‘Kids getting hooked to smartphones at age 10 in US’
Washington, May 20 (IANS) The average age at which a child can get his or her first smartphone has now come down to 10.3 years, media said on Friday. While the usage of tablets has…
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App to reveal if your beer is fresh or stale
London, May 20 (IANS) In this scorching heat, chilled beer is what comes to your rescue but what if it has gone stale, threatening to spoil your party? No worries as now there is a…
Guidance can help school dropouts fare better
New York, May 20 (IANS) Certain life experiences can worsen the negative effects of dropping out of school but proper guidance and treatment can improve the odds for such people, a study has found. Most…
Sonam Kapoor gives desi twist to her look for amfAR Gala
Cannes, May 20 (IANS) It was fusion at its best when Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor went ‘desi’ with the bling of ‘golden jhumkas’ with an uber stylish western ensemble at the amfAR Gala here. The…
Whisky cocktails here to stay
By Ankit Sinha New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The consumption of whisky in its traditional avatar has long been in vogue in the country, but whisky cocktails are also gaining popularity as more Indians are…
Mallika Sherawat’s selfie moment with Mads Mikkelsen
Cannes, May 20 (IANS) Indian actress Mallika Sherawat, who is currently here for the 69th Cannes Film Festival, has shared a selfie with Hollywood star Mads Mikkelsen. Mallika and Mikkelsen were attending the amfAR gala…
Are you extremely social? Beware of cheating on Facebook
New York, May 20 (IANS) People with intellectual disabilities or those extremely social and trusting are more susceptible to exploitation and abuse on social media platforms like Facebook, researchers have revealed. The team from Michigan…
India Beach Fashion Week to kick off in Goa
Panaji, May 19 (IANS) Asia’s biggest resort-wear fashion event, the India Beach Fashion Week will kick-off in Goa from Friday, the organisers said. The event will open with an experimental show by top Indian fashion…
Food, shopping and more at capital’s new lifestyle hub
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Connaught Place, which has been the hub for retail therapy and food binging in the capital, will now have an additional lifestyle hub under one roof, boasting multiple eateries along…
Easy hacks to keep sweat stains away
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Sweat stains can be unpleasant and embarrassing, so try using sweat pads or an antiperspirant to prevent it, suggests an expert. Gunjan Gaur, make-up expert and executive director of ALPS…
ADHD may emerge in adulthood too
ADHD symbol conceptua;l design isolated on white background. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symbol conceptual design London, May 19 (IANS) While it is well established that childhood attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may continue into adulthood, new research…
Soothing treatment can calm an anxious mind
Young woman with slimming body thermal mask on her back. Spa Treatment. Toronto, May 19 (IANS) People with anxiety disorders often refuse or drop out of therapies as it makes them weak and infirm, says…
Media multitasking linked to poor scores in maths
Toronto, May 19 (IANS) Parents, please take note! Researchers have found that the more time teenagers spend splitting their attention between various devices such as their phones, video games or TV, the lower their test…
Guys, add glam to your look with studs
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) From ditching the mundane white studs to playing with different shapes, it is time for males to up their style quotient with men’s jewellery, says an expert. Venkatesh S, jewellery…
Eating fatty food in youth may up breast cancer risk
New York, May 19 (IANS) Eating a lot of of fatty food duriong teenage years may lead to higher breast density — a risk factor for breast cancer, warns a study. “Overall, our results suggest…
Online home decor platform launches mobile app
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Online home décor platform Renomania launched its mobile app on Wednesday, offering a design lookbook with over 80,000 high definition pictures of beautiful Indian homes. The apps aims at enhancing…
Sedentary lifestyle making youth vulnerable to high BP
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Consumption of fast foods and lack of physical activity are making the youngsters more vulnerable to high blood pressure today, says a doctor who took part in the World Hypertension…
Protect skin, hair from UV rays on sunny days
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Taking precaution is the best way to deal with the problems that harsh ultraviolet rays can cause to your skin and hair, says an expert. Make-up artist Shreya Chadha has…
Chronic fatigue may prompt you to suppress emotions
London, May 18 (IANS) Individuals suffering from chronic fatigue tend to be more anxious, distressed and are also more likely to suppress these emotions than people who do not have this condition, says a study….
Hard water linked to risk of itchy red rash in infants
London, May 18 (IANS) High levels of water hardness at home may be linked to the development of eczema or itchy red rash early in life, says a study. Skin barrier impairment and dry skin…