Top Stories

Kelly Clarkson will love her body 'no matter what' (08:04)
Los Angeles, June 20 (IANS) Singer Kelly Clarkson, who has lost a lot of weight, believes in having a body-positive attitude.

Italy's Osteria Francescana is world's best restaurant (07:08)
Bilbao (Spain), June 20 (IANS) Italy's Osteria Francescana was proclaimed Tuesday as the best eatery on the planet during the World's 50 Best Restaurants Awards ceremony at Bilbao's Euskalduna palace.

Anukreethy Vas is Femina Miss India World 2018 (05:58)
Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) The 55th Femina Miss India World 2018 winner is Anukreethy Vas from Tamil Nadu, while first runner-up is Meenakshi Chaudhary from Haryana and second Shreya Rao from Andhra Pradesh.

Tips to keep in mind while renting house or flat (03:16)
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Prioritise your list of features and amenities, avoid fly-by night brokers and checkout the condition of the apartment and who will pay for the major repairs and maintenance before you rent a house or a flat, suggest experts.

Mistakes to avoid while applying make-up (01:56)
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Make-up can be your best friend or your worst enemy, depending on how you use it. Find the right blush for your skin tone, don't wear waterproof mascara daily and don't go overboard with your love for matching your everything with your outfit, suggest experts.

Keralites, urban Indian males more at cardiovascular disease risk: Study (00:08)
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) People living in Kerala and males living in urban areas in India are more at the risk of cardiovascular Disease (CVD) risk than those in the rural areas, finds a study of nearly 800,000 people.

Maternal exposure to lithium may up birth defects risk: Study (18:56)
New York, June 19 (IANS) Babies born to women who used lithium therapy to treat bipolar disorder during their first-trimester of the pregnancy could be at an elevated risk of developing major congenital malformations such as heart defects, finds a study.

Dashrath Patel's works to be exhibited (18:38)
Kolkata, June 19 (IANS) A solo exhibition of works of celebrated Indian artist Dashrath Patel, tracing his artistic journey across mediums and types over his long lifetime, will open here on September 13, a statement said.

Be bold, fun and chic this International Yoga Day (17:28)
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) This International Yoga Day that falls on Thursday, redefine your yoga wear with bright colours and prints as Bollywood actress Malaika Arora lists down the ideal outfit to opt for during the workout session.

Excessive drinking in teens may affect short-term memory (17:16)
New York, June 19 (IANS) If you are in your adolescence and drinking excessively then it may affect your short-term memory, a new study suggests.

Can grandparents' exposure to plastic chemical cause autism in kids? (17:14)
New York, June 19 (IANS) Your exposure to a plastic chemical can affect the communications skills of your grandchildren, says a study over mice that found a link between early exposure to the chemical and the risk of autism.

How 'helicopter parenting' can affect your kids (15:24)
New York, June 19 (IANS) Do you hover around your children in everything they do and guide them? Beware, it can negatively affect your kid's ability to manage his or her emotions and behaviour later, and may also affect his or her academics, according to researchers.

Get hands on healthy food this yoga day (Lead) (14:42)
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The world will celebrate International Yoga Day on Thursday so make sure you are doing your bit with enthusiasm but don't forget to gorge on some healthy made-at-home foods post the session.

Get hands on healthy food this yoga day (14:26)
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The world will celebrate International Yoga Day so make sure you are doing your bit with enthusiasm but don't forget to gorge on some healthy made-at-home foods post the session.

Plant-based diets can help diabetes patients: Study (14:16)
New York, June 19 (IANS) Plant-based diets can be beneficial for diabetes as a new study has found that it may improve glycemic control, cholesterol and lead to weight loss in people with Type 2 diabetes.

Umbrella skirts, Mughal prints: Ethnic fashion trends this season (13:38)
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Buy yourself an umbrella skirt in Mughal prints, peplum tops in hues of kale green or stone grey, and work it up with statement ethnic jewellery pieces, suggest experts on World Ethnic Day on Tuesday.

Bask in epicurean Mediterranean delicacies at Amuse House (Foodie Trail-Delhi) (11:42)
By Nivedita Giri
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) What's common to the countries of Southern Europe and the Levant? Mediterranean cuisine! Cooked in olive oil, it is light on the stomach and, what's more, you can relish it at a typical European bistro here in the capital.

Amazon CEO becomes world's richest man (06:12)
San Francisco, June 19 (IANS) Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos has become the richest man in the world with a net wealth of USD 141.9 billion, the Forbes World's Billionaires list showed on Monday.

Amy Adams finds husband's parenting skills 'sexy' (03:16)
Los Angeles, June 19 (IANS) Actress Amy Adams thinks it's "sexy" of her husband Darren Le Gallo to have good parenting skills.

Chitrangada Singh to endorse hosiery brand (20:10)
Kolkata, June 18 (IANS) Model and Bollywood actress Chitrangada Singh has been roped in to endorse the fashionable female wear segment of hosiery brand Dollar Industries, it was announced on Monday.

Was particular about my skin even when I was not an actress: Kiara Advani (20:10)
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Actress Kiara Advani, who features in one of the segments of "Lust Stories" anthology, says that she was very particular about her skin and fitness even before entering the film industry.

WHO classifies 'gaming disorder' as mental health condition (17:38)
Geneva, June 18 (IANS) The World Health Organization (WHO) has now included "gaming disorder" as a mental health condition in its International Classification of Diseases (ICD).

Serendipity Arts Festival announces new curators' panel (17:02)
Panaji, June 18 (IANS) The third edition of Serendipity Arts Festival will see a new panel of 14 curators, the organisers announced on Monday.

Health habits to adopt after 40 (16:56)
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Reaching 40 is a milestone, signalling a time of transition from young adulthood to middle-age. It is that time of life where the risk of many health conditions increases so it is necessary to keep a check on your lifestyle in more serious way, say experts.

Your kids' obesity may up knee, hip osteoarthritis risk later (16:56)
London, June 18 (IANS) If your son or daughter is obese during childhood then he or she could be at an increased risk of developing knee and hip osteoarthritis later, new research has found.