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Vidya Balan is our favourite ethnic style icon in <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>18k linen saree and vintage jewels: Check out pics

Vidya Balan is our favourite ethnic style icon in 18k linen saree and vintage jewels: Check out pics

Vidya Balan slipped into a chocolate brown saree featuring gold checkered print done all over the six yards' pleats, borders and pallu for the photoshoot. She donned the elegant number in the traditional draping style and left the pallu hanging to form a floor-grazing train. She wore it with a dark brown half-sleeved blouse featuring a round neckline.

Niagara Falls, Ontario Mayor Jim Diodati, who says the city is preparing to host more than one million visitors during the upcoming April 8 solar eclipse event, poses with a pair of safety glasses at his office in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Solar eclipse fever grips Niagara Falls: Hotel and vintage train prices soar, party spots prepare for massive crowds

Solar eclipse fever grips Niagara Falls: Hotel and vintage train prices soar, party spots prepare for massive crowds

From vintage train rides costing almost $4,000 per person to hotel rooms listed at $1,600 a night, businesses in and around majestic Niagara Falls are preparing to cash in on the April 8 total solar eclipse - with around a million visitors expected.

Soaked in history and thousand-year-old civilization, Hampi stands witness to the glorious time that we have left behind.

Good Friday long weekends: Top destinations from India to explore

With the auspicious day of Good Friday coming right before a weekend, it is the perfect time to plan a trip and ensure that we make the most of it. Good Friday, for this year, is being celebrated on March 29. It falls right before March 30 and March 31, which are Saturday and Sunday. Hence, this serves us with the perfect chance to plan a weekend getaway.

Vitamin A deficiency and blindness: Addressing nutritional needs for optimal eye health

Vitamin A deficiency and blindness: Addressing nutritional needs for optimal eye health

In the global fight against malnutrition, Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) emerges as a critical challenge linked to severe visual impairments and potentially preventable blindness, particularly among children and pregnant women in low-income countries. As the leading cause of preventable blindness in children, VAD underscores the urgent need for enhanced nutritional programs and awareness to safeguard eye health and general well-being.

Shehnaaz looked ravishing in a white salwar suit.

Shehnaaz Gill drops stunning pictures in white salwar suit, asks fans to 'just double tap'

Shehnaaz decked up in the white salwar featuring a boat neckline decorated in minimal golden zari details. The salwar featured full sleeves, with minimal zari patterns on the cuffs. She teamed it with matching palazzos with zari details at the ankles. In a stunning white dupatta with intricate golden zari work placed on one shoulder, Shehnaaz posed for the pictures and made us drool.

Having pistachios can also reduce post-meal spikes in blood sugar. In addition to high-quality protein, pistas are also rich in fibre. It promotes satiety, which aids in managing our weight.

Pistachio-infused sweet and savoury delights for your evening cravings

Pistachio isn't just a healthy addition to your diet but can also make for delightful desserts and delectable snacks. The mildly sweet, nutty and earthy taste of Pista goes with both sweet and savoury preparations. With Gudi Padwa and Navratri celebrations upon us, snacks made with Pistachio can elevate the traditional festive offerings. Whether it's incorporating pistachios in classic sweets or creating innovative savoury snacks, these crunchy and nutritious nuts can add to your festive culinary experience.

Let's delve into the science behind dessert consumption timing to make informed choices for our health and well-being

Have a sweet tooth? Know the best and worst time to indulge in desserts as per experts

There is an age-old saying that one should have breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper in order to stay healthy and keep obesity away. Dieticians and nutritionists have largely been in agreement with the conventional wisdom. Taking a cue from the expert advice you can indulge a bit while eating breakfast in case you have sweet tooth as experts suggest morning is the best time for sugary food. They say no-no to sweets post dinner while consider lunch time only relatively better.

Seizure triggers: Identifying common triggers and ways to manage epilepsy

Seizure triggers: Identifying common triggers and ways to manage epilepsy

Epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterised by recurrent seizures, can be influenced by various triggers hence, recognising these triggers and implementing strategies to manage them is crucial for individuals living with epilepsy to optimise their seizure control and overall quality of life.

Someone who is worried about a vaccine's side effects is more likely to actually experience them ― that's the nocebo effect

What is nocebo effect? All you want to know about placebo's evil twin

The nocebo effect is the negative mirror image of the placebo effect. Imagine a medical trial. One group is given a real medication to treat headaches. The other group gets sugar pills, without an active ingredient. When patients in this second group report an alleviation of their headaches, doctors say the patients are experiencing a placebo effect ― because they thought they were taking painkillers, like the patients in group one, positive thinking led to a positive outcome in their treatment.

Watch out for these biological and social factors causing eye problems in women

Watch out for these biological and social factors causing eye problems in women

Vision is a crucial sense among the five senses we possess but the rise of digital eye strain has worsened eye problems like cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy in today's society, making them major causes of blindness and visual impairment worldwide. It is worth noting that women are more susceptible to developing these eye conditions due to both biological and social factors but prompt treatment can help prevent women from experiencing vision problems or blindness.

Jammu: Christian devotees take part in a procession marking Good Friday and Easter, in Jammu. Good Friday traditions: How Christians around the world celebrate the festival

Good Friday traditions: How Christians around the world celebrate the festival

Christians across the world observe Good Friday as the day when Jesus Christ died on the cross for humanity so that he could save them from their sins and is observed as a public holiday in various countries including India, Canada, the UK, Germany, Australia, Bermuda, Brazil, Finland, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore and Sweden among others. For Christians, it is the most sorrowful, sombre and sacred day of the year and is also referred as Holy Friday, Great Friday, Black Friday or Easter Friday as the etymology of the term ‘good’ in Good Friday is contested in various circles where some say ‘good’ means holy while others say that it is a modification of ‘God Friday’ but many believe it is an appropriate term since it denotes that Christ suffered and died for his people.

Good Friday 2024 date, history, significance, why Christians observe it and all you need to know.

Good Friday 2024: Date, history, significance, why Christians observe it and all you need to know about the holiday

The holy festival of Good Friday is an annual holiday observed by the Christian community. It commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death in the cavalry. Also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday or Black Friday, the festival is preceded by Maundy Thursday and followed by Holy Saturday. Additionally, Easter Sunday, which observes the resurrection of Jesus Christ, falls after Good Friday. Meanwhile, for Christians, Good Friday represents the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made for the forgiveness of the sins of humanity.

A view of the lava flowing from the volcano backdropped by the Northern Lights, near the town of Grindavik, Iceland, early Monday, March 25, 2024. Tourism in Iceland slows down as volcanic eruptions and high prices deter travellers

Tourism in Iceland slows down as volcanic eruptions and high prices deter travellers

Tourist bookings in Iceland are growing more slowly than forecast with travelers deterred by high prices and frequent volcanic eruptions near an inhabited area.

Pet nutrition: A healthy and diverse microbiome can boost their mental health and help them become happier and more peaceful.

Nutrition tips to boost mental health and well-being of your pet buddy

Want a well-behaved pooch? Just feed them right and a gentle behaviour will follow. The recent research on dogs has demonstrated the influence of foods on the behaviour of your animal companion. Your dog's mental health could be linked to the food they eat due to the existence of what is known as the gut brain axis. While nutritious meals aid in secretion of hormones and neurotransmitters that boost the mood of your furball, eating unhealthy and poor-quality diet, high in processed ingredients and artificial additives, can negatively impact the gut microbiome.

When you aren't well rested, your hormones that work towards regulating your appetite and metabolism can go haywire and you may overeat too resulting in a spike in blood sugar.

Uncontrolled diabetes: 5 ways lack of sleep is raising your blood sugar levels

Many people complain of high blood sugar levels despite following the recommended lifestyle interventions - a low GI diet, medication and regular exercise routine. Turns out lack of sleep can also impact your glucose levels in a variety of ways. When you aren't well rested, your hormones that work towards regulating your appetite and metabolism can go haywire and you may overeat too resulting in a spike in blood sugar. There is evidence that body can handle insulin less efficiently when sleep deprived which can lead to insulin resistance. This is one of hidden factors behind more sugar in the bloodstream and making your diabetes uncontrolled

A visitor takes photos of works by Japanese artist Kaikai Keikei at Art Basel in Hong Kong. Hong Kong welcomes back Art Basel with 242 international galleries

Hong Kong welcomes back Art Basel with 242 international galleries

Art Basel is returning to Hong Kong at its pre-pandemic scale, giving a much-needed jolt to the city’s muted events landscape.

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