Lifestyle

Japanese traditional dish 'Mitarashi dango' attracts tourists

Tokyo [Japan], Mar 19 (ANI): One of the oldest traditional Japanese dessert, 'Dangos' are attracting tourists in Japan, as they provide a unique taste of Japan's history. These sweet rice dumplings, skewered onto a bamboo stick appear like white balls can be found in most traditional markets in a variety of flavours, but the most popular type is Mitarashidango.

2020-03-19T14:04:56.434476+00:00 IST

Four-day 'Butterfly Meet' held in Arunachal's Namdapha National Park

Changlang (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], Mar 19 (ANI): To conserve the diverse yet rare species of butterflies in Arunachal Pradesh, a four-day-long 'Butterfly Meet ' was recently held in the Namdapha National Park which is situated in the state's Changlang district.

2020-03-19T11:05:24.601573+00:00 IST

Teens who feel empowered are less likely to bully, harass or commit sexual violence

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 19 (ANI): Teenagers who personally feel empowered are less likely to bully, harass, or commit acts of sexual violence, suggests a study by Rutgers University, the University of Nebraska, and the University of New Hampshire.

2020-03-19T05:53:18.914912+00:00 IST

Negative thoughts may delay sleep leading to depression in teens

Adelaide [Australia], Mar 18 (ANI): A new research study revealed that nagging negative thoughts and striving for perfection keep teenagers awake at night, raising their chance of becoming depressed and anxious.

2020-03-18T16:26:51.599643+00:00 IST

2020 CFDA Fashion Awards postponed due to coronavirus

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 18 (ANI): The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has made a decision to postpone the 2020 CFDA Fashion Awards following the news of Met Gala being postponed as coronavirus continues to affect the globe.

2020-03-18T15:53:05.007975+00:00 IST

How to keep your pets safe, sound against COVID-19?

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 18 (ANI): As people across the globe are taking necessary precautionary measures to safeguard themselves from the deadly coronavirus, there is little known about what ought to be done to ensure the well-being of our four-legged furry friends.

2020-03-18T15:29:42.735686+00:00 IST

Use of e-cigarette on rise among US adults

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 18 (ANI): The use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) or vaping has increased in recent years among US adults, with nearly one in 20 reporting the use of e-cigarettes, says a recent study.

2020-03-18T14:05:18.773891+00:00 IST

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Your wrinkles say it all!

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], June 12 (ANI): Wrinkles are not always bad; they intensify a person's expressions manifold, a new research has claimed.

2018-06-12T09:37:27.297124+00:00 IST

Using Sanskrit as a tool to understand Lord Natraj

Nainital (Uttarakhand) [India], June 12 (ANI): A workshop titled Natraj: Sanskriti Sambodh was held last week at Panchamritam Dham by Jyotirvid Pt Teekaram Joshi Smarak Samiti.

2018-06-12T07:41:22.509722+00:00 IST

Painting exhibition bridges India-Nepal relations

Kathmandu [Nepal], June 11 (ANI): Paintings depicting the daily activities of the people living in Nepal and India have been showcased in the Mithila Art Gallery, Thamel in Kathmandu.

2018-06-11T10:59:03.925616+00:00 IST

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People find their bodies more attractive while viewing themselves in third-person: Study

Barcelona [Spain], Mar 18 (ANI): A group of researchers has found that people rate their own body more negatively when embodied in it, compared to viewing their exact same body except as an outsider.

2020-03-18T12:01:33.662033+00:00 IST

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Fitness

Vitamin D improves chances of walking after hip fracture

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 17 (ANI): According to a new study, researchers have found that senior citizens who are not vitamin D deficient have a better chance of walking after hip fracture surgery.

2020-03-17T14:13:27.590106+00:00 IST

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Italian man uses social-distancing doughnut to keep coronavirus at bay

Rome [Italy], Mar 17 (ANI): As revealed by a Twitter video, an Italian man was recently spotted using extreme social distancing measures to safeguard himself from the deadly coronavirus.

2020-03-17T11:20:34.219648+00:00 IST

Relationships

Study identifies how 'toxic people' still become professionally successful

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 17 (ANI): How can that "toxic person" get away with things and still become successful professionally? A recent study has identified social skills as the key to the trick.

2020-03-17T08:08:13.232892+00:00 IST

Fashion

'House of Masaba' introduces styling over video call amid coronavirus scare

New Delhi [India], Mar 17 (ANI): With the Health Ministry putting out an advisory promoting social distancing in the light of spurt in cases of COVID-19, clothing line 'House of Masaba' on Tuesday introduced an option of shopping and styling over video call for their customers.

2020-03-17T06:42:14.794387+00:00 IST

Fashion

Met Gala 2020 postponed amid Coronavirus scare

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 17 (ANI): One of the fashions' glitzy-filled events of the year, the Met Gala, which was previously scheduled on May 4, 2020, has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

2020-03-17T02:51:10.742678+00:00 IST

Parenting

Many parents delay talking about inappropriate touching with their kids: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 16 (ANI): Following expert advice to speak about unwanted contact during pre-school years, researchers have reported that only less than half of pre-school parents have begun the conversation about inappropriate touching.

2020-03-16T17:13:45.211080+00:00 IST

Food

Balanced protein intake can reduce age-related muscle loss

Birmingham [UK], Mar 16 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Birmingham have found that eating more protein during breakfast or lunchtime could help older people maintain muscle mass with advancing age.

2020-03-16T16:44:35.721734+00:00 IST

Relationships

Bumble and Tinder offer advice for singles during coronavirus pandemic

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 16 (ANI): Dating applications Bumble and Tinder advised singles to stay coronavirus free as the world is witnessing a crisis due to the pandemic.

2020-03-16T16:42:04.781786+00:00 IST

Travel

Ferrari suspends production in Italy amid coronavirus outbreak

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 16 (ANI): Amid a spurt in the cases of coronavirus in Italy, luxury automobile company Ferrari has suspended the production at its two factories in the county from March 16-27.

2020-03-16T07:39:26.029760+00:00 IST

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Supply chains can be negatively affected by 'Monday Blues': Study

Pennsylvania [USA], Mar 15 (ANI): A new study has indicated that the much talked of phenomenon of 'Monday Blues', that letdown feeling of returning to work after a weekend, might actually be a real thing to consider, as it could even hurt supply chain performance.

2020-03-15T17:07:35.783135+00:00 IST

Relationships

Language development of children may get affected by household chemicals

Ohio [USA], Mar 15 (ANI): Language development of children coming from low-income households is known to get affected by the use of toxic chemicals like household cleaners, suggests a study.

2020-03-15T16:41:56.628759+00:00 IST

Fitness

Stem cell-activated mechanism to treat patients post-heart-attack: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 15 (ANI): A team of researchers have now uncovered a stem cell-activated healing mechanism that could be a way to treat patients after a heart attack.

2020-03-15T14:20:01.574727+00:00 IST

Food

Every-other-day-fasting beneficial for overall health: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 15 (ANI): Every-other-day-fasting, which involves eating food only on alternate days, has been found to positively affect overall health by changing the metabolism of fatty acids in the liver, revealed a recent study.

2020-03-15T13:14:20.966730+00:00 IST