Los Angeles, April 29 (IANS) Actress Zoe Saldana has a “low maintenance” beauty regime and prefers minimum make-up to save time. The 35-year-old has been unveiled as L’Oreal Paris’ latest spokesmodel. “I’m always on the run because I’m such a workaholic, so I’m pretty low maintenance. A red lipstick and a ponytail and I’m good […]
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Snacks, wraps, fajita or even simple chips combined with delicious dips are ideal for get togethers. What is important is to whip the dip right and choose the right colours to make it irresistible. Here are some do’s and don’ts for dip as suggested by McCain Foods Kitchen: * Whip […]
Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) If you have a gripping idea for a romantic story and you wish to see it manifest into a book as well, try your luck with the Romance Screenwriters’ Lab, a new initiative by NFDC Labs and publishing company Harlequin. NFDC Labs is the training and development arm of the National […]
New York, April 29 (IANS) Start your day with a high-protein breakfast to better control hunger, improve appetite ratings and consume fewer calories during lunch, a study suggested. People who ate higher-protein breakfasts had improved appetite ratings throughout the morning, and they also consumed fewer calories during lunch, compared with the lower-protein cereal and pancake […]
London, April 29 (IANS) In love? Wait till your fifth date before you can expect her to follow you in bed! According to research, a girl is not prepared to have sex with a new partner until the fifth date. So what happens in first four dates? “Some soul searching via a 10-point mental checklist […]
London, April 26 (IANS) This may sound strange but many couples agree not to have children after only one discussion, and sometimes none at all! According to researchers from Middlesex University, 40 percent of the childless women they surveyed had either not talked about having children, or had only discussed this once early in their […]
New York, April 26 (IANS) Yoga and meditation can help women improve pelvic health, gain more control over their urination and avoid accidental urine leakage, a promising research indicates. “Yoga is often directed at mindful awareness, increasing relaxation and relieving anxiety and stress,” said Alison Huang, an assistant professor from University of California Francisco. For […]
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) India should contribute to broader efforts against malaria as it is a leading producer and exporter of anti-malarial medicines, health experts have said. India, which has one of the largest burdens of malaria in the world, should also initiate national corporate engagement initiatives against the disease as a strong member […]
There is a battle between celestial and dark forces, an extraordinary tale of riddles is to be solved, waking up to a new world loaded with challenges and the story of Guru Gobind Singh. The IANS bookshelf this weekend offers a mix of many hues. Take a look. 1. Book: Path of the Swan; Author: […]
London, April 23 (IANS) If the right wardrobe is a must during summer, footwear is equally important and this season add a pair of bright statement heels. It will not only save a heap of money, as opposed to buying a completely new look, but one would feel better for having revamped an old and […]