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Indians Do Not Lack Sleep; Spend 90 Minutes a Day Chatting: Study
According to data by National Statistical Office, Indians on an average spend at least 90 minutes a day, talking or chatting. The data which studied 138,000 households has determined how long Indians spend on different activities everyday. Interestingly, Indian men spend 70.3 minutes on personal hygiene and care which is more than an Indian woman who spends 65.2 minutes. The data suggests that Indians get sufficient sleep and spend only 41.3… read-more
Tags: INDIANS, time, activities, Study, national statistical office
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Health Study Reveals Only 44% of Indians Wear Masks
A health study revealed that just about 44% of Indians are wearing masks amid the pandemic. The study, taken by EkDesh, was conducted across 18 cities in the country. While 50% of the people stated "breathing issues" as the reason to avoid masks, about 44% faced discomfort. Study also revealed that people in the age group of 36-55 years showed highest compliance and women seemed to be more conscious.
Tags: India, Coronavirus Pandemic, masks, Study
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
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Mizoram Ranks Happiest State Amid the Pandemic: Study
According to a study conducted during the pandemic, Mizoram is the happiest state in the country. The study, supervised by Rajesh K Pillania, professor of Strategy at the Management Development Institute (Gurugram), included 16,950 participants from across the country. The assessment was done on parameters like earning, health, family and COVID-19 impact among others. The report said, "Maharashtra, Delhi, and Haryana have shown the worst… read-more
Tags: India, Mizoram, Study, happiness index
Courtesy: The Times Of India
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Research Says Indian Students Prefer Blended Learning in Overseas Education
A research by Edvoy, an education consultancy, indicated that 42% of Indian students wanting to study in the UK opted for blended learning: a mix of face-to-face and online learning. Reportedly, the UK Governor in August has allowed students to start their online courses and join the campus later in April 2021. The research also revealed the US as the most-preferred study overseas destination by Indians, followed by Canada.
Tags: Overseas Education, Covid-19, UK, Study
Courtesy: The Hindu Business line
