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Fear of Scrutiny to Avoiding Social Meetings: 5 signs of social anxiety and ways to cope with it
Health | Apr 02, 2024, 12:00 PM ISTSocial anxiety, also known as social phobia, is a common condition characterised by excessive fear and worry in social situations. It can be debilitating, affecting your work, relationships, and daily life. But the good news is, social anxiety is treatable.
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Social anxiety disorder: What is it and how to overcome it
Health | Apr 14, 2023, 03:30 PM ISTSocial anxiety disorder can be a challenging condition to live with, but it is not insurmountable. With the right strategies and support, individuals can learn to manage their symptoms and lead fulfilling lives.
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WhatsApp blocks more than 18 lakh accounts in India, but why?
Technology | May 02, 2022, 12:40 PM ISTWhatsApp has reported having banned around 18 lakh bad user accounts across the country in March, in compliance with the new IT Rules 2021.
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vivo for Education- An initiative announced to support the education of 100 under-privileged student
Technology | Jan 17, 2022, 05:30 PM ISTvivo announced its collaboration with Protean (formerly known as NSDL) and unleashed its new phase of 'vivo For Education' program. In the initiative, vivo is set to provide 100 vivo smartphones worth INR 10 lakhs and a cash scholarship worth to children across the nation.
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Haryana announces new limits on social gathering sizes as covid cases rise
India | Nov 24, 2020, 08:27 PM ISTChief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday said the Haryana government has decided to limit the number of people allowed at social gatherings like marriages, religious or political functions with a view to contain the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, especially in some NCR districts.
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Group of 5 friends keeping regional history alive through murals
News | Oct 07, 2020, 08:54 PM IST'Pixncil', a group of 5 friends in Mangaluru painted murals on city walls to give social messages through art.
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Is shyness an illness?
Health | Jul 22, 2020, 02:04 PM ISTIt may be that shyness is a personality trait but a propensity for it is influenced by social experiences, says Kishore Chandiramani, Consultant Psychiatrist Emotions Clinic, Education and Training Centre, England.
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Religious places in Delhi and other cities open after more than two months
News | Jun 08, 2020, 04:18 PM ISTReligious places in Delhi opened after two-and-a-half months on Monday, with devotees trickling in to offer prayers following the social distancing and other safety norms.
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Imran Khan has gone mad, still in shock of Balakot: Twitter mocks Pak PM again over RSS tweet
India | Dec 27, 2019, 10:29 AM ISTPakistan PM Imran Khan once again resorted to tweet politics against India by indulging in fear mongering and advancing his fake propaganda.
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Social support helps students to exercise more
Health | Aug 09, 2019, 03:30 PM ISTAccording to the survey, respondents indicated that sustaining the weekly 150 minutes of exercise would require the support of family and friends, as well as an emotional shift, in which students would use exercise as an outlet for stressors.
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Being socially active linked to lower dementia risk
Lifestyle | Aug 04, 2019, 11:46 PM ISTThe researchers found that increased social contact at age 60 is associated with a significantly lower risk of developing dementia later in life.
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High social intelligence may help save Earth, says study
Lifestyle | Feb 24, 2019, 02:17 PM ISTAs Earth's population is growing at a rate that is putting a strain on resources, finding ways to better manage them is critical, according to scientists from University of Central Florida.
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According to Miss World Manushi Chillar, everyone has social responsibility, not just politicians
Fashion | Feb 06, 2018, 11:42 PM ISTManushi said while there's a lot that can happen if all political parties prioritise menstrual hygiene in their manifestos, but it's not about "just politicians".
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Baahubali actor Rana Daggubati says not all stories are meant for the big screen
Bollywood | Sep 07, 2017, 07:38 PM ISTRana Daggubati is all set to star in a web series titled Social.
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Social-emotional learning programmes help better development of a child
Lifestyle | Jul 12, 2017, 06:18 PM ISTTeaching social-emotional learning in schools is a way to support individual children in their pathways to success
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Study says generosity is the key to happy life. So start having a big heart!
Lifestyle | Jul 12, 2017, 05:28 PM ISTA mere promise to be generous in life can be helpful enough to trigger happiness in your life.
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Myth busted! Children raised by single mothers are no different than others
Lifestyle | Jul 06, 2017, 10:31 AM ISTThere was a popular myth that children who are brought up by single mothers don't do well in their social life.
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Jayalalithaa's legacy: Industrial, social, crime rankings among India's best
National | Dec 06, 2016, 11:52 AM ISTTamil Nadu’s 19th Chief Minister (she was also the 11th, 14th, 16th and 18th) J. Jayalalithaa, who died on December 5, 2016, was known for gifting her 72 million people a record set of freebies
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Physical, mental chronic condition may reduce social participation in the middle-aged: study
Lifestyle | Nov 11, 2016, 01:12 PM ISTMiddle-aged adults suffering from arthritis, heart diseases, diabetes and depression are more likely to experience disability and limited involvement in society, a new research has found. According to the research from McMaster University, physical a
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Male chimpanzees fight for social status but females wait patiently: Study
World | Oct 16, 2016, 11:43 AM ISTScientists have discovered that wild female chimpanzees don’t seek out status the same way male chimps do. While male chimpanzees actively challenge their superiors to win higher rank, females accept their position in the