Your DNA can predict when you’ll have first sex
New York, April 19 (IANS) What has DNA got to do with your first action between the sheets? A lot, say, researchers, adding that there are 38 specific places in the human genome that may…
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Your vocal pitch tells your intention to dominate
New York, April 19 (IANS) People who lower their vocal pitch early in a conversation are more likely to be dominant and influential than those whose pitch went up early, finds a study. Those viewed…
People judge brands on how they sound
Canada, April 19 (IANS) Our feelings and intuitions play a key role in our liking or disliking a specific brand and brand managers should name a product keeping in mind that people associate certain sounds…
Iggy Azalea hasn’t broken up with Nick Young
Los Angeles, April 19 (IANS) Rapper Iggy Azalea has clarified that she hasn’t ended her relationship with her fiance Nick Young after his cheating confession. The “Fancy” rapper assured fans that she and the basketball…
Meditation enhances focus in media multi-taskers
New York, April 19 (IANS) Many people who text while watching TV or listen to music while reading cannot hold their attention to one task. However, a new study has revealed that through mindfulness meditation,…
Women outlive men due to lowered birth rates
London, April 19 (IANS) Significant fall in birth rates are a major reason why women outlive men in the present world, a new research has found. Reduced reproduction rates benefit female lifespan more as females…
Sonam, Aishwarya to represent L’Oréal Paris at Cannes 2016
Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) Actresses Sonam Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who are brand ambassadors of LOréal Paris, will represent the cosmetic giant at the upcoming 69th Cannes International Film Festival. Sonam completed five years…
Night shifts affect women more than men: Study
London, April 19 (IANS) Sleep is an important part of our biological cycle and disruption to a good night’s sleep, especially after working in night shifts, may affect women’s brains more than men’s, say researchers….
Bengaluru’s food preferences go way beyond idli-dosa: Survey
Bengaluru, April 18 (IANS) Although the most popular dish in Bengaluru is masala dosa, dishes such as mutton biryani and vegetable biryani make it to the top-five list and almost half the total number of…
This IPL season, sip these cricket-inspired cocktails!
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) It’s that time of the year when cricket fanatics are glued to their television sets to catch all the action from the IPL (Indian Premier League). Whether you are calling…
SPF30 sunscreens may delay onset of skin cancer
New York, April 18 (IANS) Application of sunscreen with a sun protection factor 30 (SPF30) prior to exposure to sunlight is likely to delay the onset of skin cancer, finds a new research. The study,…
Absence of romantic partner can lead to financial loss
New York, April 18 (IANS) If you do not have a romantic partner yet, stop gambling or making riskier investments as you may end up losing money, finds an interesting study. Environmental cues indicate that…
Jabong launches international fashion brand Mexx in India
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Online fashion retailer Jabong has announced a new partnership with international fashion retailer Mexx. Mexx collection will be available on Jabong from Tuesday. We are very excited to launch Mexx…
Designer Varija Bajaj pays ode to womanhood
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Designer Varija Bajaj has paid ode to womanhood through her ‘Pagdi’ collection at the sixth edition of India Runway week here. Bajaj said she had a lot of apprehensions before…
‘Teenagers receiving less sex education from parents, schools’
New York, April 18 (IANS) Sex education is important for teenagers to stay healthy but educating them about sex from either parents or school has significantly dropped than a decade ago, media reported on Monday….
Tattoo-like ‘e-skin’ turns your body into digital screen
Tokyo, April 18 (IANS) In a yet another example to integrate electronic devices with the human body, researchers from the University of Tokyo have developed an ultrathin, protective layer that will help create “electronic skin”…
Kids raised by same-sex parents equal those of different-sex parents
Two happy women with teens New York, April 18 (IANS) Children raised in households with same-sex parents show no differences in outcomes of family relationships and child health as the kids of different-sex parents, a…
Toddlers with sweet tooth may experience weight gain
New York, April 18 (IANS) Does your toddler have a bigger appetite for desserts, even when he or she is not hungry? Beware, as according to a new study, kids who eat sweet, but not…
Experience Japan’s cherry blossom festival in Delhi at En
By Karishma Saurabh Kalita New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The authentic and uber- sophisticated En – The Japanese Restaurant, brings to the capital the Japanese traditional cherry-blossom flower festival, Hanami, with a special menu in…
Aqua green, blue shades to rule this summer
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Not all colours are ideal when it comes to dressing up for the summer heat. Classic shades of white are the go-to shades, but an expert has stated that cool…