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10 Jul

Those with over two kids can’t contest local polls, apply for govt jobs

editor0 CommentsLifestyle, Indiatwo-child policy, Uttar Pradesh

According to a draft of the proposed population control bill, anyone violating the two-child policy in Uttar Pradesh will be debarred from contesting local bodies elections, from applying for or getting promotion in government jobs, and receiving any kind of government subsidy. The Uttar Pradesh State Law Commission (UPSLC) states that the provisions are part of the draft titled The Uttar Pradesh Population (Control, Stabilization and Welfare) Bill, 2021. The UPSLC website says, "The State Law Commission, UP is working on control, stabilisation and welfare of the population of the state and has prepared a draft bill." Suggestions have been…

26 Jun

COVID-19 vaccines do not cause infertility

editor0 CommentsLifestyle, Covid19, HealthCovid 19, vaccine

We are soon going to have the world’s first DNA-plasmid vaccine by Zydus Cadilla which has been Made in India. The other vaccine that we can expect soon is Biological E – a protein sub-unit vaccine, informs Dr Narendra Kumar Arora, Chairman of COVID-19 Working Group of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI). He further informs that the trials of these vaccines have been quite encouraging. “We are hopeful that this vaccine will be available by September. The Indian m-RNA vaccine which can be stored at temperature 2 – 8 Degree Celsius should also be available by September.…

29 May

What is biophilic home decor and how can you give your home a makeover? Read here

editor0 CommentsLifestyleInterior Design, lifestyle

“On an experiential note, biophilic design translates the physical and sensorial elements into spatial dialogues that uphold our innate love for nature,” said Punam Kalra, interior designer and creative director of I’m the centre for Applied Arts. She added that with the awakening of biophilic concepts, one’s connectivity to the environment is explored and reborn, with a holistic view that is inclusive of all the conscious and subconscious roots. “The trends are increasingly in the favour of biomorphic patterns, organic textures, natural-dye based colour palettes etc. that glorify the comfort and tranquillity original to nature. Natural elements are reinterpreted in…

22 May

World Meditation Day: Tips to calm down in these trying times

editor0 CommentsHealth, Lifestylehealth, India, lifestyle, Meditation

Shashank Lalwani, Mindfulness and Life Enhancement coach at Institute of Nutrition and Fitness Sciences (INFS) said, “The power of connecting with ourselves helps to take care of our mental health and physical health. One of the most important ways to achieve this is through meditation, which helps create awareness about our emotions, go beyond and understand ourselves more." However, when one sits down to meditate for the first time, it can get difficult to concentrate as the mind wanders and certain uncontrollable thoughts float out of the way. Shashank added, “In order to combat this, here are some tips on how…

21 May

Cosmetologist shares simple skincare tips for Summer

editor0 CommentsHealth, Lifestylehealth, India, lifestyle, skin, summer

Cosmetologist, aromatherapist, and founder of skin and hair care brand-Inatur, Pooja Nagdev, shares five crucial tips to make your skin feel smooth, soft, and radiant: Have a good cleansing routine Given the pollution and change in weather, cleansing once a day is not enough. It is time to make the cleansing routine more robust. Make sure you cleanse your face at least twice a day. You can also make DIY cleansers such as avocado paste — take a ripe avocado, mash it to make a paste, and use it as a mask or cleanser. Also, always read the ingredients in a…

20 May

Four reasons for experiencing hair loss: Explained by a Nutritionist

editor0 CommentsHealth, Lifestylehairloss, India, lifestyle

Nutritionist Kinita Kadakia Patel recently shared some of the commons causes of hair loss in an Instagram video. Common causes for hair loss *Having low calorie or low protein diet*Crash dieting*Lost too much weight too soon*Deficiency in zinc, vitamin B12 and iron The nutritionist also suggested some simple ways to prevent hair loss. Take a look: *Get your protein corrected: Protein is very important for hair. It is made of keratin, which requires biotin, an important amino acid.*Get tested for zinc, folic, and vitamin deficiency*If you continue to experience hair loss post a nutrition programme, consult your nutritionist, Kinita advised.

12 May

Study finds that Covid vaccines do not affect placenta in women

editor0 CommentsHealth, LifestyleCoronavirus, health, pregnancy

COVID-19 vaccines may be safe during pregnancy, suggests a study that found no evidence of injury to the placenta in pregnant women who received the preventive. The first-of-its-kind study, published on Tuesday in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology, adds to the growing literature that COVID-19 vaccines are safe in pregnancy. “The placenta is like the black box in an airplane. If something goes wrong with a pregnancy, we usually see changes in the placenta that can help us figure out what happened,” said Jeffery Goldstein, assistant professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in the US. “From what we can tell,…

11 May

Glycerin: The undervalued and Inexpensive skincare

editor0 CommentsHealth, Lifestyleglycerin, health, lifestyle, SKINCARE

Skincare is easier said than done. To see results, one needs to be consistent with their efforts and also be extremely patient. However, getting good skin is not synonymous with using expensive skincare or cosmetic products. One of the “undervalued” skincare ingredients is glycerine, according to dermatologist Dr Geetika Mittal Gupta. She recently took to Instagram to share more details about the ingredient and how it provides the right conditioning for your skin. “It can be plant-derived, fermented from sugars, or made synthetically. It’s a clear, almost odourless ingredient that is present in serums, moisturisers, and even cleansers,” she wrote. Take a…

25 Mar

Amway launches #thefutureofequals campaign

editor0 CommentsLifestyleamway

Amway India, one of the country’s leading FMCG direct selling companies, is commemorating Women’s month with a gamut of women-centric programs across India. This is inline with the 2021 theme of International Women’s Day #ChooseToChallenge. Corresponding to the global theme which signifies that a, ‘challenged world is an alert world, and challenge leads to change’ Amway aims to unleash women entrepreneurship by providing them with the right platform to explore their true potential. In the East Region, the company has announced the #thefutureofequals campaign, which aims to Encourage, Enable and Empower the women entrepreneurs at Amway. The campaign encourages all…

24 Sep

TKM presents Toyota Urban Cruiser

editor0 CommentsBusiness, LifestyleTOYOTA

The youngest SUV from the stable of Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has been launched. It is the all-new Toyota Urban Cruiser. The Toyota Urban Cruiser is the second model launched in India under the global Toyota-Suzuki alliance. The much-awaited compact SUV was launched in a stellar event in presence of TKM Managing Director Mr. Masakazu Yoshimura, Mr. Naveen Soni, Senior Vice-President (Sales and Service) and Mr. Tadashi Asazuma, Vice-President (Sales and Marketing) and popular Indian superstar and singer Mr. Ayushmann Khurrana. The all-new Urban Cruiser will feature the new powerful K-Series 1.5 litre four-cylinder Petrol Engine and will be available…