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Bollywood hails HUL's decision to axe 'Fair' from 'Fair and Lovely'

Decades of critique for promoting fairness as a symbol of beauty fell on deaf years; but finally in keeping with the mood of the world Hindustan Unilevers (HUL) drops the word 'Fair' from it's flagship beauty brand 'Fair and Lovely.' The decision has found support across segments and groups in the country.

Decoded: Why women keep their blood pressure down

Now you know why your wife keeps her blood pressure down even when you keep on sulking during a quarrel at home. According to an interesting research, females have an innate ability to increase levels of anti-inflammatory T cells to keep their blood pressure down.

Novelist Kevin Kwan is back with a bang- as he usually is

Singapore-born and now a naturalised American, Keven Kwans "Crazy Rich Asians" was a number one New York Times bestseller, a major motion picture, and has been translated into more than 30 languages.

Twitter launches dedicated tool to curb domestic violence in India

In a bid to help tackle rise in domestic violence during the social distancing times in India, Twitter on Wednesday launched a dedicated search prompt to serve information and updates from authoritative sources around domestic violence.

Lipstick effect, revenge buying to drive Indian consumers post Covid

For the coming few months, Indian consumers may forego big ticket retail purchases, but may go for reasonably priced indulgences, or what is called a Lipstick Effect.

How birth control pills affect emotional life in women

Women who take birth control pills have a much higher level of the hormone oxytocin, also called the love hormone, in their blood compared to non-users, say researchers, adding that taking contraceptive pills is linked to a number of side effects, including mood alterations.

Strong relationships boost physical activity in older adults

Strong relationships can help adults stay active in older age, say researchers, suggesting that relationships are key to influencing positive health behaviours and should not be forgotten during the social distancing times.

Lockdown Struggles: How to keep your relationship sane during Quarantine.

The world is in a weird place and the solution can be tense for a lot of people. Especially families that have to be quarantined together. There can be a lot of issues that surface at a strained time with decreased mobility and division of responsibilities. Mental health can be jeopardized if not communicated about and tackled well. Domestic abuse cases have gone up drastically at such unprecedented times and there has risen some level of discord in different homes and families, the factors of which can be an amalgamation of factors. Maintaining healthy relationships and cultivating healthier mental peace is crucial at this time.
In a tete-a-tete with Dr. Uzma, let's focus on basic things to remember to maintain harmony in a home.

How COVID-19 is affecting women's sexual behaviour

Women's sexual desire and frequency of action between the sheets increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, but their quality of sexual life decreased, a new study has revealed.

Harry-Meghan tell-all book to peel away layers from split with the British Royal Family

Prince Harry, the younger son of Prince Charles and sixth in line of succession to the British throne, stunned the world in January by announcing that he and his wife, Meghan Merkel, were stepping back from their duties as senior royals and would chart an independent financial course by dividing their time between the UK and the US.

Want robust marriage? Give your partner occasional hugs, kisses too

Go ahead and give your partner a hug, kiss or cuddle while you catch some action on streaming platforms like Netflix. According to researchers, it just might build a much stronger relationship in social distancing times.

How couples can manage relationships in financially stressful times

Experts have predicted that the COVID-19 pandemic will bring the worst financial challenges which can put a significant strain on romantic relationships and in such times, it's especially important to show your partner love and support.