“Restore the spinning wheel to its place and you will solve the problem of poverty” – Gandhi The Mysore Silk Saree industry has been hit particularly hard by the Covid-19 global pandemic, restrictions, and lockdowns. Few people these days are purchasing 20-30 sarees at a time! Because of the pandemic, wedding-culture has quickly and drastically […]
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Many age-old industries in Mysore – particularly handicrafts – are suffering due to the pandemic. Tourists are no longer thronging the Sayajji-Rao Road during Dasara looking for souvenirs. There is no more JSS Urban Haat or Sahara Arts and Crafts shopping exhibitions. The global supply-chains have been disrupted, so handicraft exports have suffered. A big
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Ping! Whether it’s Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram or whatever, are you constantly distracted by your mobile? Nowadays, most of us are glued to our smartphones. And even though they can help us be more productive and enhance the quality of our lives, they can also be a major source of distraction. It’s more obvious that most
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More than 400 Oxygen Expresses have completed their journey delivering Oxygen across the country LMO offloaded to States so far: 614 MT in Maharashtra 3,797 MT in UP 656 MT in MP 5,722 MT in Delhi 2,354 MT in Haryana 98 MT in Rajasthan 3,450 MT in Karnataka 320 MT in Uttarakhand 4,303 MT in
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A 125-year-old seer from Kashi has become the known oldest beneficiary of the COVID-19 vaccine in India. The 125-year-old seer has been living in Varanasi’s Bhelupur area since 1979, as per a Times of India report. “We have multiple documents, including a passport, to prove that he is 125 years old. Some years ago, he
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Suggested Diet to Boost Immunity Amidst COVID The main focus for COVID patients is to consume foods that would help rebuild muscle, immunity & energy levels Whole grains like ragi, oats and amaranth are advised Good sources of protein such ad chicken, fish, eggs, panner, soy, nuts & seeds recommended Healthy fats like walnuts, almonds,
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COVID cases reported from rural areas were more than urban in 22 districts of Karnataka between May 25 and June 8, accounting for over 50% to 85% of total cases. The increase in the number of cases in rural areas is a matter of concern, admitted CN Ashwath Narayana, deputy CM and head of the
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Since the vaccination drive began in India on 16 January 2021, 23.88 crore vaccine doses have been administered up to June 8, according to the govt sources. These include the first and second doses of the currently-approved vaccines, namely Covishield (Oxford AstraZeneca) vaccine and Covaxin (Bharat Biotech) Apart from the possible side effects, one question
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6 Minutes Walk Test Know if you have #Hypoxia or inadequate oxygen in your body Recommended for asymptomatic or mild and moderate #COVID19 patients who are being treated at home. Steps to follow: Record your Oxygen Saturation using an Oximeter. Walk around the room for 6 minutes continuously with the Oximeter attached to your finger
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The Central Food Technological Research Institute in Mysuru is working on probiotic food that will protect children prone to the third wave of Covid infection. Director of CFTRI Sridevi Annapoorana said that processing methods are being developed by them for increasing absorption of micronutrients from plants, fruits and vegetables and prepare a wholesome food with