Dance gaining popularity over gyming
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Although gyming is the first mode of workout that people take to, dancing in various styles such as Zumba, Tango, belly dancing and aerobics is becoming popular too, according to…
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Is your Labrador overweight? Read on
London, May 4 (IANS) Labradors are more prone to being overweight in comparison to other breeds and scientists have now identified genetic variation that causes obesity in these dogs. According to researchers, in developed countries,…
Now find your life partner through neuroscience!
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Banihal, an online matrimonial website, promises to find the perfect match for their users based on neuroscience. The matchmaking website caters to the aspirations of those for whom traditional ways…
Know Bengal weavers on Kiukart portal
Kolkata, May 4 (IANS) Celebrating West Bengal’s rich sartorial heritage, a new e-commerce craft house is providing direct interface between weavers and connoisseurs to popularise the ‘tant’ (cotton) and silk weaves from the region. “Bengal’s…
Wear sunglasses to avoid eye damage
New York, May 4 (IANS) Are you suffering from irritation in the eyes? Wear sunglasses to protect your vision from the sun’s ultraviolet rays as overexposure to these harmful rays without the right eye protection…
Enjoy this weekend with ‘The Kraft festival’ in Noida
Noida, May 4 (IANS) Organised by an e-commerce website Kraftly, ‘The Kraftly festival’ will take place here on Saturday and Sunday showcasing hand-picked products by several entrepreneurs, artists, designers, artisans from all over the country….
Daily yoga can help reduce multiple sclerosis symptoms
London, May 4 (IANS) Yoga along with aquatic exercises can have a positive influence on certain symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) like fatigue, depression and paresthesia, a significant study has found. The findings showed that…
Little rest during exercise will make you macho
London, May 4 (IANS) Taking at least 2-3 minutes rest between weight-lifting sets at the gym can help boost muscle growth, British researchers have found. The results suggest that guys who took longer rest periods…
Social activities lower depression in elderly
London, May 4 (IANS) Older adults suffering with dementia who indulged in a high-intensity functional exercise programme and group activity showed reduced levels of depressive symptoms, a new study has found. “Unfortunately, depression is common…
‘Charcoal’ cheers up Indianness in Bangkok
By Jaideep Sarin Bangkok, May 4 (IANS) A ‘Spice Library’ with traditional condiments from all corners of India, Mumbai’s famous ‘Dabbawalas’, an Indian mixology concept at the bar to fire up your drinks and a…
Placenta size may predict offspring’s bone strength
London, May 4 (IANS) A larger placenta during pregnancy could lead to larger bones in children, new research has found. Larger bones in early life are likely to lead to larger, stronger bones in older…
People of south are ready to experiment: Designer Nishka Lulla
By Natalia Ningthoujam New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Fashion designer, stylist, that crop-top girl – is what her Twitter bio reads. But designer Nishka Lulla’s creations go beyond her crop tops. Nishka says she enjoys…
Air rage a product of class difference
Toronto, May 4 (IANS) Apart from the usual jet lag, the stress associated with air travel also includes air rage — aggressive behaviour provoked in a passenger on board an aircraft. Initially thought as the…
Twitter launches ‘Connect’ to help you find friends
New York, May 4 (IANS) Micro-blogging site Twitter on Wednesday launched a “Connect” tab — a new feature to help you figure out which relevant accounts you would like to follow. The “Connect” tab will…
Few real women look like as shown in movies: Survey
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) It’s only picture perfect, not reality! A majority of women think that the representation of women in the entertainment industry is far from reality. As many as 68 percent of…
Vitamin D may help cut body fat in infants
Toronto, May 3 (IANS) A healthy intake of vitamin D in the first year of life can build up more muscle mass and reduce body fat in toddlers, finds a new study. “We were very…
Online fashion website launches campaign for moms
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Online fashion website Faballey has launched a campaign for mothers titled #GraciasMOM to highlight the importance of the Mother’s Day, which will be celebrated on Sunday. The campaign which will…
Care for your hair in simple steps this summer!
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) With heat, humidity and dust playing spoilsport to the hair during summers, they require that extra dose of nourishment! To help solve the problem, conditioning is important to avoid dull…
Keep healthy this summer with easily-made smoothies
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Suffering from dehydration this summer? Here are some easily made recipes from nutritionist Suvidha Raibole of Care24 for home-made smoothies that will instantly cool you down and keep you fresh…
Hard Rock Cafe brings ‘Taste of Mexico’ to India
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Hard Rock Cafe India is paying homage to classic Mexican cuisine and cocktails with a new ‘Taste of Mexico’ menu. Foodies will be able to experience the limited-edition menu at…