Overweight kids at greater risk while crossing road
New York, March 9 (IANS) Parents may please take note that overweight and obese kids may be more impatient than their peers while crossing the road, and compromise their own safety to expedite the…
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Shriya Saran to walk for brand Anaikka at AIFW 2016
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Actress Shriya Saran will walk for the brand Anaikka, headed by designer Kanika Saluja, at the Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn-Winter 2016, starting here from March 16. “Being self-made and…
Athiya Shetty to be showstopper at New York-inspired AIFW show
Mumbai: Actress Athiya Shetty during the 61st Britannia Filmfare Awards in Mumbai on January 15, 2016. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty will take to the Amazon India Fashion Week…
Women define success as independence: Survey
Beijing, March 9 (IANS) Women’s priorities have changed with independence, positiveness and respect replacing the urge to find a life partner, according to a survey in China. Female respondents gave the highest rating, 4.53 out…
Wazwan is famous, but bakery products hold their own in Kashmir
By Shamshad Ali Srinagar, March 9 (IANS) Any reference to the Kashmir Valley’s cuisine will invariably bring to mind Wazwan. But as connoisseurs of good food are aware, there’s a mind-boggling variety of traditional bakery…
Women experience more neck pain than men
New York, March 9 (IANS) Shedding new light on how differently men and women experience pain, researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have found that women are 1.38 times more likely than men to report neck…
Kim Kardashian dares to bare again
Los Angeles, March 9 (IANS) Despite the backlash over her recent nude selfie, reality TV star Kim Kardashian has posted another nude photograph online. After posting the racy selfie on Monday, the 35-year-old star uploaded…
Women outnumber men when it comes to Google Search in India
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) When it comes to Google Search, more and more Indian women across age groups are using the search engine — outnumbering men by a whooping margin — on issues ranging…
How to get power dressing right
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) A right mix of fit, cut, shade, styling and attitude sums up the core rules of power dressing, says an expert who feels that with an increasing number of women…
Women outnumber men when it comes to Google Search in India
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) When it comes to Google Search, more and more Indian women across age groups are using the search engine — outnumbering men by a whooping margin — on issues ranging…
Educating teenagers can lower caffeine intake
Toronto, March 8 (IANS) Educating teenagers about the harmful effects of drinking caffeinated beverages is the only way to curb heavy consumption and lower potential health risks in them, finds a study. “By developing more…
Listen to your stressed spouse and boost romance in life
New York, March 8 (IANS) It is good that you understand why your spouse is stressed but this alone will not help him or her get rid of the situation. Extend a helping hand and…
Cox & Kings’ #GetawayGoddess for women creates buzz on Twitter
Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) Leading travel group Cox & Kings Ltd on Tuesday launched #GetawayGoddess campaign on Twitter asking women about various reasons that stop them from exploring the world. As soon as the hashtag…
Skinny or fat, both have health consequences for women
By Rajat Gupta Comments on women’s physical shape appear to be proliferating on social media as body-shaming is becoming common, especially among bullies who derive sadistic pleasure out of calling names whether one is heavy…
Nine designers to showcase modern Indian designs at AIFW finale
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) ‘India Modern’ will be the theme of the grand finale for the upcoming Amazon India Fashion Week-Autumn Winter 2016, where nine well-known designers including Rajesh Pratap Singh, Samant Chauhan, Rahul…
When royalty cooks, it’s time to eat like a king
By Jaideep Sarin Chandigarh, March 8 (IANS) It is not always that you have royal secrets laid out before you attracting greedy, and hungry, looks. And when you dig into this royal plate, you have…
People over-claim their contributions more in larger teams
New York, March 8 (IANS) Size of a team can lead people to inflate their own contributions while diminishing their team members’ work, and bigger the teams, the more individual members of a team “over-claim”…
Lack of stem cells leads to repeat miscarriages: Study
London, March 8 (IANS) In a development that could lead to new treatment for those who have suffered failed pregnancies, researchers have discovered that a lack of stem cells in the womb lining causes thousands…
Social media use disturbs young Swedes’ sleep: Poll
Stockholm, March 8 (IANS) A clear majority of young Swedes used digital devices in bed before going to sleep, with one in three having trouble getting properly rested, a media report said. A third of…
Women feel dowry most severe form of gender disparity: Survey
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Most Indian women feel that dowry is the most severe form of gender disparity when it comes to marriage, according to a survey conducted by online matrimony platform Shaadi.com for…