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Women always want to look beautiful, attractive and perfect and, this wish of women has given birth to some most weird beauty treatments. Read on to find out more:

• Snake Massages

Ever heard of 'Snake Massage'? If you are not scared of snakes and are bored of regular massages then, snake massage is the new option. Opened to all with $70 at their d ... Read more »

A new study from the University of Lund in Sweden has shown that fertility treatment such as in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) does not increase a woman's risk of cancer despite the hormones used.
Some previous studies had suggested that fertility drugs might be linked with breast, uterine and ovarian cancers.
However, the new latest study found that far fewer women developed one or more cancers following IVF compared to those who had not had such treatment.
In research, scientists an ... Read more »

Many smokers reach for a cigarette to ease their anxiety during stressful periods. But US researchers have found that quitting smoking makes people happier, and the effect lasts for as long as they manage to kick the habit.

The team from Brown University and the University of Southern California said it showed quitting is not, as many smokers fear, ... Read more »

Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is a widely used analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It is commonly used to treat fever, headaches, and other minor aches and pains. Available both over the counter and as a part of prescription medications, paracetamol is sold the world over under various brands, and is celebrated as a particularly effect ... Read more »

Working out can help you look and feel younger - or at least that's what most of us who regularly work out fondly hope. Now scientists have discovered why exercise can hold back the years.

A study found an endurance exercise like a jog or spinning class increases the number of stem cells in our muscles, helping rejuvenate them, reports the journal PLoS ... Read more »

The next time you apply for a position in a company where your relative is employed, there are chances your application may not find favour.

Spread across sectors, quite a few entities have policies that bar relatives of employees from being recruited in the same company, according to HR experts.

"Companies may not want employees to mix their p ... Read more »

An Israeli entrepreneur, who was paralysed in a car crash over 10 years ago, has invented robotic trousers that can help paraplegics walk again.

After the accident in 1997, Amit Goffer immediately set out to invent a device that could replace the wheelchair.

He has invented 'ReWalk', robotic trousers that use sensors and motors to allow paralys ... Read more »

Electronic or e-cigarettes, that vapourize nicotine, are being increasingly used all over the world even though information about their effects is very sketchy.

Researchers from University of California, Riverside, US, conclude that e-cigarettes are potentially harmful and have suggested their removal from the market until their safety is established. ... Read more »

Women who regularly sunbathe tend to live longer, says a leading oncologist.

Vitamin D produced by the body while tanning gives vital protection against blood clots, diabetes and some tumours, says Prof Hakan Olsson from Lund University in Sweden.

He also suggests that the health benefits of exposure to sunlight 'far outweigh' the danger of ski ... Read more »

Be it junk or healthy food -- what you eat during pregnancy affects your child's food preferences as it helps to form their sense of smell, so says a new study.

A research team from the University of Colorado said a pregnant mother's diet sensitises her foetus to those particular smells and flavours and even shapes their brain development.

This ... Read more »

Wearing the right kind of bra can help you shed 10 pounds in 10 seconds, suggests a lingerie expert.


In her guide, "The Bra Book: The Fashion Formula to Finding the Perfect Bra,” Jené Luciani, says right fit can help one look thin.


According to her Bra is a powerful little piece of fabric.

Not only does Jene advice the us ... Read more »

Fruit is one of the most healthy and natural foods in existence. There are thousands of diverse types of fruit available to eat, all of which provide us with strong health benefits. Fruit contains a large number of naturally occurring vitamins, minerals and plant phytochemicals that help benefit health. It has also been shown that eating the whole fruit or jui ... Read more »

The hot wax mask is the new skin care regime which is gaining popularity among women. The hot wax mask is a paraffin wax facial and is the quickest non-surgical facelift.

The hot wax mask technique is the invention of celebrity facialist Emma Hardie. The mash is painted on the skin and then is kept under infrared light to get warm after an hours of mas ... Read more »

Beauty is skin deep. No wonder, 30- and 40-plus brides in cosmopolitan cities are thronging beauty clinics to look radiant and younger on D-day. From botox to de-tanning to liposuction, they are doing it all this wedding season.

"India as a country has progressed considerably over the years and one of the fundamental changes that has taken place in soc ... Read more »

Our office has become second home for most of us. We spend so much time at the workstation in the office that it leaves with less time and even lesser energy to hit the gym.

So, how do you manage your fitness regime with hectic work? Simple, make your gym at the office. Wondering how?

Well, there are some very easy ways to stay fit and healthy ... Read more »

Be it junk or healthy food -- what you eat during pregnancy affects your child's food preferences as it helps to form their sense of smell, so says a new study.

A research team from the University of Colorado said a pregnant mother's diet sensitises her foetus to those particular smells and flavours and even shapes their brain development.

This mak ... Read more »

Ace couturier Tarun Tahiliani Monday launched a collection of watches in collaboration with Timex Group.

The exclusive collection of jewelled watches is inspired by Indian women, says Tahiliani who has launched it under his label.

"The collection is very close to my heart as each timepiece contributes to the beauty and timelessness that is the quin ... Read more »

Designers Anu Nagappa and Susan Fernandes are back with their latest collection for Spring-Summer 2011. Inspired by the mystique of ancient tribes, the designer duo launched their collection, Spirit of the Tribes. Along with the jewellery brand Arnav, their show saw a fusion of fashion and jewellery for the discerning urban woman.

Talking about their lates ... Read more »

Our wardrobes go for a complete 360 degree makeover when temperatures start falling. Warm wools replace soft linens, cozy jackets replace spaghettis and high necks replace tubes. The winter makeover takes place every year, but what actually changes is the fashion trend. What also alters every year is the accessory palette that comes as a breath of fresh air to add colour and variation in your winter wardrobe.

Let’s catch a glimpse of what winter accessories of 2011 are going to be li ... Read more »

The fashion gurus made jeggings the must-have look for 2010. Even after seeing them on celebs on and in store windows for a year of, many of us are still baffled by how to wear them.

Carlota Espinoza, fashion expert from HauteLook, suggested the following ways in which you can sport jeggings - the marriage of denim and leggings, reports the New ... Read more »

Most of us desire the perfect hourglass figure, but only a handful are blessed with one. But, that doesn’t mean that for the rest of us, fashionable dressing will take a backseat.

If you’re deep in character and high on confidence, no matter how broad your frame is, you’ll still steal the show. In fact, the truth is that voluptuous frame is in, wit ... Read more »

Almost every store in the city has a cozy rack dedicated to winter wear, thanks to the chills that remind everyone of the Bangalore that once was. However, with the variety of winter clothing to choose from, one can’t help but be spoilt for choice. So much so, that you just might end up buying stuff that may not really be what you were looking for in the f ... Read more »

Hollywood stars seem to have hit the spiritual path, for many of them are seen sporting wristbands with Hindu ‘chakras’.

Designed by London jewellery label Daisy, A-listers including Kanye West, Sienna Miller and Cheryl Cole are wearing these bracelets, each bearing a different design. Each corresponds to one of seven Chakras - a Hindu concept relating ... Read more »

Shopping, shopping and more shopping. This is one thing that the bride and groom can never get enough of. With the bridal season in full swing, markets are flooded with ‘n’ number of options in terms of clothes, accessories, jewellery, gifts et al, with each better than the other. The range of products is huge and so is the variation in price.

With wed ... Read more »

Every woman on this earth wishes to look good, at least when it comes to dressing up for her special someone. To be able to sweep her man off his feet is such a flattering state of affairs for a lady. But, that’s not as difficult a task as it looks like. Just grab yourself a sexy bare shoulder top and you’re ready to rock the party.

Shoulder bones are ... Read more »

Designer Sharbari Dutta has been a part of the fashion fraternity for almost two decades now and not for once has she wanted to deviate from designing for men. Hence, it comes as no surprise that dhotis — an integral part of menswear — is also a part of her many collections. With a celebrity clientele consisting of the Who’s Who of the country, the designer ta ... Read more »

Did you know that dhotis came into existence during the end of the second century? In fact, it’s reported that dhotis were seen adorning the sculptures of Amaravati of the Satavahana dynasty.

The dhoti, considered to be formal wear now, is usually sported by men during weddings and special social occasions. Almost every other state drapes the seven-yar ... Read more »

They’re the darlings of the fashion-conscious everywhere, known to flatter the calves and thighs like no other. While pop singer Britney Spears recently donned just a negligee with her boots and French wig designer Charlie Le Mindu (whose creations are worn by singer Lady Gaga) broke fashion’s last taboo after he sent models walking nude down the catwalk in ju ... Read more »

Walking into a store that looks like a mystery shop out of a Harry Potter episode always nudges our curiosity.

The fact that one store can have so many elements that the work put into it is hard to miss. Having to constantly stay abreast of competition and keep a finger on shoppers’ pulses at all times is no easy task!

Gunjan Agarwal, one of the pa ... Read more »

Happy or depressed, there’s one activity that goes well with all kinds of girly emotions – shopping. It’s the best cure for broken heart, an ideal expression of joy and the perfect solution for boredom.

However, there are certain things that you need to keep in mind when you go out on a shopping spree with your girl brigade. Here they are…

• Don’t ... Read more »