Even after giving almost 40 years of his life to government service, retired civil servant S.K. Misra felt his work was still not complete. The former bureaucrat felt that the experience he had gained and the reputation he had built could be better used for public service. Thus began his second innings.


A retired civil servant's tireless quest to preserve rural heritage (IANS Special Series)


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Women should avoid eating too much vegetable oil and potato chips during pregnancy as such a diet  may result in an increased risk of pregnancy complications and poor development of the babies, warns a study.


Don't eat too much potato chips during pregnancy


Children of poorly-educated mothers face higher risk of obesity than those whose mothers are well-educated, suggests a new study.


Kids of less-educated moms at higher obesity risk


What do Indian travellers look for while picking a holiday destination? As many as 88 per cent of Indians are more likely to travel to a heritage place, according to a survey.


It's all about heritage for Indian travellers


The voluminous neon green ensemble that actress Deepika Padukone wore at the Cannes Film Festival this year has found a fan in international reality TV star Kendall Jenner, who wore a pink version of a similar dress.


Kendall dons outfit similar to Deepika's Cannes look


Fitness is very important. But any drastic change you make in your lifestyle will not be sustainable.


Ditch the difficult diet for healthy living


The combination of heat, humidity and pollution can take a toll on your hair. But you can care well for it with the combined goodness of aloe vera and coconut oil, suggest experts.


Care for your hair with aloe vera, coconut oil


All the elements in your house have an impact on how you feel and live which is why it's essential to focus on them while curating your own personal space, say experts.


What to keep in mind while curating personal space


After congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his "decisive victory", Bollywood superstar Salman Khan went shirtless in a bid to urge Indians to work towards a 'swachch and fit Bharat'.


Salman goes shirtless, pitches for 'Swachch, fit Bharat'


With connecting to people is becoming more easier than ever due to the mushrooming online platforms, experts have warned that they should be careful about who they become friends with as despair and distress can spread through close social networks, up to "three degrees of separation" - or a friend of a friend of a friend.


Distress can spread through social networks: Experts


Heat, humidity and pollution is a combination that can take a toll on your hair. But you can care well for it with the combined goodness of aloe vera and coconut oil, suggest experts.


Care for your hair with aloe vera, coconot oil


If you tend to keep guards on unhealthy foods down at workplace, you may be at an increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, compared with those who eat healthy food, says a study.


Unhealthy food at work ups risk of lifestyle ailments


Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan gets hyper paranoid about her son Taimur Ali Khan's diet and says he eats home-cooked food.


Taimur isn't allowed to eat at birthdays, says Kareena


For some women, pregnancy brings a healthy glow but for others it may bring many skin issues like temporary acne break-outs, itchy skin and pigmentation. Have healthy and nutritious food and exercise in moderation to battle it, say experts.


Simple body care tips for moms-to-be


Over 60 per cent e-cigarette users want to quit smoking and over 25 per cent smokers have already tried to stop using the electronic device, says a new study.


Over 60% e-cigarette smokers want to quit: Study


An easy and fun getaway for Indians, Dubai has amped up its food and restaurant offerings in the summer in a bid to woo more tourists.


Dubai: A food haven in summer


Boys in low-income urban areas around the world are suffering more than girls from violence, sexual abuse and emotional or physical neglect, suggests a new study.


Boys prone to violence, abuse in low-income urban areas


Fashion faux pas are common and can be avoided easily. Don't wear clothes of the wrong size and pay attention to details, say experts.


Fashion mistakes men, women should avoid


It's a known fact that sunscreen saves your skin from the adverse effects of UV rays. Applying it while stepping out of your house is a must, but you need to do it while staying indoors as well, say experts.


Here's why you should apply sunscreen indoors too


Eating soy-rich food can decrease the risk of bone fractures in pre-menopausal breast cancer survivors, suggests a new study. The higher soy intake was linked to 77 per cent reduced risk of osteoporotic fractures in younger women, the study showed.


Soy food cuts fracture risks in breast cancer survivors


Mumbai-based Shantadevi, once a meek woman disowned by her husband, soon sat atop a colossal drug empire she built over decades. Her real-life story opens the new thriller "Queens of Crime" where Sushant Singh, host of crime-based TV series "Savdhaan India", and his co-author Kulpreet Yadav decipher what sends women down the road of crime.

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