Lifestyle

Delhi to host seventh North East Festival from Nov 8

New Delhi [India] Nov 1 (ANI): The seventh North East Festival will be held from November 8 at IGNCA lawns in the national capital and will showcase cultural diversity and rich traditions of eight north-eastern states.

2019-11-01T10:16:57.985525+00:00 IST

An old Beijing temple is now world's best restaurant

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 1 (ANI): One of Beijing's centuries-old temple which was later transformed into a restaurant has bagged the 'world's best restaurant' title.

2019-11-01T09:13:42.449022+00:00 IST

From Elvis to Marilyn, celebrities cosplay their favourites on Halloween!

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 1 (ANI): What better than Halloween to cosplay one's favourites? As the last day of October was marked with the festival's fever, celebrities made the most of it and transformed into their scariest best to spook their fans out!

2019-11-01T07:14:50.013684+00:00 IST

President Kovind launches endowment fund for IIT Delhi

New Delhi [India], Oct 31 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind launched endowment fund of Indian Institute Technology (IIT) Delhi at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

2019-10-31T18:29:31.800122+00:00 IST

Siliguri: Artificial ghats prepared for devotees observing Chhath Puja

Siliguri (West Bengal) [India], Oct 31 (ANI): Authorities in Siliguri have prepared artificial ghats for devotees observing the four-day Chhath Puja after the National Green Tribunal imposed a ban on performing rituals in the river.

2019-10-31T17:34:10.102725+00:00 IST

Why are people attracted to endurance running?

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 31 (ANI): The concept of endurance running or long-distance running has no doubt picked up pace over time but why has it happened? Here's the answer.

2019-10-31T08:23:35.043721+00:00 IST

Lady Gaga's Golden Globe Award gown is going up for auction

Washington D.C [USA], Oct 31 (ANI): The gorgeous Valentino couture gown that pop-singer Lady Gaga wore at the 2019 Golden Globe Awards is going up for auction.

2019-10-31T03:45:40.762299+00:00 IST

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'Bad Dad' rated as kids' most-craved book this Christmas

London [UK], Dec 24 (ANI): David Williams' Bad Dad has been announced as the most favourite book that kids would love to find under the tree this Christmas.

2017-12-24T10:31:58.042495+00:00 IST

This Christmas, let's trend with these innovative campaigns

New Delhi [India], Dec. 22 (ANI): As Christmas is around the corner, India' business corridors are in a celebratory frenzy!

2017-12-22T11:29:48.381246+00:00 IST

Shashi Tharoor, Ruskin Bond in the 15th Raymond Crossword Book Award 'Jury' shortlist

New Delhi [India], Dec 20 (ANI): The Raymond Crossword Book Award, India's first and most prestigious Book Award, recognises and rewards the best of Indian writing and Indian authors. Incepted in 1998, the awards, over the years, have been equated to the Commonwealth Writer's Prize, The Pulitzer and The Booker, and are a definitive, veritable platform for Indian Authors.

2017-12-20T08:24:58.964995+00:00 IST

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Fitness

Avocados beneficial in managing obesity, diabetes: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 30 (ANI): Avocados known to be a delicious and satisfying food can according to researchers also help in delaying or preventing diabetes.

2019-10-30T17:00:13.477179+00:00 IST

Parenting

Infections during pregnancy linked to psychiatric disorders in baby: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 30 (ANI): Mother's good health is the key to baby's development. A recent study has found that infections in the mother can lead to psychiatric disorders in the baby.

2019-10-30T16:25:02.827017+00:00 IST

Parenting

Immune control switch could prevent brain injury in premature babies: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 30 (ANI): A new study has found a switch, capable of protecting the brains of premature babies, who often suffer injuries when their immune response goes into overdrive.

2019-10-30T16:10:11.410663+00:00 IST

Relationships

Do open relationships work out?

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 30 (ANI): While couples do try new things in their love lives, open relationships have always been in question if they really work or not.

2019-10-30T15:49:22.875742+00:00 IST

Parenting

Parent's marijuana use patterns influences child's substance use habits

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 30 (ANI): While a lot has been talked about the adverse effects of substance use, very little is known about how drug consumption pattern of people can influence the well-being and drug abuse patterns of their children.

2019-10-30T15:48:26.267220+00:00 IST

Parenting

Children having a loving bond with mother less likely to enter into abusive relationships: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 30 (ANI): The mother's warmth and acceptance toward her teenagers may help prevent those children from being in an abusive relationship later in life even if her own marriage is contentious, says a recent study.

2019-10-30T14:59:41.135409+00:00 IST

Fitness

Coffee associated with improved sports performance in men, women

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 30 (ANI): A new study found that drinking coffee improves the speed of cycling in both men and women.

2019-10-30T13:11:37.544819+00:00 IST

Fitness

Global warming may increase undernutrition: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 30 (ANI): The consequences of global warming are expected to be far-reaching and long-lasting as researchers have now discovered that undernutrition can also be an outcome of increasing temperature.

2019-10-30T12:29:03.804438+00:00 IST

Quirky

All work and no play surely make one dull, proves research

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 30 (ANI): The proverb 'All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy' has now been proven by researchers with a new study.

2019-10-30T09:50:22.788887+00:00 IST

Parenting

Children should be at least 12 before being left home alone for longer hours: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 29 (ANI): A majority of social workers surveyed believe that children should be at least 12 before being left home alone for four hours or longer period of time.

2019-10-29T15:46:00.359962+00:00 IST

Culture

Chhath Puja: These Muslim artisans have been in Chulha-making business for decades

Patna (Bihar) [India], Oct 29 (ANI): Chhath Puja celebrated in Bihar with fervour by Hindus is also much anticipated by those from the Muslim community who are engaged in making earthen chulhas (stoves) for the festival.

2019-10-29T14:58:21.904980+00:00 IST

Quirky

Here's why Halloween isn't widely celebrated in India

New Delhi [India], Oct 29 (ANI): Over the years Indians have begun celebrating a wide variety of festivals cutting across religious lines.

2019-10-29T12:33:10.384429+00:00 IST

Quirky

With costumes and theme-based parties, Halloween adapting to Indian markets

New Delhi [India], Oct 29 (ANI): It is Halloween and what comes to your mind? Some might say ghost costumes, Frankenstein, Draculas, spooky Pumpkins and scary masks - all sorts of eerie things that were not in the picture in India until a few years ago.

2019-10-29T11:55:15.991169+00:00 IST

Lifestyle

Food joints situated near school, residence influence children's eating habits

Washington D.C [USA], Oct 29 (ANI): In a recent study by researchers at NYU School of Medicine, it has been found that sources of junk food near a school or house influence the eating habits of children.

2019-10-29T08:12:41.835270+00:00 IST