Saumya Sharma enjoys writing, reading and watching short and long-form content across the vast expanse of the world, in all forms - print, web, 70mm and more. A soul traveller by choice, she sometimes finds herself well-blended amongst Mango people, thinking about life as we know it. She has been in the digital content and social media marketing space for the past seven years and counting. She is fond of dogs, haikus, limericks and poetry.
Articles by Saumya Sharma
African wild dog’s unique anatomy helps sustain its life on the run
A comprehensive new anatomical study of this endangered species, also known as the African painted dog or Cape hunting dog, has identified crucial evolutionary adaptations for endurance running in the animal’s forelimb bones, muscles and ligaments that help sustain its life on the run.
Updated on Sep 10, 2020 07:48 AM IST
Washington | Reuters | Posted by Saumya Sharma
Increased warming closing in on limit agreed upon, says UN report
In the next five years, the world has nearly a 1-in-4 chance of experiencing a year that’s hot enough to put the global temperature at 2.7 degrees (1.5 degrees Celsius) above pre-industrial times, according to a new science update released Wednesday by the U.N., World Meteorological Organization and other global science groups.
Updated on Sep 09, 2020 11:29 PM IST
Associated Press | Posted by Saumya Sharma
Manish Malhotra’s 30 years of Bollywood fashion: Urmila Matondkar, Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and other iconic looks
From Urmila Matondkar in Rangeela, to Kareena Kapoor’s Poo in K3G, to Deepika Padukone in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Manish Malhotra has been the force behind some of the most iconic Bollywood fashion looks in recent times. Here’s a look at some of the most iconic ones.
Updated on Sep 09, 2020 09:49 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Saumya Sharma
25 Years of Rangeela: Skater dresses, co-ord outfits, berets and everything we loved on Urmila Matondkar
25 Years of Rangeela: Two and a half decades later, Urmila Matondkar’s casual style - from co-ords, skater dresses, leotards with scarfs to the oversized shirts, high-waist jeans and wool berets continue to be one of the main talking points of this film.
Updated on Sep 08, 2020 07:05 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Saumya Sharma
Patients diagnosed with Covid-19 may have prolonged gut infection: Study
SARS-CoV-2 spreads mainly through respiratory droplets -- spatters of virus-laden discharge from the mouth and nose, according to the World Health Organization.
Updated on Sep 08, 2020 11:32 AM IST
Bloomberg | Posted by Saumya Sharma
France’s first Black opera star Christiane Eda-Pierre dies at 88
Born on March 24, 1932, in France’s Caribbean territory of Martinique, Eda-Pierre was steeped in the arts from an early age.
Updated on Sep 08, 2020 10:25 AM IST
Paris | Agence France-Presse | Posted by Saumya Sharma
Sandra Sallin, the 79-year-old beauty influencer who is setting new goals
Sandra Sallin is a beauty influencer on Instagram with over 20,000 followers. She shares makeup tutorials, the products she uses and what works best for mature skin.
Updated on Sep 08, 2020 09:32 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Saumya Sharma
Monday Mood: Sara Ali Khan ‘hides from 2020’ in camouflage print
Dressed in a short camouflage dress with a halter back, Sara stood with her back to the camera in the picture.
Updated on Sep 07, 2020 04:22 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Saumya Sharma
Air pollution: Low ozone layer found over Brahmaputra river valley
Tropospheric, or ground-level ozone, is created by chemical reactions between oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOC).
Updated on Sep 07, 2020 08:26 AM IST
New Delhi [India] | Asian News International | Posted by Saumya Sharma
Everyday Sexism Project: Boys being groomed online to hate women, warns British author
Laura Bates, an author and campaigner best known for setting up an open archive that allowed women to report their everyday experiences of sexism, said she had become aware of the scale of the problem while visiting schools to talk about women’s rights.
Updated on Sep 04, 2020 04:11 PM IST
Thomson Reuters Foundation, London | Reuters | Posted by Saumya Sharma
CRISPR: Still too soon to try altering human embryo DNA, experts say
Thursday’s report comes nearly two years after a Chinese scientist shocked the world by revealing he’d helped make the first gene-edited babies using a tool called CRISPR, which enables DNA changes or “edits” that can pass to future generations.
Updated on Sep 04, 2020 03:38 PM IST
Associated Press | Posted by Saumya Sharma
Covid-19: Pune institute develops ‘immunity-boosting’ room freshener to contain coronavirus
Healthy Air has been developed with various extracts of herbal oils like Neem, Neelgiri, Camphor, Daalcheeni, Tulsi, Lemon, Turmeric, Laung, Ajwain, Lavender, Elaichi, Turmeric, Natural Vetiveru, Raimuniya, and Pine Oil.
Updated on Sep 04, 2020 01:39 PM IST
Pune | Asian News International | Posted by Saumya Sharma