From the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) global findings on physical activeness to the bill passed in Indian Parliament on banning e-cigarettes in the country, 2019 was full of unforgettable events and findings in the health sector. In a bid to create awareness of physical activity among adolescents, a new WHO study revealed that more than […]
By Shona Adhikari Nainital is located in the Kumaon foothills of the outer Himalayas about 285 km from Dehradun and 345 km from New Delhi. A picturesque hill town in the northern state of Uttarakhand, Nainital is set in a valley at an altitude of 6,358 feet above sea level. This beautiful town is surrounded […]
In a heart-wrenching incident, a tuberculosis patient, who was starving for over six days here, fell severely ill. A local news channel team went to the TB patient, Balram’s house on hearing of his plight and after giving him food, informed the district administration. The district officials then got him admitted him to a hospital […]
Parents, take note. Researchers have found that heavier babies are more likely to suffer childhood food allergies or eczema. For the study, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, the research team carried out a systematic review assessing past studies in humans. After screening more than 15,000 studies, they identified 42 that included […]
The sushi snob is passé, it’s time to switch to tapas Israeli style: If your travel itinerary is based on your taste buds, then Israel is your dream destination. The country is home to a wide variety of cafes, which offer range of cuisines from Arabic, European to Asian. This food is blessed by the […]
Before the arrival of internet, travel posters were a colourful medley of words and visuals. They spoke of far-away lands with a new found sense of adventure, which was heightened by the 20th century boom of cruise ships, railways and airlines. Kapoor Galleries Inc in New York City currently has on display an array of […]
Young kids, who grow up in homes with limited access to nutritious foods are more likely to experience poor overall health and developmental problems, says a new study. However, these kids are not at higher risk of developing obesity, the research added. For the findings, published in the journal Pediatrics, the researchers analysed data from […]
Whether you are travelling abroad for a business meet or leisure, a stop at the Delhi Duty Free shop at Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport enroute the boarding gate has now become mandatory for most travellers. Thanks to the attractive deals and a wide range of products the outlet offers, the international […]
New York An auction of royal Indian jewellery at Christie’s here has totalled almost $109 million, with a jade-hilted dagger of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, a ceremonial sword of the Nizams of Hyderabad and a bejewelled medieval huqqa setting world records. These objects, among a total of 400, went under the hammer at the “Maharajas […]
On the occasion of International Yoga Day on Friday, yoga guru Baba Ramdev announced his first official autobiography, titled “My Life, My Mission”. It will release in August, the publisher Penguin said. Sharing the news on Twitter, Ramdev said that although a lot has been written on him by other people, he will now share […]