New York, March 12 (IANS) Shorter intervals between births are associated with higher mortality rates in babies, finds a new study on macaque monkeys. The study showed “the risk of a short birth interval in…
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The right amount of protein intake always goes hand-in-hand with a strict fitness regime to remain hale and hearty, suggest experts. Losing out on the required protein intake leads to…
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Forget worrying about your skin and hair this Holi and enjoy the festival of colours. Use oil, sunscreen and lip balm to keep your body protected against effects of harsh…
Beijing, March 12 (IANS) Long-term exposure to PM2.5, a major particle matter pollutant increases the risk of diabetes, finds a study. Researchers from the Fuwai Hospital under the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences as well…
New York, March 12 (IANS) Infants as young as five months can differentiate laughter between friends and between strangers, finds a new study. It has been recently established that co-laughter — or simultaneous laughter between…
Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) Actress-producer Dia Mirza, who started travelling alone at the age of 18, has observed a change in the patriarchal mindset regarding solo women travellers, and she considers it empowering. Dia took…
New York, March 12 (IANS) A future non-invasive eye test may allow early detection of Alzheimer’s disease before memory loss kicks in, say a team led by an Indian-origin researcher. Retina being an extension of…
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) It’s that time of the year when you get rid of shawls and overcoats and stuff them into the back of your closet. Here are six shoe trends to get…
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Actress Karisma Kapoor will walk the Lotus Makeup India Fashion Week (LMIFW) in a Mekhela chador, a traditional Assamese attire, when she turns showstopper for designer Sanjukta Dutta here. Dutta…
London, March 11 (IANS) A supplement given to breastfed premature babies after they leave hospital can prevent weight loss and help boost growth, according to results of a trial. Breast milk alone does not always…
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Actress Rakul Preet Singh will turn showstopper for designer Julie Shah at the Lotus Makeup India Fashion Week’s (LMIFW) forthcoming edition. Shah will showcase her new collection ‘The High Noon…
By Natalia Ningthoujam New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Ace gymnast Dipa Karmakar is set to represent India in the upcoming World Cups at Baku, Azerbaijan and Doha, Qatar. She says for her, every competition is…
New York, March 11 (IANS) Pregnant mothers exposed to particulate matters may experience damage to the developing cardiovascular system in their foetuses, finds a study. Exposures to these microscopic materials early in the gestation period…
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) A much-awaited limited edition line of running shoes inspired by hit television series “Game of Thrones” ahead of its eighth and final season, has been launched. adidas has reimagined the…
Addis Ababa, March 11 (IANS) Antonis Mavropoulos, President of the non-profit International Solid Waste Association, survived the Ethiopian Airlines crash that on Sunday killed all 157 people on board by being just two minutes late…
Washington, March 11 (IANS) If you live in India, you will begin to suffer the negative effects of ageing at an early age than if you live in Japan or Switzerland, says a first-of-its-kind scientific…
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday presented the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards for 2019 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here. Actor-dancer Prabhu Deva, late journalist Kuldip Nayar (awarded posthumously)…
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Global make-up legend Bobbi Brown will embark on her maiden India tour for the debut edition of the India Make Up Show in April. She is looking forward to sample the…
Kolkata, March 10 (IANS) Visitors to the National Library of India and the Metcalfe Hall here can now acquaint themselves with the inspiring lives of four Bengali icons — Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Rabindranath Tagore, Subhash…
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Interior designer and entrepreneur Sussanne Khan says her mother and sisters have been key players in her life, but she seeks inspiration from her children. Sussanne shares two sons, Hridhaan…