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This is the ooru I knew! Never let the weather set you back. I remember being at an intimate food tasting at Fatty Bao, a quintessential South-East Asian place that has opened in my neck of the woods. BENGALURU: Plump droplets of rain splashed down on our well-coiffured hair, and by the time the squealing masses took cover, the raindrops turned into hailstones accompanied by gusts of wind that literally blew us off our feet. This is the ooru I knew! Never let the weather set you back. I remember being at an intimate food tasting at Fatty Bao…
Take a Dip in Contrast Bathing
Contrast bathing, or contrast therapy, combines the use of hot and cold temperatures to promote wellness and rejuvenation. Contrast bathing, or contrast therapy, combines the use of hot and cold temperatures to promote wellness and rejuvenation. Originating in Finland, the practice has gained prominence worldwide for its benefits in aiding post-workout recovery, reducing stress levels and increasing longevity. Though popular among athletes, contrast bathing offers benefits for everyone, regardless of their fitness level. The therapy involves …
Product Review - Say Hello to the Sun
If you have sensitive skin and are wary of using sunscreens that are heavy and often result in breakouts, you have help at hand. If you have sensitive skin and are wary of using sunscreens that are heavy and often result in breakouts, you have help at hand. La Shield Mineral Sunscreen Gel with SPF 40 is recommended by dermatologists and perfect for those with oily and acne-prone skin. The sunblock offers broad-spectrum protection, making it ideal for everyday use. What I liked about the product was its matte finish. It spreads smoothly on the…
MIT ADT University Students Selected for Khelo India University Games 2023
Pune : MIT-ADT University, Loni Kalbhor, Pune known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education, continues to foster a generation of talented individuals who excel not only in academics but also in sports. The recent selection of MIT-ADT University students for the highly anticipated Khelo India 2023 Rowing Championship is a testament to the university's dedication to shaping future sports personas through holistic education and an array of sports facilities on the campus. MIT-ADT University firmly believes in the power of spo…
One billion threatened by cholera: UN
Countries that are not usually affected by cholera are being affected and case fatality rates are far exceeding the typical one in 100. GENEVA: One billion people in 43 countries are at risk of cholera -- a "pandemic killing the poor" -- despite prevention and treatment being relatively straightforward, the United Nations warned on Friday. The UN branded the outlook bleak, saying it did not have the resources to fight the outbreaks, and the longer it took to start waging the battle, the worse the situation would get. Between the Wo…
Britain: 1st babies born in country using DNA from 3 people
Robin Lovell-Badge, a stem cell expert at the Francis Crick Institute, a biomedical research center in London, said it would be critical to monitor the babies’ future development. LONDON: Britain’s fertility regulator on Wednesday confirmed the births of the UK’s first babies created using an experimental technique combining DNA from three people, an effort to prevent the children from inheriting rare genetic diseases. Britain’s Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority said fewer than five babies have been born this way in the UK but did …
It is wise to sittervise: Mindful, protective parenting without stifling
Riddhi Doshi Patel, a Mumbai-based child psychologist and parenting counsellor, had a sittervised childhood. Out on the plains of the savannah, a mother lioness sits relaxing a few feet from her cubs as the little ones are immersed in their shenanigans and innocent play. She is unaware of terms like ‘helicopter parenting’ or ‘laissez-faire parents’, but what she does know is that she has to let her cubs be while still keeping a peripheral eye over them. This is nature’s way: to be mindful and protective without stifling. Susie Allison, a Sea…
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