30 Best Bars India contest kicks off
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) A jury of more than 200 bar enthusiasts, industry experts, connoisseurs and writers will vote for the 30 best bars of India from a 100+ long list in a dozen…
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Capsule to analyse what gases you hide in your stomach
Sydney, Sep 16 (IANS) Rather than laughing about it or feeling embarrassed, this is the time to take flatulence seriously as researchers have developed a non-invasive, gas-capturing capsule that can measure what kind of gases…
‘Not sure how sustainable fashion as an industry can be’
By Puja Gupta New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANSlife) Sustainability may be the buzzword in the fashion industry right now, but designer Rina Singh would rather call her label Eka “ethical”. “If you are churning out…
Indians wake up to benefits of ‘desi ghee’ for stronger bones
By Bharat Upadhyay New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) All the members of New Delhi-based S. Rahul’s family are health-conscious. That’s the reason why olive oil bottles, often perceived to be a healthier option compared to…
Gwyneth Paltrow draws feminist ire over nude pic to promote brand
Los Angeles, Sep 15 (IANS) Gwyneth Paltrow has drawn the ire of angry feminists for posting a photograph of a nude woman to promote her lifestyle company, Goop. The picture was posted by Paltrow posted…
Tiny bubbles in our body to fight cancer better than chemo
New York, Sep 14 (IANS) Researchers have found that tiny bubbles in our body might potentially be used to treat cancer and could fight the disease better than chemotherapy. Healthy cells in our body release…
Poverty accelerate the ageing process: Study
London, Sep 13 (IANS) Genetics, lifestyle and environment are all factors that somehow influence when and how we all age. Now, researchers have revealed that four or more years with an income below the relative…
New cancer treatment prevents hair loss from chemotherapy
London, Sep 13 (IANS) A novel method discovered recently by a group of researchers, including one of Indian-origin, shows how hair loss from chemotherapy can be prevented during cancer treatment in patients, arguably one of…
Drink tea to boost your brain function: Study
Singapore, Sep 13 (IANS) Researchers have found that regular tea drinkers have better organised brain regions and this is associated with healthy cognitive function as compared to non-tea drinkers. “Our results offer the first evidence…
Tiger Shroff roped in as ASICS India brand ambassador
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff will be fronting ads of Japan-based footwear brand ASICS, which is expanding into sportstyle and athleisure segments in India. The association will also see the India…
Don’t like wearing underwear: Cara Delevingne
London, Sep 13 (IANS) Actress Cara Delevingne says she doesn’t really like wearing underwear. “The first pair of underwear I bought was really cheesy Disney underwear,” people.com quoted Delevingne as saying. “But I don’t really…
Tamil Nadu woman selling 1-rupee idli gets LPG connection
Chennai, Sep 12 (IANS) The indomitable spirit of an 80-year-old woman from Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore district who sells idlis at just one rupee each has melted the hearts of many including those in the corridors…
Mixing dieting, exercise may not be good for bone health
New York, Sep 12 (IANS) Combining exercise and dieting may not be a good idea as it may impact your bone health, according to a new study. “This is important for women because as we…
India’s first Instagram Fashion Week is here
By Puja Gupta New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANSlife) Instagram is turning out to be the new darling of fashion weeks. Providing fans with the first look or behind the scenes of fashion weeks on Instagram…
‘Remaining fit is simpler than it seems’
By Siddhi Jain New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANSlife) Yoga instructor and author Ira Trivedi, whose tryst with the practice began not in India but in the US, feels that yoga has had a powerful comeback…
When it comes to menus prices need to be democratic: Chef Varun Tuli
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANSlife) Varun Tuli is a name to reckon with when it comes to the business of food; be it as a restaurateur, caterer or even when it comes to home delivery….
It’s all in the aesthetics
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANSlife) Couturier Gaurav Gupta has been on a launch spree nowadays. First it was his jewellery line at this couture show last month, on Tuesday he unveiled his debut store in…
Men today are surer of their choices: Designer Kunal Rawal
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANSlife) Designer Kunal Rawal who has carved a niche for himself by giving a contemporary and multi-functional approach to menswear feels that from a time when mens fashion was “not taken…
Youth should keep alive the craft of fine muslin: Ashmore
Kolkata, Sep 11 (IANS) India’s young generation should understand the legacy of the country’s rich heritage in textiles and endeavour to keep alive the fabled craft of fine muslin which is gradually getting lost, top…
US woman gets free chicken for life after praising restaurant
Washington, Sep 11 (IANS) Everyone may not be fortunate enough to earn yummy free chicken sandwiches for life just with a tweet. A woman in the US has just done that after her tweet praising…