London (IANS) A team of researchers has linked intellectual disabilities among children to rising air pollution, stressing that exposure outdoor may impede cognitive development. According to the study funded by Public Health England and published in the Journal of Intellectual Disability … read more
Chennai (IANS) Popular cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been appointed the brand ambassador of an online matrimonial platform. On associating with BharatMatrimony, Dhoni said he was happy to back a brand that has created “millions of happy marriages”. According to Murugavel … read more
Kolkata (IANS) Keeping the traditions of Durga Puja alive and yet making a fashion statement is every fashionista’s goal. Donning bright festive hues, going experimental, stocking trendy accessories and yet not forgetting to add individual style elements is the current trend. … read more
Mumbai (IANS) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, known for his chiselled physique even at 52, is all set to launch his own gym equipment range, contributing in his way to the Fit India movement. The actor, who has inspired several younger actors … read more
New Delhi (IANS): With finest mimics of leather available in the market, it is difficult to recognise the original one and people often end up paying high for fake leather. Experts have some tricks to identify whether the product is … read more
London (IANS) Environmentally-induced epigenetic changes, such as stress and adverse life experiences, to our genetic material — known as deoxyribonucelic acid (DNA) — may have a greater impact on our intelligence, a new study has found. According to the researchers, from … read more
Purulia (IANS) Shruti Roy, a chubby seven-month-old baby of Loharsole village in this West Bengal district bordering Jharkhand, is a far cry from all-too-familiar pictures of malnourished children. And as awareness grows among the shy and conservative pregnant women and lactating … read more
London (IANS) While obesity is already known as a risk factor for developing asthma, a new research led by one of an Indian-origin, has showed that people with the airway disease are also more likely to become obese. The study indicates … read more
Actress Yami Gautam’s beauty secrets are home remedies recommended by her grandmother. Right from using as many natural things to doing something as basic as drinking enough water every day, the “Kaabil” actress — who has radiant skin — follows … read more
London, Aug 30 (IANS) Struggling to cut down your body fat? Eating breakfast late, but having an early dinner may help, suggests a pilot study. The findings showed that people who delayed their breakfast by 90 minutes and had their dinner … read more