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The Talking Point: Gene Replacement Therapy is giving a longer lease of life, especially to children with terminally ill diseases. It is being used with positive results towards increasing the earlier thought life span in such cases. But it has been around for a while: True. But latest research means some children who once would […]
When I think about my future with my eyes closed, I imagine my future grandchildren in flying cars, portals to parallel dimensions, and unearthing important secrets like ‘Rasode Mein Kaun Tha?’ When we discuss the future, we imagine people discovering aliens. But, on a serious note, we think about our economic and social balance, technological […]
My love for the books I received as a child on my birthdays inspired me to write and publish my own stories and books. My inspiration and idol are Sudha Murthy and Ruskin Bond. Like them, I want to be an author and publish suspense stories and comedy. When I face writer’s block, my parents […]
For 15 years, hiding under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott, crime fiction master-writer Agatha Christie, also wrote stories that reflected the romance and longing of her private life. Last month, BBC Radio 4 aired a dramatized audio on her first Westmacott novel, “Giant’s Bread.” Not only was it a distant depart from her usual thrillers, but […]
The IPL is the most splendid T20 league of all time. IPL 2022 was full of ups and downs with two new teams: Gujarat Titans, the ₹5625 crores CVC owned team, and Lucknow SuperGiants, the ₹7090 crores Sanjeev Goenka team. Cricket is a religion in India. Even though it has its roots in England, it […]
Airbnb stands for “Air Bed and Breakfast,” a name that reflects the company’s early origins—its co-founders invited paying guests to sleep on an air mattress in their living room to help cover the rent. To make a booking, you generally need to take log in to the Airbnb website. If you have the pocket to […]
With over 780 monkeypox cases found in 27 countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) has resolved to move quickly to halt the spread of the monkeypox virus. “And this is crucial because we are in a scenario where we can utilize public health tools for early detection,” a WHO official said, adding that preventing the […]
Fitness and Nutrition are emerging as a science in itself. Since the two aspects are inextricably linked to wellness, health and “how well we live,” the subject draws immense interest from varied spectrums across the board: varied age groups, diet watchers, women who need special attention post 40, fitness freaks or just about anyone looking […]
There is need. And there is greed. Needless shopping would be a manifestation of the second. Ironically, it also reads as “need less shopping.” Not many of us can answer a straight-faced negative to the question: Are you guilty of needless shopping? Make a grocery list for staples and inevitably the cart is laden with […]
PARIS- On Friday 3rd June, Rafael Nadal advanced to his 14th Roland Garros final over his opponent Alexander Zverev, who had to retire due to an injury. After more than 3 hours into the match at 7-6 (10/8), 6-6, the German number 3 seed twisted his right ankle after chasing a forehand shot. After screaming […]
An exclusive exhibition for plus size women, The White Tulip, was held today at the One O Five gallery. Organized by Dipashna, a 33-year-old renowned clothing brand, the event focused on offering affordable, fashionable and comfortable clothes for all plus-sized women. The exhibition showcases wide variety of dresses, not just kurtis and sarees, but also evening […]
Diabetes has become more common in recent years, with type-2 diabetes being one of the most common forms of the disease. Type-2 diabetes is characterised by abnormally high blood sugar levels and occurs when the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin or the body becomes resistant to the hormone that aids in the absorption of […]
Come July and wedding season is back in India. What qualifies as a summer wedding in India (April-May), fits into the late spring bracket in the West. With fashion becoming more about comfort and a personal style statement, the traditional bridal do is being increasingly ditched for a softer and warmer look. Deciding what to […]
“Unfold Voyage,” a group show of drawings paintings, sculptures and graphics put forth a spectacular display of art at Amdavad ni Gufa. The collective art show is on till June 5 (4 pm to 8 pm). The exhibition was inaugurated by artist Surendra Patel. Other dignitaries present included architect Hiren Patel and interior designer Jignesh […]
The dense fog dancing above a boiling cauldron hits the nose. Soaking its way into the nasal passage, it satiates that carb craving. What’s seething below is a thick full-bodied potent serum of sorts and embedded within are the pasta shapes of preference. Cloudy at times, glistening for sure and laden with minerals, the starchy […]
The sports film ‘King Richard’, which won a clutch of Oscars in 2022, is a great deal about parenting Aruna Raghuram The biopic ‘King Richard’ is as much about a particular style of parenting as it’s about success in sports. June 1, 2022 is ‘Global Day of Parents’ as per the UN. To mark this […]
The power-packed season of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 concluded on Sunday with a new entry to the winner’s list of 15 editions. The newbies Gujarat Titans (GT) defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad and lifted their maiden trophy of the IPL. With this, Gujarat Titans’ lead Hardik Pandya […]
Cool, calm, collected Gujarat Titans thrashed Rajasthan Royally. Sanju Samson led side was not in the game from the very start and quick wickets didn’t help their campaign either. Brilliant bowling by GT: On the other side brilliant bowling from the Gujarat Titans with Lockie Ferguson clocking 150 plus kms per hours on the consistent basis […]
No match is a given. The pitch, the ball and fitness level of its team are all factors that shape the outcome. Even though the Titans were playing on home turf with overwhelming support, and a season track record far superior than the Royals, underdogs are known to oft beat the ruling favourites. Titans led […]
IPL Final 2022 held at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is likely to tilt in favour of Gujarat Titans. In the race between Titans and Rajasthan Royals what worked for Gujarat is picking wickets at regular intervals. They got used to the conditions quickly and hit the right lines and lengths. Hardik Pandya was the […]
