Federal authorities raided the Manhattan headquarters of the Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard, a search that came amid claims he trafficked and sexually assaulted dozens of teenage girls and women. The FBI searched the designer’s Times Square offices Tuesday less than two weeks after 10 women filed a lawsuit accusing Nygard of […]
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Into The Wild: Italian hikers rescued in Alaska after visiting infamous bus
An Italian man suffering from frostbite and four other tourists were rescued in the Alaska wilderness after visiting an abandoned bus that has become a lure for adventurers since it was featured in the “Into the Wild” book and movie. Alaska State Troopers say the five Italians were rescued Saturday from a camp they […]
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Paris cheers Naomi Campbell and Nigeria’s rising fashion star, Kenneth Ize
Nigerian Kenneth Ize made a storming Paris fashion week debut Monday with his “fairy godmother”, supermodel Naomi Campbell, closing the showing. The 29-year-old, who has had a meteoric rise to the Paris catwalk, lavished praise on the ageless British model who he said had supported him “from day one”. Both were cheered by […]
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Understanding ‘self-disturbance’ in schizophrenia to help patients
Alongside treating symptoms with medication and psychotherapy, experts are of the say that a better understanding of the experience of people with schizophrenia would enable clinicians to help patients effectively. According to the experts at the University of Birmingham, this approach would involve developing an understanding of ‘self-disturbance’ in schizophrenia – in which patients’ […]
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Dabboo believes he plagiarised himself. Diet Sabya wonders
Good Newwz actor Kiara Advani has recently made her debut in Bollywood’s favourite photographer Dabboo Ratnani’s 2020 calendar which was released recently. But Kiara’s photograph did not go down well with a section of social media users. Kiara’s picture from the calendar shows her standing topless behind a large leaf. Many social media users […]
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Childhood abuse to adolescent experimentation with cigarettes.
Kids who have been abused, neglected or mistreated at home are more likely to start smoking, according to a recent study. Published in the journal Substance Use and Misuse, researchers of the study showed that physical abuse of children especially when they’re toddlers or teens, dramatically increases the odds that their adolescent experimentation […]
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Colombians grapple with a big problem: Pablo Escobar’s wandering hippos
Maria Jaramilla awoke in the middle of the night to the sound of her panicked mule. When she looked out across her small yard, her confusion turned to shock: A hippopotamus had wandered down her driveway and was inspecting her house. “It was a big fright for all of us,” said […]
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Neena Gupta slays curly bob hair in throwback picture
Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan actor Neena Gupta is constantly giving us style and life goals. She is unabashedly herself and vocal about her opinions and choices, and she is constantly giving us major style goals with her gorgeous collection of sarees and the occasional mini dresses she wears, giving millennials […]
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Dissecting five striking looks of the First Lady Melania Trump
With US President and FLOTUS arriving today to India, here’s decoding her bold sartorial choices. What makes Melania Trump one of the most talked about First Ladies ever? Her unapologetic flamboyant style has been time and again been compared to her predecessor Michelle Obama whose fashion picks were considered more relatable. Staying true to […]
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Kareena, Ananya, Shraddha, Sara: Bollywood embraces the holographic shine
The last few runway seasons have seen designers across the board toying with iridescent sparkle. This season, designer duo Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla’s modern range celebrates the magic of sparkle and colours brought to life through a mosaic of sequins in metallic hues. In the last two weeks, actors Shraddha Kapoor and Ananya […]
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Stress in kids separated from parents may leave long-term impact
According to a recent study, increased levels of stress hormone cortisol in young children who are separated from their parents, especially mothers, could have a long-term genetic impact on future generations. In an analysis published by the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, experts in the emotional needs of small children say […]
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Denim’s ornate redux
It’s been raining denim pieces on the runway though in an appliqued and embroidered format. While designer Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla showcased multiple denim ensembles in their recently-showcased Mard line, Pankaj and Nidhi too toyed with the textile with iridescent embellishments offsetting dark indigo. A couture denim ensemble from Mard […]
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People in casual relationships more likely to use condoms
People having sex with casual partners are more than twice as likely (85 per cent) to use condoms as people in committed relationships (36 per cent), says a new study. Researchers from McMaster University peered into the most intimate moments of sexually active women and men across Canada to ask if they’re […]
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Irony prevails at Benetton, transparent femininity at Prada
The frills are on at Milan Fashion Week, where “pretty” is womenswear watchword of the next cold weather season. Embellishments appeared even on brands known for their spare lines, mostly in the form of constructed ruffles, gathering and tiers. Highlights from Thursday’s womenswear previews for next fall and winter: Transparent Femininity at […]
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Maha Shivratri 2020: History, significance, why Lord Shiva is worshipped on this day
This year Maha Shivaratri will fall on Friday, February 21. It is a night dedicated to the worship of the Hindu God, Lord Shiva. Shivaratri is celebrated throughout India and among the Hindu population in Nepal and West Indies with fervour. In Hindu mythology, the calendar holds some significance and […]