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Childhood Depression May Increase the Risk of Addiction Later in Life

July 4, 2017 Loknath Dasaddiction, childhood, Depression, In, Increase, Later, Life, May, of, Risk, The

Depression is not just a bad phase, but a serious mental disorder that needs to be treated like any other ailments. Due to the social stigma attached to mental illnesses, there has been a general lack of awareness and understanding about them. Researchers and health experts are making great efforts to help us learn more about depression and how it affects the way we think and act. A recent study, conducted by researchers from the University Medical Center Groninge in Netherlands, particularly focuses on childhood depression. According to it, children who suffer from depression or attention-deficit hyperactivitydisorder (ADHD)…

Should You Bring Antibiotics on Vacation in Case of Stomach Issues?

June 30, 2017 Loknath Dasantibiotics, Bring, Case, In, Issues, of, On, Should, stomach, Vacation, You

Q: I am vacationing abroad and want to avoid having stomach issues. Should I ask my doctor for antibiotics just in case? A: It’s not a good idea to use antibiotics as a preventive measure. Taking them when you don’t need them can kill off your gut’s normal microflora. And the drugs won’t protect you from viruses or parasites. That said, if you will be traveling to areas where traveler’s diarrheais common, like Asia, Africa, and Latin America, it’s not a bad idea to have a stash of antibiotics (typically ciprofloxacin or…

Gastropubs and the Rise of Casual Dining in India: History and its Trend

June 30, 2017 Loknath Dasand, Casual, Dining, Gastropubs, History', In, India, Its, of, Rise, The, trend

India’s experimental artistry can be witnessed yet again, in the form of a fusion of fine dining with the casual aura of a pub or an innovative encapsulation that has become a favourite among its diners. With burgeoning consumer demands, hunger for exclusivity and desire for comfort food, gastro pubs have become the places to head to when eating out. It’s like a double-edged sword, offering not only deliciously scrumptious food but also an ambience that is capable of bestowing upon you an unforgettable experience. Whether it’s the “selfie corner” or the dance performance…

Engineering admissions: NET likely to be introduced in 2019-2020

June 19, 2017 Loknath Das2019-2020, admissions:, be, engineering, In, introduced, Likely, net, to

With some states opposing introduction of National Eligibility Test for admission to engineering courses, it is unlikely to be held next year but could become a reality in 2019-’20, a top AICTE official said on Monday. Though the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) had approved a single entrance examination (NET) for admission to all engineering colleges from this year, some states had opposed and as a result it had to be deferred, AICTE Chairman Anil D Sahasrabudhe told reporters in Coimbatore. The Council would hold discussions with state…

Kirori Mal College’s popular candy seller: Shah Rukh Khan asked me to work in his serial

June 16, 2017 Loknath Dasasked, candy, College’s, His, In, Khan, Kirori, Mal, me, Popular, Rukh, seller:, serial, Shah, to, work

Tinguji has spent a lifetime selling candies at Delhi University’s Kirori Mal College (KMC). For four decades, neither heat nor rain or cold could deter this slight little old man from going about his business. “I used to sell pen nibs at a shop in Hans Raj College but that had to be shut due to the Emergency in 1975. I then thought I’ll carry with me whatever I have to sell, so that no one can dislocate me ever again,” says Amarnath Gupta aka Tinguji, who earns anything between…

Eyes set on sky, children display drone-flying skills in Lucknow

June 15, 2017 Loknath DasChildren, Display, drone-flying, Eyes, In, Lucknow, On, Set, Skills, sky

All eyes were set on the sky as young minds gave wings to their dreams and skills at La Martiniere College ground in Lucknow on Thursday. After learning how to make and control unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) during a 20-day summer camp, 30 children in the age group of 6-16 years demonstrated their drone-flying skills on the concluding day of the programme. “This is the first time in the country where a platform was provided to the children to ignite their young minds to draw them towards aviation and robotics,”…