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Thought pink rivers only exist in fairy tales? Here you can see one for real
September 18, 2017 15:32 IST
The Cameron Falls in Canada is no myth or a work of fiction. It is very much real but only a fortunate few have been able to see the river change its colour from crystal clear to bubble-gum pink and even tomato red. The spectacular sight can be seen only during heavy rainfall, so make sure you plan accordingly.
Emmys 2017: Priyanka Chopra makes ‘best dressed’ list for international media
September 18, 2017 14:33 IST
While Hollywood Life thought Priyanka Chopra looked "white hot" in the "shimmering Balmain" at the Emmys, Daily Mail agreed that she "glowed" in her gown.
Harmanpreet Kaur debuts on ramp at fashion gala in Mysuru
September 18, 2017 12:31 IST
Clad in an elegant blue lehenga, Kaur walked a bit nervously on the stage but did not let her humble smile go as the jam packed venue cheered the cricketer. The cricketer says that she wanted to try something new and what could be better than walking on the ramp.
High BP can cause organ damage in teenagers too
September 18, 2017 12:18 IST
The damage in teenagers occurs at blood pressure levels that are below the clinical definition of hypertension in the age group. Teenagers are at risk of heart and vessel damage as well.
E-cigs may double risk of tobacco smoking in teenagers
September 18, 2017 12:08 IST
E-cigarettes can contain nicotine but not many of the harmful substances produced by smoking tobacco such as tar or carbon monoxide. Although they are not as harmful as the traditional cigarettes, there is an increasing risk as E-cigs continue to become popular among adolescents.
5 things to do in the new ‘must-visit’ place of Asia
November 23, 2017 15:13 IST
Pack your bags for what might be an unforgettable trip! To make your travel hassle-free, airlines like AirAsia have a host of flights at reasonable prices, which get cheaper the earlier you book.
Durga Puja 2017: State, central schemes feature in Salt Lake pandal
September 18, 2017 05:46 IST
Around 35 workers, including 20 artists, worked on the “Ami Sei Meye (I am that girl)” theme and has cost the committee around Rs 28 lakh
Art with heart and vision: Gurgaon kids highlight community issues with artwork
September 17, 2017 22:47 IST
At the Growing Gurgaon Community Art Festival, 12 child artists from an underprivileged background came together to highlight social and environmental concerns through their artwork.
Zapping brain with magnetic pulses may help overcome anxiety
September 17, 2017 18:59 IST
Magnetically stimulating this brain region can improve the effectiveness of unlearning anxiety responses. This is a great way to reduce stress and anxiety which are overpowering people today.
Thirdhand smoke can damage liver, brain tissues: study
September 17, 2017 18:51 IST
Children living in the homes where smoking has occurred have been known to show tobacco metabolites in their urine as well as tobacco-derived carcinogens called tobacco specific nitrosamines.
Priyanka Chopra, edgy or chic: Which look do you like better?
September 17, 2017 17:57 IST
Priyanka Chopra is all set to present an award at the upcoming 69th Emmy Awards for the second time, and she's been slaying it with varied fashion choices in the run-up events.
No more size-zero! Dior, Gucci, Louis Vuitton bid goodbye to super-skinny models
September 17, 2017 16:31 IST
The much-propagated image of 'thin is beautiful' may finally be no more as two major fashion conglomerates ban ultra-thin models from walking in their shows. Brands such as Gucci, Dior and LV have dropped the super skinny models as many women are increasingly suffering from eating disorders in order to get a figure like them.
Unlike Rushdie: Simple plot but relevant in a world of alternative facts
September 17, 2017 15:41 IST
Rushdie, as in his previous works, displays immense skills of observation, but takes it a little too far in matching these with the film-making traits of his personality. He invokes analogies from so many areas that it becomes a nightmare for the reader to keep track of all the things.
Carbohydrates may be key to better malaria vaccine: study
September 17, 2017 15:26 IST
Efforts to eradicate malaria require the development of new therapeutics, particularly an effective malaria vaccine. The discovery may help improve the only vaccine approved to protect people against Plasmodium falciparum malaria - the most deadly form of the disease.
Japan restaurant highlights dementia awareness by hiring waiters suffering from dementia
September 17, 2017 15:02 IST
Japanese restaurant owner wants to provide a safe environment for the general public to interact with dementia patients who will be the servers in the restaurant to learn more about them. This is part of his campaign to increase awareness about dementia.
Drug that may curb drinking impulse identified
September 17, 2017 14:21 IST
Alcohol is the largest consumed drug all over the world and can lead to a lot of addictions which can prove to be fatal. A new study shows that blocking a specific part of the brain's immune system may substantially decrease the desire to drink in the evening.
Friends can make your marital conflict less stressful
September 17, 2017 12:04 IST
Marital conflict can lead to lots of mental and emotional stress. People who have friends and family to talk to and share their problems with experience relatively lower levels of stress as compared to those who have no friends outside of marriage to share their concerns with.
Cure morning woes with easy to make English breakfast
September 17, 2017 11:46 IST
Now you can have a full English breakfast without worrying about the pains of cooking as these easy tips will make your mornings much brighter and your tummies much fuller. It's all about getting some bacon, toast, mushrooms and your favourite tea or coffee. See how
Adah Sharma debuts on the ramp at Crocs Mysore Fashion Week
September 17, 2017 11:24 IST
The collection had the Indian attire with a twist wherein some models flaunted fabric draped on jeans like a sari with a moon-shaped bindi and kamarbands or waist chains. Then came in beautiful checkered heavy duty kanjivaram saris which were sported by models with Crocs footwear.
Easy hacks for healthy diet: eating rice, noodles, pasta can be healthy too
September 17, 2017 11:09 IST
One can lose weight even while including rice in their diet as long as they don't consume rice in the form of fried rice or oily biryani. Refined sugar intake in tea, coffee or other drinks and desserts should be avoided or should be restricted to the minimum.
A solid touch: Samit Das on his preference for art that is tangible
September 17, 2017 11:29 IST
Samit Das talks about the influence of Rabindranath Tagore on his work and how archaeology shapes his aesthetic.
Speak easy: The Lode Star for Identity
September 17, 2017 00:09 IST
For language and literature to thrive in a diaspora, there needs to be a guardian angel to champion its cause.
Draw Me a Shadow: Ceramicist Madhvi Subramanian’s latest show explores relationship between an object and its shadow
September 17, 2017 00:07 IST
The journey and the road find a place in Madhvi Subrahmanian’s recent work. In her current exhibition, “Mapping Memory”, on at Mumbai, these long-term concerns come together with another – what impressions remain when change is the only constant.
Spare the Child: Physical punishment is rarely a lasting solution to a disciplinary issue
September 17, 2017 00:01 IST
The one-slap style of parenting has been handed down generations in India. It can scar your child forever. The impact of physical punishment lasts into adulthood.
Down in jungleland: Six to Tango
September 17, 2017 00:01 IST
Spiders are master craftspeople when they are not eating their own kind.
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