Pet care tips if you are working from home

Millions of people across the world ended up working remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic and this, for many, was an opportunity to own a pet. The term 'lockdown puppy' thus exists as we witnessed an increase in pet ownership during this time but owning a pet is never easy, especially if you are working from home.

Thought Defusion: 4 ways to detach ourselves from distressing thoughts; psychologist explains

"Thought defusion, a key element of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), involves creating distance between oneself and one’s thoughts, thereby reducing their impact and influence. This technique is grounded in the understanding that thoughts are merely mental events that do not necessarily reflect reality or dictate our actions. By learning to see thoughts as transient and separate from oneself, individuals can observe them without getting entangled or overly identified with them," wrote Psychologist Sam Frerer.

World Hemophilia Day 2024: Date, history, theme and significance of the day

World Hemophilia Day is an annual observance on April 17 to raise awareness around haemophilia, a rare bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot properly. The disease more common in men occurs due to alterations in genes that regulate our body to stop bleeding. The day is dedicated to support the global bleeding disorders community and advocate access to care, and treatment for all living with such disorders irrespective of age, gender or their location. There is no cure for the bleeding disorder currently and it's important to take measures for its management.

Should you worry about your dog throwing up? Common causes and treatment of vomiting

Is your furry friend throwing up of late leaving you worried about the potential cause of the vomiting bouts? Your canine companions may have minor stomach ailments from time to time, and while some get healed on their own, others could be due to serious infections and may need a veterinary expert's advice. The content, frequency or colour of the puke can offer crucial insights into any underlying health of your pawsome friend.

Molecular causes of different functions of opioid receptors: Study

Drugs that target opioid receptors can have serious adverse effects. Every day, thousands of people worldwide die as a result of opioid overdoses, including fentanyl.

Starving cells take over protein transport stations: Study

According to a new study, nutrient-starved cells divert protein transport stations to cellular recycling centres to be broken down, highlighting a novel approach cells use to deal with stressful conditions.

Happy Ram Navami 2024: Wishes, images, quotes and messages to share with loved ones

Happy Ram Navami 2024: Since then, Ram Navami is celebrated on the auspicious day Lord Rama was born. Large processions are carried out in the streets. People celebrate the virtues of Lord Rama and worship him. Ram Navami, for this year, will be observed on April 17. It also coincides with the ninth day of Chaitra Navaratri. On Maha Navami of Chaitra Navaratri, Maa Siddhidatri is worshipped.

Qualities of a dream partner: 7 telltale signs that your partner is truly loyal to you

Finding a perfect match or the search for the elusive Mr or Miss Right could be daunting as well as exciting. However, when it comes to lifelong commitment, one seeks for qualities beyond compatibility. Loyalty is one of the most essential attributes in a partner when it comes to a relationship or marriage that stands the test of time. It is the foundation of lifelong trust and provides a safe zone for one to confide in and to share small and big moments of life. Meeting a partner who is trustworthy and truly loyal is a matter of luck. But it may be the case that your perfect match might be right before your eyes, but you are not able to somehow recognise them. Pay attention to the person who takes stand for you, silently admires you, makes sacrifices for you, puts you first before everything and are consistent in their behaviour when it comes to you.

Breast cancer to claim one million lives a year by 2040: Lancet commission

Breast cancer is now the world's most common carcinogenic disease, with the ailment likely to cause a million deaths a year by 2040, , a new Lancet commission has found. Around 7.8 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer in five years till the end of 2020 and about 685,000 women died from the disease the same year, it said.

Ram Navami 2024: How to perform Kanjak? Rituals, significance, celebration of Kanya Pujan

Ram Navami 2024: Young girls from the age of two to ten are bathed before making them sit on a cloth. Then tilak is applied on their forehead and kalava is tied on their hands. The bhog is offered to them. In some parts of North India, gobi aloo or gobi tamatar is also prepared as bhog. Then money and jewellery are offered to them as gifts and their feet are touched by others. People seek their blessings.

Dangers of fatty liver: 5 reasons it's rising in young, lifestyle tweaks to reverse it

Once the disease of the middle-aged and old, fatty liver is now being detected increasingly in younger adults. With almost no visible signs and symptoms in initial stages, the condition can eventually progress to liver cirrhosis or scarring of live and liver cancer if not treated in early stages. According to John Hopkins Medicine, the accumulation of fat inside the liver over time that affects liver function and causes liver injury is called fatty liver disease.

Chaitra Navratri Day 9 bhog: Prasad for Maa Siddhidatri; Til gur dry fruit laddoo recipe inside

Chaitra Navratri: According to Hindu mythology, Maa Siddhidatri is the supreme power that can rule the minds of her devotees and lead them to a disciplined life. It is believed that offering puja to Maa Siddhidatr with devotion and dedication can bestow the devotee with the siddhis. Maa Siddhidatri wears a red saree and sits on a bloomed lotus flower. She has four hands with four weapons. For bhog for Maa Siddhidatri on the ninth day of Chaitra Navami, til or sesame seeds are offered.

Ram Navami 2024 recipes: Panakam to Lauki Kheer, 4 traditional dishes to celebrate birth of Lord Rama

Ram Navami 2024 recipes: On the final or ninth day of Chaitra Navratri, Ram Navami is celebrated every year, commemorating the birth of Maryada Purushottam Lord Rama, also known to be the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. On this auspicious occasion, devotees visit temples, observe fast, perform special puja at home and seek blessings from Shri Ram and his consort Sita Mata. This year Ram Navami is being celebrated on April 17, Wednesday. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country from North to South.

Manushi Chhillar's backless gown in new pics is the perfect choice for your best friend's summer wedding. Take notes

Manushi Chhillar has embraced the summer aesthetic quite literally with her latest pictures in a stylish backless gown. The former Miss World winner took to Instagram recently to share pictures of herself posing for the camera in a sensational embroidered dress from the shelves of the couture wedding and evening wear label Hermione de Paula Atelier. The ensemble is a perfect choice for a summer wedding. You can include it in your mood board for your best friend's reception. See inside.

Chaitra Navratri 2024 Day 8 bhog: Easy-to-make prasad recipe for Maa Mahagauri on Durga Ashtami

The nine-day festivities of Navratri are set to conclude with Ram Navami. The festival is celebrated in the month of March or April as per Gregorian calendar. This year it began on April 9. It will conclude on April 17 with Rama Navami. On the second-last day of the festival, Maha Ashtami is celebrated with much enthusiasm by Hindus. From havan to elaborate rituals like Kumari Pujan, the eighth day of Chaitra Navratri is the time to seek blessings from goddess Durga and her incarnation Maa Mahagauri.

Chaitra Navratri Day 8: Who is Maa Mahagauri? Colour of the day, significance, bhog, puja mantra

Navadurga or the nine forms of Goddess Durga depict different aspects of the Adishakti. On Navratri, the festival dedicated to Maa Durga, there is a day dedicated to each of the nine incarnations of Devi. On the eighth day of the festival, Maa Mahagauri is worshipped. Depicted with four hands and carrying a trident and a drum, the goddess rides a bull. Goddess Mahagauri has a white and bright complexion like the moon much like the conch, moon and jasmine flowers