Life
Earthern lamps light up potters’ lives this season
WB: Spike in demand of earthen lamps keeping Siliguri potters busy this Diwali.
Fashion trends: Backpacks rule over handbags in US
Data reveals declining demand of handbags in US as backpacks see surge in sales.
Hiker saved amid heavy snow in Oregon
Lost Pacific Crest Trail hiker rescued in snowstorm.
Mediterranean food is good for gut health
Plant-based, Mediterranean diet good for gut microbiome.
Canada, US recall OTC drug Zantac
Over-the-counter heartburn drug Zantac pulled in US, Canada.
Health
UN World Food Programme launches global ad campaign on hunger and malnutrition
Using the power of cinema to convert cinema goers into donors.
Breast milk allows beneficial bacteria to thrive
Breast milk has compound that fights harmful bacteria: Study.
PTSD can be lead to ischemic stroke in middle age
Young adults with PTSD more prone to ischemic stroke in middle age.
Exercise may prevent and control cancer
Studies reveal that exercise benefits cancer patients like a medicine.
Weight loss: Post-breakfast workout is less effective
Workout before breakfast to get better results, says study.
Fashion
Orange beard trend takes over Bangladesh
Orange is the new grey for Bangladesh beards.
Reverse sun damage with these expert tips
Dermatologists recommend the best way to heal sun damaged skin.
Comical outfits! Who decides?
The sartorial choices of celebrities go through plenty of scrutiny but it isn’t fair to slam the stylist alone for an outfit gone bad?
Armani’s collection incorporated breezy summer elements
Armani pays tribute to nature, easy summer feeling at Missoni.
Reviving silk into Greek fashion
Greek fashion firms revitalize centuries-old silk tradition.
Food
How to select the best cooking oil
Different cooking styles make use of different oils.
Sugary Delights this Diwali
Diwali is almost upon us and the preparations are underway.
This spinach and chickpea soup can combat hypertension
Packed with potassium and fibre, the soup makes for a tasty dish to fight high blood pressure.
How vanilla wandered across countries
A swirl of vanilla ice-cream is probably filled with centuries of wandering!
4 healthy foods to eat post workout
These easily available foods make for healthy, filling snacks.
Travel
Jaipur makes it to list of 50 friendliest cities
India’s Pink City ranks 35th in the list created by an international survey.
No commercial activity on holidays, Sundays in Maui
Maui bans tours, lessons in beach parks on Sundays, holidays.
Uluru to close permanently for tourists
Tourists surge at Uluru before Australia bans climb.
Hanging by the rope
With a rise in the number of extreme adventure enthusiasts, activities such as bungee jumping are now quite popular among young travellers.
Siberian Maldives becomes selfie sensation for tourist
Toxic lake in Russia’s Siberia becomes selfie sensation.
Art
Art conservationists restore rare painting on slavery
British conservationists work to restore acclaimed slavery painting.
All under one roof
The artists on display are Santanu Sarkar, who feels at peace only when he portrays his afflictions on his canvas.
Memories from Assam
Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee and art and crafts maestro Nuruddin Ahmed has been the backbone for the place’s engaging decoration.
30 ancient coffins unearthed in Egypt
Egypt unveils biggest ancient coffin find in over a century.
Progressive pioneers
It is due to the some artists’ progressive attitude that Indian art is where it is today. Here’s an exhibition paying homage to these individuals.
Relationship
Negative emotions can evoke trust issues
Negative emotions can make you distrustful.
Tips for good sex as you grow old
Why let age douse your fiery affair?
No more break-up woes
Record the answers in a tape and listen to it from time to time.
Marrying multiple men good for women’s health
Study says having multiple husbands is good for women's health.
Rise of e-learning giving tough competition to good old gurus?
Teachers vs technology: Can machines replace educators?
More Features
Prince Harry, Prince William not feuding but on different paths
Prince Harry admits he and Prince William are 'on different paths'.
Air quality in Delhi improves drastically
Delhi's overall air quality improves to 'moderate' category.
Rare dissent in Japan over funding for Imperial ceremonies
Japan, a country with almost no anti-monarchy sentiment, is now questioning funds kept aside for the Imperial ceremonies.
‘God knows best’: Unicycle academy that gives juggling lessons in Lagos
One-wheeled juggling: Lagos children learn new skills at unicycle academy.
Girl Gang Foreva!
Be it a heartbreak or a promotion, they are always there by your side! This study says that your girl gang can contribute to your well-being!