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Guwahati, Nov 2 (IANS) Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said that the Ayurveda has been proven to be beneficial in the management of COVID-19 pandemic and it has been acknowledged worldwide. Sonowal inaugurated a 50 bedded Ayurvedic hospital at Dudhnoi in the Goalpara district of Assam.It is second such hospital to be opened in Assam in less than a month after Majuli – and is equipped with all the major facilities including a state-of-the-art laboratory, a Panchakarma centre, an infertility clinic, a yoga unit apart from the OPD and IPD services.“Ayurveda has gained worldwide acknowledgement for its role in…

New York, Nov 2 (IANS) Scientists have developed a synthetic, biomimetic melanin cream that heals damage occurring throughout the day when your skin is exposed to sunlight or environmental toxins. In the new study, the scientists at Northwestern University showed that their synthetic melanin, mimicking the natural melanin in human skin, can be applied topically to injured skin, where it accelerates wound healing.These effects occur both in the skin itself and systemically in the body.When applied in a cream, the synthetic melanin can protect skin from sun exposure and heals skin injured by sun damage or chemical burns, the scientists…

According to police, information had been received that a senior leader of a political party was likely to be summoned to join the investigation at ED Headquarters on Thursday and that there was high probability of a law and order situation emerging.There were inputs that protestors/supporters may gather and protest at various places in Delhi, which may create public nuisance and hamper traffic flow.“On Thursday, at about 11:00 am, some people led by Haji Yunus gathered at Loni Gol Chakkar. They were carrying placards with photographs of Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi Government’s ‘Red Light On, Gaadi Off’ campaign posters,” said…

Dhami said Gurdwara Sahibs are established all over the world today to promote the principle of Sarbat Da Bhala (welfare of all), blessed by Guru Nanak Dev, the first Sikh Guru. He said the Gurdwaras have always helped the distressed and the needy. “Whenever there is a calamity in the country and abroad, Gurdwaras and Sikh bodies have always been at the forefront and served humanity without any discrimination,” he said in a statement. Dhami said the hate statement about Gurdwara Sahibs during the rally is a conspiracy of the BJP leaders to defeat the holy thought of Guru Nanak…

Speaking to Yahoo Entertainment, the ‘Face Off’ actor said: “AI is a nightmare to me. It’s inhumane. You can’t get more inhumane than artificial intelligence … I would be very unhappy if people were taking my art … and appropriating it,” as per The Hollywood Reporter.Cage had finally got to play Superman after his 1998 project with director Tim Burton titled ‘Superman Lives’. The cameo showcased Cage as the Man of Steel firing lasers at various enemies, while being de-aged with CGI.However, given the bad visuals of ‘The Flash’, Nicolas Cage was not that happy with his appearance. While he…

In the event hosted on Tuesday by the British Asian Trust, a charity founded by The King in 2007, Starmer lit the symbolic ‘diya’ and also addressed theIndiandiaspora.“In dark times such as these, it is more important than ever that we focus on a positive future in which we work together across communities and faiths. Only by doing so will we ensure that everyone, no matter their background, has an opportunity for a peaceful, fulfilled and happy life,” Starmer said.“Tonight I reiterate my gratitude to the Hindu, Sikh, and Jain communities for the enormous contribution they make to this great…

The Mumbai-Goa highway was blocked in Raigad for a brief period but created huge traffic snarls in both directions even as police came and removed the protestors.Scores of women in Kaudgaon village of Osmanabad smashed their glass bangles in support of quotas, raised slogans, and then marched to the local police with minor boys and girls in tow for a ‘jail-bharo’ agitation.In Tuljapur town of the same district, two youths climbed atop a mobile communication tower and threatened to jump down if the Maratha quotas were not granted on a priority basis as villagers and police urged them to come…

The saffron party is eyeing the votes of tribal minorities, including Chakma, Reang, Mara and Lai community people living in the southern and western region of the state.Due to the devastating ethnic violence in neighbouring Manipur, the BJP (which has been ruling the state) is on the back foot in the election in Mizoram.All the political parties in Mizoram, including the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF), Opposition Congress and the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) accused BJP-led governments at the Centre and in Manipur for their “utter failure to deal with the violence and to protect the tribals”.BJP leaders from Assam,…

The study analysed PM 2.5 concentrations between 2019 and 2023 in India’s major state capitals which face air pollution challenges. These are Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Lucknow and Patna.Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kolkata saw PM 2.5 levels higher in October 2023, compared to a year ago.Chennai was the least polluted, with a fall of over 23 per cent compared to a year ago.Delhi’s PM 2.5 level in October 2023 was higher than a year ago, continuing a rising trend since 2021. It was the most polluted of the eight cities analysed here.The national capital saw a sharp rise in…

He will also disburse seed capital assistance for over one lakh self help group (SHG) members, on the occasion. Participants from over 80 countries, including CEOs of prominent food processing companies are expected to attend the event.Innovation and strength of Indian food processing industry will be showcased during World Food India 2023.With the aim to strengthen Self Help Groups, Modi will disburse seed capital assistance for over one lakh SHG members.This support will help SHGs gain better price realisation in the market through improved packaging and quality manufacturing.The Prime Minister will also inaugurate Food Street as part of World Food…