Month: June 2021
Global Covid caseload crosses 177-mn mark
Washington (TIP): The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 177.3 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.84 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. In its latest update on Friday, June 18, […]
UK trial finds Regeneron anti-viral therapy saves lives from Covid-19
London (TIP): A new, experimental anti-viral treatment used for some worst-affected Covid-19 patients has been found to save lives, according to the results of a UK trial on Wednesday, June 16. In the ongoing Randomised […]
WhatsApp: A look at 5 features that could launch soon
WhatsApp is working on a number of features for both Android and iOS. The company recently confirmed that it will be expanding the Disappearing messages feature and will also add a ‘View Once’ option. It […]
Truecaller adds Group Calling, Smart SMS features
Swedish caller identification app Truecaller announced on Wednesday, June 16, that it is rolling out new features to further augment the user experience, which include Group Voice Calling, Smart SMS and Inbox Cleaner. All of […]
Bread pakora
By Tript Arora The sky was covered with black clouds since morning. It was a solace after 43 degrees of temperature in the past week. I was in my kitchen thinking what to cook for […]
Yoga as industry
The yoga industry has really come into its own in recent years. It’s benefited from numerous headwinds and complimentary trends, like the growth of boutique fitness and rise of athleisure. So, what’s next for the […]
International Day of Yoga
As the land of yoga, it is no brainer that India is leading global efforts to popularize its universal appeal and demonstrated health benefits. When the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the draft resolution […]
Yoga styles, paths and types
ASHTANGA YOGA In Sanskrit “Ashta + anga” is ashtanga. “Ashta” means Eight and “Anga” is limbs so it means Eight Limb path, Ashtanga yoga is based on Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali. The asanas, Pranayamas or […]
Yoga: Its origin, history and development
Yoga is essentially a spiritual discipline based on an extremely subtle science, which focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body. It is an art and scince of healthy living. The word ‘Yoga’ is derived […]
Summer Solstice: The year’s longest day
The Summer Solstice is traditionally a festive day associated with the beginning of warmer months, longer days, early dawns, late sunsets and shorter nights in the Northern Hemisphere. In the southern half of the globe, […]
Akshay Kumar confirms Bell Bottom’s theatrical release on July 27
In a post on social media, Akshay Kumar finally announced the release of Bell Bottom in theatres on July 27, 2021. The film has been in the news recently amid rumours of it heading for […]
Angelina Jolie reignites reunion rumors with ex-husband Jonny Lee Miller
After the Bennifer reunion, seems like a new reunion couple is going to make headlines soon. Oscar-winning actor Angelina Jolie was spotted leaving her ex-husband Jonny Lee Miller’s apartment on Friday night. Page Six reported […]
Neena Gupta reveals ‘childish’ reason she married her first husband
Veteran actor Neena Gupta, who was a student when she met her first husband Amlan Kusum Ghose, revealed the ‘childish’ reason she got married to him — she wanted to travel. The marriage lasted for […]
1 billion vaccine doses only a start: IMF chief
The International Monetary Fund managing director says there’s a moral imperative for the world’s richest countries to back programmes to end the Covid-19 pandemic but the donation of excess vaccines is only the first step. […]