The number of diabetic people in Chandigarh will twofold in the next five years if no measures are taken, suggest an ongoing study. The study says with 13.6 per cent of its populace suffering from the disease, the city, in percentage terms, has the maximum occurrence of diabetes among India’s[Read More…]
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Couples can’t ‘pick and choose’ when opting for adoption
Now in India, those going for adoption will no more be permitted to “pick and choose” the child. In fact, they can only accept or reject the child which is offered to them by the national adoption body. This rule will be implemented from Monday onwards. According to the previous[Read More…]
What ails the Indian millennials?
Millennials, or the generation Y, following the generation X can largely be defined as the generation born from the early 1980s to early 2000s. In other words the millennials are today’s adults. India with its largest youth population enjoys a great demographic dividend that puts it at enviable position of[Read More…]
How to keep yourself cool in summer
Again the summer is here. The scorching heat can take away all your interest towards life. Excessive heat can cause dehydration, sun burn, heat cramps etc. Precautions are essential to combat the summer. Follow these steps to keep yourself cool in the summer: Wear loose lightweight clothing Loose Cotton Kurtas[Read More…]
Travel for soul: Across the globe on a bicycle
Vacation offers the chance to relax and restore overall well-being. But simply taking a hiatus from your demanding workday schedule isn’t enough. Torn between ambitions and challenges, haven’t we all wished if we could travel for our living? Gathering new experiences, stretching your comfort boundaries, travel is a perfect food[Read More…]
Alarming: More than 5 cr people suffering from depression; over 3 cr from anxiety in India
The cases of depression are rapidly growing in India with more than 5 crore people suffering from the disorder – the highest in Southeast Asia and Western Pacific region including China. A fresh report by the UN health agency WHO also suggest that China and India are certainly the worst[Read More…]
Temperature rises in Punjab and Haryana
GoAir flight catches fire mid-air
The 187 passengers and six crew members on board the Bengaluru-bound Airbus A320 of GoAir (G8 557) had a narrow escape after the plane caught fire just seven minutes after take-off from Delhi airport on Wednesday evening.The incident was observed by Navneet Kumar was resting inside his aunt’s house in[Read More…]
Qatar Airways presents world’s longest commercial flight
Qatar Airways launched the world’s longest commercial service with its inaugural flight from Doha to Auckland which took off on Sunday. Flight QR920 boarded at 05:02 (local time). The Boeing 777 flight will take 16 hours and 20 minutes passing over 10 time zones and five countries, covering a total[Read More…]
Pune heritage festival inaugurated on Thursday
E-cigarettes are tempting youth to smoke tobacco
E-cigarettes were introduced in order to discourage youngsters from smoking tobacco. But latest findings prove that they are actually attracting a new population of adolescents who might not otherwise have smoked tobacco products such as cigarettes. Research showed that the e-cigarettes attract low-risk adolescents, who have lower probability of using[Read More…]
Life without spending a penny for a year
Michelle McGagh, from London, outdid the dream of every traveler. And turned it into her real life. Michelle has been living for one whole year without spending on anything but the bare necessities. McGagh, a finance journalist by profession lived through 2016 without including any extra expense in her budget.[Read More…]
Depression linked with Contraceptive pills- Why we should worry about it?
A recent study has confirmed the link between hormonal contraceptives and depression. Published in the University of Copenhagen, this study was conducted on one million Danish women aged between the ages of 15 and 34 and spanned a period of 13 years. Extremely relevant for women who have faced the[Read More…]