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Hyderabad: We’ve heard of pastels and solids and neutrals and neon and what not when it comes to colours and shades among fabrics. But, lately, we’ve been thoroughly digging jewel tones. If its name says anything, jewel tones are shades inspired from gems, stones, crystals and jewellery. Sapphire If there’s anything we love, it would […]

New Delhi: 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, […]

Washington: According to a study, taking daily vitamin D supplements – or a combination of vitamin D and omega-3 fish oil – appears to carry a lower risk of developing autoimmune disease, with a more pronounced effect after two years. The study has been published in ‘The BMJ Journal’. The researchers said that the clinical […]

Washington: Although type 1 diabetes is traditionally considered a disease of lean people, overweight and obesity are becoming increasingly more common in individuals with type 1 diabetes. A new study has said that people with type 1 diabetes should be screened regularly for obesity and chronic kidney disease. The study was published in the Endocrine […]

SanFrancisco: A new study has suggested that subtle changes in the structure and the diastolic function of a person’s heart between early adulthood and middle age may be associated with a decline in thinking and memory skills. The research was published in the online issue of ‘Neurology’, the medical journal of the American Academy of […]

New York: A new study has reported the discovery of a molecule with significant potential to disable the COVID-19 virus. The study has been published in the ‘Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling’. The molecule was identified using high-throughput virtual screening — a search through a library of 6.5 million in-stock compounds that could quickly […]

Waterloo: A new study has found that when COVID-19 disrupts homes with two or more children, one sibling is affected more than the other. The study has been published in the ‘Developmental Psychology Journal’. When caregivers are experiencing stress associated with the pandemic, many other areas of family life are disrupted–often with higher levels of […]

NewYork: 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. However, lab tests also showed that the available antibody therapies — typically given intravenously in hospitals — are substantially less effective against Omicron than against earlier variants […]

Hyderabad: Since the time Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan had launched his debut fashion line ‘KH House of Khaddar’ in Chicago, there has been a constant anticipation among his fans regarding the merchandise. The wait is finally over, as Kamal Haasan launched the website of his fashion Line ‘KH House of Khaddar’. As of now, the products […]

New York: One of the biggest fears and doubts that makes people think twice before getting vaccinated is its impact on pregnancy and fertility. Now, a new study has found that vaccination against COVID-19 did not affect fertility outcomes in patients undergoing in-vitro fertilization (IVF). The findings, which were published in ‘Obstetrics & Gynecology’ (the […]

Washington: A new study has found that COVID has emerged as a source of traumatic stress that may predict post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. The study has been published in the ‘Journal of Community Psychology’. The research showed that the association between COVID traumatic stress and PTSD is stronger among individuals who had repeated experiences […]

Quebec City: The study of any disease always shows new ways of its treatment and cure. Now, an international research team has established a link between gut microbiota and chronic inflammatory diseases such as arthritis. The team led by Eric Boilard of Universite Laval discovered that a protein naturally present in the gut acts on […]

Washington: A team of scientists has found the precise structural changes in the spike protein of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. The study has been published in the ‘Science Journal’. “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 […]

Washington: A team of scientists has shown that the healthy brain is able to multitask while walking without sacrificing how either activity is accomplished. The study has been published in the ‘NeuroImage Journal’. “This research shows us that the brain is flexible and can take on additional burdens,” said David Richardson, an MD/PhD student in […]

Hyderabad: While everybody has body and facial hair, for some it is thicker and grows faster than others. Every woman wants to look beautiful, soft and smooth without any dark hair on face or other parts of the body. There are many easy and safe methods to remove facial hair. Natural remedies are best in […]

London: A new study has found that a group of genes that play an essential role in building components of our cells can also impact the human lifespan. The research has been published in the ‘Genome Research Journal’ The genes have previously been found to extend lifespan in small organisms, such as making fruit flies […]

New Delhi: You’re in a relationship with someone you love and you often find yourself changing to please your partner. You might start to wear their clothes, eat the food they like and even adopt their hobbies… sounds familiar?  Keeping a sense of “self” may seem counterintuitive when we’re in relationships. We find ourselves wanting […]

Hyderabad: Republic Day is here and for those who are wondering how to seize the spirit of the patriotic day, a gorgeous tricolour-inspired outfit would instantly match your vibe to that of the day. While the laziest idea would be to grab anything that is white, green or orange, if you plan your outfit a little […]

London: The Omicron variant of Covid is highly contagious but is known to cause less severe disease than Delta. This is after being better at escaping immune protection by vaccinations and previous infections. However, the reasons for this have so far remained elusive. Now, a new study has shown that Omicron variant viruses are particularly […]

Hong Kong: Despite low absolute risk, there is an increased relative risk of carditis — a type of heart inflammation — associated with Covid vaccine developed by US drugmaker Pfizer and China’s CoronaVac, researchers have found. The findings, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, show a significant increased risk in adolescents after the second dose. […]

Hyderabad: Parle-G, the 80-year-old biscuit brand with striped yellow packaging featuring the iconic Parle girl, has released a video ahead of Republic Day giving a small glimpse into their long journey with the nation, and a bond that grew stronger over the years. The ad harps on nostalgia and highlights how Parle, founded in 1929, […]

Hyderabad: Researchers of the University of Hyderabad (UoH) through their study have shown that congenitally hearing-impaired individuals — born to hearing-impaired parents — show greater attention orienting to visual cues than individuals with normal hearing. Using the Posner cueing, a well-known paradigm in attention research, the authors of the paper ‘Attention capture by brief abrupt-onset […]

Hyderabad: An important hallmark of the Iranian culture; the carpets and rugs created in the region have fascinated royals and connoisseurs since time immemorial. Renowned for their intricate designs, rich colours, and inimitable craftsmanship, the story of these carpets can be traced back to 539 BC when Cyrus the Great conquered Babylon and introduced the […]