Telling ripeness of mango without having to taste it
London, May 11 (IANS) There is good news for mango lovers! You may soon be able to tell how ripe a mango is without having to taste it as researchers have identified a way to…
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Yoga can improve memory, reduce Alzheimer’s risk
New York, May 11 (IANS) If you are trying to improve memory or offset the risk for developing memory loss or Alzheimer’s disease, regular practice of yoga and meditation could be a simple, safe and…
Wait longer for feedback to boost service ratings online
London, May 11 (IANS) A long wait before asking for feedback about a service or product would increase the odds of getting a better review by your customers, researchers say. The findings revealed that people…
Anxiety prone? Walk in nature can make things worse
New York, May 11 (IANS) Far from being rejuvenating, a peaceful walk in nature after a difficult day at work can make people prone to anxiety more stressed, new research suggests. They should instead take…
H&M to open first store in Punjab
Mohali, May 11 (IANS) Swedish fashion retail giant H&M is all set to open its first store here and its sixth in India. The store will open at the North Country Mall here on May…
Jamie’s Pizzeria: The new haven for the capital’s pizza lovers
By Ankit Sinha New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) After starting operations in Gurgaon, British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s popular restaurant chain Jamie’s Pizzeria has now opened its doors for foodies in the national capital. With…
Relax! Texting or phone calls at dinner time is OK
New York, May 11 (IANS) If you think that using smartphone at the dinner table is killing conversations and ruining relationships, just relax. A quick text or even attending a phone call from your boss…
Geisha Designs completes 15 years in fashion world
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Starting their journey in the fashion industry with a flair for art, architecture, flowers and wanderlust, the brand Geisha Designs, brainchild of designer duo Paras Bairoliya and Shalini Jaikaria, has…
Masaba Gupta launches first kidswear range on Flipkart
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Fashion designer Masaba Gupta, known for her quirky designs, on Tuesday launched her debut collection for kids eCommerce marketplace Flipkart. The online portal will showcase her exclusive collection of this…
Colours, patterns that are ruling lingerie this summer!
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Wavy prints, orange, lavenders are ruling lingries this summer season, says an expert. Suman Chowdhury, chief designer of online lingerie brand Clovia has shared some tips on lingerie colours, which…
Beauty myths busted
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Does application of castor oil increase growth of eyelash and eyebrow hair or is cleansing milk a more effective way to clean deep pores? An expert separates myth from reality….
India beach fashion week set to mesmerize Goa with third season
Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) The third season of India beach fashion week (IBFW) is all set to grip Goa with ace designers like Neeta Lulla and Varun Bahl setting the ramp on fire. Kicking off…
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan still cherishes her first Cannes outing
Mumbai: Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan during the film Sarbjit integration with Saregama Mumbai on May 5, 2016. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s tryst with the Cannes Film Festival began with…
Fitness app HealthifyMe raises $6 mn in funding
Bengaluru, May 10 (IANS) App-based health and fitness startup HealthifyMe on Tuesday announced receiving $6 million Series A funding from IDG Ventures India, Inventus Capital and Blume Ventures. “With these funds we plan to impact…
Don’t make important decisions on empty stomach
London, May 10 (IANS) Decisions are best taken when you are full. Researchers have found that the hormone ghrelin — that is released before meals and is known to increase the appetite — has a…
Sugary drinks in pregnancy can make infants fat
Toronto, May 10 (IANS) Consumption of soft drinks by to-be-mothers may lead to an increased risk of high body mass index (BMI) leading to being overweight in infants. The findings indicated that daily consumption of…
Clothing brand to highlight social issues in society
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) To address burning social issues in the country, clothing brand Denizen has used three dimensional animation to make a comic series on apparels with characters that depict the youth. The…
Video game addiction can lead to sleep deprivation
Toronto, May 10 (IANS) Video game addiction can lead to sleep deprivation, thereby putting the players at serious risk of numerous health issues associated with sleep loss such as obesity and cardiovascular diseases, warns a…
Anti-depressant use in pregnancy may lengthen umbilical cord
London, May 10 (IANS) Mothers-to-be please take note! Excessive use of anti-depressants during pregnancy may lengthen the umbilical cord, exposing the foetus to a lack of oxygen and other health problems, new research warns. The…
Beware! Smartphones can make you hyperactive
New York, May 10 (IANS) Are you getting bored easily when trying to focus, or having difficulty doing quiet tasks and activities? If yes, the pervasive use of a smartphone could be the reason behind…