Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has praised actor Ranveer Singh for carrying retro fashion with great panache and called him a superstar.


Big B praises Ranveer for flaunting retro fashion


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Can indigenous ways of smoking counteract the harm being done by mass-produced cigarettes? Researching the roots of native Fijian tobacco plant 'suki' said to originated in Tamil Nadu and smoked in a "roll-up", a renowned scientist from New Zealand is finding about the similar Indian cheroot.


Researcher probing if tobacco's native forms less harmful


Raising the legal age for tobacco purchase from 18 to 21 years is likely to reduce smoking rates in young people and make the generation smoke-free, experts suggest.


Tobacco sale ban below 21 may prevent new smokers


Idli is the most ordered breakfast in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Chennai, finds a study by food delivery app Uber Eats.


Indians love to have Idli as breakfast


People below 50 years who suffer from hearing loss are more likely to misuse opioids, alcohol and other drugs than their peers who have no such disorder, say researchers.


Hearing loss before 50 may raise drug abuse risk


It is no secret that smoking increases the risk for cancer, heart disease, diabetes and even blindness. But puffing on a cigarette is not associated with a higher risk of dementia, says a new study.


Smoking not linked to higher dementia risk: Study


Megastar Amitabh Bachchan recently left his stardom behind and acted like a typical excited father when his daughter Shweta hit the ramp in ace designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla's creation, here.


Big B whistles to make video of daughter's catwalk


The JCB Prize for Literature, India's richest literary prize given out annually, announced the jury for its secondA edition on Wednesday. It includes former Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian.


JCB Literature Prize announces 2019 jury, includes Arvind Subramanian


Inspired as he was by the cooking of his grandmother, it shouldn't be a surprise that French Chef Julien Royer, who was in India recently to unveil his magic, should be the co-owner in Singapore of a two-Michlen-star fine diner named after her.


A different kind of grandmothers' tale for Chef Julien Royer


Aspirin can prevent the tuberculosis (TB) bacterium from hijacking immune cells and allow the body to control infection better, say researchers who found that the common pain killer could treat the top infectious killer worldwide that claims around 4,400 lives a day.


Aspirin can aid in fight against tuberculosis: Study


Make your life easier while travelling by rolling your clothes while packing and carrying a tote handbag for utility, suggest experts.


Simple yet stylish travel tips for frequent flyers


Singer Ed Sheeran says he was bullied a lot in school for his hair.


Ed Sheeran was bullied in school over his hair


Women who do two or more night shifts a week during pregnancy are likely to have an increased risk of miscarriage, says a new study.


Night shifts during pregnancy ups miscarriage risk


Indians seek ride-hailing services mostly for mid-distance travel - 10-20-km - according to a new survey by Counterpoint Research which showed that two out of three ride-sharing users avail the service at least once a week.


Indians seek ride-hailing mostly for mid-distance


Obese boys and girls are likely to enter puberty at an early age, which can result in stunted growth or depression, finds a new study.


Obesity causes early onset of puberty, says study


Luxury French shoemaker, Christian Louboutin, has reinvented the famous Peshawari chappals and has named his latest creation the "Imran sandals", the media reported.


Christian Louboutin reinvents Peshawari chappals


Exposure to dim light at night may contribute to spreading of breast cancer to bones, researchers have shown in an animal study.


Dim light escalates breast cancer's spread to bones


Veteran designer Rina Dhaka will open the eleventh edition of the India Runway Week here, the Indian Federation for Fashion Development has announced.


Rina Dhaka to open 11th India Runway Week


Actress Kalki Koechlin says she has witnessed several changes in the film indusrty after the #MeToo campaign against sexual harassment at workplace gained traction in India.


There's more awareness post #MeToo wave: Kalki


Health warnings on plain-packaged cigarettes affect smokers more than those marked on branded packs, finds a new study.


Smokers notice health warnings more on plain packs


If proof were required of an Indian homily that translates into "there's magic in his hands" it is to be found in Nepalese master chef R.B., who weaves magic with his pan-Asian creations at the Ni Hao fine diner at the Radisson here.

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