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According to The New York Times, studies on mice and hamsters have found that Omicron produced less damaging infections to the lungs, and instead was limited largely to the nose, throat, and windpipe.
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Osaka: A new research has found that a fermented soy product called ImmuBalance suppresses airway inflammation in animal models of asthma.The study has been published in the ‘Nutrients Journal’. Researchers from the Department of Respiratory Medicine, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine have found that in an ImmuBalance-treated group of asthma model mice, white […]
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New Delhi: Today, many homeowners are developing a strong preference for local furniture rather than imported products, and noticeable shifts can be observed in consumer buying habits, with decor brands that promote regional craft and local skills and materials. Moreover, with people and businesses beginning to look inward to enhance comfort and well-being, there has […]
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Hyderabad: The art or process of designing a house, building or a room is not an easy task. It involves detailed work, requiring foresight of an interior designer, who should be always ready with 3D visualisations and possess an ability to transform a client’s dreams into reality. Manish Ashok Gorak is a Hyderabad-based interior designer […]
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New Delhi: New Years is right around and everyone is in the mood to party. New curbs may have dampened the spirits, but a small soiree of your near and dear is always an option. So dress your finest, be it for a day brunch, early dinner or a sunset gathering. As many are looking […]
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Toronto: If your older child is learning remotely, it may increase the risk of depression in them as a new study suggests that higher levels of electronic learning time is associated with increased levels of depression and anxiety. The study indicated that in older children and youth, higher levels of TV or digital media time […]
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Fretting over dry skin or acne-prone skin in winter? Winter is a dry season and the skin loses moisture. Therefore, rehydrating masks should be used. Actually, face masks are an important part of the skincare routine. Knowing your skin type and specific needs helps to select the right ingredients. Home-made face masks, containing moisturising and […]
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New York: US researchers have found that people hospitalised with Covid-19 infection have significantly raised levels of oxidative stress, oxidant damage and markedly reduced levels of glutathione – the most abundant physiological antioxidant. Oxidative stress results from the accumulation of free radicals, highly reactive molecules that can damage cells, membranes, lipids, proteins and DNA. Cells […]
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New Delhi: A yellow alert has been sounded in Delhi and some restrictions imposed under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in view of rising number of Covid cases in the city, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday. The yellow alert entails restrictions like night curfew, closure of schools and colleges, opening of non […]
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New Delhi: Sounding an alarming bugle about what may be in store for the humanity with the Omicron surge, the daily global Covid-19 cases at 1.44 million has crossed a prior daily record of infections in December 2020, when Turkey had backdated a significant number of positive cases. The seven-day average of Covid cases was […]
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Johannesburg: Omicron cases are rapidly expanding worldwide, often coupled with infections caused by the Delta variant. A new study led by an international team of researchers from South Africa, the US and Germany has now shown that the vaccine evading Omicron enhances neutralising immunity of the Delta variant. The study, posted on pre-print server and […]
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Hyderabad: Artists have created a hybrid Indo-European style of paintings, thus advancing the cultural hegemony of western artistic expression While the history of Indian art stretches back to the ancient era, the 19th century witnessed an early progression of Indian art being adapted to the western visual lexis with the emergence of Company Style painting. […]
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Hyderabad: The rich heritage and glory of the Kakatiya dynasty has been brought alive onstage by Dr Padmaja Reddy and group in the form of a mind-blowing Kuchipudi performance. The dancer has created history with her beautiful and nuanced presentation. Padmaja has brought in a few modern concepts too into her dance drama to showcase […]
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Washington: Even as the Omicron variant rapidly spreads across the globe, cases of Covid-19 are likely going to keep surging, top US infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci has said. The highly transmissible variant has outpaced Delta, to become the dominant variant, accounting for nearly three-quarters of Covid cases in the country. According to Johns […]
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New Delhi: An e-bike made from scrap materials, an automated trolley for picking products at shopping malls, an Internet of Things (IoT)-based smart farming device and a VR game, among other innovations, has helped Salem-based Thiagarajar Polytechnic College emerge as the winner in the CII instituted ‘Industrial Innovation Awards 2021.The innovations made it the only […]
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London: Ketamine therapy has a swift short-term effect on reducing symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts, new research has found. The findings indicated that the strongest evidence emerged around the use of ketamine to treat both major depression and bipolar depression, with symptoms reducing as swiftly as one to four hours after a single treatment. […]
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New Delhi: As we approach the end of the year, we may feel more aware or confused, more focused or distracted, more poised or ruffled, more driven or more settled, more ambitious or content – all of this is fine. Whatever our mood, we are preoccupied with working out a list of new year resolutions […]
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Hyderabad: While it is well known that animals do wonders when you train them well, did you ever think of a cat doing some fabulous goalkeeping while catching the ball when hit? Well, this cat is doing just that exactly. As the lady hits the golf ball with the stick, the cat is seen gearing […]
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Hyderabad: Achari Chicken/ Achari Murgh is one of the best recipes for this chilling winter because it has an authentic flavour and the taste of pickle. A tasty, delicious recipe rather than a usual one, it is flavoured with pickling spices. Many dishes are made in the Achari style, like Achari Mutton / Ghosh, Achari […]
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Hyderabad: If the best collections in fashion from different States that also carry their own USP are showcased under one roof, it would definitely make anyone want to step in and check out the display. The ‘Gulmohar Expo season 15’ brings a wide range of crafts and artisans from different parts of the country together […]
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Hyderabad: Sutraa, which has just concluded ‘Grandest Wedding Manifesta’, stole the hearts of the Hyderabadis with its festive and wedding collection. In its three-day exhibition, which was held at HICC-Novotel, HITEC City, Sutraa features its wedding edit and showcased exquisite wedding wear, bridal wear, jewellery, designer wear, fashion wear, accessories and more. One of the […]
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Utrecht: Every geography schoolbook has them: maps that look like today’s Earth, but not quite, since all continents are merged into a single supercontinent. Those maps were used to explain why dinosaurs in South America and Africa, or North America and Europe looked so alike. “Paleogeographic” reconstructions like these provide context to study the processes […]
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Ohio (US): A new study has found that SARS-CoV-2 has been hiding from the immune system by spreading from cell to cell. The research has been published in the ‘Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Journal’. “It’s basically an underground form of transmission,” said lead author Shan-Lu Liu, a virology professor in the Department […]
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Hyderabad: Its celebration time for foodies in Hyderabad as Radisson Hotel at Gachibowli is organizing a street food festival. The fete that started last week has live counters serving food from the streets of Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow, and Kolkata among others. A vibrant setup with live music in the lawns of Radisson is the […]
