06 March,2022 05:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
This week, the stories delve into gaming addiction, food, nutrition and workplace aspirations. Photo courtesy: istock/Mid-day file pics
The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic are being felt in different walks of life in a variety of ways. Among the many, children who were earlier able to go outside and play had to remain indoors and thus got naturally hooked to mobile phone games. With the risk of addiction not far behind, experts help parents understand how they can help their children have a better relationship with the games they play on their mobile phones.
This past week also saw the start of Lent for the Catholic community and in the city, they mark it by making sweet pancakes on the day before Ash Wednesday called âPancake Tuesday'. Since the period is marked by fasting and prayer, they feast on this sweet dish, which Is eaten for breakfast or evening snack. As far as food is concerned, in another story, experts in the hospitality industry and a nutritionist break down the misconceptions around the consumption of bread and suggest the best ways to eat it.
With the focus on working increasing so much more during the pandemic and the work-from-home situation, people who are only a few years into their career talk about their expectations. We have an Employee Appreciation Day (March 4) feature that delves into the preferences of young professionals in the workplace. From being able to express themselves freely to higher monetary remunerations, there are a number of factors impacting employee satisfaction.
To get you summer ready, experts also share advice on skin care and nutrition. They explain the importance of people transitioning skin care routines from winter to summer, share home remedies and even actionable advice to carry it out. As much as skin care is important, nutrition is equally necessary and can be maintained by adopting seasonal diets and recipes that will help you stay healthy and refreshed this summer.
Here is a full list of the stories:
The Limitation Game: How teens can enjoy online games without getting addicted
The pandemic, which pushed people indoors for months, gave the thriving online gaming culture an even bigger boost. With teens at risk of getting addicted, we asked experts to outline how parents can get involved and help children have a healthy relationship with games.
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Pancake Tuesday: How Mumbai's Catholic community feasts on pancakes before Lent
Most celebrations for the Catholic community come to an end today as tomorrow, Ash Wednesday, marks the start of 40 days of Lent, which is spent fasting and in prayer, before Easter. To mark the start of the period, members from the community feast on sweet pancakes on what is popularly called âPancake Tuesday'.
Summer skin care: Get your skin sun-ready with these essential expert inputs
The beginning of March marks the onset of summer in Mumbai. However, as winter retreats, one cannot afford to be lax with their skin care routines. Experts outline the importance of transitioning from winter to summer dermal care and share effective solutions.
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Bread or no bread? Experts on whether the much-maligned staple is bad for you
Bread is loved by most but there are several who can't enjoy this baked food as much as they would like. As people grapple with various health conditions, chefs and nutrition experts dissect the pros and cons of consuming bread
Employee Appreciation Day: Monetary compensation, flexible work culture are what young employees look for
Every year the first Friday of March is observed as âEmployee Appreciation Day' to acknowledge the contribution of employees towards the objectives of their organisation. While early career professionals feel motivated by workplace appreciation initiatives, they seek better pay and a safe work environment, which will add to their overall growth.
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Hydrate to stay refreshed this summer: Experts share nutrition tips for the season
A change in season beckons a change in diet. Nutritionists explain the importance of a seasonal diet, and share tips on summer nutrition and some refreshing recipes.
