Papaya, tomato, honey help remove skin tan during summer
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Use cucumber and rose water to remove the unwanted tan or opt for a tomato, yogurt and lemon juice face pack to get a glowing skin during the summer season,…
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Newborns can’t actually copy our gestures
Sydney, May 7 (IANS) If you thought human babies are capable of imitating facial gestures, hand gestures, facial expressions, or vocal sounds right from their first weeks of life after birth, think again! New research…
hike messenger to launch ‘microapp’ for Mother’s Day
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) India’s first homegrown messaging app hike messenger will launch a “microapp” for users on the eve of Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day falls on May 8 this year. This Mother’s Day,…
Obesity during pregnancy can make your baby fat
New York, May 7 (IANS) In a warning to soon-to-be mothers, researchers have recommended healthy and nutritious food during pregnancy as excess weight and high blood sugar can make babies prone to childhood obesity. Being…
G-Star RAW comes to India with flagship store in Mumbai
Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Dutch denim brand G-Star RAW has made its India foray with the first exclusive brand store in Mumbai. The first store opened at the Palladium luxury retail destination on Friday night….
Short sleep linked to poor breast cancer survival
New York, May 7 (IANS) Short sleep duration combined with frequent snoring reported prior to cancer diagnosis may influence subsequent breast cancer survival, says a study. One potential mechanism underlying this relationship is the adverse…
‘Indian bartenders already competing globally’
By Ankit Sinha New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Dean Callan, global brand ambassador of whisky brand Monkey Shoulder, who was in the capital to conduct the Ultimate Bartender Championship, says Indian mixologists are already competing…
Are we bad at judging our real friends?
London, May 7 (IANS) Most people feel that friendship is a two-way street, but only half of your buddies would actually consider you their friend, a study has found, adding that this limits their ability…
Gift a flower to your mom on Facebook this Mother’s Day
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Facebook, in a bid to celebrate Mother’s Day with women across the globe, has introduced a special feature to help its users send floral decorated greetings to their mothers via…
Smartphone app data reveals how the world is sleeping
New York, May 7 (IANS) Women in the age group 30-60 worldwide are sleeping more than men — about 30 minutes more on average — while middle-aged men are getting the least sleep, often getting…
Culinary exploration trip to Kashmir in June
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Do you yearn to go on a foodie trail to satiate your taste buds? Well, you can pack your bags and hop on the foodie express to Kashmir soon. Food…
Treat your hardworking mom to hair care this summer!
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Mothers are known for thinking about everyone else in the house but themselves — on the occasion of Mother’s Day, that falls on Sunday, give them some hair makeover and…
Fashion show with a touch of New Zealand in Delhi soon
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) With an aim to promote cross-cultural fashion, the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) and Education New Zealand (ENZ) will be organising a fashion event — Runway to New Zealand…
Silk coating can keep fruit fresh without refrigeration
New York, May 6 (IANS) Your favourite strawberries and bananas can stay fresh for more than a week without refrigeration if they are coated in a thin, odourless, biocompatible silk solution, says a study. Silk’s…
Cherry juice may help reduce high BP
London, May 6 (IANS) Drinking cherry juice can significantly reduce high blood pressure, particularly in males with early hypertension, to a level comparable to that achieved by medication, new research has found. High blood pressure…
Special ‘ring’ turns lower arm into smartwatch touchpad
New York, May 6 (IANS) A team of scientists from Carnegie Mellon University has developed a new wearable technology that can turn your lower arm into a smartwatch touchpad. Called SkinTrack and developed by the…
Shun depression for a healthy relationship with your kid
New York, May 6 (IANS) Mothers with a history of depression are not physiologically “in sync” with their children and this may lead to conflicts in their relations, a study has found. The findings indicate…
Chopard, Gemfields collaborate for Cannes 2016
Cannes, May 6 (IANS) Swiss luxury jewellery and watch company Chopard will officially launch its new collaboration with Gemfields, a supplier of responsibly sourced coloured gemstones at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival. Chopard has been…
Stop eating red meat daily to add years to your life
Meat Delicacies, Ham, Sausage, Salami, Hot dogs, Small sausages New York, May 6 (IANS) Beware! Gorging on red meat such as bacon, sausage, unsalted beef or pork on a daily basis can decrease your life,…
Weight loss surgery ups good cholesterol in obese boys
New York, May 6 (IANS) Weight loss surgery can boost the level of “good” cholesterol as well as decrease the risk of heart diseases in severely obese teenage boys, says a new research. The findings…