New Delhi, July 26 Stopping tobacco use and adopting a healthy lifestyle can prevent almost 80 percent of head and neck cancer cases in India, say doctors. Head and neck cancer cases account for 30 and 10 percent of total cancers in males and females respectively between 2007 and 2011, according to a consolidated report […]
Avoid whites and long trousers or skirts too look more professional and feel comfortable at work during the monsoon season, says an expert. Sheena Agarwaal, director, Urbanista Image Consultancy, has shared tips: * Colours: You can beat the grey and dull weather with blues, reds and oranges. Avoid whites into the closet for a couple […]
Grandparents are often extremely fond of their grandchildren but a study says that affection from grandparents may lead to childhood obesity. Grandparents tend to indulge, overfeed and protect grandchildren in their care from physical chores, thus increasing their risk of obesity, found the study. The motive for the action of grandparents is affection and stems […]
The number of people killed by the Ebola virus in west Africa has reached 11,261, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday. A total of 27,643 cases of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) have been reported since the outbreak of the disease. The maximum number of Ebola-related deaths has been registered in Liberia (4,806 […]
From conjuring a South African version of Jain vegetarian cuisine to a 13-day circuit tracking the immortal legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, South African tourism promoters appear to be pulling out all stops to cater to Indian travellers. Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of a training session for Indian tour operators and travel agents on […]
Indulge in the world of wildlife, birds and pets this week. Conserve and help the wildlife, which creates a pleasant environment for you to live in. Know more about our Indian birds in an intriguing account by an ornithologist. Also, acquire a deeper understanding of your feline companions. Check out the weekend fare the IANS […]
With online store Amazon.in as its official title sponsor, the five-day India Couture Week 2015 will begin here on July 29. The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), the apex fashion body in India, has announced that Amazon.in will be associating with the couture event while jewellery brand Sunar will be the associate sponsor. To […]
As dusk engulfs the city’s urban landscapes, its denizens embark on a quest to explore new culinary avenues – or perhaps revisit familiar territories – to unwind, and to rejuvenate after a hard day at work. And if one were to find a tranquil environment decked with unconventional interiors, exquisite cuisines and spirits, the night […]
Tripura has imposed a total ban on the use, manufacture, import, storage and sale of plastic bags in the state in view of its harmful effect on the environment, official said here on Tuesday. The decision was taken under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and the Plastics Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011, Tripura State […]
If there is anything between heaven and earth, it’s Qinghai – the Tibet Plateau in southwestern China. Surrounded by chuckling mountains, abounding with virgin biodiversity at an elevation of over 4,000 metres, it’s also known as the Roof of the World or Third Pole of the Earth. The plateau is no longer an enigma. For, […]