In 2.5 + decades of being relevant in film industries in India and overseas, the one thing that’s stayed constant is how simple Tabu’s style is. Tabu has never been the conventional Bollywood heroine — too tall, pretty but hardly a stunner. Yet, few actors have had a grip on the collective […]
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Google Trends help predict tourism to Bahamas, IMF study shows
Online searches can help countries predict tourist visits more accurately and give governments a better read on economies that depend on the industry, an International Monetary Fund analysis showed. Combining Google Trends data with traditional forecast models improved accuracy of predicted tourist arrivals to the Bahamas from the U.S by about 30%, […]
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JLo and Shakira stun in stylish outfits as they project power of women
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira brought Latina star power to Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime show, delivering a medley of pop hits and hip-shaking choreography on one of the world’s glitziest stages. Latin artists Bad Bunny and J Balvin, in addition to Lopez’s 11-year-old daughter, appeared as surprise guests in an extravaganza that signalled its […]
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End the cycle of stress with vitamins, supplements
People have started living in a constant state of stress- accepting it as an unfortunate and unwelcome addition in their daily lives. With constant deadlines, restless nights, obsessive thoughts, relationship problems becoming a usual occurrence, the body’s perception of stress is increasing. While the body does experience stress born out of their […]
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Chinese tourism, the main engine of global travel
The impact of the current health crisis on Chinese foreign tourism is likely to be worse than during the SARS epidemic in 2002/2003 or the swine flu crisis in 2009, simply because so many more Chinese people travel abroad for pleasure than back then. Their country is now the top contributor to world tourism. […]
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Three streams of classical music to come together on one platform
Get set for a cultural treat this Wednesday, as three young classical music exponents will perform in the Capital. The third-year celebration of Geetam Vadyam Nrityam will feature three streams of music – dance, instrumental and vocal in the form of a Kathak performance, a sitar and Khayal recital. “Generally an artist of only […]
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Here’s why drone delivery is not possible in Delhi or New York
Your dream to get a pizza delivered by a drone or an Amazon drone knocking at the door will remain a dream as researchers have revealed that a drone delivery service is not realistic and may not be possible in densely-populated areas like New York or New Delhi. The reason is simple: Demand for […]
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Best red carpet looks from the Filmfare Awards 2020 curtain raiser
Sunday night was quite star-studded as Bollywood celebrities including Alaya F, Ananya Panday, Vaani Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kartik Aaryan, Nushrat Bharucha, Tara Sutaria, Karan Johar, Rajkummar Rao, R Madhavan Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Rakulpreet Singh, Kriti Kharbanda, among others rocked the red carpet of Filmfare awards curtain-raiser. Also present at the event were music producer, […]
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Remembering the tabla maestro
One of the greatest tabla players of the century, Ustad Alla Rakha, fondly known as Abbaji, enthralled music lovers all over the world. The event, A Homage to Abbaji – Ustad Alla Rakha began right from his first death anniversary on February 3, 2001, as a tribute to him. The […]
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Jean Paul Gaultier, enfant terrible of fashion, steps off the ramp
There was drama, a faux funeral, contortionists and camp comedy as Jean Paul Gaultier, 67, bade farewell to the runway last week. His final show championed feminism, gender fluidity, and hit out (albeit gently) at fashion as a culprit in the escalating climate crisis. “I think fashion has to change,” he […]
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Here’s how to read the labels on your beauty products
Labels like ‘Clean’ and ‘Safe’ sound good. But dermatologist and author Dr Anjali Mahto has taken to Instagram to explain that they’re largely unfounded. There is no legal definition (or list) of what is a clean or safe ingredient or formulation. Similarly, ‘No nasties’ means nothing. ‘Honest ingredients’ is a […]
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Hollywood Is More Diverse Than Ever. So Why Are The Oscars Still So White?
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The Automaker’s 2019 Profits Were Essentially Wiped Out
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Vegan meals and old tuxedos: Hollywood red carpets go green
From glitzy all-vegan galas to recycled red carpet outfits, Hollywood has stepped up efforts to reduce its carbon footprint this awards season, which will soon wrap up with the Oscars. But while some scientists have welcomed A-listers’ renewed zeal on climate change, others have questioned whether Tinseltown’s jet-set elite are any […]
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Adidas to launch new fabrics from recycled ocean plastic, polyester
Adidas will launch new fabrics made from recycled polyester and marine plastic waste and expand the product lines that use them after the success of shoes made with the Parley for the Oceans initiative, the sportswear firm said on Tuesday. Adidas first teamed up with Parley in 2015 and gradually ramped up […]