Lifestyle

After 'Modi sarees' and 'jackets', get ready for 'Modi mangoes'!

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Jun 23 (ANI): The Mango festival at Lucknow celebrated different varieties of the 'King of Fruits' in a unique way by adding a political twist to the event!

2019-06-23T17:29:29.962280+00:00 IST

Parents struggle for years adjusting to their child's sexual orientation

Washington D.C. [USA], June 23 (ANI): Even few years after their child comes out as a lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB), many parents admit of finding the news moderately or very hard for them to adjust, according to a new study.

2019-06-23T15:25:49.277866+00:00 IST

Do you know smartphones can cause stress, anxiety in children?

Washington D.C. [USA], June 23 (ANI): As the world becomes increasingly digital-savvy with smartphones becoming an integral part of our lives, one often tends to overlook the other side of the coin -- the harmful effects it poses for children.

2019-06-23T08:14:43.149413+00:00 IST

Designer apologises after making derogatory remarks against pop icon Madonna

Milan [Italy], Jun 23 (ANI): Fashion brand Country of Milan's creative director, Marcelo Burlon, apologised for calling the 'Queen of Pop' Madonna a "human toilet" in one of his posts on Facebook.

2019-06-22T23:47:01.409052+00:00 IST

Lost wallets with more money are returned: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], June 22 (ANI): In a recent study on how people around the globe decide to return or not the lost wallets, researchers were surprised to find that people were honest in returning the wallets having greater amounts of money more often.

2019-06-22T18:16:29.029514+00:00 IST

Ageism can be curbed by education, intergenerational contact: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], June 22 (ANI): Ageism is a kind of discrimination that rarely makes its way to the mainstream discussions. However, this doesn't change the fact that there is an urgent need to talk about it.

2019-06-22T17:09:00.720151+00:00 IST

Is 'Foodie call' the new dating trend in town?

Washington D.C. [USA], June 22 (ANI): When the date is going bad, good food seems like the only saving grace right? Well, turns out, there are women who go on dates only to have some lips making free food, recent findings suggest. This new trend is being called 'foodie calls'.

2019-06-22T16:53:56.115068+00:00 IST

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16th edition of Lalit Arpan Festival: An ode to Bahuda

New Delhi [India], Sep 25 (ANI): For over 37 years, Padmashri Shovana Narayan, Kathak Guru, through her Asavari Society, has been holding Festivals and programmes that focus on the spreading awareness of our rich, over 2500 years, old classical music and dance tradition, thus ensuring its preservation.

2017-09-25T03:56:00.160406+00:00 IST

Play Dandiya, celebrate Vijaydashmi with new animated stickers on Hike

New Delhi [India], Sep 23 (ANI): India's first messaging platform, Hike Messanger, has announced an all-new animated sticker pack to celebrate Navratri this festive season.

2017-09-23T13:02:40.852851+00:00 IST

Sahitya Kala Parishad organises Purana Qila Dance Festival

New Delhi [India], Sep 22 (ANI): Sahitya Kala Parishad, Government of Delhi is organising Purana Qila Dance Festival to celebrate the choreographies of Indian Dance to entice the audience with the awestruck performances at Old Fort Complex, New Delhi from September 26-30.

2017-09-22T12:44:08.866016+00:00 IST

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Travel

Natural hot springs worth chasing in Nevada

Nevada [U.S.A], June 22 (ANI): With the highest number of hot springs in the U.S., Nevada tops the list when exploring off-grid relaxation. From over 300 naturally occurring sources that are spread throughout the Silver State, here is a glimpse into uncovering the hot spring journey across the state.

2019-06-22T15:13:32.399566+00:00 IST

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CWC'19: India wear OPPO jersey while Afghanistan wear Amul, cricket fan wonders why?

New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): When it comes to cricket fans, even the smallest of the details about the game cannot go unnoticed. This time, it were the sponsors on various cricket jerseys that caught a curious hawk-eyed fan's attention.

2019-06-22T14:22:28.562082+00:00 IST

Fitness

Upbeat music makes rigorous workout seem easier

Washington D.C. [USA], June 22 (ANI): Music not only make us relaxed but offers other benefits as well. A recent study has suggested that upbeat music can make a rigorous workout appear less difficult.

2019-06-22T10:46:40.342756+00:00 IST

Culture

Google Doodle pays tribute to Amrish Puri on 87th birth anniversary

New Delhi (India), June 22 (ANI): As the film industry remembers veteran actor late Amrish Puri on his 87th birth anniversary, today's' Google Doodle also pays tribute to the renowned Bollywood personality.

2019-06-22T10:46:28.412653+00:00 IST

Culture

Google marks summer season in Northern Hemisphere with doodle

New Delhi (India), June 21 (ANI): Google on Friday marked the start of the summer season in Northern hemisphere with a 'Google Doodle'. This year, the summer begins on June 21 and ends on September 23.

2019-06-21T07:40:43.701231+00:00 IST

Culture

Through murals and ballets, Hinduism being kept alive in Indonesia

Yogyakarta [Indonesia], Jun 21 (ANI): It is widely known that Indonesia was once ruled by a Hindu kingdom. However, centuries after the fall of that kingdom, the values of Hinduism are still being preserved by locals in the region.

2019-06-21T07:01:08.659516+00:00 IST

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Chennai artist designs handmade replicas, dolls out of clay

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 21 (ANI): If you have ever fancied a cute miniature version of yourself, a sculptor artist from Chennai can make it a reality.

2019-06-21T05:42:36.041843+00:00 IST

Culture

Once in shambles, these Jogja temples are now UNESCO World Heritage sites

Yogyakarta [Indonesia], Jun 21 (ANI): The beautiful Indonesian city of Yogyakarta, bustling with cultural centres, is famed for its two historical temples- Borobudur and Prambanan- both on the recommended must-see places for visitors.

2019-06-21T05:32:34.445121+00:00 IST

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Failures are okay, but overthinking about them is problematic: Study

Washington [USA], June 20 (ANI): Having aspirations and desire might help us keep going and lead our lives in a meaningful way, but they can also cause psychological distress when the same hopes are left unfulfilled, recent findings suggest.

2019-06-20T17:53:24.473945+00:00 IST

Parenting

Children's behaviour in kindergarten linked to earnings in adulthood

Washington D.C. [USA], June 20 (ANI): Individuals who were inattentive at the age of six had lower earnings in their 30s after taking into consideration their IQ and family adversity, finds a recent study.

2019-06-20T12:33:28.907986+00:00 IST

Quirky

The way you lock your phone can reveal your age

Washington D.C. [USA], June 20 (ANI): Have you ever thought that the method you use to lock your phone can reveal your age? Yes, this is true. Older users prefer an auto lock feature compared to younger users and they also prefer using PINs over fingerprints to unlock their phones, claims a recent study.

2019-06-20T10:59:59.386239+00:00 IST

Fashion

UK bestows ace designer Ralph Lauren with Honorary Knighthood

Washington D.C. [USA], June 20 (ANI): Ace fashion designer Ralph Lauren has received Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his services to the world of fashion, becoming the first American designer to be bestowed with the honour.

2019-06-20T09:16:55.518485+00:00 IST

Quirky

Your nose remembers stronger memories: Study

Washington D.C. [U.S.A], June 19 (ANI): Have you ever felt that a certain kind of smell reminds you of a particular experience in your life? According to recent findings, memories are stronger when the original experiences are accompanied by unpleasant odours.

2019-06-19T15:07:53.564768+00:00 IST

Beauty

Tanning industry uses cheap prices, promos to attract young people

Washington D.C. [USA], June 18 (ANI): Indoor tanning known to increase the risk of melanoma cancer lags in regulation while marketing strategies used by tanning industries lure adolescents and young adults, suggest a study.

2019-06-18T17:53:28.361389+00:00 IST