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People consuming more lemons for its Vitamin C as it would give immunity against infections like Covid-19. — Representational image

Lemon prices skyrocket as more people consume it to build immunity against Covid-19

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Prices of this fruit are expected to remain high for another month, when a new crop is expected

Muriki Pulakita Hasvi and Rohan Reddy Thumma

Hyderabad kids make it big in mountaineering

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Muriki Pulakita Hasvi and Rohan Reddy Thumma are among the team of youngsters to have completed an expedition to Mt Everest Base Camp

Previously, these birds, especially Indian Skimmer and Great Knot, used to roam near the port, but the number of these birds has been gradually dwindling. — Representational image/DC

Migratory birds change habitat from Kakinada Coast

Since the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic, face masks and sanitizer bottles are adding to the plastic waste. — DC Image

Bio-degradable waste wrapped in plastic bags choking nalas in GHMC limits

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Exposure Therapy: Walk through your fear

Unusual tales from the Mahabharata

One of the biggest achievements of this book is the lucid, non-judgmental manner in which Mahapatra debunks all the various swirls of misinformation around Covid-19 and its spread. — DC Image

Book Review: Urgent, cogent, matter-of-fact ready-reckoner on the C-virus

Mr B a history buff was actually interested in finding some traces of Alexander the Great's historic march from Macedonia to Pakistan over two thousand years ago while the crew was more interested less in history and more in the sights and sounds of contemporary Peshawar. — By arrangement

Book Review: A decent sort of madness

Until a generation ago, there were two kinds of Muslims in India, the Communists and the conformists, Wahab says. — DC Image

Book Review: Onus on the moderate Muslim to reclaim Islam’s heterodox legacy

Cooking up a change

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What it is like to be inside a Covid-19 ICU ward as a doctor

Inside the blue full body protection kits, doctors, nurses and other support staff go about their tasks methodically. At stake are the lives of infected patients who, along with their families, have placed their faith in god the almighty and the hospital staff. (Representational Image/AFP)

INSIDE THE WAR ROOM: Stressed doctors, nurses and other Covid Warriors

A health worker inspects COVID-19 patients undergoing treatment at Shehnai Banquet Hall, converted into an isolation centre amid surge in coronavirus cases, near LNJP Hospital in New Delhi. (PTI)

Berlinale: A teacher, a porn clip and the hypocrisy of a nation

Radu Jude’s film - Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn

The new-age Indian woman is a wonderful mix of being bold and yet rooted in reality

Ami Sata, Founder, Amouve

Berlinale: Sharlto Copley's bravura act as Unabomber makes 'Ted K' stand out

The South African actor, known for his performance as Wikus van der Merwe in the 2009 science fiction film 'District 9', carries 'Ted K' with a meticulously studied but intense act that is as discomforting as it is impressive.

Rats, mice, rabbits, hamsters and monkeys - The true heroes in Covid-19 battle

While the rats, mice, rabbits and Syrian hamsters were lab-bred, the rhesus macaques that were used in testing Covaxin candidates were caught in the wild in Maharashtra. (Representational Image/AFP)

Two Hyderabad doctors work on genomic medicine

Dr Hima Challa and Dr Kalyan Uppuluri (By arrangement)

NTR, unlike Chiranjeevi, never took people for granted: Biographer

An objective assessment of the late leader, the book has been well-received for its critical insight and diligent research.

Hyderabad's city lights killing astronomy, enthusiasts, scientists complain

Light pollution is a menace in the city of Hyderabad which is killing the joy of looking up to the night sky, astronomy enthusiasts and scientists have complained. (Representational Image/PTI)

Sex & the single mum

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Without fail every morning, an orderly (please don't call them ward boy) came by to change my bed clothes. (DC Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

My life in Covid-19 quarantine

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Without fail every morning, an orderly (please don't call them ward boy) came by to change my bed clothes. (DC Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

My life in Covid-19 quarantine

Having made Mumbai’s streets his canvas and DSLR camera his paintbrush, photographer Star Udyawar’s narration of everyday life in the maximum city is riveting. As can be seen in his various portrayals of the city like the historic Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), Dhobi Ghat with its colourful backdrop, and the famous Sea-link. For Udyawar, perspective is key as it defines the in-depth relationship between the objects in a picture along with the dimensions that a viewer perceives.

Framing the Mundane

A model walks the runway at the Pamella Roland fashion show during New Yo)rk Fashion Week at Pier 59 Studios on February 7, 2020 in New York City. (AFP

The best pictures from New York Fashion Week

T K Sandeep is a photographer whose work consists of moody video poems and photo poems. One of his recent projects was a calendar in which he got hijras and transgenders in Kerala to tell him their dream professions, and then he photographed them dressed as those professionals.

A selection of photographer TK Sandeep's work

Fashion and Beauty

Kangana Ranaut

Kangana virtually slays it in white

Fashion designer Jyoti Dhawan of the label Andaaz shares tips on how to stand out in gorgeous Indian fabrics and by creating effortless Indian looks that are just right for this festive season.

Fabulous Indian craftsmanship this festival

After completing their formal education, the Sethi sisters conceptualised the boutique-like Artisan Lab

Noor and Neimat bring their expertise to create a sustainable world

Scrubbing up well Stylish footsteps Know thy shape Beauty is not skin-related Pants-free style

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Health and Wellbeing

Shalini Kedia

Understanding Fragile X better

Cancers like leukemia, colorectal cancers and lung cancer are found to affect breathing. — Pixabay

Cancer fatigue is more challenging than cancer

Artisans from Craftizen Foundation preparing organic colours

Playing it safe

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The healing touch

The official said the third clinical trial of Covaxin BB152 had been completed as all the 25,800 volunteers involved in the exercise had been administered both the doses. (AFP file)

'Clinical trials indicate India's vaccines will be effective against COVID variants'

The estimates were based on actual observed changes and modelling exercises using data from before the pandemic in South Asia, where in 2019 alone 1.4 million children under five died, 63 percent of them newborn babies. (Representational image: AFP)

UN sounds alarm on South Asia child deaths due to COVID-19

Culture and Society

Ratika Sant Keswani during the rehearsal of Adhikar play

The curtain rises again

Ami Sata, Founder, Amouve

The new-age Indian woman is a wonderful mix of being bold and yet rooted in reality

Oprah Winfrey’s recent interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle highlighted the discord within the royal family

A royal Saas Bahu aur Saazish

Lockdown creates more troubles for kids with special needs 17-year-old helps girls live dreams in Telangana Experts call for end to superstitious beliefs Bright kids find online classes tough Hope rises for #MeToo crusaders

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Food and Recipes

Shri Bala says she cannot think of a better chance to showcase the varieties of traditional south Indian food to the world

Chennai chef turns the tables and teaches Gordon Ramsay

Pumpkin Sandwich Biscuits

Drink, Eat and be scary

STRAWBERRY OATS CRUMBLE

Combating cancer deliciously

The whole dining protocol has changed.

Is dining out the done thing yet?

Kashmiri Didish: Rista

Zaika-e-Kashmir

Eat right this Navaratri

Ko Chi Kum dish

Spice it up with Chinese cuisine

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Cooking by the rules

Sex and Relationship

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Yin & Yang | Mind your sex position

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Respect time, do not keep the other person waiting

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Yin & Yang | Sex isn't about quantity, so stop counting

No love no more Is sex during pregnancy, safe? Dating apps: your best wingman

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Environment

The worst-affected was New Delhi, the most polluted capital on Earth, where around 54,000 deaths are estimated to have occurred due to hazardous PM2.5 airborne particles. (PTI file)

New Delhi world’s most polluted capital, says Greenpeace report

Globally, approximate 160,000 deaths have been attributed to PM2.5 air pollution in the five most populous cities of Delhi (30 million), Mexico City (22 million), Sao Paulo (22 million), Shanghai (26 million) and Tokyo (37 million), report said. (AFP)

Air pollution claimed 54,000 lives in Delhi last year: Study

India’s three main cities, New Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai, were on the list of the world’s 20 worst polluted cities, Swiss air quality technology company IQAir reported. (DC Image)

Pollution deaths in India rose to 1.67 million in 2019: Lancet study

Swedish environmentalist Greta Thunberg (Image Source: AFP)

Greta Thunberg's generation most likely to believe climate change is a crisis: Survey

Studies revealed the amplification of expected 141 bp DNA in P. azadirachtae isolated from the diseased trees of different regions in Anantapur and Kurnool

Dieback disease threatens to destroy neem trees in Anantapur, Kurnool

Local gram panchayats in Kumaram Bheem-Asifabad district, that saw two cases of people being killed this past November, by a wandering tiger, will not be allowed to take decisions on how to deal with the situation. — Representational image

Permit panchayats to deal with problematic wild animals: National Board of Wildlife

Effective steps for people’s safety should be formulated by governments and regulatory agencies and these be made available for implementation when flooding occurs (DC Image: Surendra Panishetty)

Steps to reduce greenhouse gases key to checking floods

Sulphur dioxide is a poisonous air pollutant that increases the risk of stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, and premature death (Representational image)

India world's largest emitter of sulphur dioxide, emissions see drop in 2019: report

Books and Art

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Beating cancer with food

Shivesh Goel took a leap of faith and penned Find Dots Join Dots— To Solve Your Problem

Join the dots to find the answer

Cover page of The Impeccable Integrity of Ruby R

Book REVIEW | The importance of being earnest in a villainish and banal world

For the better of verse ‘Chick lit’ that loses plot after promising start Cleverly imagined and deftly told, Sylvia wears pain lightly

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Travel

This is an adventure on wheels that 40-year-old Mitra Satheesh, a professor at the Government Ayurveda College in Kochi, began on March 17. (Photo by arrangement)

40-year-old mother and son on epic road trip

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Travel safe, not sorry

Hurrack or Feni

As liquor stores down their shutters, Goa goes traditional

Ravi Shastri enjoying with Shah Rukh Khan, Gautam Singhania and Raveena Tandon

Begin on a cheerful note

Poorna Malavath, Sunil Rallan, Anvitha Reddy, Anupa Chandrasekhar, Vinay Chandra, Jayesh Salla, Sai Kiran and Kamalesh Thigulla

Hyderabad mountaineers register first winter ascent

Andaman, is all about beaches so you can take your pick from the fifty shades of blue — be it Corbyn Cove, Chidiya Tabu, Munda Pahar or Wandur Beach

Andaman trails : Island of calmness

With no-fuss convenience for both the city and transport links, digital connectivity and a social side among their chief selling points, the capsule hotels target the Generation Y crowd. (Photo: AFP)

Stacked rooms are helping Italian city cope with exploding tourist numbers

Chitti Babu and Gokul Krishna

Conquering the Everest by proxy

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Mukesh Ambani with his grandson

Nita-Mukesh welcome their grandson

A couple display the love symbol at the famed Taj Mahal in Agra. ANI photo

Lovebirds throng monument of love, Taj Mahal on Valentine's Day

First Valentines Day after the pandemic outbreak seems the celebrations are quite muted (DC Image)

Businesses miss out on Valentine’s Day jackpot

Bikepacking through the city Taking the risqué route Re-establishing the relevance of #MeToo

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SAFe Agile Certification is designed to help software companies produce and deliver high-quality products for the market within a short time, thus leading to an increase in employee engagement.

4 Best Project Management Certifications

In 2021, Sak intends to enter in Qatar, CZN Burger in Dubai, and Spreading CZN Burger Concept to at least 10 locations in GCC.

Rizgar Sak The Driving Force Behind Dives Holding

He aspires to make the world around him a happier and more peaceful place, and he works tirelessly to achieve this goal.

Srimaan Ramachandra Raja is a legacy and inheritance of a great example

Ridaex has taken a tougher, longer path and got Google Widewine DRM L1 certification and Netflix certifications for its Arya Smart TVs separately.

Ridaex Arya 1 Smart TVs Google Widevine L1 Update

Not just the faculty organise events for students but also conduct periodic workshops designed to keep them informed and ahead of competition.

JD Institute of Fashion Technology regarded as the strongest Franchise in India

Speaking about how her life has changed within the past year since becoming one among India’s Bestselling authors, shravya Bhinder says It's an absolute honour.

Shravya Bhinder becomes India's one of highest selling authors

Once Lieutenant Colonel Masoud Alhammad Posted a picture of the visit by saying thank you to @cznburak.

Lieutenant Colonel Masoud Alhammad meets famous Celebrity Chef CZN Burak

Satendra Singh said in speeches at Dolly University and Yunnan University that the popular slogan "India-China Bhai-Bhai" would be elevated in spirit with the strengthening of educational, cultural, and ideological relations between the two countries.

Satendra Singh has proved his leadership abilities all over the world