the tissue doubled about every six hours. (Representational image: AFP)

Exposure to common cold virus may protect from COVID-19: Study

They found evidence of rapid growth of SARS-CoV-2 in the first few days of infection, followed by activation of the body's defences

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

'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

New cases exceeded 11,000 on Thursday, compared with 585 two weeks ago, according to government data. (Photo: PTI)

Risk of reinfection from Omicron three times higher than any other variant: Study

National daily cases almost doubled on Wednesday, days after countries across the world halted flights to and from southern Africa

The likelihood of most neurological and psychiatric diagnoses after COVID-19 was lower in children than in adults. (Twitter)

Covid patients at increased risk of psychiatric conditions after two years: Lancet

Increased risk of depression and anxiety in adults lasts less than two months, says study

Fashion

Sejal Kumar

From the streets to the stage: Sejal Kumar's journey as a Vlogger

The opportunity for Youtube's Creators of Change with former First Lady came as a surprise to the 25-year-old blogger

Hollywood actress Jennifer Lopez flaunting her flawless skin (Instagram)

For that fresh, dewy look

The secret of perennially young-looking skin is one that’s been sought-after. Does a naturally-occurring sugar in the body hold the key?

 Usually made out of paper or fabrics, these individually packed masks require the users to cover their faces for a couple of minutes with it to get the instant glow

Unmasking the truth about sheet masks

The serum-sheet facemasks have amassed wide popularity among beauty trendsetters but dermatologists warn you to not get floored

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.

Food

Washington wine has really increased in popularity. (Photo: AP)

Washington becomes force in the wine industry

From modest beginnings, Washington now a force in wine world.

Vanilla baked yogurt with strawberries

Cooking for two

This valentine’s Day, ditch eating out and score brownie points with these delicious easy-to-replicate recipes at home.

Berries are good for your heart health. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

7 anti-inflammatory foods you can include in your diet

These easily available foods are excellent for your health.

News

A rainbow on my plate

Chefs talk about the aesthetic and health aspects of this colourful trend

Cereal Bhel

Cereal Killer Recipes

Not all that glitters is yummy, but with a dash of olive oil and orange juice even the mundane cereal can become an all time favourite food.

Travel

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.

 Boats are anchored on the banks of Ganga River during the nationwide lockdown in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, in Kolkata. PTI Photo

River Ganga breathes easy as country goes into lockdown

Pollution in the sacred river has come down by over 40 per cent and is likely to increase as the lock down continues across the country

Photos on social media showed taxi boats and gondolas grounded on walkways flanking city canals. (Photo: AP)

Flood-ravaged Venice lands up in dramatic situation

Italy declares state of emergency in Venice after high tides.

Representational Image

Goan DJs keep the party going online amid lockdown

In keeping with the lockdown norms, few DJs in the state have been using their Facebook accounts to play party music

Art

The asking price for Hitler’s hat alone is 50,000 euros ($55,325) and the price tag for the deluxe copy of “Mein Kampf” that belonged to Goering is 130,000 euros. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Nazi memorabilia goes up for action in Germany

Hitler's top hat up for auction in Germany.

The relic, according to the statement, dates back more than 2,000 years and “was part of the manger in which Baby Jesus was laid”. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Relic from manger of Jesus to on display before Christmas

Wooden relic of Jesus manger on pre-Christmas display in Jerusalem.

The Javali in Kamas was what the dancer had imbibed from Kalanidhi Narayanan.

Epitomising the style & the totality of the teacher’s vision of a form

Ragini credited the moulding of her dance sensibilities with the teachings of her mentors, and the oversight of her mother.

The artwork, one of four portraits of the Austrian composer painted during his lifetime and still part of a private collection, was painted in 1770. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Rare portrait of Mozart rockets past presale estimate

Rare Mozart portrait flies above presale estimate at Paris auction.

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.

Relationship

As with any sexual behaviour, it is important and necessary to have consent to engage in sexting. (Photo: ANI)

Sexting can also be for relationship reassurance they receive from their partners

Studies reveal that sexting isn't just about sex; it has more reasons to it.

Kids pay more attention to soothing tones. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Shouting at teenagers hampers communication

Teenagers less responsive to mothers with controlling voice: Study.

Representational image depicting a happy family

No love no more

While marriages aren’t always the happily-ever-afters, separations don’t have to be the nightmares they’re touted to be either

Olivia Wilde

Sex & the single mum

Despite no rule in society against it, single mums seeking sexual companionship is frowned upon

More Features

 Pentala Harikrishna with Wife

Winning is a habit; don’t lose it says Grandmaster Pentala Harikrishna

Grandmaster Pentala Harikrishna reflects on his latest win and talks of his life after marriage

Divya Thomas

Booking children for some lockdown fun

Go Away Coronavirus, an illustrative digital book by Divya Thomas for kids, helps beat the lockdown boredom

Hardik Pandya

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

Actor-producer Tara Sharma retreats into the bathroom when she has something to get done.

No, I don't WFH, I work from bathroom

Many work-from-home pros are searching for that ideal spot where they can briskly get something done

Bank researchers in 2018 released a report on the impact of climate change on migration in South Asia, Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa, and projected 143 million people in those regions could be forced to move by 2050. (PTI)

Climate change could force 216 million from their homes: World Bank

World Bank's vice president for sustainable development said that the data give a 'global estimate' of the scale of potential migration

In Focus

In Japan, crosswords are more than just a pastime; they're a celebration of the country's linguistic heritage.

Cracking the Cultural Code: Crosswords in Asia

With over 22 official languages and hundreds of dialects, India is a linguist's dream

 The front office, with its customer-facing roles, often hogs the limelight and is positioned as the primary catalyst for driving Customer Experience (CX).

Back-office Outsourcing India: Cynergy BPO — The Importance of CX

Disruption in back-office processes—be it in order fulfillment, data processing, or inventory management—trickles down to the customer

Themes, words, and references from a broader spectrum of cultures and languages will likely make their way into puzzles. (Image by Arrangement)

Navigating Tomorrow's Word Maze: Anticipating Future Trends in Crossword Puzzles

Evolving in tandem with technology, culture, and shifting interests, crossword puzzles are embarking on a dynamic journey into the future.

 AlmaBetter in-demand courses for 2023-24. (Image by Arrangement)

Top In-Demand Online Courses for 2023

Python has emerged as a versatile programming language for data analysis, making it a crucial skill for aspiring Data Scientists.

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