Boys who regularly play video games at age 11 are less likely to develop depressive symptoms three years later, finds a new study. The study led by a UCL researcher was published in Psychological Medicine. It also found that girls who spend more time on social media appear to develop more depressive […]
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Local, national restrictions in England reduced contacts in small and varied ways: Study
The imposition of various local and national restrictions in England during the summer and autumn of 2020 gradually reduced contacts between people, but these changes were smaller and more varied than during the lockdown in March, according to a recent study. The novel study was published in the open-access journal BMC Medicine. […]
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Vivek Oberoi extends support to children belonging to farmer families
In an act of kindness, actor Vivek Anand Oberoi has recently launched a campaign that aims to allocate educational scholarships worth Rs 16 crore to deserving students. The biggest beneficiaries of this programme will be the children of farmers in rural India. The scholarship also aims to assist children in villages trying to crack JEE and NEET. The ‘Masti’ […]
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Sending private voicemail messages on Twitter will soon be possible
Twitter is turning up the volume. Voice messages are a massive trend at the moment on social networks and Twitter is no exception. In India, Brazil, and Japan, it is now possible to send voice notes as a private message to users. A function that is in the test phase […]
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Madhuri Dixit exudes elegance in ‘shades of black
The ‘Dhak-Dhak’ girl of Bollywood, Madhuri Dixit Nene treated her fans with drop-dead gorgeous pictures of herself from a recent photoshoot on Thursday. Slaying in shades of black, the 53-year-old was seen exuding elegance in a Manish Malhotra traditional embroidered suit with heavy lace detailing on it. The ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’ star shared […]
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Study reveals potential mechanism underlying loss of muscle mass during menopause
A new study conducted in collaboration between the universities of Minnesota (USA) and Jyvaskyla (Finland) revealed that estrogen deficiency alters the microRNA signalling in skeletal muscle, which may activate signalling cascades leading to loss of muscle mass. Menopause is associated with several physiological changes, including loss of skeletal muscle mass. However, the […]
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DLF’s rental arm acquires 51.8 pc stake in Fairleaf for Rs 780 cr
Real estate major DLF Group’s rental arm DLF Cyber City Developers Ltd (DCCDL) has acquired a 51.8 percent stake in Fairleaf Real Estate Pvt Ltd for Rs 780 crore. In December last year, DCCDL had entered into a securities purchase agreement with funds managed by Hines, a global real estate investment, development, and management […]
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Microsoft delivers new window update to improve remote work
The American multinational technology company Microsoft has come up with its new Windows 10 update that is focused on improving remote work for users. Concerning the COVID-19 outbreak, Microsoft’s next major update to Windows 10, version 21H1, will be delivered in the first half of 2021 and will focus on improving remote work scenarios, according […]
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Kajol terms mother-in-law ‘partner in crime’ in sweet birthday post
Bollywood star Kajol Devgan on Friday penned down a heartwarming note to commemorate her mother-in-law’s birthday and termed her ‘partner-in-crime’ with an adorably sweet picture. The ‘Tanhaji’ actor took to Instagram and shared a selfie that featured her mother-in-law Veena Devgan. The actor looks gorgeous as she bears a no-make-up look while she clicks a […]
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LIC HFL’s HomY App completes one year of providing home loans at you
Launched on February 14, 2020, the LIC HFL Home Loans (HomY) App was envisioned under the digital transformation plan of on-boarding customers and sanctions through mobile. Conceptualized as a completely digital solution to providing customers with the convenience of applying for home loans at their fingertips, the HomY App has served as an effective tool […]
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Gut microbiome implicated in healthy aging, longevity
The gut microbiome is an integral component of the body, but its importance in the human aging process is unclear. A team of researchers and their collaborators have identified distinct signatures in the gut microbiome that are associated with either healthy or unhealthy aging trajectories, which in turn predict survival […]
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Joaquin Phoenix sets first project post-Joker Oscar win, actor to star in ‘Disappointment Blvd’
American actor Joaquin Phoenix has finally set his new project after bagging an Oscar for his powerful performance in the 2019 hit film ‘Joker’. The actor will be next seen in the upcoming movie titled ‘Disappointment Blvd.’ As per The Hollywood Reporter, the forthcoming film is writer-director Ari Aster’s follow-up to his acclaimed horror […]
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Ramdev releases research paper on ‘first evidence-based medicine for Covid-19’
Yoga Guru Ramdev released a research paper on the “first evidence-based medicine for COVID-19 by Patanjali” in presence of Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday in Delhi. Speaking at the launch event, Ramdev said that the research paper will clear all ‘suspicions’ related […]
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Oil India led consortium to bid for acquiring BPCL’s stake in Numaligarh Refinery
Oil India Ltd (OIL) in consortium with Engineers India Ltd (EIL) has decided to bid for acquiring a 61.65 percent stake of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) in Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL). The bid is to be submitted through a formal process. The exact percentage of the stake of OIL and ElL will depend […]
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Kangana Ranaut seeks Lord Jagannath’s blessings in Puri, terms experience as ‘enchanting’
Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut on Friday morning visited Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, and offered prayers to the holy trinity. The ‘Manikarnika’ actor took to Twitter and shared pictures of her visit. Amid tight security, Ranaut offered prayers to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple following Patitapaban […]