Lifestyle

Breakdancing proposed as new Olympic sport for Paris 2024

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 21 (ANI): Breakdancing has become one of four sports suggested for inclusion in the Olympic programme alongside surfing, climbing and skateboarding.

2019-02-21T17:03:48.080853+00:00 IST

BSF students from Tripura tour Bangladesh in step to improve people-to-people contact

Agartala (Tripura) [India], Feb 21 (ANI): The youth are a fundamental asset of any country and to some extend plays a crucial role in eliminating hatred and violence that has choked national unity. In a bid towards strengthening the bilateral ties between India and neighbouring Bangladesh, 24 students of the Border Security Force, including 10 girls from Tripura, Silchar and Guwahati are on a five-day-tour to the neighbouring country.

2019-02-21T12:47:13.036907+00:00 IST

Iconic statue of WWII sailor kissing nurse vandalised

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 20 (ANI): A vandal painted ‘#MeToo’ on the leg of the nurse in the ‘Unconditional Surrender’ statue in Florida and the police are on the lookout for the culprit.

2019-02-20T17:30:01.601710+00:00 IST

Here are best places to travel solo in USA

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 20 (ANI): While travelling solo is something that a lot of people may dread, mainly for safety concerns, it is actually a wonderful adventure and experience that all travel lovers should experience at least once in their lifetime.

2019-02-20T15:39:25.853067+00:00 IST

Here's what's next for Karl Lagerfeld's cat Choupette

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 20 (ANI): While fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld, the creative director of Chanel and Fendi, died on February 19, no one really knows what will happen to his 7-year-old feline Choupette.

2019-02-20T12:36:02.775197+00:00 IST

Kim Kardahsian stands up against designer knockoffs

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 20 (ANI): Kim Kardashian took to Twitter on Tuesday to call out fashion brands for creating knockoffs of a vintage Mugler gown she wore on Sunday to the Hollywood Beauty Awards.

2019-02-20T11:52:50.282429+00:00 IST

When Karl Lagerfeld was inspired by Indian fashion

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 19 (ANI): Iconic Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld, who became synonymous with luxury fashion and created concepts like fun fur, was once inspired by Indian aesthetic in fashion.

2019-02-19T14:00:41.161573+00:00 IST

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Fashion

Iconic Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld passes away

Paris [France], Feb 19 (ANI): Iconic fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has passed away at 85 after prolonged illness.

2019-02-19T12:12:12.397381+00:00 IST

Culture

Takashi Murakami to showcase 30 new creations at annual Oscar bash

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 18 (ANI): Japanese artist Takashi Murakami will showcase his artworks at the Gagosian Gallery’s annual Oscar bash. The show, that starts on February 21 and continues through till April 13, is Murakami’s first solo exhibition with the gallery.

2019-02-18T15:45:01.168850+00:00 IST

Food

Want to be happy? Eat your fruits and veggies

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 18 (ANI): While it is well known that eating lots of fruit and vegetables is good for physical health, a new research says that the benefits include mental health as well.

2019-02-18T15:04:12.288135+00:00 IST

Quirky

Caring texts enough to make soldiers feel cared for

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 16 (ANI): A loving and thoughtful text message can be enough to make a soldier feel cared for. According to a recent study caring texts sent to active-duty military had important findings in reducing suicide.

2019-02-16T16:10:08.142620+00:00 IST

Travel

Love soaking in local cultures? Here are cities in United States best suited for walking

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 16 (ANI): Do you love getting into your running shoes and going for a jog early in the morning? The best way to explore any city is on foot, taking in its sights, sounds, and smells up close and personal. But while you can stroll just about anywhere, some cities are more walkable than others.

2019-02-16T08:23:51.198163+00:00 IST

Quirky

This student is petitioning to host the Oscars

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 16 (ANI): Jacob Staudenmaier, a 19-year-old student has launched a campaign to host this year’s Oscars.

2019-02-16T06:37:43.046288+00:00 IST

Culture

Bestselling British author Andrea Levy passes away

London [UK], Feb 15 (ANI): Author of books like ‘Small Island’ and ‘The Long Song’ Andrea Levy died from cancer at the age of 62.

2019-02-15T13:43:17.748204+00:00 IST

Quirky

Australian couple grows cabbage almost as big as a man

Melbourne [Australia], Feb 15 (ANI): If you love your veggies, you will love what this Australian couple achieved. It turns out that an Australian couple managed to keep off pests for more than nine months to grow a giant cabbage almost as big as a person.

2019-02-15T12:42:29.484124+00:00 IST

Relationships

Men's porn habits could fuel partners' eating disorders: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 15 (ANI): A new study now suggests that a woman whose boyfriend or husband regularly watches porn is more likely to report symptoms of an eating disorder.

2019-02-15T10:50:04.086258+00:00 IST

Culture

Literary festival in Guwahati hosts litterateurs, writers from all across globe

Guwahati (Assam), [India], Feb 14 (ANI): Litterateurs, writers, novelist and authors from all across India and the neighbouring countries thronged the 3rd Brahmaputra literary festival held in the premises of Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshhetra in Guwahati, Assam.

2019-02-14T12:31:53.050242+00:00 IST

Quirky

Chinese company says drinking its coconut milk will help women get enlarged breasts

Hong Kong [China], Feb 14 (ANI): A Hainan-based beverage brand, known for its sexist advertorials is at it again. A new advertorial by the Chinese brand of coconut milk has managed to scandalise customers with an advertisement, that implies drinking the beverage will help increase a women’s bosom size.

2019-02-14T12:28:11.125628+00:00 IST

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Mother dog coping with loss of puppies adopts baby possum

Melbourne [Australia], Feb 14 (ANI): A mother dog in Australia, distraught after losing her own puppies has adopted a kid, from a different species.

2019-02-14T08:38:47.802486+00:00 IST

Culture

Here are books that best define love, say authors

New Delhi [India], Feb 13 (ANI): Romance and literature have always intertwined with each other to create riveting manuscripts. Be it Heathcliff’s raw passion in Emily Brontë's novel ‘Wuthering Heights’ or the strange affection shared between Hazel and Augustus in John Green’s ‘The Fault in Our Stars.’

2019-02-13T12:58:42.333189+00:00 IST

Relationships

Valentine’s Day 2019: Celebrating day of love in a healthy manner

New Delhi [India], Feb 13 (ANI): The day of love is just around the corner. Dedicated to St. Valentine, the day is celebrated with roses, chocolates, flowers and by showing loved ones how much they are cherished.

2019-02-13T09:20:00.026775+00:00 IST