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Bhumi a hardworking woman, says Reynu Taandon about her showstopper (20:56)
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Bhumi Pednekar is going to add the Bollywood quotient to Reynu Taandon's show at India Couture Week 2017 and the ace designer says that the actress is a very hardworking woman with a heart of gold.

Saliva protein links humans to archaic species (17:40)
New York, July 23 (IANS) In a salivary protein, researchers have found hints that a "ghost" species of archaic humans may have contributed genetic material to ancestors of people living in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Athiya can't wait to walk for Shyamal and Bhumika at ICW 2017 (13:34)
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Actress Athiya Shetty says she is excited to be the showstopper for the maiden show of designer duo Shyamal and Bhumika at the forthcoming India Couture Week 2017.

Hilton Chennai beats liquor ban blues with new menu, Japanese restaurant (Foodie Trail-Chennai) (12:46)
By Venkatachari Jagannathan
Chennai, July 23 (IANS) Opening a new Japanese restaurant, drawing up a new menu for its Indian restaurant, not retrenching staff and offering guests more are the daring strategies being adopted at Hilton Chennai following the ban on serving liquor, the hotel's top chef said.

Greet global audience with Hindu salutations, Miss T&T urged (11:36)
By Paras Ramoutar
Port-of-Spain, July 23 (IANS) In this Caribbean nation, where 44 percent of the population is of Indian origin, the new Miss Trinidad & Tobago has been advised to greet global audiences at the Miss World 2017 pageant in China in October with Hindu salutations like "Sita Ram, Namaste".

Alicia Keys debuts new summer look (06:56)
Los Angeles, July 23 (IANS) Singer Alicia Keys introduced her new look for the summer — complete with bright orange and pink braids.

Maternal high-fat diet may affect kids' mental health (17:14)
New York, July 22 (IANS) Babies whose mothers consumed a high-fat diet during their pregnancy may be at an increased risk of developing mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression, a study has warned.

Shilpa Shetty to walk for Monisha Jaising at ICW 2017 (With Images) (16:24)
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, who is one of the fittest names in the industry, is going to turn showstopper for designer Monisha Jaising at the India Couture Week (ICW) 2017.

Depression may alter brain structure (16:12)
London, July 22 (IANS) An individual suffering from depression may be at an increased risk of developing changes in the structure of the brain associated with communication and thinking skills, researchers say.

Designers craft music video to celebrate 'Global Indian Women' (15:06)
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Designer Pooja Bhutani and her entrepreneur husband Gaurav Bhutani have announced the launch of "Elysian Desire- Frame '2' Fame Sydney", a music video that celebrates global indian women along with ace Photographer Akash Das and director Vishal Chaturvedi.

'India's smart cities' plan can adversely impact environment' (14:30)
London, July 22 (IANS) The Indian government's vision to create 100 new smart cities to support the rapidly growing urban population could have a significant detrimental impact on the environment, a study has warned.

Don't let your fit mode dry out this monsoon (13:28)
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Fitness is not just a habit, it is a lifestyle; one that requires commitment and dedication so dont let monsoon dampen your spirits. Some quick and easy steps like working out indoors or getting few simpler exercising devices can do the trick for you, say experts.

Your car may contain harmful pollutants: Study (13:28)
New York, July 22 (IANS) If you thought driving a car on a heavily polluted road may be safe, think twice. According to a new study, car cabins contain extremly high levels of some harmful particulate matter, twice the amount previously thought.

Don't think I'm a feature film director: Designer Tarun Tahiliani (With Images) (11:08)
By Natalia Ningthoujam
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Tarun Tahiliani, one of India's favourite bridal designers, has made a whole series of "very nice short vignette films" on fashion but says he doesn't see himself going behind the camera to helm a feature film.

Diandra Soares looking for 'elite' models (08:02)
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Model Diandra Soares is excited about co-judging the Delhi contestants of Max Elite Model Look India 2017, which provides a platform to "fresh, young and aspiring models".

Sugary drinks with protein-rich meals may make you fat (20:46)
New York, July 21 (IANS) Consuming a sugar-sweetened drink like fruit juices with a high-protein meal including lean meat, chicken, fish and dairy products may negatively affect energy balance, alter food preferences and cause the body to store more fat, according to a study.

I don't like the word diet: Yasmin Karachiwala (17:22)
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Celebrity fitness trainer Yasmin Karachiwala, who has trained the likes of Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif, says she doesn't like the word "diet".

Higher sun exposure may up risk of eye freckles (16:32)
London, July 21 (IANS) A higher lifetime exposure to sunlight may increase the risk of developing eye freckles or dark spots on the coloured part of the eye (iris), researchers warned.

Manish Malhotra can't wait to acknowledge fresh talent at IWP 2017 (16:16)
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Designer Manish Malhotra, a judge at the International Woolmark Prize (IWP) Indian Subcontinent & Middle East regional final 2017/18, says that it will be a breath of fresh air for him to see and acknowledge fresh talent emerging in the industry and changing the game of fashion globally.

A big breakfast daily may help you stay slim (15:08)
New York, July 21 (IANS) Want to reduce that ever-burgeoning waistline? Make breakfast the largest meal of the day as it may help maintain your body mass index (BMI), researchers say.

People are reviving traditional weaves: Brand Bageecha (With Images) (14:24)
New Delhi, July 21 (IABS) People are reviving original and traditional weaves of which some like buta, jaal and shikargarh are back in fashion with brides opting for such trends, say designers Akshay Gupta and Anika Dhawan Gupta of the brand Bageecha

Avoiding smoking, obesity, alcohol may up life expectancy (14:14)
London, July 21 (IANS) Want to add years to your life? People who quit smoking, reduce weight and refrain from heavy alcohol intake are likely to live seven years longer in good health than the general population, a study has showed.

Choose the right accessory to make an impression (13:25)
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) One can wear a nice dress, but the look can be incomplete without the right accessories. Some of the classic trends that are doing rounds this season are candy-coloured jewellery and choker-shaped pieces, say experts.

'Beauty conscious' Indian men boost skincare market (Feature) (13:25)
By Nivedita
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Whether it is workplace competition, a growing urge to appear well groomed, or increased visibility of metrosexual men in pop culture, a melange of social and cultural factors are driving Indian men to break stereotypes and opt for skincare products -- giving, in the process, a boost to the skin care market, say experts.

Lily Collins slams the fashion industry (13:02)
London, July 21 (IANS) Actress Lily Collins has slammed the fashion industry for casting "extremely small girls" in catwalk shows, and she thinks the conversation around model's weight should be re-discussed.