Lifestyle

Hyderabad: Kirthana Sunil, a well-known fashion designer, has debuted a new handloom line for the summer season. The designer not only manages the company, but also assists her staff in improving their lives. Kirthana strives to leave her stamp on everything she brings out but tries to opt for handloom collections most of the time. […]

Maryland: Sleep disorders like insomnia or sleep apnea along with several common drugs may contribute to lower sex drives and erectile dysfunction, according to two new studies at the American Urological Association’s AUA 2022 Conference in New Orleans. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition where a man can’t get or keep an erection firm enough […]

Hyderabad: Learning an art form and performing in front of an audience, in itself, is an accomplishment. And, sharing the stage with her daughter was overwhelming for V Vani Bhavani who performed a Kuchipudi dance along with her daughter V Nuthna Ananya on ‘Annamacharya Keerthanalu’ in praise of goddess Alamelu Manga at Ravindra Bharathi. “It […]

London: A correlation between a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine and a small but significant rise in cases of the serious neurological condition Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS), has been identified. Researchers at the University College London (UCL) said they are yet to understand the cause of the link. However, they noted that the small numbers […]

Hyderabad: Dance performances, storytelling and physical endeavours like kalayaripattu marked the 10th anniversary of Our Sacred Space, Secunderabad. As all performances on occasion of the 10th anniversary were open to public, the cultural centre was chock-a-block with visitors, performers and patrons which added colour to the celebrations. Our Sacred Space is an organisation that nurtures […]

Hyderabad: A healthy and a lip-smacking snack or a starter, an alternative for a meat/ non-veg kebab and are most loved appetisers for any parties or get-togethers. An ideal snack for all age groups with protein rich ingredients is soya. Generally, kebabs are grilled in tandoor, baked, shallow or deep fried depending on our choice […]

Finland: According to a study conducted at the University of Jyvaskyla in Finland, menopausal transition increases women’s body fat, particularly around the waist. As a result, women in their forties and fifties should pay special attention to excellent lifestyle habits such as physical activity and in order to reduce the health risks connected with fat […]

Hyderabad: Mattel, the American toy company which manufactures Barbies unveiled its first ever transgender version of the doll. The Emmy award winner, actress and LGBTQ activist Laverne Cox, becomes the first transgender person to get a Barbie modelled after her. “Trailblazer. Icon. Advocate. In honour of her 50th birthday, Barbie is thrilled to welcome Laverne […]

Washington: Researchers of the Department of Ethology at Eotvos Lorand University in Hungary, provided the first evidence that the sleep patterns of dogs sleeping with their owners in new locations were influenced by their attachment. The study was published in the journal Animals. Many dog owners could tell you how much their dog is attached […]

Hyderabad: HiLife Exhibition is back in Hyderabad, bringing its array of fashionable, glamorous, luxurious and stylish collections. The scintillating three-day showcase is currently going on at HICC-Novotel, HITEC City. One of the most-loved exhibitions in the country, HiLife has a range of festive, lifestyle, and fashion collections on display. Check out trendy and luxurious fashion […]

Brussels: Eating low glycemic index foods promotes a healthier body shape in individuals with coronary artery disease, according to a study presented at the recent scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology. The glycemic index (GI) ranks carbohydrate-containing foods according to how quickly they affect blood sugar levels. High GI foods cause a rapid […]

London: Amid the rising number of monkeypox cases, a new report says that it may never be eliminated because too many infections are going under the radar and pet animals could continue to harbour the virus. Monkeypox may now be endemic in the UK and Europe, leading experts have warned as the virus normally confined to […]

Hyderabad: South Indian Cultural Association, the pioneer cultural organisation of twin cities, conducted its 63rd foundation day virtually on May 26, at the studio of Hope Advertising Pvt Ltd. The event featured a vocal devotional concert by the famous vidushi Kumari Sivasri Skanda Prasad. She was accompanied with vocal support by Sri Poojitha and JS […]

New Delhi: Singapore has taken innovations in beer-brewing a notch higher with the introduction of ‘Newbrew.’ While it may appear or taste like usual beer, there’s an unconventional twist to it. The brewery’s unique craft beer is made using ‘Newater,’ Singapore’s brand of clean, high-quality water recycled from sewage and urine. About 95 per cent […]

New Delhi: Actress Deepika Padukone has worked towards normalizing mental health to enlighten everyone that mental illness is not always critical, but can be the reason our daily lives includes so much stress. The actress now features in a Yoga Campaign, Yoga Make Space, leveraging an initiative which revolves around mental health and fitness. adidas […]

Washington: Even vaccinated people with mild breakthrough infections can experience Long COVID — debilitating, lingering symptoms that affect the heart, brain, lungs and other parts of the body, according to a study of over 13 million people in the US. The research, published on Wednesday in the journal Nature Medicine, also shows that vaccination against […]

Lucknow: Devotees of Lord Ram can now travel across the Ramayana circuit that includes Ayodhya, Janakpur (Nepal), Sitamarhi, Varanasi, Nashik and Rameshwaram on the ‘Bharat Gaurav’ tourist train, being run by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). According to an official release, the journey would take 18 days on an 8,000 km long circuit […]

Hyderabad: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL), Algorithms, and large amounts of data sets are the present-day buzzwords that are being increasingly used in all walks of life to predict outcomes. Worldwide, software researchers and technology leaders are virtually in a race to collaborate with super-specialty doctors to unlock the potential of […]

Hyderabad: Summer is the perfect excuse to throw a party for whatever reason! Party season reaches its peak during summer season, so it’s time to pull out all the stops with your beauty look. Whether you put on a bandage or body con dress or dress down in jeans and t-shirt, we have a few […]

Washington: Amid the recent scare of monkeypox spreading rapidly to over a dozen countries, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has dispelled fears saying that the virus doesn’t’ spread via air as Covid-19. The CDC noted that the monkeypox virus transmission requires close contact with an infected person, CNBC reported. Although it […]

New Delhi:  The vegetable-themed condoms campaign led by “The Horticultural Society” aims to shine a light on the beauty of sex and intimacy in later life to break down taboos. Imagine a condom shelf, which does not conjure up images of fruits and vegetables! You probably don’t think of fruits and vegetables when you think […]

New York: Scientists have demonstrated that normal brain ageing is accelerated by approximately 26 per cent in people with progressive Type 2 diabetes compared with individuals without the disease, according to a study. There is already strong evidence linking Type 2 diabetes with cognitive decline, yet few patients currently undergo a comprehensive cognitive assessment as […]

Hyderabad: Remember the old days where we used to have grandmothers telling us what to eat and how to eat. Over the decades, things have changed with people travelling to different places and the pace of life moving into the fast lane. And that touch of grandmas’ recipes is what is sorely missed. This was […]

Washington: Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech have said that preliminary clinical data showed their three-dose Covid-19 vaccine regimen was 80 per cent effective for children aged between 6 months to 5-years-old at preventing illness during the Omicron wave. The vaccine was found to elicit a strong immune response following a third dose, and was […]