It is a myth that plus-size women should wear loose or baggy clothes. Shapeless garments should be avoided in favour of fitted clothing that can accentuate your best features, say experts.


Fashion mantra for plus-size women


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Girls exposed to chemicals commonly found in toothpaste, makeup, soap and other personal care products before birth may hit puberty at an early age, finds a new study.


Prenatal exposure to toothpaste, make-up chemical advances girls' puberty


Charcoal, specifically activated ones, are very effective in treating skin related issues as it absorbs toxin and makes for a good deep cleanser and detoxifier. However the benefits of charcoal are extended beyond skin care as it can be worked into the hair care regime to balance an oily scalp.


Opt for charcoal for healthy skin, hair


Preservation of cultural heritage is a promising sector and promoting cultural links is a priority for the strategic EU-India partnership, EU Ambassador to India Tomasz Kozlowski said on the sidelines of a two-day conference that seeks to strengthen EU-India collaboration in the fields of culture and heritage.


Promoting cultural links between EU-India a priority: EU envoy


Postmenopausal women experiencing tooth loss could be at higher risk of developing high blood pressure -- a key risk factor for heart disease, warns a new study.


Tooth loss in postmenopausal women linked to hypertension


Regular consumption of alcohol may lead to long-term weight loss in people with diabetes, say researchers.


Alcohol intake may cause weight loss in diabetics


Scientists have found toxic flame retardants in newly manufactured children's car seats, sparking concerns about children's health.


Toxic flame retardants in kid's car seats may cause harm


On International Day for People with Disabilities, or World Disability Day, on Monday, the city's disabled community may have released blue-yellow balloons while "walking to freedom" with glee, but it was not without demanding inclusion and political participation within the larger society.


World Disability Day: People with disabilities seek political partake, inclusion


After dressing millions of women in his exquisite creations, couturier Manish Malhotra will now make his presence felt in their vanity cases. The designer has collaborated with premium European make-up brand MyGlamm to launch a new line.


Manish Malhotra to launch cosmetic line with European brand


As the advent of e-commerce has altered consumer behaviour in terms of buying furniture online, overseas shipping of heavy furniture plays a key role in the success of online firms. Experts suggest some tips which can help deliver a seamless experience.


Be careful while shipping furniture across foreign shores


Worried that your son or daughter sleep more even during final exams week? If so, take heart. According to a study, students who sleep for eight hours are more likely to perform better.


Eight-hour sleep may boost academic performance: Study


Paying attention to what and when you eat goes a long way. Take small steps and make wise choices for a healthy life, say experts.


Eat your way to good health


Love to drink lassi? A new book on varieties of lassi offers recipes for a healthy living.


Drink lassi for good health, says book


Egyptian actress Rania Youssef is facing public obscenity charges after walking the red carpet at the Cairo International Film Festival in a dress that revealed her legs. She has apologized.


Egyptian actress could be jailed for revealing legs


Globally one billion people live with disabilities, making them the largest minority in the world, said UN Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator Achim Steiner on Monday, while calling on countries and governments to empower them and work for their betterment.


UNDP calls on countries to empower persons with disabilities


Kajol and Karan Johar are besties and Devgn wanted to be no part of his wife's friends'circle. Kajol was fine with that.


Koffee with Devgn-Kajol was more than just frivolous fun


If you tend to stretch the truth while answering your doctor on questions related to exercise or diet, you have company. Some people lie to their doctors to avoid being judged, while others feel simply too embarrassed to tell the truth or just do not want to be lectured about how bad certain behaviours are, suggests new research.


Here's why lying to doctors is common


A bigger brain alone cannot guarantee you a pass to the best jobs in the world as researchers have found that an increase in brain volume contributes very little to a person's intelligence and educational attainment.


Bigger brain could make you only a little smarter than others


Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has said that we need to have video literacy in our country.


We need to have video literacy in India: Shah Rukh Khan


Want to give a modern twist to your traditional saris? Slip into a trendy ruffle sari or team up your six yard wonder with a crop top, say experts.


Give modern twist to saris


Well known personalities from Bollywood, sports and political background attended Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone's wedding reception, a black-tie industry party night at The Grand Hyatt on Saturday in Mumbai.

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