Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 15 (ANI): According to a recent study, poor cardio respiratory fitness could increase the risk of a future heart attack, even if there are no symptoms of a lifestyle illness today.

2019-01-15T09:40:16.711197+00:00 IST

Quirky

Google doodle honours first man to launch Indian food in UK

New Delhi [India], Jan 14 (ANI): Google's honourary doodle today was a nod to Anglo-Indian traveller and businessman Sake Dean Mahomed who not only became the first Indian author to publish a book in English, but would go on later, to open an Indian restaurant in England.

2019-01-15T06:26:23.164434+00:00 IST

Culture

Here's how Pongal is being celebrated in India

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Jan 15 (ANI): The four-day harvest festival of Pongal, is observed in the month of Thai and is being celebrated by Indians across the world, especially in Tamil Nadu.

2019-01-15T06:13:17.479206+00:00 IST

Fashion

Is removing shoes indoors an issue?

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Jan 15 (ANI): On an average, a shoe harbours "hundreds of thousands of bacteria per square inch," suggests a study. So is it worth it to allow guests to remove their shoes indoors?

2019-01-14T21:58:10.864939+00:00 IST

Quirky

BSF Jawan sings 'Border' song, goes viral on Twitter

New Delhi [India], Jan 14, (ANI): A video of a BSF Jawan singing 'Sandese Aate hai' from the film Border has gone viral on social media.

2019-01-14T14:43:48.659977+00:00 IST

Lifestyle

Meghan Markle may have revealed first child's due date

London [UK], Jan 14 (ANI): Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, during the couple's visit to the town of Birkenhead on Monday, told the crowd when the Duchess of Sussex was due to give birth to their first child.

2019-01-14T14:35:30.438929+00:00 IST

Food

Let fennel seeds take care of your health

New Delhi [India], Jan 14 (ANI): India is a country obsessed with spices. Not only do we value the taste, texture and aroma they bring, but are also aware that they possess various medicinal properties. Fennel seed, or Saunf, as we call it in Hindi, is one such spice.

2019-01-14T13:03:41.092889+00:00 IST

Fashion

Does meditation heal back pain?

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 14 (ANI): Can meditation and yoga banish back pain? This belief might be just as effective as cognitive behavioural therapy -- a common technique involving relaxation and education. In fact, both could be more effective than popping an over-the-counter pain reliever.

2019-01-14T12:36:02.606802+00:00 IST

Beauty

Time for some hair detox!

New Delhi [India], Jan 14 (ANI): Nutritional deficiencies, environmental pollution, hormonal imbalance, and a stressful lifestyle --all these factors lead to thinning of hair, lacklustre locks and even hair loss.

2019-01-14T12:03:39.034680+00:00 IST

Quirky

Kylie Jenner's baby dethroned: Egg becomes most-liked Instagram photo ever

New Delhi [USA], Jan 14 (ANI): It turns out that Baby Stormi, even with her thousands of followers, is facing some tough competition in the Instagram world.

2019-01-14T09:16:08.733269+00:00 IST

Quirky

Latest home decor trends for vibrant and comfortable spaces

New Delhi [India] Jan 14 (ANI): The New Year is the perfect time to start afresh. While you are at it, why not start from your home itself?

2019-01-14T03:22:21.201724+00:00 IST

Culture

Assam gears up to celebrate 'Magh Bihu'

Guwahati (Assam) [India], Jan 13 (ANI): People of Guwahati are all set to celebrate the auspicious harvest festival 'Magh Bihu'.

2019-01-13T18:01:37.665469+00:00 IST

Culture

Arun Jaitley, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi inaugurate 'Hunar Haat'

New Delhi [India], Jan 13 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Sunday inaugurated "Hunar Haat" at the State Emporia Complex.

2019-01-13T17:18:25.639103+00:00 IST

Culture

Fervor, food, fire: India celebrates Lohri

New Delhi (India), Jan 13 (ANI): Lohri was celebrated in Northern India with everything that the festival is known for- good food, bonfire, music, and high spirit.

2019-01-13T17:16:27.870216+00:00 IST