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  UV index at 13: Why sunscreen is now a daily essential

  Beauty | April 06, 2026 11:22 IST

  With UV index levels rising in cities like Bengaluru, experts stress that sunscreen is now a daily necessity, not a cosmetic choice. Regular application, reapplication and protection even indoors are key to preventing sun damage, pigmentation and premature ageing.

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  COVID-19: Safe UV light could be used to sterilise high-risk indoor environments, says study

  Science | December 02, 2020 18:08 IST

  Using computer simulations, scientists have shown that the relatively safer far-ultraviolet C (UVC) light can be used to disinfect in-room air, an advance that may pave the way for a new solution to kill aerosolised novel coronavirus in enclosed environments such as hospitals.

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  UV light kills COVID-19 virus without harming people: Study

  Science | September 18, 2020 17:05 IST

  In a significant breakthrough, researchers have discovered that using Ultraviolet C (UVC) light with a wavelength of 222 nanometres (touted as safer to use around humans) effectively kills the Covid-19 virus.

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  Tackle summer skin problems with extra care

  Lifestyle | April 02, 2015 16:55 IST

  New Delhi: When the sun scorches nice and bright, it's advisable to pay special attention to your skin. Keep yourself hydrated and use sunscreen among other things to save your skin from damage, says an