Whether it's cathartic, energizing, romantic, funny, celebratory or just plain embarrassing, the excuses to get out on the dance floor are seemingly endless. The urge to move with the music has inspired online travel advisers Cheapflights.com to come up with its list of the top 10 local dances.
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1.  Hula, Hawaii, United States
    Nothing says Hawaii like hula dancing. This ancient dance tradition was brought over by the Polynesians to the Hawaiian Islands as a form of entertainment for the high chiefs and a way to worship the gods. Many traditions of hula have been altered in recent decades

Henna or mehndi has been an important part of Ayurvedic herbs since traditional times. One of the best known beauty aids, Henna is a wonder product for the hair.

The greatest benefit of Henna is that, it’s a excellent conditioner for the hair. Endowed with protective and restorative powers henna has the ability to bring back health to damaged hair and restore the natural acid-alkaline balance to the scalp.

It works as an anti-dandruff and treats the scalp well. Henna is naturally antifungal and antibacterial and the regular use of henna has helped with issues of dandruff and scaly scabby scalp.
  It is also a powerful natural cleanser and cle

New York: Purified components of the humble ginger have properties that can help asthma patients breathe more easily, a new study has found. Asthma is characterised by bronchoconstriction, a tightening of the bronchial tubes that carry air into and out of the lungs.

Bronchodilating medications called beta-agonists are among the most common types of asthma medications and work by relaxing the airway smooth muscle (ASM) tissues.

Researchers from Columbia University in New York looked at whether specific components of ginger could help enhance the relaxing effects of bronchodilators.

"Asthma has become more prevalent in recent years, but despi

London: Exercise - even in small doses - can alter your DNA, slashing the risk of obesity and diabetes, according to a new study.

Swedish researchers have described for the first time what happens on an epigenetic level in fat cells when we undertake physical activity.

"Our study shows the positive effects of exercise, because the epigenetic pattern of genes that affect fat storage in the body changes," said Charlotte Ling, Associate Professor at Lund University Diabetes Centre.

The cells of the body contain DNA, which contains genes. We inherit our genes and they cannot be changed. The genes, however, have `methyl groups` attached which

New York: Spending too much time with mobile phones can harm your health, a new research has revealed.

The study conducted by Kent State University found that students, who spent lot of time on their phone- up to 14 hours each day- were less fit than those spending about 1 and a half hour a day, New York Daily News reported.

The report also said that people, who spent more time on their mobile devices, were more likely to engage in other sedentary forms of entertainment, like playing video games or watching films.

The authors wrote that the possibility that cell phone use could encourage physical activity among people who use it heavily while disr

Washington: Researchers including an Indian origin have shed some light on why aspirin benefits some people and not others.

Researchers at Duke Medicine developed a blood-based test of gene activity that has been shown to accurately identify who will respond to the therapy.

The study showed that the new gene expression profile not only measures the effectiveness of aspirin, but also serves as a strong predictor of patients who are at risk for heart attack.

The Duke researchers enlisted three groups of participants - two of healthy volunteers and one comprised of patients with heart disease seen in outpatient cardiology practices.
 

Claiming to have been framed in a case of singing the vulgar song Main hun balatkari because of "mistaken identity", rapper Honey Singh has advocated before the Punjab and Haryana high court the need for setting up a censor board for screening songs before they are sung in public.   Honey Singh advocated for setting up of a censor board for screening songs before they are released. HT File Photo On May 16, the first information report was registered at Nawanshahr city police station against Honey Singh under Section 294 (obscene acts and songs to the annoyance of others in public place) of the IPC after the state government got a rap from the high court of not taking

Getting ready for a date? Experts suggest avoid certain things like talking about ex-partners, excess alcohol intake and physical intimacy.   Femalefirst.co.uk shares quick tips to avoid dating disasters:   1 - Time and place: Decide and go to a place that both of you are familiar with. So that you don't have trouble finding it later. Make sure that the time suits both of you. Also, confirm it in the morning so that you know exactly when you're meeting.   2 - Conversation: There's nothing worse than an awkward silence on a date, so indulge in healthy conversation and talk about various subjects to keep the conversation flowing. If you've met via onl

Couples want emotional intimacy in their sex lives, new research has suggested.   In a poll conducted by YourTango and Durex of more than 1,000 people, 96 percent surveyed said that the best sex they had is with someone with whom they were able to get emotionally connected, the Huffington Post reported.   In addition, 92 percent said that when their partner displayed vulnerability it was a turn-on for them.   The respondents confessed that the top confidence boosters were being with someone that they love, which was followed by their feeling good about their sexual abilities and when their partner complimented them.   90 percent of those surveyed said that

While a common complaint of most people is that they don't find time to go to the gym, there is always the option of utilising a small space in your home for working out.    Get equipped  When putting your home gym space together, it's important to purchase the right equipment. If you're just starting training, it's best to keep the machines to the minimal. A good exercising mat is needed for push-ups, other stretching exercises and yoga. Buying a small treadmill or a stepper can be good to get some cardio. A fitness ball and dumbbells help as well.    Designed to fit  Adding mirrors in your gym space can help. It will not only make t

According to a new theory.Around the turn of the 20th Century, the psychologists William James and Karl Lange proposed that emotions are nothing other than perceptions of bodily states.According to the James-Lange theory, we do not tremble because we are scared, but rather we are scared because
we tremble.
 
“This theory does not, however, consider the cognitive content of many emotions”, Prof. Dr. Albert Newen of the Institute of Philosophy II at the Ruhr-Universitat Bochum said.If a student is anxious about an exam, then he is experiencing this anxiety because he thinks, for example, that the exam is important and that he will have a blackout.The so-ca

Cooperation is essential in any successful romantic relationship, but how men and women experience cooperation emotionally may be quite different, according to new research conducted at the University of Arizona.
 
Ashley Randall, a post-doctoral research associate in the UA’s John and   Doris Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences and the UA’s department of psychiatry, has been interested for some time in how romantic partners’ emotions become coordinated with one another.For example, if someone comes home from work in a bad mood we know their partner’s mood might plummet as well, but what are the long-term implications of

Post 50 women find it difficult to flirt because of poor body language, a dating expert has revealed. Bobbi Palmer told the Huffington Post that she believes what has changed is the willingness to do it first of all. She said that when people are in their 20s they just think of   having fun but when they get into midlife they think flirting is childish and think that is beyond them. Palmer said that body language is the easiest way to do flirt. She explained that when a person is trying to attract a man – they want to use their body and their words for sure. Palmer said that it is about whether they are inviting men in our not. She added that one of the big

Timex Group, the US-based watch giant, has had a chequered past in India since its entry in the late-1980s. Timex Group India (Timex), its Indian arm, is looking to align its business with the global image of a sturdy, outdoorsy watch brand, that rides on technology.

Timex has moved from double-digit market shares to single digits now, weathering a split from JV partner, Titan Industries through 1998-2000, building its own distribution network, manufacturing units therafter, premiumising its product range, and even entering the luxury and fashion segments in branded watches. From posting profits a few year back, it ran into Rs 41.96 crore of losses in 2012-13.

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Bedroom decor should have a romantic essence to it, don't you think?    Considering that we spend a major part of our lives in our bedrooms, we should make it one of the most comfortable zones in our homes. It should be a room that spells romance and makes you feel good as soon as you step inside — a space that stimulates your senses. So, what do you need to make your boudoir a cosy love nest? Read on to find out some tips...    Make it look great  The way your bedroom is lit, can make or break the look you want to create. Interior designer Ketki Passi says, "The right kind of lighting can help create a romantic ambience."   

Here's why :  A bronzed look, a dash of shimmer, neon lipstick and maybe a dab of blue eye shadow maybe all that you need to look like a million bucks on a night out. However, not everything we dabble on our faces is bound to please everyone. When it comes to make-up trends, here's a list of things that women think are hot, while men think are totally out.    Foundation flouts: Alright, so you are scarred (maybe not for life) from a recent acne outbreak, right before an all important party that you have been waiting to attend for the last six months. While you might think that foundation is the solution, there is always a tendency to overdo it. A face that's

Kuala Lumpur: The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) has welcomed the World Health Organization (WHO)`s new HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention guidelines. For the first time, the 2013 guidelines would combine recommendations across the continuum of HIV care and prevention programs, including expanding treatment eligibility for HIV-positive pregnant women, mothers, and children. These recommendations signify a major step forward in the global effort to achieve an AIDS-free generation, but will require a significant shift in current implementation efforts.

"Implementing these new guidelines will require thoughtful leadership and planning" said R.J. Simon

Washington: Photo sharing app Instagram was reportedly hit with 'miracle fruit diet' spam when users' accounts were hacked and photos of fruits were posted.

According to the Fox News, the spam hit the service in the weekend and along with the food photos a link to a fake BBC page was also posted promoting ' miracle fruit diet'.
    One of the photo descriptions read, 'I saw it on Dr Oz's show! Link is in my bio #lovemyfollowers #health', which was clicked on more than 35,000 times.

Instagram spokesperson said that the users experienced problem when unwanted photos were posted from their acco

With the onset of rain, many residents catch a cold, fever or one of several other bacterial, viral or fungal infections. While we can't do much about the rain, we can certainly keep infections away by strengthening the immune system.   The simplest way to boost immunity is through a good diet, plenty of exercise, yoga, adequate rest, sleep and stress control.   A diet consisting largely of junk food, or refined sugar, white rice, refined fats low in vitamins & minerals can weaken the immune system. A healthy immune system requires a number of nutrients in balance including proteins, essential fats, vitamins, and minerals.   A diet consisting of a variety o

Scientists have proposed a radical new theory that cancer may be caused by a set of genes that have been passed on from our early ancestors and are "switched on" in the initial stages of an organism's life as cells differentiate into specialist forms.   The genes that are involved in the early development of the embryo and that are silenced, or switched off, thereafter become inappropriately reactivated in the adult as a result of some sort of trigger or damage, such as chemicals, radiation or inflammation, researchers suggest.   Orthodox explanations suppose that cancer results from an accumulation of random genetic mutations, with the cancer starting from sc