'Ask no questions, hear no lies.' Alfea Jamal is a fashion, culture, travel and food writer. She also dabbles in video journalism, multimedia production, the culinary arts, design and is modestly decent with canvas.
Articles by Alfea Jamal
Kangana Masaba other celeb pay tribute to veteran designer S Paul after his pass
Celebrities including Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut, fashion designer Masaba Gupta and movie director Madhur Bhandarkar took to their social media profiles to pay tribute to veteran fashion designer Satya Paul who passed away at 78 in Coimbatore.
Updated on Jan 07, 2021 10:02 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by: Alfea Jamal
Here’s how human migration patterns are connected to Vitamin D deficiencies
Vitamin D deficiency can cause a higher risk of mortality, from illnesses including cardiovascular disease, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and certain cancers.
Updated on Jan 07, 2021 09:26 PM IST
Oxford | Asian News International | Posted by: Alfea Jamal
Pregnant Kareena Kapoor Khan in sideswept hair, vintage look raises the bar for maternity fashion, Masaba Gupta heaps praises on ‘hardworking’ Bebo
Kareena Kapoor Khan took to her Instagram to treat fans with a ravishing black and white photograph flaunting her bump and Masaba Gupta couldn’t help but praise, “Whenever I am tired and out of it. I look at how hard Kareena works with baby and family in tow. And I am reenergised! I have no business being tired Kareena Kapoor Khan.”
Updated on Jan 07, 2021 08:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by: Alfea Jamal
The Dharma Forest: Novel reimagines the Kurukshetra war
Publishers Penguin Random House India said “The Dharma Forest” is filled with complex characters, conflicted loyalties and erotic jealousies from India’s most beloved epic that draws out an amoral canvas that is beyond good and evil.
Updated on Jan 07, 2021 06:35 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India | Posted by: Alfea Jamal
Here’s how air pollution is linked to increased risk of pregnancy loss in India
Researchers found that an estimated 349,681 pregnancy losses per year in south Asia were associated with exposure to PM2.5 concentrations that exceeded India’s air quality standard of 40 microgrammes per cubic metre (μg/m3) of small particulate matter (PM2.5).
Updated on Jan 07, 2021 06:33 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India | Posted by: Alfea Jamal
Coronavirus: How quickly do I need a second Covid-19 vaccine shot?
The first Covid-19 vaccines in the U.S. require two doses a few weeks apart. People should get some degree of protection within two weeks of the first shot, with the second shot bringing about the vaccine’s full protection.
Updated on Jan 07, 2021 02:46 PM IST
Washington DC | Associated Press | Posted by: Alfea Jamal
Here’s how protective immunity against novel coronavirus may last for over eight months
The findings, based on analyses of blood samples from 188 Covid-19 patients, suggest that nearly all survivors of the disease have the immune cells necessary to fight re-infection.
Updated on Jan 07, 2021 02:43 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India | Posted by: Alfea Jamal
Memoir ‘I am no Messiah’ my way of capturing the experiences of common man for posterity: Sonu Sood on his philanthropy during Covid times
Sonu Sood’s philanthrophy as he came forward to help stranded and jobless migrants during the over two month-long lockdown from March 25, 2020 made him a messiah for the masses across the nation with people asking him for help from all around.
Updated on Jan 07, 2021 02:34 PM IST
Mumbai | Press Trust of India | Posted by: Alfea Jamal
He stood me up: Drew Barrymore opens up about her experience on a celebrity dating app
Drew Barrymore said, “I went on an app -- I think you’ve been on this app, too -- where every guy was a surfer, a photographer, had a dog and definitely their best friend’s kid. I was like: ‘Wow this is like a cookie-cutter. It’s like the same thing over and over and over.’”
Updated on Jan 07, 2021 02:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by: Alfea Jamal
Khushi Kapoor or Janhvi Kapoor: Which Kapoor sister wore the scarf top better?
Khushi Kapoor, who was busy vacationing with sister Janhvi Kapoor and her boyfriend Kartik Aaryan in Goa took to her Instagram to share some sunkissed images from her New Year holiday.
Updated on Jan 06, 2021 08:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by: Alfea Jamal
Coronavirus: Prada recovers from worst of Covid-induced slump, thanks to Asia
Luxury brands found it hard at the start of the pandemic to slash spending as fast as revenue slumped because of their heavy fixed costs.
Updated on Jan 06, 2021 07:41 PM IST
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Posted by: Alfea Jamal
Here’s why self-controlled children tend to be healthier middle-aged adults
The findings of a study suggest that self-control, the ability to contain one’s own thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and to work toward goals with a plan, is one of the personality traits that makes a child ready for school. And, it turns out, ready for life as well.
Updated on Jan 06, 2021 07:30 PM IST
Washington DC | Asian News International | Posted by: Alfea Jamal
Millennial Money: How to nail a no-spend month
If you’re looking to shed holiday debt, boost your savings or simply manage your money better, a spending freeze can get you on track. Here’s how to embark on (and stick to) a no-spend month.
Updated on Jan 06, 2021 07:09 PM IST
Associated Press | Lauren Schwahn | Posted by: Alfea Jamal
UK music festivals call for help to survive until summer amid coronavirus
Ranging from Glastonbury, the world’s largest greenfield festival, to events dedicated to opera, folk, rock and everything in between, live music contributed 1.3 billion pounds ($1.8 billion) directly to the British economy in 2019, UK Music said.
Updated on Jan 06, 2021 06:49 PM IST
London | Reuters | Posted by: Alfea Jamal
Covid-19: If I’ve already had the coronavirus, can I get it again?
It’s not unusual to develop some immunity to a virus after an infection, since our bodies are generally better at recognizing and fighting off bugs they’ve encountered before.
Updated on Jan 06, 2021 06:11 PM IST
Associated Press | Associated Press | Posted by: Alfea Jamal
I am not a gay man: Bollywood designer Swapnil Shinde comes out as Saisha, a trans woman
Bollywood designer (formerly) Swapnil Shinde, best known for dressing A-list Bollywood actors including the likes of Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone, Shraddha Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Sunny Leone, Tara Sutaria, Taapsee Pannu, Bhumi Pednekar, Hina Khan, recently took to his Instagram to come out as a transwoman.
Updated on Jan 06, 2021 07:38 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Alfea Jamal
Jennifer Lopez flaunts beach body as she meditates, braves winter chill in red bikini
The clip shared by the 51-year-old star that shows her spreading Monday motivation for fans has been taking social media on the blaze as the post gained more than 13.7 million views in less than a day of being posted.
Updated on Jan 05, 2021 09:42 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by: Alfea Jamal
Here’s how grasslands changed our climate
Grasslands are managed worldwide to support livestock production while remaining natural or semi-natural ones provide critical services that contribute to the wellbeing of both people and the planet.
Updated on Jan 05, 2021 08:53 PM IST
Washington DC | Asian News International | Posted by: Alfea Jamal
Coronavirus: Localised herd immunity, young population behind dip in India’s Covid count?
As scientists attempt to understand India’s sliding Covid count, the country on Tuesday recorded 16,375 new Covid-19 cases, more than six times lower than the highest daily spike of 97,894 on September 16 and the lowest in six months.
Updated on Jan 05, 2021 08:48 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India | Posted by: Alfea Jamal
Here’s how plants see blue light
New research published in Nature Communications Biology shows how plants can respond to blue light in particular by revealing the structure of cryptochrome-2, the molecule that reacts to blue light.
Updated on Jan 05, 2021 08:19 PM IST
California | Asian News International | Posted by: Alfea Jamal
Ishaan Khatter, Ananya Panday flaunt their Maldives tan, quirky fashion at Mumbai airport, get gossip mills rolling
Khaali Peeli actors Ishaan Khatter and Ananya Panday were snapped by paparazzi outside the Mumbai airport flaunting golden bronze tans from their New Year’s vacation in the Maldives.
Updated on Jan 05, 2021 06:49 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by: Alfea Jamal
Famed Bollywood writers Kanika Dhillon, Himanshu Sharma set Covid-wedding goals with simple and intimate nuptials. See pics
Kanika Dhillon, best known for writing films like Manmarziyaan, Kedarnath and Judgementall Hai Kya, and Himanshu Sharma of Raanjhanaa, Tanu Weds Manu series and Zero - have tied the knot in a small ceremony. SEE PICS...
Updated on Jan 05, 2021 03:57 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by: Alfea Jamal
Sara Ali Khan sets winter fashion goals in thigh high boots and Christian Dior, switches to leather for airport look
Unlike other celebrities who always get a porter, Sara Ali Khan was spotted at Mumbai Airport playing ‘Coolie’ to herself and carrying her own bags, winning the internet with her humility.
Updated on Jan 05, 2021 04:18 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by: Alfea Jamal
Happy New Year 2021: Wishes, quotes, messages and images to share with loved ones
Happy New Year 2021: For people who are miles apart on this New Year, here is a list of Happy New Year 2021 messages, quotes and wishes that you can share with your loved ones to ring in the new decade.
Updated on Dec 31, 2020 01:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by: Alfea Jamal
Queen Elizabeth references Diwali, Vaisakhi and Eid in Christmas message
The 94-year-old monarch, who spent her first Christmas in decades without a larger royal family gathering, called for tolerance and mutual respect and reminded people of the contribution made to national life by people of many faiths and backgrounds.
Updated on Dec 27, 2020 08:15 PM IST
London | Press Trust of India | Posted by: Alfea Jamal
Indians may put off travel plans amid spread of new virus strain, possible flight bans: Survey
Many people may put off their international travel plans due to concerns over the spread of new variant of coronavirus in some countries and possibility of flight bans by nations like Dubai, France and Singapore, a survey has revealed.
Updated on Dec 27, 2020 07:57 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India | Posted by: Alfea Jamal
Four eclipses in 2021, two to be visible in India
Ujjain-based Jiwaji Observatory’s Superintendent Dr Rajendraprakash Gupt said on Sunday that there will four eclipses in 2021, including one total solar eclipse and one total lunar eclipse, but only two will be visible from India.
Updated on Dec 27, 2020 07:44 PM IST
Indore | Press Trust of India | Posted by: Alfea Jamal
Sikkim suffers Rs 600-crore blow as coronavirus pandemic cripples tourism industry
The tourism sector suffered losses to the tune of Rs 600 crore this year due to the pandemic, Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation (STDC) chairman Lukendra Rasaily said.
Updated on Dec 27, 2020 07:40 PM IST
Gangtok, Sikkim | Press Trust of India | Posted by: Alfea Jamal
AI-designed serotonin sensor helpful in studying sleep, mental health: Study
Researchers have described how they used advanced genetic engineering techniques to transform a bacterial protein into a new research tool that may help monitor serotonin transmission with greater fidelity than current methods.
Updated on Dec 27, 2020 06:59 PM IST
Washington DC | Asian News International | Posted by: Alfea Jamal
EU nations eagerly kick off mass Covid-19 vaccinations
Health care workers, the elderly and leading politicians got some of the first shots across the 27-nation bloc to reassure the public that the vaccinations are safe and represent the best chance to emerge from the pandemic.
Updated on Dec 27, 2020 06:11 PM IST
Rome | Press Trust of India | Posted by: Alfea Jamal