LIFESTYLE
Keep your teen from smoking
To prevent your kids from getting into this lifetime addiction, here's what can help: For kids, it starts as fun, becomes a habit and later an addiction. There are various trigger points like peer pressure which relate smoking to maturity and independence or just the urge to try out new things in life. Discuss with your children about smoking in a friendly way.
Shalmali launches merchandise line on Independence Day
This year on Independence Day, Shalmali celebrated by launching her merchandise line revolving around the concept of diversity and acceptance. Talking about the merchandise launch, Shalmali said: "I've always wanted to take my music beyond the notes and words into tangible goods. As such I've wanted to tie in my musical personality with my merchandise."
Organ donation: There is urgent need for social awareness in India
When alive, a person can save at least one life by donating his organs, whereas a brain-dead patient can give a gift of life to at least three-eight people. Organ donation is the process of retrieving or procuring an organ legally with the intention of being able to medically help someone in need. Consent is given either by the donor while they're still alive or after death by their next of kin.
Astro Zindagi - Weekly Horoscope (August 16 - August 22)
Here is a guide to the week ahead for you. This is your forecast for August 16 - August 22. Following are the insights on how the week will unfold for all zodiac signs.
Nutrition and protein plays a substantial role in kids' health
A well balanced and nutritious diet plays an essential role in the holistic development of a child. The tiny toddlers tend to be highly selective when it comes to food which might miss out on the crucial components of their nutritious needs. It is therefore very important to ensure a substantial intake of nutrients for a child's proper growth and development which further can be provided with desirable milk powders or supplements.
Why lingerie can be a game-changer in your romantic life
After a while, couples do try a variety of things to reignite the passion among themselves, and how about getting a hot pair of lingerie to get him all excited. Here's a closer look to know the reasons why lingerie can make your man desire you more. The report is based on a survey conducted by Groversons Paris Beauty among 25,000 of its female buyers from Metropolitan cities like Mumbai, New Delhi-NCR, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune and Bengaluru.
65% Indian daters choose freedom over money: Report
OkCupid asked its users what they find most liberating, and data collected based on users' responses to in-app questions suggests that 39 per cent of users find financial freedom to be the most liberating, closely followed by 'Travel' (30 per cent), 'Sexuality' (22 per cent) and 'Art' (9 per cent).
Social media 'likes,' 'shares' can amplify moral outrage: Study
The study, published in the journal Science Advances, found that users who received more "likes" and "retweets" when they expressed outrage in a tweet were more likely to express outrage in later posts. "This is the first evidence that some people learn to express more outrage over time because they are rewarded by the basic design of social media," said researcher William Brady from Yale University.
UNESCO, Netflix partner to celebrate India's diverse cultural heritage
Over the next year, a series of fun short videos themed 'One Country, Incredible Diversity' will shine a light on India's cultural journey, including monuments, living heritage, performing arts, social practices, rituals and festivals such as Dussehra, Diwali and Holi. UNESCO seeks to encourage the identification, protection, and preservation of cultural and natural heritage.
India will prosper immensely when all genders have equal opportunities: Kalki
Kalki was one of the major campaigners in advocating legal rights recognition for transgender people, which the Supreme Court upheld in April 2104. She has addressed the Harvard University and many such prestigious institutions. She lives in Pollachi in Tamil Nadu. Ahead of the 75th anniversary of India's Independence, Kalki speaks exclusively to IANS on her idea of India@75
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