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ژوئن 7, 2022

This Word Means: Mela Kheerbhawani

On Wednesday (June 8), Kashmiri Hindus, locally known as Pandits, will celebrate the Zyestha Ashtami at the Mata Kheerbhawani temple at Tulmulla in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal. The temple is dedicated to the goddess Ragnya Devi. Situated 30 km from Srinagar city, it is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Kashmiri Hindus. The temple gets its name from kheer, or milk and rice pudding, that pilgrims pour into the spring inside the temple complex as an offering to the goddess.
Legend has it that the water of the temple’s spring changes colour from white to red and black. The colour of the water is said to predict the impending future. If it changes to black, it is seen as inauspicious or an impending disaster. Kashmiri Pandits say that the water had turned black before they were forced to flee Kashmir during the militancy of 1990.
Every year, a mela or festival is held at the temple. The festival, known as Mela Kheerbhawani, is the largest gathering of Hindus in Kashmir after the annual Amarnath Yatra. While only a handful of devotees visited the temple in the 1990s, the festival was revived over a decade ago when large numbers of Kashmiri Hindu pilgrims resumed visits to the temple on Zyestha Ashtami from Jammu and New Delhi as well. In 2018, the then PDP-BJP government facilitated the annual festival by providing free transportation to the pilgrims living in Jammu and Delhi. Sevaks at the temple say that over 10,000 pilgrims visited the temple during the festival.
Hundreds of local Muslims, too, traditionally join the celebrations.Best of Express PremiumPremiumPremiumPremiumPremium
Over the last two years, gatherings at the temple during the annual festival were limited because of the pandemic. While the pandemic is over, this year’s festival would be celebrated under the shadow of fear because of the recent targeted killing of Kashmiri Pandits in the Valley.

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ژوئن 7, 2022

7,429 active Covid cases in Mumbai: Mask up, health minister tells residents

As the active Covid-19 count in Maharashtra stood at 7,429 on Monday, state health minister advised the citizens to wear masks to avoid any possible contraction of infection. A day after recording 1,494 cases on Sunday, the daily caseload dropped to 1,036 on Monday. This has been attributed to the plunge in testing in the weekend from 25,994 to 15,988 in the last 48 hours.
Following a cabinet meeting, Tope said that testing will be increased, which currently stands at 25,000. He also clarified that as the rate of hospitalisation is below 1 per cent, the state has no plans to impose restrictions.
“We have discussed masking implementations but it will not be made mandatory so people will not be penalised like before. But it is advised to wear masks in crowded places and while travelling for their own safety and their loved ones,” he said.
When asked about the five-fold surge in Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra, Tope claimed that the BA.4 and BA.5–the new variants of Omicron, which are considered more transmissible as the reason behind the surge.Best of Express PremiumPremiumPremiumPremiumPremium
He also emphasised on getting the precautionary dosage also as called third dose. “Many of the beneficiaries have taken the vaccines nine months prior so, it is advisable to get the third dose. As it is choice-based, people can’t be forced but it will be for their own precaution,” he added.
The Indian Express had reported on June 3 that out of the 36 districts in the state, 11 haven’t administered a single dose in the age group between 18-59 years in Maharashtra.
To address the issue, Soumitra Ghosh from School of Health Systems Studies, TISS voiced to make the precautionary dosages free for patients with severe comorbidities, which would encourage them in getting vaccinated. “If we are heading towards a possible fourth wave, then it is essential that on priority the state administers the third dose to the vulnerable communities. For this, the state should make the dose free of cost for this group,” Ghosh said.

ژوئن 6, 2022

Try these delectable summer treats straight from the kitchen of chef Kunal Kapur

The summer season is synonymous with cool drinks, hydrating fruits and lots of water! If you are looking for ways to satiate your taste buds while also making sure you stay healthy in the scorching heat, know that it all depends on what you put on your plate and feed your gut.
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Chef Kunal Kapur says a perfect summer meal should comprise ingredients that “boost energy levels and keep you full throughout the day”.

“One of the best summer treats is Saffola Oats, which have soft grains that blend in your favourite summer meals, leading to hassle-free minimal cooking with essential nutrients like fibre, iron and proteins, which provide the energy to beat the heat.”Best of Express PremiumPremiumPremiumPremiumPremium
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He lists some power-packed recipes that are absolutely delectable and refreshing to consume in this weather; read on.
1. Oats mango smoothie
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Serves – 2
Cooking time – 3 mins
Prep time – 3 mins
Ingredients
– 1 cup mango pulp
– Oats ½ cup
– 1 cup milk
– 1 teaspoon honey
– 1 teaspoon chia seeds
Method
* Soak oats in 1 cup of milk, refrigerate it overnight for 5-6 hours.
* Now make the smoothie, add soaked oats in the blender. Add mango pulp, and milk, blend it to a smooth consistency.
* Pour mango smoothie into a serving glass, top it with mango cubes and chia seeds and honey.
2. Summer oats beverage (vegan)
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Serves – 1
Cooking time – 2 mins
Prep time – 2 mins
Ingredients
– Oats 2 tbsp
– Cold water 1 ½ cup
– Mint, chopped 1 tbsp
– Coriander, chopped 1 tbsp
– Roasted jeera, crushed ½ tsp
– Black salt ¼ tsp
– Salt to taste
Method
* Blend together the oats with water to make oats milk.
* Add the rest of the ingredients to balance the flavours and seasoning and serve cold.
3. Oats thayir sadam (oats curd)
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Serves – 2
Cooking time – 6 mins
Prep time – 5mins
Ingredients
– Oats 1 cup
– Yoghurt 1 ½ cup
– Ginger, chopped 1 tsp
– Garlic, chopped 1 tsp
– Green chillies, chopped ½ tsp
– Red chilli whole 1 pc
– Mustard seeds 1 tsp
– Chana dal 1 tsp
– Coconut oil 1 tsp
– Pomegranate ½ cup
– Coriander, chopped 2 tbsp
– Salt to taste
– Pepper, freshly ground to taste
Method
* Wash excess starch from oats. Whisk the yoghurt and put the oats to soak and thicken.
* In a pan, heat the coconut oil and allow it to smoke. Once smoked, reduce the heat and add in the chana dal. As it begins to get a reddish tone, add the red chilli and cook for another 30 seconds. Add the mustard seeds and as it begins to pop, add in the chopped ginger, garlic and green chilli.
* Once it turns aromatic, turn off the heat, allow it to cook for 1 minute and add the soaked yoghurt and oats to the pan.
* Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped coriander and pomegranates, and serve at room temperature.
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ژوئن 5, 2022

Demand push: Rubber industry looks to double exports by ‘25

The $2-billion non-tyre rubber sector is aiming to double its exports by 2025, according to the All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA).
AIRIA president Sawar Dhanania said the global market for rubber products which is estimated at around $212 billion today is also expected to grow by 2025. “Because MSMEs are so important to India’s economy and commerce, we believe that India’s free trade agreements (FTAs) should include provisions to address the special concerns, demands and barriers that MSMEs may face while doing business in foreign markets,” Dhanania said at a meeting of the association in Mumbai.
He said the government should take steps to ensure that the terms of the FTAs benefit the MSMEs for internalisation, with trade facilitation mainstreamed in MSME development goals. “MSMEs can work world-wide by creating a level playing export infrastructure, improving their financing conditions, educating them about suitable marketing channels and facilitating their working with trading companies,” he said.
Shashi Singh, senior vice president of AIRIA, said, “Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) and the export promotion councils should educate MSMEs on export procedures, documentation requirements, and the finer points of export.” “We expect IIFT and the EPCs should share export market intelligence and arrange specialist meets. It will be beneficial to individuals who are new to exports and wish to understand how to become export-ready,” Singh said.Best of Express PremiumPremiumPremiumPremiumPremium

ExplainedGlobal demand

“In the last 1-1.5 years, the government released Rs 55,000 crore under MEIS incentives as a reward. There are 13 trade agreements under which 12 are already implemented. Under India and the UAE agreement, 97% of Indian products exported get the direct benefit,” said Ramesh Holiachi, Joint Director General of Foreign Trade.
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“The India and Australia agreement is yet to be notified by the Indian government. The Australian government has provided geo-duty concessions to India…. 91-97% of Indian products will get duty concession in the Australian market. Footwear, pharmaceuticals and textile industry in India will benefit from this agreement,” said Holiachi.
AIRIA said the rubber industry has a huge potential for exporters as India is a labour-intensive market. “Due to Covid-19 and Ukraine war crisis, there have been a host of problems like availability of raw materials, increase in shipping prices and challenges to the cash flow. India has the highest cost in logistics at 17-18 per cent,” AIRIA said.

ژوئن 5, 2022

Corbevax gets approval as first mix-and-match booster vaccine

Vaccine manufacturer Biological E’s protein sub-unit Covid-19 vaccine Corbevax has become the first to be approved by the country’s drug regulator as a heterologous booster in adults, meaning those who have received Covishield or Covaxin as their first or second dose can take it as a third booster shot.
So far, mixing-and-matching of Covid-19 vaccines was not allowed in India and the third dose had to be the same vaccine used for the first and second dose.
With the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) now approving the heterologous booster, the government will have to take a call on whether it should be included in the country’s free vaccination drive.

India has so far administered 193.9 crore doses of vaccine in total, of which 101 crore are first doses, 89 crore second doses, and 3.5 crore precaution doses, according to data from the government’s CoWIN portal.Best of Express PremiumPremiumPremiumPremiumPremium
In a statement Saturday, the Hyderabad-based company said, “BE’s clinical trial data showed that CORBEVAX® booster dose provided significant enhancement in immune response and excellent safety profile required for an effective booster.”
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The approval came after a trial involving 416 people who were administered Corbevax or placebo (an agent with no therapeutic value) six months after having received two doses of either Covaxin or Covishield.
The company, in its statement, said the levels of neutralising antibodies – antibodies that specifically attack or block the Sars-CoV-2 virus – increased significantly as compared to the placebo.
After the booster dose of Corbevax, neutralising antibodies against Omicron were found in 91% of those who had received Covishield earlier and 75% of those who had received Covaxin.
Not just antibody levels, the company also found cell-mediated immunity to be higher as compared to the placebo. “The Corbevax heterologous booster vaccine was well tolerated and safe. There were no severe or adverse events of interest for 3 months of follow-up after the booster dose was administered,” the company said.

Currently, the vaccine is in use for immunisation of children between the ages of 12 and 14 years under the government programme. It is also available on payment for children between 12 and 17 years at private vaccination centres.
The company said that so far 51.7 million doses of the vaccine had been administered to children across the country, with 100 million doses having been supplied to the government.