The monsoons are incoming and with it comes the much-needed reprieve from the sweltering heat. But inbound with it are acne breakouts, bacterial infections and dullness of skin that comes with an overdose of humidity. While so much to look forward to in terms of rain-washed leaves and city streets, let this also be a …
Monsoon is the most sought-after entity after the summer but it also brings the onset of waterborne diseases. Heavy rains cause cities to flood; thus, the possibility of water contamination shoots up as the flood water may mix with the drinking water supply. Waterborne diseases such as typhoid, diarrhea, and jaundice are most harmful. These …
The rains have always been romanticised by writers, artists and movie makers. For instance, the word ‘petrichor’ was coined by scientists to name the pleasant smell that accompanies the first rain after summer. But this word finds a prominent presence in romantic novels than scientific records. Yet Bollywood movies have overexploited this fact; dancing in …
