India's Manushi Chhillar, who won the Miss World pageant last year, on Saturday passed the baton to Mexico's Vanessa Ponce De Leon at a glitzy ceremony, where the first runner-up title went to Thailand's representative and Femina Miss India 2018 Anukreethy Vas failed to make it even to the top 12.


Mexico's Vanessa Ponce De Leon bags Miss World 2018 crown


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Faces that are seen as competent or talented are perceived as more masculine than feminine, say researchers while noting that this can pose a threat to social justice.


Masculine faces perceived as more competent than feminine: Study


Men with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are four to five times at higher risk of being diagnosed with prostate cancer, according to researchers including one of Indian-origin.


Inflammatory bowel disease ups prostate cancer risk: Study


Mankind has forgotten the art of living and feeling successful in this era of technological boom, said a renowned life coach.


Mankind has forgotten art of living due to technology: Life coach


In a recognition long overdue, the Crossword Book Award announced on Saturday that its jury has unanimously nominated Shashi Tharoor, who is at the peak of his literary career and is easily among the most read and debated authors in contemporary India, for the Lifetime achievement award in view of his stellar contribution to literature.


Now, lifetime achievement award for writer Shashi Tharoor


Is your child facing trouble in sleeping? If so, parents take note. Regular and sufficient sleep from early childhood may be important for gaining healthy body weight in adolescence, suggests a new study.


Sufficient sleep in childhood may lead to healthy BMI later


From investing in smart seating to opting for right colours and patterns, let your home space do the talking in 2019 with smart makeovers.


Tips to upgrade your space this New Year


Starting the pre-wedding functions of the marriage of Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal, the families have started a special four-day 'Anna Seva' to feed 5,100 people, a majority with special abilities, from Friday in Udaipur, a family member said.


Isha Ambani-Anand Piramal wedding ceremonies start


If you are a very shy kind of person, you are more likely to suffer from "hangxiety" -- anxiety during a hangover -- as compared to your extrovert friends, a new study suggests.


Being shy can put you at 'hangxiety' risk


Although smoking during pregnancy is reported to have an adverse effect on foetus health, a new study shows that regular intake of Vitamin C by smoker mom-to-be may help reduce harm done to infant's lungs after birth.


Vitamin C may offset effects of maternal smoking on baby


Covered with blossoming flowers and lush vegetation and blessed with a salubrious climate throughout the year, the city of Kunming, the capital of the southwestern Chinese province of Yunnan, is a tourist's delight.


Kunming: The city of eternal spring (Travelogue)


Read a biography charting Mamata Banerjee's rise from a student leader to the first woman Chief Minister of West Bengal and how she could be a possible "kingmaker" after the 2019 general elections; take in a novel set against the backdrop of old Punjab, early California and revolution-torn Mexico; read a fictional tale that pits debt-laden farmers against the political forces at work; and finally, get a peek into the world of start-ups in India.


Of a kingmaker, farmland fiction and start-ups (IANS Books This Weekend)


From asthma to pre-term birth, air pollution has been associated with numerous adverse health outcomes. Now a new study finds that air pollution can also increase the risk of miscarriage.


Study reveals link between air pollution and increased risk for miscarriage


Actress Diana Penty has been appointed the first India ambassador for global brand Estee Lauder.


Diana Penty named Estee Lauder's first India ambassador


Scientists have developed the world's smallest wearable, battery-free device that can warn people of overexposure to ultraviolet rays (UV) -- a leading factor for developing skin cancer.


World's smallest device to prevent skin cancer, mood disorder risk


Myriad facets of Japan from the scenery to traditional culture and advances in technology, as captured by Indian amateur shutterbugs as part of annual photography competition, are on view from Thursday here.


Exhibition captures Japan through lens of Indian shutterbugs


The struggle of making your small room look bigger is so real for almost all the people. Fitting all the necessary belongings into places with a limited access to space is a tussle. Be it a dorm or an apartment, getting an adequate, big space for living is hard to find these days but not anymore.


How to make your room look bigger than it really is


Deficiency in vitamin D -- the 'sunshine vitamin' -- among older adults is associated with a substantial increased risk of depression resulting to early death, says a new study.


Vitamin D deficiency can raise depression risk in elderly


Using liraglutide - an injectable drug widely used to lower blood sugar levels - may help reduce risk of myocardial infarction, stroke or cardiovascular death, suggests a study.


Diabetes drug linked to lower risk of heart disease


While it is known that inadequate nutrition during foetal development can cause diabetes and heart disease, a new study warns that it could also lead to early menopause at age younger than 45.


Poor nutrition during pregnancy may advance menopause


With Christmas fast approaching, you'll be digging deep into your wardrobe for your trusted little black dress (LBD) to see you through. However make sure to jazz up this outfit  with statement-making footwear that compliments your dress and your style.

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