Lifestyle
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Makeup courses for blind Brazilian women boost self-image
Apr 22, 2018No mirrors needed by these women when they apply eye-liner, mascara and blush brushes. They can’t see their faces. Blind women are being taught makeup techniques and even how to put on false eyelashes in courses... -
UK pottery produces ‘well suited’ Harry and Meghan wedding mugs
Apr 22, 2018A British pottery is producing royal wedding mugs emblazoned with the description of Prince Harry and U.S. actress Meghan Markle as “game changers, free spirits, big hearts and well-suited”. Harry, Queen Elizabeth’s grandson, and Markle, who... -
Iraqi shrine tablets offer blessings, cures and a living
Apr 22, 2018For pilgrims, the clay tablets from Iraq’s Shi’ite Muslim Kerbala shrine are a blessing, an aid to prayer, even a cure for sickness. For local families, the are all that, and also a business. The tablets,... -
Global leaders seek to efforts against malaria
Apr 20, 2018Renewed action and boosted funding to fight malaria could prevent 350 million cases of the disease in the next five years and save 650,000 lives across commonwealth countries, health experts said on Wednesday. Seeking to reignite... -
Exercise urged to prevent falls in seniors
Apr 20, 2018Falling is the leading cause of injury-related death among people over age 65, and seniors who want to avoid falls should exercise, not rely on supplements like vitamin D, US guidelines said Tuesday. The new recommendations... -
Marco Polo study sheds new light
Apr 20, 2018On 9 January 1324, the Venetian traveler, merchant and writer Marco Polo was preparing for his final journey – to the afterlife that he as a God-fearing Christian was certain existed. Aged 70, Polo summoned a... -
Dog can predict earthquakes!
Apr 20, 2018The long-held belief that strange behaviour by cats, dogs and even cows can predict an imminent earthquake is not backed by evidence, according to a new study. Such claims are often based on single observations and... -
Morning walks, lemon water for toned body
Apr 14, 2018Go for regular morning walks, drink lemon water to keep you hydrated and go for simple exercises daily to be fit and fine summer, say experts. Parul Patni, nutritionist at Diet Solutions and Stuti Dhingra, Physiotherapist... -
Romantic relationships harmed by overuse of gadgets
Apr 14, 2018While digital devices have helped couples to communicate and stay connected to each other, these has also led to arguments between nearly 60 per cent of romantic partners on overuse and cybersecurity issues, revealed a survey.... -
Beat ageing with simple habits
Apr 14, 2018Ageing is a natural process that can’t be stopped but you can try slowing down its effects from showing by drinking adequate water and using sunscreen every time you step out, suggest experts. Shubhika Jain, Founder...