Health & Environment
Trending fitness influencer Shreya Jain known as 'Styleawhileofficial', is creating her unique niche in the industry
Believing in her passion and committedly moving ahead led her to become a known fitness influencer across social media. Of all the things that have attracted the attention of people....
Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) and AquaKraft to partner for COVID-19 Response and in the areas of Drinking Water and Sanitation
New Delhi / Mumbai 24 June 2021: In an endeavor to strengthen healthcare infrastructure in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and augment India’s efforts for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals,....
Biden seeks China's covid probe report in 90 days; Endgame for Xi's lies?
China highlighted the "dark history" of the US intelligence community, as President Joe Biden ordered to scrutinise the Covid-19 origins on Wednesday as the lab-leak theory repeats. President Biden demanded US....
'ABTYP focuses on the basic pillars of human life': Sandeep Kothari, National President
The Akhil Bhartiya Terapanth Yuvak Parishad (ABTYP) is a platform that amalgamates the youth of Terapanth sect of the Jain community (from the age of 21 to 45) across the....
Brothers Jogendra Singh Chouhan and Rajendra Singh Chouhan, A Blessing For Barmer, Donate 500 Oxygen Cylinders
Jogendra Singh Chouhan and his brother Rajendra Singh Chouhan are two philanthropists and businesspeople who have taken the initiative of fulfilling the requirements of oxygen cylinders by Government hospitals in....
Black fungus rise in various states; Union health ministry list out DOs and DON’Ts
Patients with high blood sugar level should be on alert, experts warned declaring that the black fungus infection can happen without Covid which has caused a sharp rise of the....
Ahmednagar model village: How Hiwre Bazar became Covid free
Gram panchayat elections to be conducted for the first time in three decades in a model village Hiwre Bazar of Ahmednagar district on January 15. This drought prone village by its....
Motivational speaker Mayurdhwajsinh J Parmar inspires the youth by his yoga and fitness sessions in day-to-day life
Amidst the dire times of the COVID-19 crisis, the health and wellbeing of an individual have become extremely significant. It is the health and immunity of a person that plays....
How PG Foundation Founder Sitaram Poswal is helping Government administrations meet oxygen tanks demand amid a shortage in Rajasthan
India is fighting with the second wave of coronavirus infection and hospitals in several states are staggering under a shortage of medical oxygen and beds because of rising COVID-19 cases.....
Divy Trivedi is a jack of all trades, find out how
Patriotism is a feeling that comes from within and is inspired by great leaders. One such example of an individual who inspires patriotism is Divy Trivedi. Divy is a native....
Rotary Rahat presents world's biggest health drive: iTV Network commits Rs 100 cr tv space
On its mission to bring effective change in India, Rotary Rahat is all set to roll out world's biggest health mission from July 2021. Led by a team of committed....
WASHPAP: One Shared World presents a session on 'Water and Sanitation for all: The fight against pandemics'
One Shared World, on the occasion of World Water Day on March 22, presented a captivating session titled WASHPAP on ''Water and sanitation for all: The fight against pandemics.'' The....
Top women policy makers participate in SheWings #DonateOldBraPantyCampaign, urge to exempt MHM items for BPL Women
International Women’s Day, a day for acknowledging women rights from all around the world. Women rights plays a crucial role to maintain the equilibrium in the society but what if....
Psychonnect presents an enthralling session on 'Mental well-being in the new normal'
Psychonnect recently presented a thought-provoking panel discussion on 'Mental well-being in the new normal' on NewsX. The discussion revolved around dealing with mental health, building resilience in the new normal,....
Aanchal Chugh, Advises To Stay Fit in This Pandemic Situation of COVID-19
During this pandemic situation of COVID-19, it is indeed important to get the best of fitness advice from fitness trainers. Aanchal Chugh, from Udaipur, Rajasthan, is helping everyone to stay....
'Indians fought pandemic better than the entire globe': Dr. Harpreet Pasricha, Nutritionist
NewsX was recently joined by Dr Harpreet Pasricha, Nutritionist for an exclusive conversation in a special show, NewsX India A-List. Dr Pasricha shared her views on immunity, common mistakes people make....
Mental health pandemic could be the next big crisis: Psychonnect battles the stigma, launches ‘ARK’ charter
As the world battles a ravaging pandemic, in an exclusive conversation with NewsX, Psychonnect held a riveting discussion around Mental Health: The Next Invisible Pandemic. The expert panelists on the show....
Holistic Wellness Week: The power of protein- Significance of protein for holistic wellness
What arrived as a challenge in these unprecedented times of Covid-19 was looking after one's health and well-being. Obtaining these attributes may be difficult for those not used to working....
Clean drinking water & sanitation key to tribal development
Mumbai – December 04, 2020 : AquaKraft Projects Pvt. Ltd., announced the launch of its next generation Community Drinking Water Systems & Community Toilet sponsored by DP World, a global....
Who will get vaccinated first?; Approved by UK, Pfizer in talks with India on opportunity to roll out vaccine
The United Kingdom gave Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine the green light yesterday i.e. December 3 and became the first Western country to fully sanction a vaccine. North America and the rest....
Amid vaccine race, GOI prepares list of Covid-19 vaccinators; PM reviews vaccine progress at 3 facilities
Ever since the Coronavirus pandemic broke out, the pharma companies globally have been on a hunt for a vaccine. In India as well, various pharmaceutical companies are working to develop a....
Astrologer Dr Acharya Vinod Kumar Ojha has some best advice on how to combat depression
Any type of turbulence in the exterior world can leave a negative impact on people’s mental health. While some mental disorders are psychological, some can also be hereditary. In some....
COVID workers honored by young activist Azad Singh on the occasion of Sachin Pilot's birthday
Youth leader and social activist Azad Singh Rathore organized a felicitation ceremony to honor all the COVID-19 workers on Friday. In a statement released by Rathore, it was told that....
AquaKraft announces its 1st Individual Social Responsibility (ISR) Initiative
Mumbai - November 22, 2020: AquaKraft Projects Pvt. Ltd., announced its 1st Individual Social Responsibility program at the launch of its next-generation School Drinking Water Systems, School Bio Toilets& Community....
Sputnik V priced 'much lower' than Pfizer and Moderna vaccines claims Russia
The price per dose of the Russian coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V will be much lower than that of the vaccines of US drug giants Pfizer and Moderna, said the Russian....
PM Modi reviews India's Covid-19 vaccination strategy, Anil Vij first minister to undergo Covaxin trial
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a meeting to review the country's vaccination strategy in which important issues related to progress of COVID-19 vaccine development, regulatory approvals and procurement....
Over 50,000 Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres operational across India: Dr Harsh Varshan
India has crossed a landmark milestone on the journey of universal healthcare. More than 50,000 (50,025) Ayushman Bharat - Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) are now operational across the country.....
India inches closer to indigenous Covid-19 vaccine: Dr Harsh Vardhan confident of launch in three-four months
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said he was confident that COVID-19 vaccine would be ready in the next three-four months and added that the....
Pfizer ends Covid-19 vaccine trials claiming 95% efficacy
American drug giant Pfizer on Wednesday said that final results from the late-stage trial of its coronavirus vaccine was found to be 95 per cent effective and had no serious....
India in talks with Moderna for its Covid-19 vaccine
Indian government is in dialogue with US biotech giant Moderna, regarding initial successful development of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, which the drugmaker on Monday announced had achieved 94.5 per cent....
Pollution levels higher in Delhi this Diwali as compared to last year: CPCB
Pollution levels were higher in Delhi this Diwali as compared to last year due to bursting of firecrackers and stubble burning, according to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) report....
Despite ban, people burst crackers in Delhi-NCR: Air Quality worsens to 'severe'
People in Delhi woke up to a further spike in air pollution as the city continued to remain engulfed in a blanket of smog post-Diwali with the air quality index....
iTV Network glitters at 2nd National Water Awards
iTV network on Thursday won second prize in ‘Best TV Show for promoting water conservation’ for their water campaign—Aakhri Boond at the 2nd National Water Awards organised by Department of....
Keeping Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine at low temperatures will be challenging for India: AIIMS Director
Dr Randeep Guleria, Director, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi (AIIMS), Delhi on Wednesday said the results of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine phase III trials are very encouraging but preserving....
End of fight against Covid-19 still months away: Biden on Pfizer's vaccine claim
US President-elect Joe Biden on Monday said that Pfizer's announcement that a Covid-19 vaccine it was developing was 90 per cent effective, offered cause for hope but warned that the....
India handled Covid-19 better than developed countries: Harsh Vardhan
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan held a virtual meeting with Health Ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Punjab, Rajasthan, Telangana, and West Bengal to review the....
With an amalgamation of modern science and Ayurveda, we can do wonders: CEO of Jagat Pharma Dr Mandeep Singh Basu
CEO of Jagat Pharma and Director of Dr Basu Eye Hospital, Dr Mandeep Singh Basu recently got in an exclusive conversation with NewsX for its special segment NewsX A-list. A....
The prestigious ‘Guinness World Records,’ recognizes Hyderabad based Grace Cancer Foundation for two of its feats
Hyderabad based Grace Cancer Foundation hosted the World’s largest Cancer Awareness initiative, 'Grace Cancer Run' with over a lakh participants from 115 plus countries, taking part, virtually on October 10th....
Bharat Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine 'Covaxin' to begin 3rd phase human trial at Odisha hospital
COVID-19 vaccine update: The third phase human trial of indigenously developed COVID-19 vaccine 'Covaxin' will soon commence at the Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS) and SUM Hospital in Odisha. IMS....
Russia's Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine to be tested on 100 Indian volunteers
The Russian Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19 will be tested in India on 100 volunteers, the Indian Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation's Drug Controller General (DCGI) told Sputnik on Thursday.....
COVID-19 re-infection possible once antibodies reduce in recovered persons: ICMR Director-General
There is a possibility of re-infection, if antibodies reduce in the body of a Covid-19 recovered person in five months time after the recovery, the Indian Council of Medical Research....
Renewed focus on food, nutrition, health, immunity due to challenge of COVID-19: says Harsh Vardan
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday presided over an event to celebrate 'World Food Day' and talked of the government's efforts towards making the country trans fat-free. The event....
Health Ministry guidelines for co-infection management of Covid-19 with seasonal epidemic-prone diseases
The Ministry of Health on Tuesday issued guidelines for the management of co-infection of COVID-19 with other seasonal epidemic-prone diseases. With the aim of providing clear guidelines on prevention and....
China seeks Covid-19 vaccine trials in Bangadesh; latter refuses to co-finance initiative
The clinical trial of an experimental Chinese COVID-19 vaccine developed by Sinovac Biotech in Bangladesh is now uncertain as the health ministry refused to co-financing the initiative as requested by....
Johnson & Johnson pauses Covid-19 vaccine trial after volunteer falls ill
Pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson announced on Monday that it has paused the advance clinical trial, ENSEMBLE, of one of its vaccines after an unexplained illness was found in one....
Maintain '2 gaz ki doori', says Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan ahead of festive Season
Keeping the upcoming festival season in mind, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Sunday advised people to follow COVID-19 guidelines strictly during the phase, failing which the pandemic could....
Several pre-existing conditions may increase mortality risk for Covid-19 patients: Study
A new study conducted on COVID-19 patients has confirmed that cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, congestive heart failure, chronic kidney disease, stroke and cancer can increase a patient's risk of dying....
Why it is important to focus on mental health more than ever
Let’s be honest. 2020 has been one of the toughest years for humanity. Across cities, across countries and across continents, we all have experienced what we call a downturn. With....
Government to cover 20-25 crore people by July 2021: Harsh Vardhan on Covid-19 vaccine
The government plans to receive and utilize 40-50 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses to cover 20-25 crore Indians by July 2021, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan said....
India scales up testing capacity from 1 in January to over 7.7 cr in October: MoHFW
The testing capacity in the country has been ramped up at a significant pace to reach over 7.7 crores in October from just one in January this year, according to....
Covid-19 vaccine: Health minister launches online portal, says first vaccine likely to be available by early 2021
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday said that an online portal has been launched which will provide information regarding COVID-19 vaccine research, launch date, among other information. "An....
National Green Tribunal directs states, UTs to address gaps in treatment of sewage
The National Green Tribunal has directed all states and union territories (UTs) to address gaps in generation and treatment of sewage or effluents by ensuring setting up of a requisite....
10 States, UTs account for 76% recovered cases: Health Ministry
A total of 92,043 new COVID-19 recoveries have been reported in the last 24 hours in the country, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday.The....
Johnson and Johnson covid vaccine shows strong immune response in early trials
The US pharmaceutical and medical device company Johnson and Johnson has developed a vaccine that in the early trials showed a strong immune response to the novel coronavirus with a....
India will be able to end Tuberculosis by 2025: Dr Harsh Vardhan
End TB by 2025, Tuberculosis in India: Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has accorded high priority for ending tuberculosis by 2025, five years ahead of the Sustainable Development Goals....
Bharat Biotech inks licensing deal with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis to advance Covid-19 intranasal vaccine technology
Vaccine Innovator, Bharat Biotech announces today, a licensing agreement with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis for a novel chimp-adenovirus, single dose intranasal vaccine for COVID-19. Bharat Biotech....
'What can you expect from govt that says cow urine can cure disease?': TMC MP mocks Centre
New Delhi [India], September 18 (ANI): While taking part in the discussion over the Homeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Bill in the Rajya Sabha, All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Shantanu....
DCGI allows Serum Institute to restart Phase 2,3 trials of Covid-19 vaccination
New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has allowed Serum Institute of India (SII) to restart its phase two and three clinical trials for....
Three Covid-19 vaccines at clinical trial stage in India: ICMR DG
Three COVID-19 vaccines are at a clinical trial stage in the country and two indigenous vaccine candidates have completed phase one trial, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) DG Dr....
Covid-19 will likely become seasonal, but not yet, say scientists
A new review published in Frontiers in Public Health suggests that COVID-19, the illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, will likely become seasonal in countries with temperate climates, but only....
Maharashtra CM announces 'My Family-My Responsibility' campaign to battle coronavirus
In the wake of the rise of cases of coronavirus cases in Maharashtra, chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday announced the launch of 'My family-My responsibility' from September 15 to....
Study reveals healthy diet, exercise during pregnancy could lead to healthier children
New research shows improving the lifestyle of women with obesity during pregnancy could mean long-term cardiovascular benefits for their children. The study, led by King's College London and supported by....
Calorie reduction can help achieve a longer lifespan, here's how
Washington [US], September 13 (ANI): While the reduction of calories is linked with a host of health benefits, a recent has highlighted a range of benefits that includes a longer....
AstraZeneca CEO promises Covid-19 vaccine by year-end despite pause in trials
London [UK], September 10 (ANI/Sputnik): AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot on Wednesday expressed hopes that a vaccine against the novel coronavirus developed by the pharmaceutical company would be ready by the....
Doctor's prescription not required for Covid-19 test in Delhi
Delhi government on Wednesday announced that a prescription from a qualified medical practitioner is not required for COVID-19 testing in the national capital. "Test-track-treat strategy has been adopted to ensure....
Oxford Covid-19 vaccine trials not paused in India, clarifies Serum Institute
After AstraZeneca suspended the trials of COVID-19 vaccine in the UK, Indian pharmaceutical giant Serum Institue of India (SII) on Wednesday clarified that testing of the possible vaccine candidate in....
Covid-19 Vaccine: AstraZeneca says trial paused due to unexplained sickness of participant
London [UK], September 9 (ANI): UK-based biopharma giant AstraZeneca has said that the phase 3 testing of its COVID-19 vaccine being developed with Oxford University has been put on hold,....
AP govt increases number of oxygen beds in the state by 660% in 6 months
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has ramped up the health infrastructure on war footing , ever since the Covid-19 pandemic struck the state. The number of oxygen beds have been....
Keto diets, intermittent fasting may affect cardiovascular health: Researchers
Researchers have found that Keto diets and intermittent fasting may affect cardiovascular health. But Mediterranean diets and whole-food plant-based diets which include fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and whole grains may....
Congress demands probe into supply of poor quality PPE Kits for medical staff
Hyderabad, September 5: Expressing concern over Telangana's healthcare workers having the highest Covid-19 positivity rate in the country, Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) Treasurer Gudur Narayana Reddy slammed the State....
Children may have both Covid-19 antibodies, virus in their system at once: Study
Children's National Hospital researchers, who set out to improve the understanding of how long it takes pediatric patients with the virus to clear it from their systems and at what....
VIMS to be developed on par with AIIMS - Instilling confidence among Covid patients : YSRCP Parliamentary party Chief VSR
"The standards of Visakha Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS) is going to be developed like AIIMS . Chandrababu Naidu tried to privatise it but this VIMS is going to be....
UK Indian Origin Doctor creates 21 Day Immunity Booster plan to fight off Covid-19, other infections
London: A UK-based Indian-origin doctor, Dr. Aseem Malhotra, who has been championing an anti-obesity drive as a means to combat the severe effects of COVID-19, released a new book on how....
Over weight people at higher risk of Covid-19 complications: Study
A review of COVID-19 studies reveals a troubling connection between two health crises: coronavirus and obesity.From COVID-19 risk to recovery, the odds are stacked against those with obesity, and a....
Tracking India’s Immunisation Strategy, while we await the Covid Vaccine
India, the largest democratic nation in the world, holds the distinction for being the most densely populated country globally and recorded nearly 67,000 births in 2020 on New Year’s Day.....
Study finds anorexia may stunt young women's growth
Girls with anorexia nervosa (an eating disorder causing people to obsess about weight and what they eat) can have stunted growth and may not reach their full height potential, according....
Study reveals low-carb, high-fat diet's effect on older populations
Looking for a diet to follow for better metabolic health? As per the results of a new study - improvements were observed in body composition, fat distribution, and metabolic health....
Broccoli, Brussels sprouts can keep good blood vessel health: Study
Broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage can be counted as some of the most beneficial when it comes to preventing advanced blood vessel disease, suggests new research.The research published in the....
Selfies could be used to detect heart disease: Study
Washington [US], August 23 (ANI): Sending a 'selfie' to the doctor could be a cheap and simple way of detecting heart disease, according to the authors of a new study.....
Covid-19 smell loss different from common cold: Study
Washington D.C. [USA], August 19 (ANI): The new research has revealed how smell loss associated with COVID-19 infection differs from what you typically might experience with a....
"You have all the power in the form of your Mind Power”, Sanjay Jain, Life Coach and Mind Power Trainer
Recently, reputed Life Coach and Mind Power Trainer, Mr Sanjay Jain gave NewsX an exclusive sneak-peak into his life and methods of ‘Mind Power Training’. He is a paradigm of....
8 teams of scientists from India, US awarded for cutting-edge research on Covid-19
Eight binational teams consisting of researchers from India and the US have received awards to conduct cutting-edge research in pathogenesis and disease management of COVID-19 through....
Covid-19: India's case count crosses 25 lakh, death toll nears 50,000
With an increase of 65,002 COVID-19 cases and 996 deaths reported in India in the last 24 hours, the coronavirus count in the country crossed 25 lakhs on Saturday. According....
High rate of asymptomatic COVID-19 cases could help end pandemic: Expert
A high-rate of asymptomatic COVID-19 cases is a good thing for the society and could play a role in the ending of the pandemic, according to a researcher. In the....
Virtuoso Optoelectronics Director Sukrit Bharati: Wanted to contribute to fight against Covid, so started producing masks
Recently, Sukrit Bharati, founder and director of Virtuoso Optoelectronics, joined NewsX for an exclusive interview. Bharati, whose organization has just been enrolled in Stanford’s seed programme for MSMAs, in these....
Difficult to predict Covid-19 second wave in India: ICMR DG
ICMR chief Dr Balram Bhargava said has said that it is difficult to predict whether or not India will see a second wave of COVID-19 infections and there will be....
Covid-19 vaccine update: Health Ministry says only 3 vaccine candidates in phase 3
In the development related to the COVID-19 vaccine across the world, only three vaccine candidates are in phase III clinical trials across the globe. These three coronavirus vaccine candidates are....
57% slum dwellers had Covid, 16% in housing societies finds Mumbai survey
A total of 6,936 samples were collected from 3 wards in slums and non-slums in the first round of Serological Surveillance for SARS-CoV2 commissioned by NITI-Aayog, Municipal Corporation of Greater....
Prakash Javadekar releases Tiger Census report on Global Tiger Day eve
Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday released the report of the Tiger Census on eve of Global Tiger Day. "India is proud of its tiger assets. The country today....
Human trial of 'Covaxin' begins in Bhubaneswar
The human trial of India's first indigenous vaccine candidate 'Covaxin' began at the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital in Bhubaneswar on Monday. Covaxin, the vaccine developed by Bharat....
Over 4.2 lakh Covid-19 tests conducted in one day: Health Ministry
For the first time, a record number of more than 4.2 lakh COVID tests have been conducted in a single day by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the....
The power of vision: Dr. Rahil Chaudhary on cutting edge laser specs removal surgeries
Dr. Rahil Chaudhary, Director, Eye-7 Hospitals, recently joined NewsX for an exclusive interview. Having grown up in a family of doctors, Rahil developed a passion for medicine from a young....
Andhra Pradesh's innovative way of fighting coronavirus - uniquely shaped disposable bins
Since the COVID-19 outbreak, the state of Andhra Pradesh has taken numerous initiatives to fight the pandemic. One such initiative that has begun in Vijayawada is a disposable bin, uniquely....
Over 23% Delhiites have Covid-19 antibodies: Sero-Survey
Delhi sero-survey reported that on an average, across Delhi, the prevalence of IgG antibodies is 23.48 per cent. The study conducted by the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC)also indicates....
Coronavirus cases in Delhi seem to have hit peak, on decline now: AIIMS Director Guleria
Certain areas of the national capital have hit their peak in COVID-19 cases while certain other areas in the city are yet to reach the peak, said AIIMS Director Dr....
Health Minister, Delhi Police launch plasma donation camp at AIIMS
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Sunday launched 'Plasma Donation Campaign' in association with Delhi Police at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here. Speaking about the initiative,....
Good news in Covid vaccine hunt: AIIMS panel allows human trials for indigenous Covaxin
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Ethics Committee on Saturday gave its approval for conducting the human clinical trial of the indigenously developed COVID-19 vaccine candidate Covaxin. Dr....
Anxiety, depression could be a sign of Covid-19: Study
Anxious behaviour or depressed mood in COVID-19 patients may be a sign that the virus affects the central nervous system, suggests an international study led by a University of Cincinnati....
National College and AquaKraft launch India’s 1st Covid response & resilience oriented Swachh skill development course
Challenges are only opportunities to strengthen the mind, the race and the world at large. R D & S H National College, the premier charter institution of the illustrious Hyderabad....
Over 8,000 migrant workers find support in YourDOST to make important life decisions
YourDOST, a leading online counselling and emotional wellness services platform, has witnessed a significant positive impact in 8,000+ young migrant and health workers who have undergone its series of emotional....
