Shun car, take Metro or bus to cut extra flab
London, March 17 (IANS) Adults between 40 and 69 years of age can draw significant health benefits by using public transport, walking and cycling to work as these are linked to reductions in Body Mass…
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Marijuana use disorder in US has doubled in a decade
forbidden flower New York, March 17 (IANS) The percentage of Americans having marijuana use disorder has nearly doubled between 2001-2013, reveals a new study. The research also showed that 2.5 percent of adults — nearly…
‘Fan’ actor to walk ramp for jewellery designer Sahai Ambar Pariddi
Mumbai: Actor Sayani Gupta during the Van Heusen GQ Fashion Nights 2015 Day 2 in Mumbai on Dec 2, 2015. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Actress Sayani Gupta, who made her debut in…
Ritu Beri becomes advisor for Khadi promotion
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Ace fashion designer Ritu Beri has said that as an advisor for Khadi promotion, she will do her best to make Khadi “a global fabric to reckon” with. “Honoured to…
Unhealthy diet, sedentary lifestyle may trigger ageing
Meat Delicacies, Ham, Sausage, Salami, Hot dogs, Small sausages New York, March 17 (IANS) Poor and unhealthy diet coupled with lack of exercise and a sedentary lifestyle may accelerate the ageing process in humans, warn…
Drew Barrymore calls Cameron Diaz ‘Poo Poo’
Los Angeles, March 17 (IANS) Actress Drew Barrymore, who has been close friends with actress Cameron Diaz since they were teenagers, has a special nickname for the “My Best Friend’s Wedding” actress — Poo Poo….
Kylie Jenner uses eyeliner for lipstick
Los Angeles, March 17 (IANS) Reality TV personality Kylie Jenner created her Lip Kit By Kylie range after she had to use a brown eyeliner to achieve “perfect lips”. The “Keeping Up with the Kardashians”…
Do you check your smartphone often? You may be impulsive
New York, March 17 (IANS) People who frequently check and re-check their smartphone are driven most strongly by uncontrolled impulses and are less apt in delaying gratification, says a study. Psychologists Henry Wilmer and Jason…
Designer Gaurav Gupta delves on climate change at fashion gala
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The Amazon India Fashion Week (AIFW) Autumn-Winter 2016 saw fashion with a message when designer Gaurav Gupta chose to showcase his creations in an open-air venue rather than a closed…
This food-tracking necklace hears what you eat
New York, March 17 (IANS) Researchers have developed a high-tech, food-tracking necklace that will alert you about the unique sounds that foods make as you bite, grind and swallow them. Each food as it’s chewed…
Nikhil Thampi associates with Lakme Salon to present ‘Illuminate’ line
Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) In an amalgamation of fashion and beauty, designer Nikhil Thampi has associated with cosmetic giant Lakme Salon to present ‘Illuminate’ collection at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer-Resort 2016 on April…
Nightmares linked to suicidal thoughts, behaviour: Study
London, March 17 (IANS) Do you often experience frightening or unpleasant dreams? A new study has revealed that nightmares have been identified as a risk for suicidal thoughts, plans and attempts. Researchers claim this study…
Kim thanks Emily Ratajkowski with flowers
Los Angeles, March 17 (IANS) Reality TV personality Kim Kardashian is grateful to actress Emily Ratajkowski, who quickly came to her defense after she posted her controversial nude selfie last week. And she conveyed thanks…
AIFW 2016: Kiran Uttam Ghosh, Rina Dhaka back to roots
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) In the ongoing Amazon India Fashion Week (AIFW) Autumn-Winter 2016 here, designers Kiran Uttam Ghosh and Rina Dhaka went back to where they started to seek inspiration and present their…
I look like a mouse: Helen George
Los Angeles, March 17 (IANS) Actress Helen George doesn’t think she could ever go out in public without make-up because she thinks she looks like a “mouse.” “I’m not one of those girls who can…
Shantanu & Nikhil brings old world charm to AIFW 2016
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Using the ramp of the ongoing Amazon India Fashion Week (AIFW) Autumn-Winter 2016 here as a canvas to paint myriad emotions of women, designer duo Shantanu and Nikhil Mehra brought…
AIFW 2016: Pallavi Mohan’s ‘Synthesis’ shows journey of handcrafted techniques
New Delhi: Models showcase the creations of fashion designer Pallavi Mohan at Amazon India Fashion Week 2016 in New Delhi, on March 16, 2016. (Photo: Amlan Paliwal/IANS) New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Designer Pallavi Mohan…
Varun Bahl’s take on urban women sets mood right for AIFW 2016
New Delhi: Models showcase the creations of fashion designer Varun Bahl at Amazon India Fashion Week 2016 in New Delhi, on March 16, 2016. (Photo: Amlan Paliwal/IANS) New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) It was the…
Bid goodbye to tanning the natural way
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) This summer, do away with those endless visits to beauty salons for detanning. Instead, use ingredients like lemon, tomatoes and curd to treat tanning, says an expert. Aakriti Kochar, beauty…
Shy Indians shop sexual wellness products online
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Indians are more comfortable in buying sexual wellness products like sex toys, arousal gels, condoms, sprays and creams online rather than from retail shops owing to shyness, a new study…