The Museum of the Bible in Washington quietly replaced an artifact purported to be one of a handful of miniature Bibles that a NASA astronaut carried to the moon in 1971 after an expert questioned its authenticity. The move follows an announcement last year that at least five of 16 […]
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Must-visits spots of San Francisco
Are you planning a family vacation to San Francisco but don’t know what to include in your bucket list and whatnot? There is no better way to spend your holiday than relaxing and chilling out surrounded by twinkling lights of San Francisco. Although the city is big in terms of attractions and […]
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Fashion brand Raw Mango faces backlash for exoticising Kashmir in its latest collection
The contemporary Indian fashion brand, Ra Mango’s latest collection ‘Zooni’ inspired by Kashmir, faced backlash for exoticising the region at a time when the region is under heavy security post the abrogation of Article 370. The high-end brand specialises in luxurious fabrics and Indian textiles. On Wednesday evening, the brand […]
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Social media bloggers creating new ideal housewife image
While the business concept of female social media influencers and bloggers who generate income via “likes” and shares reinforces traditional notions of femininity by enabling women to engage in practices of care, beautification, and mothering, they are also changing the identity of the stereotypical “ideal” housewife, says a new study. Roles that replicate a […]
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Kajol stuns in red and silver festive wear for Durga Puja celebrations
Kickstarting the Durga Puja celebrations on Friday, actor Kajol along with mother Tanuja and sister Tanisha Mukerji, stepped out in style to offer prayers at a Durga Puja pandal. Marking the first day of the festivities, Shashti,the Kuch Kuch Hota Hai actor went for a gorgeous red ethnic ensemble which had […]
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Acne, cellulite on Instagram? Russian women share their images of beauty
In a new wave of Russian feminism, thousands of women are posting selfies on social media showing their pimples, cellulite and hair loss to challenge beauty stereotypes that women’s rights activists say fuel low self-esteem and eating disorders. The #AllIsFineWithMe trend – started by a Russian teen who has struggled with anorexia […]
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Smash hit video game Fortnite designed to be as addictive as cocaine
The makers of online video gaming sensation Fortnite were accused Friday of designing it to be addictive, in a Canadian class action lawsuit likening playing to taking cocaine. Fortnite, released by US-based Epic Games in 2017, allows up to 100 players to fight individually or as part of a team […]
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High-fructose diet may damage mitochondria in liver
High levels of fructose in food may damage the powerhouses, mitochondria, in liver cells, according to a study which suggests that a fructose rich diet may inhibit the liver’s ability to properly burn fat. The study, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, noted that high levels of glucose in the diet improved the fat-burning […]
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Navratri 2019: Day 5 Goddess Skandamata shubh muhurat, puja timings, Ghatasthapana and significance
The 10 day long Navratri festival is one of India’s most popular festivals. Goddess Durga’s nine forms are worshipped during this period, and on the fifth day, devotees will pray to Maa Skandamata. Maa Skandamata is the mother of Lord Kartikeya, who is also referred to as Skanda, which is where her name comes […]
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Beauty tips: Hemp-up your skincare regime
An ingredient on the rise in the world of skincare and sustainable clothing, hemp, which was once considered a mere ‘weed’, is now a prized inclusion. The world of skincare is ever evolving with the invention and inclusion of sundry ingredients that promise to improve a product’s potency. One such wonder ingredient […]
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Reading to cats, walking dogs: How animal lovers can help at a shelter
While your local pound works to find forever homes for many cats, dogs and other animals, volunteering is an easy way to improve their lives while they wait. Becoming a volunteer generally starts with an application. You can choose the kinds of activities that interest you, whether that’s walking dogs, cleaning kennels, […]
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At America’s first cannabis cafe, bud-tenders help patrons order
America’s first cannabis restaurant has opened in West Hollywood, offering diners an array of weed products and hoping to rival Amsterdam’s famed coffee shops. Called Lowell Farms: A Cannabis Cafe, the much-hyped 240-seat establishment is open to people 21 and over, who can order from a cannabis menu just like […]
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Gandhi Jayanti: The Mahatma brought to life through three-dimensional hologram in Paris
Mahatma Gandhi was brought to life in form of a three-dimensional hologram featured in the fourth Ahinsa lecture held in Paris on Monday to mark the 150th birth anniversary of the ‘Father of the Nation’. The event was organised by UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development […]
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Louis Vuitton closes Paris Fashion Week with vintage flashback
Louis Vuitton showcased on Tuesday a collection that mixed fashion inspirations, colours and patterns for the last show of the Paris Fashion Week. Nicolas Ghesquière, the artistic director of Vuitton’s women’s collections, set the runway extravaganza in makeshift space inside a courtyard of the Louvre museum, with showbusiness power couple Justin Timberlake […]
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Navratri 2019: Day 3 Maa Chandraghanta shubh muhurat, puja timings, ghatasthapana and significance
On the third day of Navratri, Goddess Chandraghanta is worshipped. She is a ten-armed goddess with three eyes who rides a tiger and has different weapons such as a trishul, sword, gada and kamandal. She has a crescent moon on her forehead, because of which she is known as Chandraghanta. In […]