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Men gaze at pics, women read dating profiles

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:59:36 GMT

Men spend far more time looking at photographs rather than reading the online profile on dating sites, a new study has revealed. On the other hand, women give more importance to reading the profile and pay less attention to the pictures.

Drink champagne in tall glasses for the best taste

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:07:06 GMT

Champagne just isn’t champagne sans its bubbles, and researchers have now highlighted the effects that glass shape and temperature can have on carbonation upon serving and the drinking experience.

Want to lose weight? Have chocolates

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:48:09 GMT

Those with a weakness for sweets can now include chocolates, cookies and cake in a 600 calorie breakfast menu with some proteins and carbs to shed weight in a pleasurable way and also stay slim.

Beyoncé flaunts curves post-delivery

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:04:10 GMT

After checking out Beyoncé Knowles in her last two public appearances, no one would believe she gave birth to her daughter Blue Ivy Carter just a month ago. The American singer was seen flaunting her curves in figure-hugging dresses. PIC INSIDE

Mallika Sherawat scorches WMB cover

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:26:40 GMT

Bollywood hottie Mallika Sherawat has sent the temperature soaring on the cover of WMB (World's Most Beautiful), a 3D magazine. Photographer Nick Saglimbeni is totally smitten by the hot siren. Click for behind-the-scenes video of the shoot.

Women born to older mothers prone to breast cancer?

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:18:10 GMT

Girls born to mothers over 39 years and women who were taller and thinner than the average girl prior to puberty faced higher chances of developing breast cancer. These findings were based on an analysis of a sample of 3,574 women aged between 45 and 68 years.

American chalk artist to showcase work at Kala Ghoda...

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:07:15 GMT

American chalk artist Tracy Lee Stum will present her 3D street art at the ongoing Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, an official from the American Center said Tuesday. Stum will present her works at the festival Wednesday and Friday.

How to boost a man’s sex drive

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:49:49 GMT

Lots of sunshine increases the level of the male sex hormone testosterone, scientists say. Ninety per cent of the body’s vitamin D is produced by the action of sunlight on the skin.

Seven-year itch myth of marriage busted

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:35:36 GMT

Researchers have invalidated five commonly accepted but incorrect assumptions often heard in daily life. Most of the people believe that half of all marriages end in divorce but a social analyst has showed that...

Kelly Brook poses in smokin' hot lingerie line

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:06:49 GMT

Playboy model Kelly Brook has once again stripped for her New Look lingerie range. The 32-year-old flaunts her voluptuous figure in the latest promotional campaign. PICS INSIDE

Smoking accelerates cognitive decline in men

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:13:06 GMT

Smoking is increasingly recognized as a risk factor for dementia in the elderly and the number of dementia cases worldwide, estimated at 36 million in 2010, is on the rise and is projected to double every 20 years, the researchers wrote in their study background.

St. Louis tries new approach in museum expansion

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:30:16 GMT

The St. Louis Art Museum is rearranging galleries by theme rather than time period, seeking to make them more accessible to visitors as part of a $162 million expansion. So far, 18 galleries with 275 works have been installed with three more to go at the St. Louis Art Museum.

Relieved after getting rid of size zero tag: Kareena

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:09:05 GMT

Kareena Kapoor, who started the trend of size zero in India, feels that she now looks better than her then stunningly slim figure.

Polka-dot queen Japanese artist plans London exhibition

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:21:28 GMT

Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist who has made a name as the creator of vast and complex works in bold colors and polka dots, has two exhibitions of her most recent works set to open in London.

Kickstarting Kala Ghoda Arts Festival

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:04:13 GMT

With slightly higher decibel levels and lots more art to look at than last year, the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival’s 14th edition kicked off on Saturday. Buzzing with music and dance performances, food stalls, heritage and theatre workshops...

Why an extra-marital is (very) Complicated

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:52:22 GMT

On the face of it, it’s romantic. Married man or woman meets someone else, falls in love, has an affair in secret, comes to the conclusion that this person is his or her real true love, and decides to stay with her or him. Tavishi Paitandy Rastogi writes...

Are erratic heartbeats tied to unexplained strokes?

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:10:55 GMT

Occasional erratic heartbeats seem to trigger about a fifth of unexplained strokes, while a third of the survivors leave hospital with the cause of their stroke still undetermined.

For men, it's my way or the highway?

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:02:24 GMT

Testosterone can skew one's judgement, creating the impression that decisions are best taken alone even in situations that call for collaboration, according to a study released Wednesday.

Posh spices it up in new photo shoot

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:53:04 GMT

Victoria Beckham has done it again! After sizzling in a corset underwear for Numero magazine in January, Posh Spice raises temperatures with itsy bitsy clothes for i-D magazine. Wearing a series of provocative outfits Victoria... PIC INSIDE

Rude Food: Serves You Right

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:32:36 GMT

Most big city restaurants don’t realise that a great restaurant is not one that treats celebrities better. It is one that treats every guest as a celebrity. Vir Sanghvi writes...

Why too much of health food is bad

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:57:17 GMT

So tell us. How many papayas do you eat every week? And how many bunches of palak? Health food junkies, here’s a warning. Overdose on the good things and they’ll bite back. Kavita Devgan explains...

Now Uma Thurman goes desi

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:44:37 GMT

It seems that ethnic Indian wear is fast becoming the fashion flavour globally. Hollywood actors Uma Thurman and Debra Messing were recently seen all dolled up in Indian finery in New York City while filming their new television series, Smash. PIC INSIDE

Eesha Koppikhar to open health restaurant

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:25:33 GMT

Actor Eesha Koppikhar, who was last seen in the 2010 release Shabri, is now channelling her energy towards a new professional venture. The 35-year-old actor will soon launch a chain of health food restaurants called Soul Konnect Hospitality that will promote healthy eating habits.

Lady Gaga opens Italian restaurant in New York

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:56:53 GMT

Fans of Lady Gaga, who once famously donned a dress made with slabs of red meat, will now be able to tuck into some of the family dishes the starlet grew up on with the opening of her parents' new Italian restaurant in New York.

Don't kiss this Valentine’s Day! Here's why

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:12:02 GMT

An expert has warned lovers to be cautious while kissing on Valentine’s Day, as this is usually the peak season for infectious diseases. In fact, Mid-February is usually the peak season for infectious diseases, such as...