New York, April 7 (IANS) An increasing number of youngsters exposed to tobacco marketing are being influenced by it, a study reveals. According to researchers from Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, exposure to direct marketing is associated with increased use of tobacco. “For several years, the emphasis in the tobacco industry has been on direct marketing, […]
New York, April 7 (IANS) There might soon be new approaches to tackle the deadly malaria. A research team at University of California, Riverside has generated a 3D model of the human malaria parasite genome at three different stages in the parasite’s life cycle. The parasite that causes malaria in humans is Plasmodium falciparum. To understand […]
New York, April 7 (IANS) In a ground-breaking research, scientists have resolved the age-old mystery of touch – how cells just beneath the skin surface enable us to feel fine details and textures. Till date, almost nothing is known about the cells and molecules responsible for initiating our sense of touch. Using optogenetics – a new […]
Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Jaipur girl Koyal Rana was Saturday crowned Femina Miss India 2014 at the 51st edition of the beauty pageant here. The first and second runners-up were Jhataleka Malhotra from Mumbai and Gail Nicole Da Silva from Goa respectively. The trio was selected from the top five finalists of the fbb Femina Miss […]
Los Angeles, April 5 (IANS) Working out in the morning may seem like a pain but it’s the best way for a healthy start to the day. Working out in the morning kickstarts one’s metabolism and helps you in burning more fat during the day. So make sure you rise early and be prepared to hit […]
Los Angeles, April 5 (IANS) Red lipstick may be a hit lip colour, but try to be different by trying a shade of orange during spring. Actress Emma Watson brightened up her black gown on the red carpet recently with a gorgeous orange lip. Also, the trend was sported at numerous runway shows including Donna Karan, […]
Los Angeles, April 5 (IANS) Running is a great cardio workout which helps aid weight loss alongside a healthy eating plan, but there are plenty more reasons why one should put on one’s running shoes. Femalefirst.co.uk lists reasons why running is beneficial: * It doesn’t cost you anything: You can run anywhere you like to, […]
In Subhash Kapoor’s Guddu Rangeela Ronit plays an out and out villain,a man so despicable he makes Gabbar Singh look like a cartoon character. `It’d a far more powerful villain than the one I played in Boss.He is much larger much more powerful,` reveals Rohit. The actor plays the head of the Khaap panchayat. Ronit […]
New York, April 4 Are you obese and enjoy your puff too? You may end up eating more sugary food items – adding more kilos to body fat. Cigarette smoking among obese women interferes with the ability to taste fats and sweets, research shows. Despite craving high-fat and sugary foods, these women were less likely […]
Music lovers paid a small fortune to a rock singer Ted Nugent NOT to sing at their local festival the other day. Officials booked the screaming rocker but Texas residents paid $16,200 for him to shut up and stay away. Perhaps if everyone in the world chips in, we can get Mr. Nugent to spend […]