Kareena doesn’t shop for me: Saif
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Actor Saif Ali Khan, who has launched his own ethnic fashion brand ‘House of Pataudi’ with Flipkart-owned online fashion retailer Myntra, wants to bring the idea of old heritage through…
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Your genes may not help you live long
New York, Nov 7 (IANS) Although long life tends to run in families, genetics has far less influence on life span than previously thought, according to a new analysis of an aggregated set of family…
Weight management in pregnancy may affect child’s bone health
London, Nov 7 (IANS) There is no benefit for children’s bone mass if women gain weight during pregnancy, says a new study. And this applies to both normal and overweight women prior to pregnancy, says…
New gene for rare genetic hair loss discovered
London, Nov 7 (IANS) Researchers have deciphered a new gene responsible for a rare form of genetic hair loss condition. Hypotrichosis simplex occurs without other abnormalities. In infancy, fine hair tends to sprout sparsely. With…
Facebook India rolls out ‘Diwali Story’ feature
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Adding to its “holiday Stories” edition Facebook on Wednesday rolled out a special Diwali “Story” feature exclusively to users in India that would enable them to see, share experiences as…
Early rising women at lower risk of breast cancer: Study
London, Nov 7 (IANS) Women who begin their day early are likely to have a lower of risk breast cancer, than late beginners, suggests a research. The study found that a preference for mornings reduced…
Handy shortcuts to cut sugar in festive season
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) High calorie food in the festive season may be unavoidable, but you can outsmart the temptation by indulging your sweet tooth with a different and healthier form of sugar, suggest…
Trauma may up heart disease risk in lesbians, bisexual women
New York, Nov 6 (IANS) Lesbian and bisexual women are more at risk of developing cardiovascular diseases possibly due to trauma caused by abuse and neglect, according to a research. Sexual minority — lesbian and…
Paintings on discoloured, old artefacts on display in Delhi
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Reflections of the “old world charm” of broken, out-of-use artefacts, painted onto canvases with shades of earth and rust, are on display at Triveni Kala Sangam here till November 14….
Lack of proper sleep linked to dehydration: Study
New York, Nov 6 (IANS) Adults who sleep just six hours per night instead of eight may have a higher chance of suffering from dehydration, according to a study. The study highlighted that those who…
Drinking coffee may cut Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s risk
Toronto, Nov 6 (IANS) Besides boosting your energy and attention levels, drinking coffee may also protect you against developing both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, researchers have found. It could be due to phenylindanes — an…
Chef Ashwini Singh transforms Dilli 32 from Awadhi to pan-Indian
By Vishnu Makhijani New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) It once specialised in Awadhi cuisine. Now, only some of the more popular items remain on the menu as Chef Ashwani Kumar Singh, after extensive research across…
Childhood stress linked to brain disorders later: Study
New York, Nov 6 (IANS) Excessive stress in early childhood can increase the likelihood of brain disorders and affects an individual’s response to stress as an adult, says a new study. The study, on a…
How social media plays a role in evacuation during a hurricane
San Francisco, Nov 6 (IANS) People with the most “social ties” are more likely to heed official warnings and flee during a hurricane, revealed a big data study by Facebook’s AI Research (FAIR) group. Ties…
Keep warm this Diwali with merino wool
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Dressing for the festive season may seem like a daunting task especially with slight nip in the air but fear not as designers Ruchika Sachdeva, Rahul Mishra and Nachiket Barve…
How to opt for right foundation
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The key to perfect make up is to find the right foundation according to your skin tone as one mistake can kill your entire look so make sure you are…
Add pop of colour to your home
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Colour has the ability to transform a space and depict the style and personality of individuals living in a home. While bright bursts of colour have made their way into…
Make a simple outfit shine using jewellery, make-up
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) With the festive season in full swing, picking the perfect ensemble with jewellery and make-up that accentuates the outfit is they key to stand out. Raminder Singh, Principal Jewellery designer,…
Photography exhibition on African tribes opens
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) A photography exhibition on eight African tribes, featuring over 200 stills by wildlife biologist Latika Nath, opened at the Bikaner House here on Monday. Titled “OMO: Where The Time Stood…
High calorie meal for dinner may up heart disease, diabetes risk
New York, Nov 5 (IANS) Eating a meal rich in calories for dinner can increase the risk of diabetes as well as lead to poorer cardiovascular health, researchers have warned. The findings showed that eating…