In a first, researchers have found that it is possible to assess people’s ability to feel empathy by studying their brain activity while they are resting, rather than while they are engaged in specific tasks, an advance that may help clinicians better examine autism or schizophrenia patients who may not be able to fill […]
Kerala tourism eyes robust growth in domestic tourist footfalls in 2020
Kerala is eyeing a robust growth in domestic tourist arrivals in 2020 as it undertakes a slew of initiatives, including ‘Tourism Trade Meets’ in ten cities in the country, to make the state a 365-day destination. In the first nine months of 2019, the state witnessed 1.32 crore domestic tourist arrivals. Kerala has commenced […]
Kylie Jenner gives glimpse of her lavish purse collection and diet
Possibly the youngest billionaire in the world, Kylie Jenner gives all of us millennials major career and fashion goals. The make-up baron gave her fans a glimpse at her organized and colour co-ordinated shelves of lavish designer pieces through Instagram stories on Sunday. It’s already known that Jenner has an extravagant handbag collection including one-of-a-kind limited-edition […]
Our favourite 5 Nirvana songs to celebrate the birthday of Kurt Cobain
To celebrate the February 20th Birthday of Kurt Cobain, the former lead singer of Nirvana, we have selected our favourite five Nirvana songs to remember and respect the life of one of music’s pioneer voices. Kurt Cobain was born February 20, 1967, in Aberdeen, Washington. If he were alive today, […]
Facial expressions not true indicator of emotions. Here’s why
Drawing cues from someone’s facial expression might be a wrong approach to conclude about people’s feelings as new research suggests that facial expressions might not be reliable indicators of emotion. The study also puts emphasis on not to trust a person’s face. Aleix Martinez, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at The Ohio […]
A short hop from Europe, this tourism gem aims to open its doors soon
A short flight from Europe, there’s a country that just about offers it all but where you’ll struggle to spot a foreign tourist. Perhaps not for much longer. With a warm Mediterranean sea in summer, great winter skiing, vast Saharan deserts, towering Roman ruins and prehistoric art of global renown […]
Kendall Jenner headlines London Fashion Week’s Burberry show
Kendall Jenner and fellow super models unveiled Burberry’s new season designs at London Fashion Week on Monday, a collection that spanned everything from classic and ladylike to sexy, preppy and street-smart. That approach — showcasing designs tailored to diverse tastes — may now be particularly important to the luxury heritage fashion brand, […]
5 must have apps when you are travelling abroad
These days smartphones are like mini-computers and take care of almost all the things that one would possibly do on the internet. Travelling without a phone is unthinkable from bookings to payments to currency conversions, the device does it all. Today we look at these five essential apps which […]
I am a hidden model: Kareena Kapoor at LFW grand finale
Kareena Kapoor Khan, the original diva of Bollywood, turned showstopper for ace couturier Amit Aggarwal on Sunday night at the grand finale of Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2020, and admitted that she may be a hidden model. The theme of the season was #BetterIn3D, and was all about futuristic fashion. The Delhi-based designer […]
Flight of fancy? Aviation industry tries to go green
From an emissions-reducing model jet that looks like something from a sci-fi movie to electric aircraft and sustainable fuel, the aviation industry is ramping up efforts to go green as consumer pressure grows. In an era when teen climate activist Greta Thunberg opts to travel on an eco-friendly boat and “flight-shaming” is […]
Researchers explore science behind ‘beer goggles’ effect
In a recent study, researchers explored the ‘beer goggles’ effect’ in which consumption of alcohol makes even physically unattractive persons appear beautiful. Researchers carried out a computer-based study in local bars and pubs, by asking participants to respond to stimuli while ignoring photos of attractive and unattractive faces. It found that while sober […]
Celebrating life and love fuels my creativity: Manish Arora
Fashion designer Manish Arora, who has always been vocal about his support for the LGBTQIA+ community, says his passion for diversity drives him to create gender-fluid and inclusive fashion. According to Arora, it is important for an artiste to celebrate and promote love that is not confined in a boundary. “I’ve always […]
Emotional storyline can reduce virtual reality cybersickness
A storyline with emotionally evocative details may reduce feelings of nausea, disorientation, and eye strain associated with virtual reality (VR) in some people, according to a study. Researchers from the University of Waterloo in Canada found that storylines that provide context and details can help users feel immersed in VR experiences, and […]
Parikrama lead guitarist Sonam Sherpa passes away at 48
Sonam Sherpa, founding member and lead guitarist of popular Indian rock and roll band Parikrama, passed away in Kurseong — where he had gone to record music for an upcoming movie — on Friday. According to reports, he suffered a cardiac arrest. He was 48 years old. Although Sherpa did […]
Sarojini Naidu birth anniversary: Interesting facts about the ‘Nightingale of India’
One of the most important figures in India’s struggle for Independence, Sarojini Naidu was a political activist and poet, whose works earned her the name ‘Nightingale of India’. Born to a Bengali family of scholars and poets in Hyderabad on February 13, 1879, she was a follower of Mahatma Gandhi and his […]