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28 Jul

Kolkata boy makes sculpture of a Horse-drawn tram

editor0 CommentsLifestyle, West Bengal

Trams are the oldest existing tram network operating in India, and oldest operating tramway in Asia. Calcutta Tramways Company (CTC) which later became West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) 1902 started in electric tramway in India. But even before that Kolkata used to have Horse-drawn trams. The first horse-drawn trams in India ran for 2.4 miles (3.9 km) between Sealdah and Armenian Ghat Street on 24 February 1873. The service was discontinued on 20 November of that year. An artist from Kolkata has made a sculpture of the “Horse-drawn tram”. Joydeb Shil, a resident of Madhugar, Dumdum of Kolkata is a sculpture artist. He was fascinated…

23 Jul

SPS & COMPANY PVT. LTD. PRESENT MR/MISS/MRS. ASIA KOLKATA.

editor0 CommentsEntertainment, India, Lifestyle, West BengalMR & MRS ASIA

ON 10TH JULY,2021,AT KOLKATA AIRPORT CITY HOTEL,MR./MISS/MRS.ASIA KOLKATA TITLED RAMP SHOW WAS ORGANIZED BY SPS & COMPANY. MANY RENOUNCED FACE OF KOLKATA AND BENGAL WERE PRESENT OVER THERE. THE FIVE JURIES WERE SANCHITA MUNSHI SAHA,GURU SREE KOHINOOR SEN BHARAT,ANUSHKA GHOSH,TANVEER KHAN AND SOURANGSHU CHATTERJEE. THE TITLE WINNER OF MR.ASIA KOLKATA WAS ARUP ACHARJEE AND THE TITLE MISS/MRS. ASIA KOLKATA GOES TO ARCHISHA PARASHARA. BESIDE ALL THIS THE TITLE OF BEST ENTERTAINER AWARD GOES TO YUVRAJ MAJUMDAR..

20 Jul

NSE Foundation launches Project CAVACH in partnership with NITI Aayog and UNICEF

editor0 CommentsIndia, International, LifestyleCAVACH, NSE Foundation, UNICEF

NSE Foundation, a Section 8 subsidiary of National Stock Exchange of India Limited, has launched an innovative programme that will unite the efforts of grass root level partners and the local district administration to facilitate increased vaccination in remote ‘aspirational’ districts of India which include Nandurbar and Osmanabad in Maharashtra, Karauli in Rajasthan, Ramanathapuram in Tamil Nadu and Kiphire in Nagaland. According to a recent survey by the Boston Consulting Group, across India, about 63 per cent of people in villages have reported resistance to the Covid-19 vaccine due to lack of awareness; also, they have a limited understanding of…

05 Jul

Under-5 child mortality in India associated with malnutrition

editor0 CommentsHealth, Lifestylechild nutrition, malnutrition, Under-5 child

Sixty-eight per cent of under-5 child mortality in India is associated with malnutrition and over one-third of under-5 children in the country are chronically undernourished or stunted. An insight into the child nutrition situation and determinants, revealed by the fifth National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) 2019-20 for 22 States and Union Territories, is of extreme concern, say experts. Child undernutrition is broadly determined by underlying and immediate factors. Data reveals that the underlying determinants that are most crucial for preventing chronic child undernutrition or stunting are women’s education, height not less than 145 cms and right age of conception as…

26 Jun

COVID-19 vaccines do not cause infertility

editor0 CommentsCovid-19, Health, LifestyleCovid-19, Covid-19 vaccine, Vaccine

We are soon going to have the world’s first DNA-plasmid vaccine by Zydus Cadilla which has been Made in India. The other vaccine that we can expect soon is Biological E – a protein sub-unit vaccine, informs Dr Narendra Kumar Arora, Chairman of COVID-19 Working Group of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI). He further informs that the trials of these vaccines have been quite encouraging. “We are hopeful that this vaccine will be available by September. The Indian m-RNA vaccine which can be stored at temperature 2 – 8 Degree Celsius should also be available by September.…

25 May

Gynaecologist explains what pregnant couples should know regarding the Covid-19 vaccines

editor0 CommentsHealth, Lifestylecovid vaccine, Health, INDIA, pregnant

According to Dr Gayatri Deshpande, senior consultant, gynaecology and obstetrics at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, in India, there are millions of lactating mothers, expecting women, and women attempting pregnancy. “The vaccine doesn’t only negate the risk of infection, but also substantially reduces its severity. Thus, the advantages of vaccination outweigh risks by a huge margin.” “Over 5,000 pregnant and lactating women presented a robust immune response post-vaccination in a recent study done in the United States,” she said, adding: “The protective antibodies were isolated in the umbilical cord at the time of delivery and in the breast milk, which…

22 May

On World Meditation Day, here’s some tips for you to calm down your mind and body

editor0 CommentsHealth, LifestyleHealth, INDIA, lifestyle, Meditation

Shashank Lalwani, Mindfulness and Life Enhancement coach at Institute of Nutrition and Fitness Sciences (INFS) said, “The power of connecting with ourselves helps to take care of our mental health and physical health. One of the most important ways to achieve this is through meditation, which helps create awareness about our emotions, go beyond and understand ourselves more." However, when one sits down to meditate for the first time, it can get difficult to concentrate as the mind wanders and certain uncontrollable thoughts float out of the way. Shashank added, “In order to combat this, here are some tips on how…

21 May

Summers can be harsh: Here are a few Summer skincare tips

editor0 CommentsHealth, LifestyleHealth, lifestyle, skincare, summer

Cosmetologist, aromatherapist, and founder of skin and hair care brand-Inatur, Pooja Nagdev, shares five crucial tips to make your skin feel smooth, soft, and radiant: Have a good cleansing routine Given the pollution and change in weather, cleansing once a day is not enough. It is time to make the cleansing routine more robust. Make sure you cleanse your face at least twice a day. You can also make DIY cleansers such as avocado paste — take a ripe avocado, mash it to make a paste, and use it as a mask or cleanser. Also, always read the ingredients in a…

20 May

Nutritionist explains some of the commons causes of hair loss

editor0 CommentsHealth, Lifestylehairloss, Health, INDIA, lifestyle

Nutritionist Kinita Kadakia Patel recently shared some of the commons causes of hair loss in an Instagram video. Common causes for hair loss *Having low calorie or low protein diet*Crash dieting*Lost too much weight too soon*Deficiency in zinc, vitamin B12 and iron The nutritionist also suggested some simple ways to prevent hair loss. Take a look: *Get your protein corrected: Protein is very important for hair. It is made of keratin, which requires biotin, an important amino acid.*Get tested for zinc, folic, and vitamin deficiency*If you continue to experience hair loss post a nutrition programme, consult your nutritionist, Kinita advised.

18 May

Ayurvedic practitioner explains the differences between Ghee and Butter

editor0 CommentsHealth, Lifestylefood, Health, INDIA, lifestyle

Many people think that ghee and butter are the same, but it must be noted that there are certain differences between the two. It is essential to know about these differences as they concern your intake along with your nutrition profile. Taking to Instagram, ayurvedic practitioner Dr Aiswarya Santhosh explained the same. According to the practitioner, butter help relieves emaciating diseases, cough, and haemorrhoids, and improves complexion, strength, and digestive power. “Fresh butter is an aphrodisiac,” she said. What are the benefits of ghee? “Ghee improves intellect, memory, digestion, metabolism, immunity, longevity, vision, virility. It’s the best among all exogenous…