Hygiene
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Train school teachers in imparting hygiene education to students: Centre to states, UTs
Education | Dec 23, 2022, 04:18 PM ISTThe centre has directed the states and the union territories to train school teachers in imparting hygiene education to students.
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Tattoo checklist: Drinking is absolute NO after getting inked; know other mistakes to avoid
Beauty | May 02, 2022, 07:01 PM ISTBefore planning to get a permanent tattoo for the first time on your body, you should take some things into consideration like checking about the tattoo artist, their work, their studio hygiene, etc as carelessness can lead to many problems. Take a look at the below checklist before getting permanent ink done on your body
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Delhi named least hygienic capital: Research
India | Oct 01, 2021, 07:54 PM ISTAccording to downtoearth.org, New Delhi generates 9,700 tonnes of waste per day - 8,000 tonnes of which end up in landfills that had already maxed their capacities back in 2008. Numerous private companies are now coming forward to join hands with the local government and minimize the damage of this environmental impact.
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The truth about products that claim to kill 99.9% germs
Lifestyle | Aug 24, 2021, 05:58 PM ISTPreventive hygiene products including sanitisers and handwashes, home care products like floor and toilet cleaners, come with a disclaimer that they kill 99.9 per cent, or 99.99 per cent, of common bacteria and fungi. But what it implies?
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Safe menstrual hygiene means access to right products and safe disposal, says Niine
Brand Content | Jan 23, 2021, 08:00 AM ISTWhile there has been enough noise and awareness on low levels of access to menstrual hygiene for women in India, safe disposal of menstrual waste continues to a less talked off the issue, even as developed countries move to large scale installation of incinerators to prevent build-up of this waste, which poses hazards similar to biomedical waste.
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World Hand Hygiene Day 2020: Hema Malini, Amrita Rao come together raise awareness
Celebrities | May 05, 2020, 08:04 AM IST"Hand hygiene is the topmost measure to prevent the COVID-19 virus. Many people still think coronavirus is a viral like cold and flu. While they cover their nose and mouth diligently, they are not at all sensitive about sanitising their hands," said Amrita Rao.
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Coronavirus Outbreak: Hand hygiene can reduce spread of virus
World | Feb 13, 2020, 07:08 PM ISTAs the coronavirus disease, now officially known as COVID-19, which has claimed over 1,300 lives in China, researchers have revealed that increasing traveller engagement with proper hand hygiene at all airports has the potential to reduce the risk of a potential pandemic by 24-69 per cent.
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Nestle to train street vendors to prepare food in hygienic manner
India | Nov 28, 2019, 09:42 AM ISTFor this CSR initiative 'Serve Safe Food' in Assam, the company has tied up with the Department of Health and Family Welfare of the state government and National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI).
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How to be environment-friendly during periods and ensure personal hygiene
Health | Jun 05, 2019, 06:08 PM ISTUse menstrual cups, biodegradable sanitary napkins or organic tampons to ensure you are environment-friendly during menstruation.
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Too much of hygiene can make you ill. Here's how
Health | Mar 14, 2019, 10:30 AM ISTMicrobial diversity decreases in areas with high levels of hygiene and the diversity of resistance increases.
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Child health: Exposing infants' to wipes may trigger food allergy
Health | Apr 07, 2018, 05:03 PM ISTResearchers suggested that one need to take proper care of hygiene before handling a baby.
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11 Hygiene tips for women before going on a date
People | Jul 17, 2017, 11:59 AM ISTHygiene tips for women before going on a date
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Menstrual cup vs. sanitary napkin: Which one is better?
Lifestyle | Jun 07, 2017, 04:03 PM ISTWhen sanitary napkins are dumped, they take around 500-800 years to degrade. If these napkins are burnt, they release toxic gases unless it is done at a temperature of 800 degrees which requires a lot of energy.
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Super easy tips to get that fresh breath!
Lifestyle | Jun 26, 2015, 03:54 PM ISTBet you wouldn't really wish to embarrass yourself with something as ugly as bad breath! The ignored pungent odour could put a question mark on your image immediately! Hope you understand well that nobody wishes
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Tips to avoid acne, rashes in summer
Lifestyle | May 28, 2015, 04:18 PM ISTNew Delhi: Take extra care of you skin during summer to avoid rashes and acne. Always wipe your sweat, keep yourself hydrated and avoid a sedentary lifestyle, says an expert.Here are some tips from Pankaj
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Tips to maintain food safety and hygiene in summer
Lifestyle | May 24, 2015, 04:32 PM ISTMaintain food safety, hygiene in summerNew Delhi: Take extra care to protect food in summer and keep bacteria at bay.Saurabh Arora, founder of www.foodsafetyhelpine.com, shares tips on food safety and hygiene:1. Maintain hygiene: Wash hands
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How to beat the bloat this Easter?
Lifestyle | Mar 02, 2015, 06:03 PM ISTNew Delhi: Your health is in your hands on festivals like Easter, which will be celebrated next month. Make sure to avoid digestive issues such as indigestion and bloating by eating good quality probiotic nutrition
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House not clean as we think: Study
Lifestyle | Dec 22, 2014, 03:23 PM ISTLondon: Most people pride themselves on trying to keep their house clean and tidy. But a new research suggests our houses are not as tidy as we think.A new study of more than 2,000 people,