A costumed “momotxorro” covers his face with blood while taking part in a carnival in Alsasua, northern Spain. Dozens of devil-like figures danced and convulsed at the sound of cowbells, chasing onlookers with pitchforks in Alsasua as part of this northern Spanish town’s Carnival.

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Around 3,000 students from 50 government and five private schools in the city participated in the “period fest” organised by NGO Sachhi Saheli, in association with the Delhi government. read more

If you’re planning to try to lose weight in 2019, you’re sure to find a fierce debate online and among friends and family about how best to do it. It seems like everyone has an opinion, and new fads emerge every year. read more

The Tibetan movement itself is splintered with rival Buddhist factions and Beijing acquiring an iron grip over the roof of the world read more

Churros are not just dessert, and sangria is not the favourite drink in Spain, says chef Andoni Luis Aduriz. read more

MANS work against superstitions in India has now penetrated in different states outside Maharashtra. Founded in 1989, MANS started its first branch in Satara and most of its work was mainly in western Maharashtra. read more

Kenyan contestant Lucianah Nyawira, 21, does her makeup as she prepares to perform in the Mr. & Miss Albinism East Africa contest, in Nairobi, last Friday. The aim of the event was to encourage confidence, affirm the dignity and promote inclusion of people who remain the target of sometimes deadly stigma in Africa.

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The problem of air pollution can broadly be categorised into two parts — indoor and outdoor. Fourteen of the 20 cities with the most polluted air in the world are from India. read more

Ira Mukhoty, Many S. Pillai and Parvati Sharma pen anecdotes that have fascinated them forever, and will pique your curiosity too! read more

Mythological tales have always found favour in India, and now their various interpretations , too are being translated for the screen. read more

Gurpreet Sehji, 29, who started writing at a very young age, has already penned down 4 novels and an autobiography. read more

World Alzheimer’s Day myths: Is memory loss a natural part of aging? Learn the realities behind these myths. read more

National Nutrition Week 2018: September 1 to 7 is celebrated as National Nutrition Week. We tell you about 5 diet myths that are affecting your healthy diet goals. read more

When a girl\/woman ties a rakhi around her brother’s wrist, he promises to protect her from all the problems in life and gives her his blessings. read more

Rakshabandhan 2018: Ever wondered about why we celebrate the festival of Rakshabandhan? Here are some of the most popular stories about it. read more