Thu, Oct 28, 2021

  • 'Burgers, pizzas suitable in other countries, not India'

    Published On: Oct, 28, 202104:59 PM

    Eating burgers and pizzas is suitable in other countries, but not in India, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu said on Thursday.
    'Burgers, pizzas suitable in other countries, not India'
    Speaking at a function organised to mark the inauguration of a new college campus in North Goa, he also underlined the importance of nature in an era defined by technology and threatened by climate change, stating that butterfly gardens are as important as information technology tools.   I am not prescribing a particular food, there are a lot of varieties, thousands of varieties in India. I'm only suggesting to go for cooked food -- not stale or frozen food. We must go for organic indegenous food, this burger pizza may be suitable to those countries but not to our country.    Our forefathers have experienced and they have lived and they have given us a lot of good food. We should see to it that our younger generation follows them, he said.  The Vice President also said that it was imperative to preserve nature in the age of climate...
  • Incidence of stroke becoming common in youngsters, say doctors Incidence of stroke becoming common in youngsters, say doctors
    Published On: Oct, 28, 202102:29 PM

    While stroke has been a common health concern among the elderly, doctors warn about the early onset of symptoms of stroke among the youngsters. On account of World Stroke Day, doctors say that stroke...

  • Your genes may determine deeply held moral values Your genes may determine deeply held moral values
    Published On: Oct, 27, 202110:10 PM

    A person's disapproval of noncommittal sex and their condemnation of recreational drug use may have a common genetic basis, suggests a study.

  • 4 ways psoriasis can worsen if not managed well 4 ways psoriasis can worsen if not managed well
    Published On: Oct, 27, 202104:14 PM

    Some people believe that psoriasis is just a common cosmetic, skin problem. Many believe it is contagious, making it one of the most stigmatized of all skin conditions and cannot be managed. So, which...

  • What to feed your baby in year one? What to feed your baby in year one?
    Published On: Oct, 27, 202103:56 PM

    Parents, do you have any doubts regarding what to feed your newborn during the first year? Are you becoming anxious because of this? What should be the eating schedule for your baby?

  • Hope to put India on the fitness quotient map, says Basu Hope to put India on the fitness quotient map, says Basu
    Published On: Oct, 27, 202102:21 AM

    Basu is the fitness coach of the Bangalore franchise and enjoyed a successful four-year stint with the national team between 2015 and 2019.

  • Grey zone of going green Grey zone of going green
    Published On: Oct, 27, 202112:14 AM

    Due to factors including cost, ease of commissioning, operation and maintenance, many countries like India have moved almost completely to thermal power plants as the primary source of energy.

  • How to map a fly brain in a million easy steps How to map a fly brain in a million easy steps
    Published On: Oct, 27, 202112:14 AM

    “Most people, I think, don’t even think of the fly as having a brain,” said Vivek Jayaraman, a neuroscientist at the Janelia Research Campus of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Virginia.

  • Understanding the need of nail hygiene after Covid Understanding the need of nail hygiene after Covid
    Published On: Oct, 26, 202108:32 PM

    Although the world is recovering from coronavirus pandemic, we must not lower our guards and stay alert when it comes to hand hygiene to curb the spread of the deadly virus. But are we paying...

  • Study finds 'robust' evidence that COVID-19 is seasonal infection Study finds 'robust' evidence that COVID-19 is seasonal infection
    Published On: Oct, 26, 202101:13 PM

    COVID-19 may be a seasonal infection linked to low temperatures and humidity, much like seasonal influenza, according to new robust evidence found by researchers.