Lifestyle

Hyderabad: Delicate and intricate, feminine and graceful, a fine web of imagination… lace has always had romantic connotations throughout time and history. Crochet lace is something we have perhaps seen our grandmothers and mothers working with great pride. These wonderful women sat by a window creating gifts of love for their children and grandchildren in […]

New Delhi: The increase in monkeypox cases has led to a rash of social media posts, many claiming the chimpanzee adenovirus vector used in AstraZeneca’s Covid vaccine is behind the outbreak and some suggesting the infection is basically shingles and a “well-known” side effect of the jab. Experts that PTI spoke to said both claims, […]

New York: It has been traditionally said that exercising is more beneficial during morning hours. Turns out, the effectiveness of exercise depends on sex, according to a study. The study, published in Frontiers in Physiology, showed that for women doing exercise during the morning hours is more beneficial for health and for men the optimal time […]

Modern technology is transforming personalised medicine at a very quick pace. The days of pricking fingertips for a drop of blood to test glucose at home are quickly disappearing. In the near future, the elementary home testing devices to measure sugar levels could well be replaced by wearables that can track glucose/sugar in the body […]

Hyderabad: Applying ice to skin for beauty purposes is known as cold therapy. It’s routinely used in the treatment to eliminate puffiness, reduce oiliness, ease acne and boost the skin’s healthy glow. Cold facials are especially beneficial for summer days. Read on to see all that you can freeze to make your own beauty-boosting ice […]

Hyderabad: Nartanasala — an abode of ancient dance traditions of Andhra Natyam and Perini Sivatandavam, founded by Sunila Gollapudi to revive the rich art forms, will celebrate the centenary of the legendary late Dr Nataraja Ramakrishna, the doyen of Andhranatyam and recreator of Perini Sivatandavam. Sunila will be hosting and presenting a novel interpretation of […]

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 […]