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
Covid-19 stress may be hard to beat by exercise regime
In this study, the researchers found that the association between decreased physical activity and stress was confounded by genetic and environmental factors.
Updated on Sep 10, 2020 08:14 AM IST
Washington [US] | Asian News International | Posted by Saumya Sharma
Count those calories to regulate body temperature, promote healthy lifestyle
A new study from teams led by Scripps Research Professors Bruno Conti, PhD, and Gary Siuzdak, PhD, highlights the critical role that body temperature plays in realising these diet-induced health benefits.
Updated on Sep 10, 2020 08:05 AM IST
Washington [US] | Asian News International | Posted 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
Sustainable Fashion: Burberry to introduce sustainability in high fashion market
Burberry has highlighted a focus on corporate responsibility, including animal welfare and sustainable cotton farming, as it seeks to win over socially conscious consumers and investors.
Updated on Sep 09, 2020 11:46 PM IST
Bloomberg | Posted by Saumya Sharma
Tiffany sues Louis Vuitton owner LVMH over $16 billion deal cancellation
The deal, struck in November 2019, ran into trouble after coronavirus-related lockdowns closed shops around the world and curbed international travel, hitting demand for luxury goods.
Updated on Sep 09, 2020 11:36 PM IST
Bloomberg | 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
Palm oil producers in Malaysia look to prisons, rehab centres to solve labour crunch amid Covid-19
Migrants from Indonesia and Bangladesh make up nearly 85% of plantation hands in an industry locals typically shun as dirty, dangerous and difficult.
Updated on Sep 09, 2020 11:11 PM IST
Kuala Lumpur | Reuters | 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
Covid-19: Doctors studying why obesity may be linked to coronavirus
Excess weight increases the chances of developing a number of health problems, including heart disease and diabetes. And those are among the conditions that can make COVID-19 patients more likely to get very sick.
Updated on Sep 09, 2020 08:17 PM IST
New York | Associated Press | Posted by Saumya Sharma
Journalling helps you calm down and feel good. Here’s how to write your anxiety away
Writing out your thoughts and feelings might prove to be a cathartic exercise as, like reading, it makes you channel your emotions which in turn leads to a positive impact to one’s mental health, and keeps stress at bay.
Updated on Sep 09, 2020 04:00 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Saumya Sharma
What makes memories so detailed and enduring? This research finds the reason
Memories are created when the connections between the nerve cells which send and receive signals from the brain are made stronger.
Updated on Sep 09, 2020 01:15 PM IST
Washington D.C. [USA] | Asian News International | Posted by 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
Covid-19 travel: Airplane cabins could get an overhaul before you fly the next time
Airlines desperate for governments to lift travel restrictions and passengers to return are looking at ways to reassure the public that their health won’t be compromised on a flight. New-look seats and fresh cabins could be a start.
Updated on Sep 08, 2020 01:33 PM IST
Bloomberg | Posted by Saumya Sharma
Is sugar bad for health? Here’s what you can alternate your sugar intake with
When it comes to sugar consumption -- direct or through sources such as packaged juices, soda, and other food items, the lesser is always better and recommended. Did you know a glass of your favourite aerated drink contains a whole packet of sugar?
Updated on Sep 08, 2020 01:18 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Saumya Sharma
Almonds may help promote heart health, says study
Mental stress is among the psychosocial factors thought to contribute to cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. HRV is an important indicator of the cardiovascular system’s response to stress.
Updated on Sep 08, 2020 12:06 PM IST
London | Press Trust of India | Posted by 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
Covid-19: UK introduces new island policy for travellers from Greece as cases rise
Travellers returning from seven Greek islands will have to quarantine for 14 days on their return to England beginning early Wednesday. The list includes Lesbos, Serifos, Tinos and Zakynthos.
Updated on Sep 08, 2020 10:40 AM IST
London | Associated Press | 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
Covid-19 travel: Staycations and home office equipment boost UK spending
Britain’s economy suffered a record 20% contraction in the April-June period before recovering a bit in May and June. Its prospects depend in large part on how confident households are about getting back to something resembling normal life.
Updated on Sep 08, 2020 07:53 AM IST
London | Reuters | Posted by 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
Covid-19 travel: Quarantine-weary Brazilians head to beaches despite coronavirus warnings
With tentative signs the coronavirus pandemic is easing, Brazilians exhausted with quarantine measures and social distancing are increasingly relaxing precautions and flooding beaches as if the pandemic were over.
Updated on Sep 07, 2020 03:07 PM IST
Rio De Janeiro | Associated Press | Posted by Saumya Sharma
Covid-19 travel: Summer 2020 is European tourism’s leanest season amid pandemic
Unsure how long the pandemic will last, Bruges has already decided to forego any blockbuster exhibits. Instead, it will centre on local artists who have been hart hit financially by the pandemic. It includes a photographer tasked to show the solitude that COVID-19 has spawned in the city.
Updated on Sep 07, 2020 02:15 PM IST
Bruges, Belgium | Associated Press | Posted by Saumya Sharma
Covid-19: People with lower stress response had higher signs of PTSD after coronavirus outbreak
The study included standard items used to measure PTSD symptoms of intrusion (dreaming about the event and having trouble staying asleep), hyperarousal (irritability and having trouble concentrating) and avoidance (trying not to think or talk about the event).
Updated on Sep 07, 2020 01:51 PM IST
Washington D.C. [USA] | Asian News International | Posted by Saumya Sharma
National Nutrition Week: Manushi Chhillar runs on the beach, practices yoga, gives fitness goals
National Nutrition Week: The 23-year-old model and actor, shared three pictures where she is seen stretching her body and doing yoga asanas on the beach.
Updated on Sep 07, 2020 09:05 AM 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
Robert Downey Jr, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jackson: After factory layoff, artist starts ‘leaf art’ venture
With no luck finding canvas, Dacanay has instead picked leaves from a jackfruit tree outside her home, intricately cutting away tiny pieces to reveal well-known faces, from Robert Downey Jr and Oprah Winfrey to Michael Jackson and even the Philippine president, Rodrigo Duterte.
Updated on Sep 04, 2020 03:17 PM IST
Philippines | Reuters | 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