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 […]
. Lynne Coulson Barr to take up new post on 1 July 2014 . Giving voice to people receiving public mental health services . Providing key safeguards for mental health patients Minister for Mental Health Mary Wooldridge said today the appointment of Lynne Coulson Barr as Victoria’s first Mental Health Complaints Commissioner is a landmark […]
Mapusa (Goa), April 23 (IANS) What V. More (name changed), a tourist from Mumbai, was fantasizing about was soft, feminine hands kneading his shoulderblades and his back, slick with aromatic oil. Instead, what the 27-year-old tourist, one of many thousand single visitors blinded by Goa’s cheap booze, drugs and sunbathing white women, got were a […]
Valletta, April 22 (IANS) The Malta’s Minister for Social Dialogue, Consumer Affairs and Civil Liberties said Monday that the legalisation of abortion is a “categorical no at this point in time”. Speaking at a press conference in the capital city on the topic of the newly passed civil union’s law which established gay couples with […]
Washington, April 22 (IANS) The first ever Indian-American Miss America, Nina Davuluri, has come to the defence of a teen who asked her to a dance as the news of his suspension for the stunt reached the White House. Davuluri, who was one of the readers on the storytime stage at the annual White House […]
his upcoming yet-untitled Tamil directorial, says he’s extremely happy to be reuniting with the filmmaker after 13 years. Gautham and Vivekh had earlier worked together in R. Madhavan-starrer 2001 Tamil romantic-comedy “Minnale”. “I’m so delighted to be working with Gautham after aMinnale’, which released 13 years ago. I missed working with Gautham all the years,” […]