Life, More features, 21st Aug 2018, News & Stories from India

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Life More Features 21 Aug 2018

Life, More features, 21 Aug 2018

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Floating sauna sails from Helsinki to Tallinn

The voyage of 82 kilometres took longer than expected as the raft faced 1.5 metre-high waves.

21 Aug 2018 7:25 PM

Social media usage on an average went up from an hour to two hours a day in a decade (Photo: AFP)

Study reveals how 1 in 3 teenagers haven't read a book in a year due to social media

Researchers expressed concerns about how this may affect studies of teenagers by making it difficult for them to understand textbooks.

21 Aug 2018 3:26 PM

The study found that the most alluring angle for the curve of a woman’s spine where it meets the bottom is 45 degrees (Photo: Pixabay)

Research shows love at first sight is real as people take a second to register beauty

The finding is a part of a project which tries to understand how beauty can be measured to know its effect on actions in day-day life.

21 Aug 2018 2:59 PM

The researchers are awaiting a patent before making it available for use (Photo: AFP)

Maple leaf extract is as good as Botox for preventing wrinkles

The extract containing gallotannins also prevents skin inflammation and lightens blemishes.

21 Aug 2018 2:23 PM

N'Zigou went on to claim that he has had a number of homosexual affairs and incestuous relationships with both his aunt and his sister. (Youtube Screengrab)

French footballer claims his mum was sacrificed and he had sex with sister and aunt

Shiva N'Zigou, claimed his mother was killed in a “spiritual sacrifice” to further his footballing career.

21 Aug 2018 1:57 PM

Chugtai was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India "in recognition of her literary accomplishments and her fearless dedication to her beliefs."

Google Doodle marks author Ismat Chugtai's 107th birthday

Often called the grande dame of Urdu fiction, Chughtai championed free speech, social liberation, and gender equality through her writing.

21 Aug 2018 8:20 AM

See the signs

The YMFHA program was first conceptualised in Australia.

21 Aug 2018 5:19 AM

Monsoon it with warmth

This rainy season, liven up your interiors with some quick tips to make your home vibrant.

21 Aug 2018 12:39 AM

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How green is your haven?

Home owners in cities, who are constrained for space are also seeking innovative ways to add natural elements to their homes.

21 Aug 2018 12:39 AM

The saving grace

While being able to detect fake news, ‘Logically’ will also allow users to follow a story as it unfolds.

21 Aug 2018 12:20 AM

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A natural flush!

This look can be bold, soft or demure, it's all about how intense you go.

21 Aug 2018 12:19 AM

Army personnel on rescue and evacuation operations in a flood-affected region of Kerala. (Photo: PTI)

A true disaster

Kerala floods have revealed an ugly truth as for the first time a natural disaster is being used to incite hatred.

21 Aug 2018 12:00 AM

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