Lifestyle

Love from outer space: Heart-shaped meteorite up for auction on Valentine's Day

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 1 (ANI): Wondering what to get for your special one this Valentine’s Day? It turns out that something that came all the way from outer space is soon going to go under the hammer.

2019-02-01T05:14:59.502437+00:00 IST

In Surat temple devotees offer live crabs to Lord Shiva

SSurat (Gujarat) [India], Jan 31 (ANI): Flowers, fruits, milk, sweets or coconuts are among popular offerings made by devotees to resident deities at Hindu temples. However, at a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Gujarat city of Surat, the faithful have found an unusual way to pay their tributes with live crabs.

2019-01-31T18:05:51.947036+00:00 IST

Flower exhibition held in Tripura to revitalize floriculture

Tripura (Agartala) [India], Dec 31 (ANI): Indian state of Tripura, known worldwide for its production of sweet pine apple and rubber, is now gradually making a mark in the floriculture sector. To encourage floriculture among the new generation womenfolk, a flower exhibition-cum-competition was recently held in the state.

2019-01-31T16:36:10.258063+00:00 IST

Women find social interactions more rewarding than men

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 31 (ANI): A study led by Georgia State University on the brain mechanisms that determine the rewarding properties of social interactions now finds that women find same-sex social interactions to be more rewarding than males.

2019-01-31T05:33:04.051327+00:00 IST

Athletes, rest easy! Extreme exercise does not raise heart disease risk or mortality

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 31 (ANI): A new study now finds that extreme exercise is not detrimental to the health of athletes.

2019-01-31T04:15:00.160978+00:00 IST

Thrilling places in San Francisco you must visit!

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 31 (ANI): The San Francisco Bay is known for a lot of things: piers, sailboats, beautiful beaches and quaint towns. But it also has a deeper, darker history of hauntings all along the coastline. Here's a list of the five most eerily thrilling places along the San Francisco Bay that you can visit.

2019-01-31T03:08:51.361199+00:00 IST

Your body image is affected by people around you: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 30 (ANI): Are you surrounded by people who are not very conscious about their bodies? According to a new study spending time with people who are not preoccupied with their bodies can help improve your own eating habits and body image.

2019-01-30T12:19:44.932030+00:00 IST

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Fashion

Justin Bieber launches new clothing line 'Drew'

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 30 (ANI): Justin Bieber has just launched his new street style clothing line 'Drew'.

2019-01-30T08:09:13.208084+00:00 IST

Food

Want to stay healthy? Try vegan diet

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 30 (ANI): Here's some news for all foodies out there. It turns out that going vegan might have multiple health benefits for you! According to a new study published in the journal Nutrients, a vegan diet helps promoting beneficial gut hormones that are responsible for regulating blood sugar, satiety and weight.

2019-01-30T06:52:45.748992+00:00 IST

Parenting

Children looking at screens in darkness before bedtime are at risk of poor sleep, anxiety and obesity

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 29 (ANI): Night-time use of phones, tablets and laptops is consistently associated with poor sleep quality, insufficient sleep, and poor perceived quality of life, a recent study suggests.

2019-01-29T17:42:16.125394+00:00 IST

Food

Vegan diet good for gut hormones: study

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 29 (ANI): Whit the Vegan culture picking pace, a recent study has now suggested that vegan diet helps to promote beneficial gut hormones that are responsible for regulating blood sugar, satiety, and weight.

2019-01-29T17:33:59.198283+00:00 IST

Quirky

Here's how you can train your brain into forming good habits

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 29 (ANI): According to a recent study, you can train your brain into developing good habits simply by repeating actions until they stick.

2019-01-29T16:01:24.031655+00:00 IST

Quirky

Why keep proposing Google Assistant for marriage? Google India asks users

New Delhi (India), Jan 29 (ANI): Looking for an eligible companion to marry? Get in the queue because it seems Google assistance is currently the most sought after life partner.

2019-01-29T15:02:44.971354+00:00 IST

Quirky

Here’s how your personality could put you at risk for developing diabetes

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 29 (ANI): It’s a well known fact that a good personality can help one succeed in life but can it also protect one against disease risk? A new study shows that positive personality traits like optimism may help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

2019-01-29T13:21:08.836525+00:00 IST

Quirky

Play video games with co-workers to increase office productivity: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 29 (ANI): Looking for enhancing your output at the office? It turns out playing video games with co-workers can ensure better performance at the workplace.

2019-01-29T12:38:00.695633+00:00 IST

Fashion

Men embracing metallic colours, brooches on red carpet

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 29 (ANI): Sunday's 25th annual SAG Awards saw a number of actors breaking out of the typical black-two-piece tuxedo and sporting metallics, in both jackets and accessories.

2019-01-29T05:52:35.890909+00:00 IST

Fashion

Lady Gaga stuns SAG Awards red carpet dressed in Dior and Tiffany

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 28 (ANI): Oscar best actress hopeful Lady Gaga, known for pushing fashion boundaries with jaw-dropping outfits looked stunning in a white gown with a very high thigh slit at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

2019-01-28T11:44:24.677541+00:00 IST

Relationships

Benefits of marriage: Better physical and mental health

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 28 (ANI): According to a study, married people have better physical and mental health at older ages than unmarried people.

2019-01-28T07:21:22.202447+00:00 IST

Parenting

Parents think opioids best for children's pain relief, despite risk

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 27 (ANI): Parents are still conflicted about opiods. A survey, commissioned by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) find that while more than half express concern their child may be at risk for opioid addiction, nearly two-thirds believe opioids are more effective at managing their child's pain after surgery or a broken bone than non-prescription medication or other alternatives.

2019-01-27T13:40:20.096144+00:00 IST

Fashion

Meghan Markle is making ethical jewellery her fashion statement

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 27 (ANI): It turns out that the Duchess of Sussex is making statements with jewellery like no other Royal ever has.

2019-01-27T13:17:05.165397+00:00 IST

Culture

Computer analysis shows popular music lyrics become angrier and sadder over time

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 25 (ANI): Have you noticed that popular music has changed over the years? Songs of 2019 are noticeably different from the music of the 1960s or 1970s. If you listen closely, it is not just the music that has changed, but also the lyrics.

2019-01-25T10:45:36.479187+00:00 IST