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Hyderabad: Even as more and more cases of Omicron are being reported in India, there are still a lot of unanswered questions. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions. What is Omicron and what makes it a variant of concern (VoC)? The new Covid variant called B.1.1.529 or Omicron was first detected by South […]

Solna (Sweden): According to a new study, omega-3 fatty acids play a vital role in preventing inflammation in blood vessels and reducing atherosclerosis. The research has been published in ‘The Journal of Clinical Investigation’. Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death globally and a serious public health problem. Atherosclerosis is associated with chronic […]

Washington: A new study has found that the pandemic lock down caused an increase in chronic pain, especially in women.The research was published in the ‘European Journal of Anaesthesiology’. The difference between women and men could be linked to the extra care responsibilities and emotional response generated by the pandemic, researchers said. Previous research suggested […]

By Indira Ireni Kheema pulao is a super scrumptious rice dish cooked with minced mutton (lamb) and long-grained basmati rice. Kheema is a rich source of high-protein but also a high source of many vitamins, including iron, zinc and B12. Regular intake of kheema may promote muscle growth. Many recipes are cooked with kheema like […]

Birmingham: A study led by the Universities of Birmingham and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has identified a drug that may offer benefit to some patients hospitalised with COVID-19 pneumonia. The research has been published in the ‘The Lancet Respiratory Medicine Journal’.The CATALYST trial-tested UK-based biopharmaceutical company Izana Bioscience’s namilumab (IZN-101) as a potential […]

UK: According to a new research, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can predict which people who attend memory clinics will develop dementia within two years with 92 per cent accuracy. The study has been published in ‘JAMA Network Open Journal’. Using data from more than 15,300 patients in the US, research from the University of Exeter found […]

London: After a couple of years of mask-wearing, social distancing and hand sanitising, the common cold is back. And – according to some people – back with a vengeance.Some are calling it a “super cold” – others, “the worst cold ever”. Fortunately, there may be a way to reduce the duration of a cold: vitamin […]

New Delhi: In the most recent amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (Food safety and standards) announced the recognition of Hemp Seeds and Seed Products as a Food Source. This is a significant victory for the entire hemp […]

The Haat – Premium Heritage Fashion and Lifestyle 3-day exhibition which is organised at Taj krishna, Banjara Hills. The Exposition was formally inaugurated by Telugu actor Naveena Reddy along with socialite and fashion consultant Anika Khara. The expo saw the fashion connoisseurs checking out various apparel, Jewellary, designer wears on display at the show. Speaking […]

Tokyo: Experts in Japan have identified a fundamental part of the immune system’s long-term memory, providing a useful new detail in the pursuit to design better vaccines for diseases, ranging from Covid-19 to malaria. The research, published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, reveals a new role for the enzyme TBK1 in deciding the fate […]

New Delhi: Drug firm AstraZeneca on Friday said that a preclinical study has concluded that its antibody combination Evusheld for the prevention of coronavirus infection has been found to have retained neutralising activity against the Omicron variant. The study was done independently by investigators at the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), Center for Biologics […]

Perth: Millipedes were the first land animals, and today we know of more than 13,000 species. There are likely thousands more species of the many-legged invertebrates awaiting discovery and formal scientific description. The name “millipede” comes from the Latin for “thousand feet”, but until now no known species had more than 750 legs. However, my […]

Sydney: As we resume our social lives after strict Covid restrictions have lifted, many of us are finding it’s time to take stock of our friendships. Recent research I’ve been involved in found friendship networks were shrinking in Australia during Covid lockdowns. Some people pruned their networks, focusing on only the most important family and […]

New York: Small, unique antibody-like proteins derived from the immune systems of sharks can help prevent SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, its variants, and related coronaviruses from infecting human cells, according to a new study. The small proteins known as VNARs are one-tenth the size of human antibodies. But these can bind to infectious […]

Hyderabad: The Irrawaddy river dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris), not described as a separate species until 2005, were once found throughout the Mekong from the Lao-Cambodia border down the Mekong to the delta in Vietnam and Tonle Sap. The population and range of dolphins have declined greatly in the last 39 years. Less than 300 freshwater Irrawaddy […]

Poets have the power to take us to another world with their lilting words and many express their inner feelings through complex maze of poems. Jhilam Chattaraj is one such poet who expresses her feelings through poems. Recently, she published Noise Cancellation which talks about distraction in pandemic, online education among other topics. The crisp […]

Hyderabad: The world has seen the come and go, rise and fall of plenty of fabrics. But, if there’s one fabric that is an immortal hero, an evergreen classic, a style that will never be out of style, it would undeniably have to be denim. The evolution of denims from it’s discovery in the 19th […]

Hyderabad: With Christmas just around the corner, one is super excited about decor, lights, and food. It’s the season of celebration, joy, laughter, love, and a time for togetherness. But the felicity is always incomplete without biting into a piece of moist plum cake. Here are some of the best bakeries in twin cities that […]

Hong Kong: The hyper mutated Omicron Covid-19 variant infects and multiplies 70 times faster than the Delta variant and the original SARS-CoV-2 in human lungs, according to a study. This may explain the reason why Omicron is transmitting much faster between humans than previous variants, said researchers from the LKS Faculty of Medicine at The […]

New Delhi: With the opening of Radisson RED Chandigarh, Mohali, the Radisson Hotel Group launches its bold and unconventional brand, Radisson RED, in India. The hotel is first of 10 hotels slated to open in the market under the brand’s umbrella within the next three to five years, it caters to the needs of the […]

Cultures in schools and at home contribute to anxiety in girls from all backgrounds, research published in the journal Educational Review has found.

Hyderabad: This season, HiLife Brides returns with a bang bringing a whole new vibe to the city and shopping experience. It features an exclusive avenue of bridal ensemble designers, top jewellers, wedding essentials providers, separate avenue for fashion and lifestyle designers and more. The grand launch at HICC, Novotel witnessed actor Saanve Megghana and other […]

Hyderabad: All elements can have radioactive isotopes. If enough neutrons are added to an atom, it becomes unstable and decays. A good example of this is tritium, a radioactive isotope of hydrogen naturally present at extremely low levels. Increasing atomic number doesn’t necessarily make an atom more unstable. Scientists predict there may be islands of […]

Hyderabad: The city of Hyderabad has been hosting a plethora of art exhibitions ever since Covid-19 restrictions were eased out.  Lately, well-known art galleries in the city are buzzing with activity. Shrishti Art Gallery in Jubilee Hills has announced yet another group exhibition titled ‘Nature Tales’. Artworks by Alpana Vij, Amjum Rizve, Anilakumar Govindappa, Dibyendu […]