Name: The 17th Lok Sabha
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Description: Proving all poll pundits wrong, the BJP swept through the country bagging 303 of the 542 Lok Sabha seats in the 2019 general elections. As Narendra Modi is sworn-in as the prime minister for the second term, here's a lowdown on the many firsts of the 17th Lok Sabha.

Proving all poll pundits wrong, the BJP swept through the country bagging 303 of the 542 Lok Sabha seats in the 2019 general elections. As Narendra Modi is sworn-in as

The 17th Lok Sabha

Proving all poll pundits wrong, the BJP swept through the country bagging 303 of the 542 Lok Sabha seats in the 2019 general elections. As Narendra Modi is sworn-in as the prime minister for the second term, here's a lowdown on the many firsts of the 17th Lok Sabha.

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday made some very important and strong observations while granting bail to Pinjra Tod Activists Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita, and Ja

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday made some very important and strong observations while granting bail to Pinjra Tod Activists Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita, and Jamia student Asif Iqbal Tanha. They were all languishing in jail for a year for their alleged role in last year's Delhi riots.
While granting bail to Asif Iqbal, the court stated: "No prima facie offence under UAPA is made-out against Asif Iqbal Tanha..." &nbsp; &nbsp; On prosecution's argument that chargesheet has been filed and 740 witnesses have to be examined...the court said:
 "Should we wait till Tanha has languished in jail for long enough to be able to see that it is impossible for 740 witnesses to depose in foreseeable future..."
 On the prosecution's terror charges against Tanha, the court stated:
 "...the phrase 'terrorist act' cannot be permitted to be casually applied to criminal acts that fall squarely within the definition of conventional crimes..."
 It held that, "Foisting extremely grave and serious UAPA provisions frivolously upon people, would undermine their intent and purpose..."
 "Wanton use of serious penal provisions would only trivialise them," the court added.
 On the prosecution's point that Asif Tanha is a member of SIO and Jamia Coordination Committee, court observed that "neither SIO nor JCC were banned or terrorist organisations".
 In its order granting bail to Natasha Narwal, the Delhi high court observed: "...it seems that in its anxiety to suppress dissent, in the mind of the State, the line between the constitutionally guaranteed right to protest and terrorist act is getting blurred..."
 The judges added that "If this mindset gains traction, it would be a sad day for democracy."
 On the right to protest, the court observed that the Government may prohibit protests on streets or highways to avoid nuisance or disturbance of traffic, but "it cannot close all streets or open areas for public meetings thereby defeating people's fundamental rights..."
 On terror charges against Narwal, the court said that "there is nothing in the chargesheet that shows commission of a terrorist act"

In an exclusive and candid conversation, PVR Chairperson Ajay Bijli details the post pandemic plans for the cinema experience. The permanent cost cuts to reinventing bu

In an exclusive and candid conversation, PVR Chairperson Ajay Bijli details the post pandemic plans for the cinema experience. The permanent cost cuts to reinventing business models to new F&amp;B tie-ups, there is a new script of survival for the multiplexes.

This week on the EJ Tech Show, we've got for you the review of a brand new affordable 5G smartphone in India, the iQOO Z3 5G. Also on the show, we explain how Google is

This week on the EJ Tech Show, we've got for you the review of a brand new affordable 5G smartphone in India, the iQOO Z3 5G. Also on the show, we explain how Google is changing its ad-tracking policy to allow users more control over their personal data!

Mukul Roy, who had joined the BJP with much fanfare, has returned to Trinamool Congress. Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee welcomed him ‘home’ and said he is not a

Mukul Roy, who had joined the BJP with much fanfare, has returned to Trinamool Congress. Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee welcomed him &lsquo;home&rsquo; and said he is not a traitor like the others. What remains to be seen now is whether the return of the prodigal son will trigger exodus out of BJP.&nbsp; Roy has said that in the present circumstances in Bengal, no one will stay in BJP. Does this mean a &lsquo;reverse migration&rsquo; has begun in Bengal post the polls? Bengal Chief Minister is confident &lsquo;more will come&rsquo;

In a first in the country, eight Asiatic lions in Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park tested positive for the coronavirus last month. A lioness at Chennai's Vandal

Several instances of tigers and lions contracting the novel coronavirus&nbsp;have been reported in the past year. Are big cats particularly vulnerable to Covid-19?&nbsp;What about your pet cats? editorji&nbsp;takes a look at what some of the studies have found.&nbsp;
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June across the world is celebrated as Pride Month. But where does the idea come from?

June across the world is celebrated as Pride Month. Rainbow flags, floats and cheers of LGBTQ+ people of all cultures come out, of the closet and on to the streets to show the world that they are here! But where does the idea of June as the Pride Month even come from?
The gay rights movement that catapulted it to global focus was in June 1969 when police raided the Stonewall Inn in NYC. The incident at Stonewall, a popular gathering space for LGBTQ+ community, became emblematic of the pride marches.&nbsp;
Speaking of emblems, the rainbow flag is synonymous with Pride. It was created by artist Gilbert Baker at the request of Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay elected officials in the U.S., to create a symbol of pride for the gay community. Baker saw the rainbow as a natural flag from the sky, so he adopted eight colours for the stripes, each colour with its own meaning:
Red for life
Orange for healing
Yellow for sunlight
Green for nature
Indigo for harmony
Violet for spirit

Chronic dehydration can lead to a number of problems including headaches, dizziness, muscle aches, nausea and lethargy.

Your body needs water to maintain healthy organs, energy levels and moods.&nbsp;Drinking more water is an easy way to prevent <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/stay-hydrated-with-these-fruit-juices-to-beat-the-summer-heat-1618919702064" target="_blank">dehydration&nbsp;</a>and&nbsp;improve your health. Water also provides electrolytes that help balance out acids in your body, produced&nbsp;by foods&nbsp;high in sugar or salt.&nbsp;
However, most people do not consume enough water. While the requirement varies from person to person, experts recommend drinking around&nbsp;15.5 cups (or 3.7 litres) of fluids a&nbsp;day&nbsp;for men and 11.5 cups (or 2.7 litres) for women.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Not getting enough fluids for a prolonged period can lead to chronic dehydration.&nbsp;This&nbsp;is a condition that causes a person to lose a lot of fluids.&nbsp;Chronic dehydration&nbsp;can lead to a number of problems including headaches, dizziness, muscle aches, nausea and lethargy. A person with a dehydrated nervous system will be more susceptible to many diseases including high blood pressure,&nbsp;heart disease,&nbsp;stroke and kidney failure.&nbsp;
Dehydration can manifest itself in numerous ways. Watch out for these&nbsp;signs of chronic dehydration&nbsp;in your body.&nbsp;&nbsp;
BAD BREATH&nbsp;&nbsp;
The salivary glands produce several antibacterial agents&nbsp;when functioning well. But dehydration&nbsp;prevents saliva production&nbsp;causing bacterial overgrowth, bad breath and dryness in the mouth.&nbsp;&nbsp;
DULL SKIN&nbsp;&nbsp;
You might have heard people recommend water for better skin and there is some truth to that. Lack of fluids in the body leads to&nbsp;loss of skin elasticity and moisture which are the root cause of&nbsp;dryness or redness in the skin.&nbsp;
SHOOTING HEADACHES&nbsp;&nbsp;
Even&nbsp;the brain can temporarily contract or shrink from fluid loss which makes the brain pull away from the skull resulting in painful headaches.&nbsp;This can feel like a dull headache or an intense migraine but there is generally no facial pain.&nbsp;
HUNGER PANGS&nbsp;
Confusing the brain, <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/eat-these-water-rich-foods-to-keep-dehydration-at-bay-1598406694857" target="_blank">dehydration</a> can sometimes mask itself in the form of hunger pangs. This makes you crave snacks when your body in fact just needs more fluids.&nbsp;When in doubt, reach for some water-rich foods.
Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/eat-these-water-rich-foods-to-keep-dehydration-at-bay-1598406694857" target="_blank">Eat these water-rich foods to keep dehydration at bay</a>

As India steadily emerges out the second Covid wave, there is now new Delta variant of the virus that has experts and people worried. Will vaccines be effective against

As India steadily emerges out the second Covid wave, there is now new Delta variant of the virus that has experts and people worried. Will vaccines be effective against this variant? Why are newer and deadlier variants of Covid constantly emerging? Will there be a third Covid wave in the country? If yes, are we better equipped this time with people being vaccinated? The govt has said the country will have 200 crore Covid vaccine doses by December.
Answering all your Covid-related FAQs and questions, on today's episode of Ask The Doctor, Vikram Chandra speaks to Dr Naresh Trehan, Chairman &amp; Managing Director, Medanta Group of hospitals, Shobana Kamineni, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals, and Dr. Mathew Varghese, Former Director, St. Stephens Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgeon &amp; Public Health Expert.

Here are some tasty and nutritious foods that will help control your appetite and make you feel satiated for longer.

If you feel like you&rsquo;re always fighting untimely food cravings, you&rsquo;re not the only one. From hormones and hydration to your stress levels, there are many things that can contribute to random hunger pangs.&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;re not sure why you&rsquo;re always hungry, it may be possible that the food you&rsquo;re eating is just not making you full enough. While cravings may be annoying at times, suppressing them can cause you to binge eat all the wrong <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/what-is-chronic-dehydration-signs-symptoms-to-keep-in-mind-1623384429541" target="_blank">foods</a>.&nbsp;
Here are some tasty and nutritious foods that will help control your appetite and make you feel satiated for longer.&nbsp;
OATMEAL&nbsp;
High in dietary fibre and protein, a bowl of oatmeal is a wholesome meal that can keep you full for a good period of time. Make some fresh &amp; warm or keep them&nbsp;overnight in the fridge, add oats to your smoothie or just have oat cookies.&nbsp;
Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/eat-these-high-protein-snacks-to-stay-healthy-on-the-go-1618400021267" target="_blank">Eat these high-protein snacks to stay healthy on the go!</a>
SEED MIX&nbsp;
Nuts and seeds provide various important minerals, healthy fats and protein. What better way to get your daily dose of this food group than a&nbsp;homemade trail&nbsp;mix?&nbsp;Almonds, walnuts,&nbsp;dried fruit,&nbsp;flaxseeds, pumpkin or&nbsp;chia seeds &ndash; you can&rsquo;t go wrong with&nbsp;this.&nbsp;&nbsp;
POPCORN&nbsp;
When done right, popcorn is not just a crowd pleaser but a healthy snack! A great source of fibre and antioxidants, pop some corn at home without loading it with salt or butter and eat whenever the cravings come knocking.&nbsp;&nbsp;
COTTAGE CHEESE&nbsp;
While cheese and fruit are synonymous with charcuterie boards, you can&nbsp;snack on&nbsp;good old paneer&nbsp;that is rich in&nbsp;vitamin B12,&nbsp;calcium&nbsp;and milk protein.&nbsp;Sprinkle some salt and pepper&nbsp;or turn it into a quick sandwich.
FOX NUTS&nbsp;
Fox nuts or makhanas are a powerful mid-meal snack. They are low in sugar, sodium, cholesterol, and fat but loaded with protein, fibre, potassium and magnesium. If you're diabetic, allergic to gluten or trying to lose weight, makhanas should be your go-to!
Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/good-health-doesn-t-come-cheap-study-1563973540241" target="_blank">Good health doesn't come cheap: Study</a>

What would we do without social media? Hard to even imagine, right? These platforms have become such an intrinsic part of our lives and have given a space to the LGBTQI

What would we do without social media? Hard to even imagine, right? These platforms have become such an intrinsic part of our lives and have given a space to the LGBTQIA+ community to say, &ldquo;we&rsquo;re queer and we&rsquo;re here!&rdquo; Opening platforms for dialogue, activism, and identity creation, individuals have now found a (relatively) safe space to explore gender, sexuality, existence and pain.
The queer community in India has seen a surge in social media adopters to create spaces that represent the community&rsquo;s needs and wants, bringing them to the forefront.&nbsp;
"Social media does play an important role for me to connect with folks more like me, to actually build a community above everything else. And I think especially during Pride month since social media has taken off in India, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, any of these social media platforms, or even Clubhouse for that matter now. It is great that we are able to have these spaces where we can talk about what we are going through, our personal journey and we can look at someone else who has gone through a similar journey and learn a lot from their journey and they can learn a lot from us as well." (Anwesh&nbsp;Sahoo- Visual Designer)&nbsp;&nbsp;
Through the internet, people can now express themselves in ways that are truer to themselves and use it as a medium to challenge the age-old draconian social boundaries.
Video as a medium was once the playground of only Bollywood, where often queer characters were used as comic elements, meant to garner some laughs through slapstick comedy. With the plethora of video (and audio) platforms available today, and the rise of influencers, we are now seeing &lsquo;real&rsquo; voices emerging from within the community to accurately depict their lives and help others to come out of the darkness and into the light, by extending support through conversations and interactions. Every little step taken on social media has such a huge real-time impact, that one cannot help but jump with joy when young children are able to access role models that represent their (often) suppressed inner selves.
These influencers use a blend of art, fashion, comedy, soundtracks, and podcasts as some of the forms of expression to convey views and raise awareness about gender identity. Popular LGBTQIA+ activist,&nbsp;Sushant Divgikar&nbsp;can be seen using several platforms to bring 'drag' to the forefront as a more accessible form of art. A performer and singer, he actively uses his voice to lobby for equality and rights.&nbsp;One of the rising social media influencers, Anwesh Sahoo creates beautiful art illustrations to depict and raise awareness on gender non-conformity. &nbsp;
" I do think that a lot of my work does encompass the idea of the gender spectrum, celebrating gender spectrum, celebrating nonbinary identities, celebrating queer femme folks, and bringing in a healthier representation of them through the popular media. So, I think whatever little popularity or presence I have on the internet, I use it to bring in that positive representation. Because it is missing, let's face it." (Anwesh&nbsp;Sahoo)&nbsp;
Maitraynee Mahanta is another such influencer whose works reflect a very bold and empowering perspective on queerness.
Apart from being able to create social awareness, the internet platforms like Instagram and Facebook have also aided in developing personal relationships with other LGBTQIA+ individuals and helped create a large virtual family. When queer people are discriminated against at many points in life, the&nbsp;internet has succeeded in providing both the physical and emotional care required to thrive with confidence in online circles. Unrestrained by any boundaries, the LGBTQIA+ have finally found a space through social media and are owning it, one post, live and story at a time.
However, we must add, that while social media is a great space for self-expression, it can also often disappoint.
"There are very mean things that sometimes people say especially when you put forth your political views and people just downright brush it off by saying you are a fifty-fifty or why don't you just first decide whether you are a man or a woman and some very insensitive things that people say. Sometimes, I also receive&nbsp;a lot of rape threats which is extremely problematic. I hope that we sort of learn to walk out of that world where we think it is okay for people to or to walk out of a world where we trivialize rape threats, and that's not a good thing to do. We should&nbsp;really be kind to people everywhere, no matter where we meet them, whether offline or online." (Anwesh&nbsp;Sahoo)&nbsp;
These platforms must work on bettering their policies in order to ensure that trolling, hate comments and violent commentary made against any community is met with stern action.
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Startups are making a beeline for Dalal Street this year, with most still running losses which are the ones worth betting on. editorji explores the big startups set to

Startups are making a beeline for Dalal Street this year, with most still running losses which are the ones worth betting on. editorji explores the big startups set to shake up the street.&nbsp;
Set to deliver a hot IPO: Zomato First up, Zomato, this food delivery platform will be the&nbsp;first meaningful&nbsp;Internet listing in India. Backed by Sequoia and&nbsp;Infoedge&nbsp;this&nbsp;foodtech&nbsp;giant is looking to raise Rs 8,250 crore, or over $1.1 billion, through its initial public offering (IPO) makes this one of the largest by a consumer&nbsp;internet.&nbsp;The proposed offer will comprise Rs 7,500 crore worth of fresh issue and Rs 750 crore worth of share sale by Info Edge. The company, which was last valued at $5.4 billion in February 2021 is hoping brokerages bet big on it as the food delivery market which is now just a&nbsp;2 player&nbsp;market is slated to be $11 billion opportunity in 5 years as per CLSA. The numbers however are not encouraging. Zomato continues to bleed&nbsp;revenues,&nbsp; reporting&nbsp;Rs 683&nbsp;cr&nbsp;in a net loss against Rs1300&nbsp;cr in revenues for the nine months ending December 2020.&nbsp; Adding the glam factor: Nykaa &nbsp; Putting on a pretty face for Dalal Street is beauty retailer&nbsp;Nykaa, this&nbsp;9 year old&nbsp;e-commerce platform is looking to debut on the stock market with a $500-700 million IPO. Founded by former investment banker Falguni Nayar,&nbsp;Nykaa&nbsp;doubled&nbsp;it&rsquo;s&nbsp;valuation this year in&nbsp;it&rsquo;s&nbsp;last funding and is looking to double that to $4.5 billion valuation through&nbsp;it&rsquo;s&nbsp;listing.&nbsp;Nykaa&nbsp;is exciting brokerage as unlike many other startups is not burning&nbsp;cash ,&nbsp;infact&nbsp;it is already profitable.&nbsp; It is today the largest multi-brand beauty &amp; personal care (BPC) platform in India commanding nearly a third of the online BPC space. With over 15 million registered users and over 1.5 million orders a month&nbsp;Nykaa&nbsp;is also expanding into fashion facing off the competition with Myntra and&nbsp;Ajio.&nbsp;Nykaa&nbsp;ended FY20 with revenues at Rs1800&nbsp;cr&nbsp;and the company turned&nbsp;profitable in&nbsp;FY19. In gear for an IPO:&nbsp;Delhivery Backed by&nbsp;SoftBank, Tiger Global&nbsp;land Carlyle logistics startup&nbsp;Delhivery&nbsp;is planning to list as well within this financial year. The Gurugram-based company was founded in 2011 and is currently valued at $3 billion dollars. The company is looking to raise $500 million via the IPO as per Sahil Barua, co-founder and chief executive officer of&nbsp;Delhivery. The startup boasts of revenues of over Rs 3700&nbsp;cr making it the largest supply-chain company in the country by revenue.&nbsp;&nbsp; The Diwali&nbsp;Dhamaka: PayTm&nbsp;IPO
Last and the opposite of least, India&rsquo;s most valuable startup&nbsp;PayTm&nbsp;is reportedly getting into gear for a mega IPO, one that would be India&rsquo;s largest IPO to date. Reports indicate the online merchant payment gateway is looking at a whopping $30 billion valuation. The company in&nbsp;it&rsquo;s&nbsp;last round of funding was valued at $16 billion. In the unlisted market space,&nbsp;PayTm&nbsp;shares soared to as high as Rs 27,500/share ahead of the IPO. Market sources confirmed that&nbsp;PayTm&nbsp;has&nbsp;announced a 1:10&nbsp;bonus to get the ticket size of these shares lowered to attract retail investors at the time of the IPO. Alibaba and SoftBank-backed&nbsp;PayTm&nbsp;is aiming for a Diwali listing 5 years after it&rsquo;s big boost from&nbsp;demonetisation.&nbsp;

Weight loss is a long journey. It is a matter of staying motivated, regularly implementing new habits and making good food choices. Are you doing everything but&nb

Weight loss is a long journey. It is a matter of staying motivated, regularly implementing new habits and making good food choices. Are you doing everything&nbsp;but&nbsp;seeing&nbsp;no&nbsp;results?&nbsp;Finding out why you aren&rsquo;t losing weight could be the key to solving your problem.&nbsp;Maybe you are missing an important factor or just focussing&nbsp;on the wrong things.&nbsp;Let&rsquo;s&nbsp;walk through some of the common&nbsp;hurdles that often prevent people from hitting their weight loss goals.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Exercise without diet&nbsp;&nbsp;
Most people try to lose weight without realising that the first step is to change how they eat.&nbsp;Achieving a calorie deficit, which is burning more calories than you consume, is essential for weight loss.&nbsp;Without a balanced calorie-restricted diet, it is unlikely to lose&nbsp;and maintain any substantial loss in weight.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Falling for diet fads&nbsp;&nbsp;
Most weight-loss diets and supplements are marketing gimmicks to sell you diet plans or&nbsp;pills.&nbsp;It is important to recognize that most fad diets are ineffective and may cause serious long-term harm.&nbsp;Do not fall for magical diet tricks&nbsp;without consulting a medical expert&nbsp;and stick to eating&nbsp;a&nbsp;diverse and balanced diet rich&nbsp;in natural,&nbsp;whole foods.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Incomplete exercise&nbsp;&nbsp;
Exercise and physical activity&nbsp;are&nbsp;important for any individual. But if you&rsquo;re&nbsp;on a weight loss journey, you might want to opt for more than one type of exercise.&nbsp;For effective calorie burn, both aerobic exercises such as running or cycling and&nbsp;anaerobic exercise&nbsp;such as weight lifting are important.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Lack of restful sleep&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
An oft-forgotten or ignored part of&nbsp;a healthy lifestyle, people often&nbsp;ignore&nbsp;the importance of good sleep.&nbsp;Lack of sleep can affect weight loss by decreasing metabolic activity and increasing belly fat accumulation. Sleep deprivation can even make you feel hungry, even when you&rsquo;re full.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Medical issues or age&nbsp;&nbsp;
While the factors discussed so far are in your control, medical conditions can also impact&nbsp;the pace of your weight loss. Conditions like thyroid,&nbsp;PCOS&nbsp;or taking&nbsp;antidepressants, beta-blockers or other&nbsp;medications&nbsp;can cause weight gain and make it especially hard to lose any.&nbsp;
If you&nbsp;think&nbsp;that you&rsquo;re doing everything right, then it may be a good idea&nbsp;to see your doctor to rule out a medical condition as the cause.&nbsp;

Eggs are such a common item in our kitchen pantries that we sometimes forget about the complexity of this seemingly simple breakfast staple. Wh

Eggs are such a common&nbsp;item in&nbsp;our kitchen pantries that we sometimes forget&nbsp;about the complexity of this seemingly simple breakfast&nbsp;staple.&nbsp;Whether you like them scrambled, boiled, poached or fried &ndash; everyone has their own preference of how they cook&nbsp;and eat their eggs.&nbsp;&nbsp;
But have you ever wondered why do the same eggs taste so different, with different cooking methods?&nbsp;
Apart from the&nbsp;milk, herbs or cheese that you might be adding for flavour, there is also some food science behind this massive taste difference.
Interestingly, the distinction in taste is actually due to the flavour difference in egg whites versus the yolk.&nbsp;So,&nbsp;depending on whether you&rsquo;re beating your eggs&nbsp;together&nbsp;or not, the rich and fatty yolk&nbsp;will imbibe&nbsp;a more intense flavour than the slightly blander whites.
Applying heat to eggs causes the protein in them to interact with the water molecules which helps the formation of new protein bonds. Apart from protein, the yolk is also rich in fat which is why it tastes so different and doesn't get&nbsp;as rubbery upon cooking. Many chefs recommend adding some fat, perhaps some butter or another egg yolk, to the eggs before scrambling them as that&nbsp;allows for the entire mixture to become closer in character to the yolks.
Another reason, which explains why fried eggs or omelettes taste so different, is a chemical process&nbsp;called the Maillard reaction which occurs when the protein and glucose interact with each other. This reaction gives your eggs that brownish colour and a slightly nutty flavour.
Lastly, the texture is another big factor in food tasting. This may explain&nbsp;why&nbsp;silky&nbsp;smooth&nbsp;scrambled eggs taste quite different&nbsp;from&nbsp;a&nbsp;hard-boiled&nbsp;egg or a&nbsp;gooey poached egg, since all of them offer a distinct&nbsp;&lsquo;mouthfeel&rsquo; experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In order to increase Covid-19 vaccination coverage in the national capital, the Delhi government has announced 'Jahan Vote, Wahan Vaccination' campaign. Here's how it w

Polling booths in Delhi will be turned into vaccination centres and booth-level officers (BLOs) will visit all the households to book slots for people in the 45-plus age group under the &lsquo;Jahan Vote, Wahan Vaccination campaign, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday.
There are 57 lakh people in Delhi in the 45-plus age group and of them, 27 lakh have been given the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine while 30 lakh are yet to get the jab, Kejriwal said in an online briefing.
&ldquo;We have noticed that people in the 45-plus age group are not coming to vaccination centres set up by the Delhi government and vaccines are not being utilised,&rdquo; he said.
There are around 280 wards in Delhi. The BLOs will visit households in 72 wards from Tuesday to identify and send eligible persons for vaccination at the polling booths, he said.
The chief minister said polling booths are close to the homes of the people so they will not have to travel long distances to get the vaccine. Also, the government has arranged e-rickshaws to ferry people to the vaccination centres.
The BLOs will give slots for vaccination to people in the 45 plus age group at the nearest polling centre. In a cycle of five days, all the eligible persons will be covered.
&ldquo;After covering all the 280 wards in four weeks, the government will be able to say that all those eligible (45 years and above) have received the vaccines,&rdquo; Kejriwal said.
He said a similar drive will be conducted again for second dose vaccination after three months.
&ldquo;When we will get vaccines for the 18-44 age group in the required quantity, we will start this programme for them too,&rdquo; he added.

There is a new tax in town, the Global Minimum Tax. The finance ministers of the world's richest countries have recently agreed to back a tax overhaul that aims to take

There is a new tax in town, the Global Minimum Tax. The finance ministers of the world's richest countries have recently agreed to back a tax overhaul that aims to take away corporations from hiding away in tax-friendly countries. Here is all you need to know about the tax overhaul.&nbsp;
 What is Global Minimum Tax?&nbsp;&nbsp;
The new proposal basically means that corporations around the world will need to pay at least a 15% tax on their earnings irrespective of where they are &lsquo;headquartered&rsquo;.&nbsp;
 Why was it needed?
The bid is being made to discourage internationally present companies from shifting profits&nbsp; and tax revenues - to low-tax countries regardless of where their sales are made. Increasingly corporate income from intangible sources like software and patents is being migrated to tax havens, allowing companies to keep away from paying higher taxes in their traditional home countries. Some small countries entice companies with low or zero taxes, even though the firms do little actual business there. A study in 2018 concluded that around 40 per cent of multinationals&rsquo; overseas profits are artificially shifted to low-tax countries. As per some estimates, corporate tax avoidance costs countries around the world $300 to $500 billion in lost revenues each year.
 How does it plug the global tax loophole?
Global companies will no longer be in a position to dodge their tax obligations by booking their profits in the lowest-tax countries regardless of where they generated the revenue as the global minimum tax rate would apply to overseas profits.&nbsp;Although, governments could still set whatever local corporate tax rate they want, but if companies pay lower rates in a particular country, their home governments could "top-up" their taxes to the minimum rate, eliminating the advantage of shifting profits.
 Paradise lost for tax havens?
Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands have been long standing tax havens for corporations and only make revenue from fees of &lsquo;corporate services&rsquo; from companies registered in the region. It&rsquo;s not just small islands, several EU countries, such as Ireland and Cyprus, have lured investment with a low corporate-income-tax rate (both levy 12.5%).&nbsp;Corporate tax now accounts for a record 20% of Ireland&rsquo;s total tax take.&nbsp;
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What about tech giants?
A big hit of taxes likely to the e-commerce and tech giants which have placed themselves comfortably in tax friendly zones. Amazon&rsquo;s case was cited by many backers of the tax as why it was urgently needed. Amazon has seen its profits soar during the pandemic &ndash; a record&nbsp;44 billion Euros in European sales alone.&nbsp;Yet, their tax returns filed in Luxembourg showed no tax was paid due to the tax deal it has in the country. An oxfam study shows that while&nbsp;the average US worker pays a tax rate of 22%, Amazon&rsquo;s US federal tax rate last year was just 9%, despite earning a record $20 billion in US profits. However social media giant Facebook has welcomed the tax overhaul as a step in the right direction.&nbsp;
 What does it mean for India?
Experts say said the global corporate tax pact is a path-breaking one, especially for large and developing countries like India which would always find it very difficult to keep corporate tax rates artificially lower in a bid to increase much-needed foreign direct investments in the country. This also opens the doors to giving taxing rights to "market countries" for a share of the global profits of multinational corporations.&nbsp;

From health experts to fitness bloggers, everyone touts the benefits of not consuming trans fats. But we all know that it is much easier said than done. Let's take a de

From health experts to fitness bloggers, everyone touts the benefits of not consuming trans fats. But we all know that it is much easier said than done. Let's take a deep dive into the world of trans fat to understand why they&nbsp;even exist if everyone hates them!
What is&nbsp;trans fat?
Trans fat or trans fatty acids are a type of saturated fat. They&nbsp;are formed through an industrial process that adds hydrogen to vegetable oil, making it solid at room temperature.&nbsp;Known as the worst type of fats, this notorious fat helps keep food&nbsp;products fresh for longer and taste better. It's why packaged food doesn't seem to go bad for months!&nbsp;
Why are trans fats so bad?
Unlike other fatty acids, trans fats increase your "bad" cholesterol and lower your "good" cholesterol. If you consume a high-trans fat diet, your risk for heart disease and heart attacks becomes significantly higher.&nbsp;
How much is okay to consume?
If you take a look at the products in your grocery cart, you'll notice the presence of trans fats in abundance. So while it may be impossible to avoid them altogether,&nbsp;the American Heart Association advises limiting your intake to less than 1 per cent of your total caloric intake. This means if you eat 2,000 calories in a day, then&nbsp;trans&nbsp;fat&nbsp;should not make up for more than 20 calories in your total daily diet.&nbsp;
What are the main sources of trans fat?&nbsp;&nbsp;
There is some amount of naturally occurring trans fat in dairy and meat but the biggest culprits tend to be&nbsp;processed foods.&nbsp;As per Mayo&nbsp;Clinic, the worst sources&nbsp;of trans fat, also known as partially hydrogenated oil&nbsp;includes&nbsp;baked&nbsp;goods like cakes, pies;&nbsp;fast foods like French fries or onion rings; microwave popcorn; and frozen ready-to-fry foods.
When in doubt, read the nutrition labels before buying any manufactured food products.

Monsoons are here and that means the pitter-patter of rain, clean air, vibrant greenery and of course, a great many insta-worthy moments. While the rainy season brings

Monsoons are here and that means the pitter-patter of rain, clean air, vibrant greenery and of course, a great many insta-worthy moments. While the rainy season brings respite from the scorching heat, it also brings with it a series of infections and the contagious flu, and that&rsquo;s not what you want this time of year to bring you. Hence, it is important for us to avoid doing certain things, and even eating certain foods, in order to stay healthy during this time. &nbsp;
We&rsquo;ve rounded up a list of foods for you to avoid this monsoon, to help you make the most of this wonderful time of year.
Deep-fried food
Pakoras with tea is an irresistible snack during monsoons. However, they are deep-fried which is not-so-healthy even if they are&nbsp;made at home. Humidity levels are generally high during the rainy season because of which the body&rsquo;s digestive ability is reduced. Therefore, consuming fried and oily foods can lead to an upset stomach, bloating&nbsp;and indigestion.
Sour foods
Sour foods like tamarind, chutneys and pickles can cause water retention in the body which can make you fall sick in the rainy season. Since,&nbsp;pakoras and other oily foods are out of the picture, it shouldn&rsquo;t be too hard to let go of the chutneys as well.
Seafood
Monsoon is the breeding season for fish and other sea creatures. Many fish contain eggs inside their bodies which when consumed can cause stomach infection or severe food poisoning. So it's better to steer clear of seafood during the rainy season.
Green leafy vegetables
Green leafy vegetables, which is otherwise an extremely healthy food option, should be avoided in the monsoon as much as possible. The humidity in the weather and the natural dampness in the vegetables make it the perfect breeding ground for germs. Put lettuce, spinach, cabbage and cauliflower on the 'not to consume list' for this season.
Mushrooms
Mushrooms generally grow in damp areas and should be cleaned properly before consumption. During the rainy season, the risk of bacterial infections is way higher. Therefore, to be on the safer side, it is recommended not to eat mushrooms during the monsoon.

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