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Semi-arranged marriages partially replacing arranged marriages in India: UN report
UNITED NATIONS: Semi-arranged marriages are partially replacing arranged marriages in India, especially in urban areas, leading to a reduction in marital violence and giving...
China's Fushida Group joins hands with Hero Cycles
CHANDIGARH: Global bicycle major Fushida Group will collaborate with Hero Cycles for a Rs 210 crore project in Ludhiana's hi-tech cycle valley, a statement...
Record-high auction of royal Indian jewels totals $109 mn
NEW YORK: An auction of royal Indian jewellery at Christie's here has totalled almost $109 million, with a jade-hilted dagger of Mughal emperor Shah...
Personal care products life-threatening for kids
NEW YORK: Parents, take a note. Researchers have found that personal care products such as shampoo, lotion and nail polish in the hands of...
Outdoor decor that's ‘out there’ and edgy
KIM COOK The outdoor furnishings market has been dominated for years by wicker-look resin furniture and beachy prints. Spindly folding lawn chairs have given way...
Garden Conservancy lets you peek at some private gardens
What are your plans for the weekend? Consider garden hopping. To some special private gardens. An organization called The Garden Conservancy makes it easy to...
A journalist holds the new Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone at a press event in London
TORONTO: Older smartphone users tend to rely more on their phones' auto lock feature compared to younger users, said researchers, adding that they also...
Nearly 50% of Japan's singles have no dating prospects: Survey
TOKYO: Nearly 50 per cent of singles in Japan who wish to get married are unable to find a suitable partner, with 61.4 per...
Scarcity of water could hurt prospects of India: Shekhawat
NEW DELHI: Union Minister for Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Monday said that from being a food deficient nation, India became a food exporting...
Over 28,000 incidents of forest fire since January this year: Environment Minister
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Environment told the Lok Sabha Friday that over 28,000 incidents of forest fire were detected in the country since...