As World Toilet Day is marked on November 19, make sure to pledge to give up bad toilet habits like spending leisure time in bathroom, kicking toilet handles to flush, and urinating on the toilet seat and then not cleaning it.

What Germany battled 15 years ago in heart disease and obesity, India is grappling with those issues now, according to a noted German cardiologist, who advised India not make the same mistakes as his country and attack the problem at the core instead of treating the disease's side-effects.

Actress #Alia_Bhatt says #Deepika_Padukone, who has begun shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansalia's historic drama "Padmavati" was looking stunning as the protagonist.

From the cotton fields of Telengana to the dark alleys of Kolkata and the dusty, open fields of Uttar Pradesh, a new book brings stories from girls who find their way through storms of body and mind, love and ambition, the complexity of their own personalities, as well their worlds.

Actors #Kamal_Haasan and #Shah_Rukh_Khan have been invited to the first look launch of superstar Rajinikanth's upcoming Tamil science-fiction drama "2.o" here on Sunday, a source said.

Reducing sodium intake may provide significant improvements in kidney and heart health among patients suffering from chronic kidney disease, new research has found.

Singer #Ricky_Martin, who recently got engaged to artist #Jwan_Yosef after a year of dating, remembers "celebrating like crazy" when same-sex marriage was legalised in June 2015. He is looking forward to putting the plans he dreamt of back then into action.

Bollywood actor #John_Abraham's film "Force 2" is all set to release on Friday and he believes it is an "important and legitimate film" in the country's current situation.

Women who conceive babies in winter are more likely to develop #gestational_diabetes during pregnancy, increasing a range of risk factors for both the child and mother, researchers have found.

If you are planning to go shopping, keep your mobile phones at bay, as a new study suggests that engaged in a mobile phone conversation, while trying to shop may hamper your shopping experience.

With the #winter_season approaching, we need to take extra care of our lips. Drinking a good amount of water, shuffling your professional lip balm with remedies like butter or ghee, and keeping your tongue in check are critical elements of lip care, says as expert.

Every woman wants to be the centre of attraction and look perfect on special day. Start your #skin_care from taking at least six to eight hours sleep and eat a lot of super foods as they help in repairing skin cells, says an expert.

Actor #Hrithik_Roshan has wished the team of the forthcoming film "Tum Bin 2" good luck.

Veteran actress #Shabana_Azmi has wished an early recovery for Union External Affairs Minister #Sushma_Swaraj, who has been hospitalised.

A visit to the Hobbiton set here -- a significant location used for "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy and "The Hobbit" film series -- has left Bollywood actor #Sidharth_Malhotra with a wish to be part of a fictional fantasy film which he could shoot at the lush green spot.

The Indian music industry needs better infrastructure for aspiring artistes, say #Prayag_Mehta and #Rishab_Joshi, who together make the Electronic Dance Music (EDM) team Lost Stories, which registered a debut in a list of Best #EDM Artistes in the World this year.

Add gloves and boots to put your best foot forward in winter fashion, says an expert.

Miracle Foundation, a NGO based here and in the US, in partnership with the #Global_Citizen_Festival has raised over Rs 6.5 lakhs through online crowdfunding agency Ketto, to benefit orphaned children.

Actress #Kajol, who believes in a regular skin care regime, says it took some time for her to believe that she is beautiful.

National Film Award winning lyricist #Amitabh_Bhattacharya, who has penned all the songs for Aamir Khan's upcoming film "Dangal", said that the actor-producer is very involved by nature in the creative process but never interfered in it.

Coldplay frontman #Chris_Martin arrived here on Wednesday, three days ahead of the debut edition of the Global Citizen Festival India #GCFI, where he is scheduled to perform with his world-famous British boy band.

A glass or two of red wine before lighting up a cigarette can counteract some of the short-term negative effects of smoking on blood vessels, a study says.

Diets rich in fat can bring such changes in the bacterial communities of your gut that they can eventually increase risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or aggravate the blinding disease, warns a study.

Love to binge on fatty foods such as oily samosas and cheese-laden pizzas? Beware, as a new study warns that such children may be at risk of developing cognitive and psychiatric problems such as schizophrenia or Alzheimer's disease in their adulthood.

Delhi Tourism Minister #Kapil_Mishra on Wednesday said the second edition of the 'Delhi Walk Festival' will start from Saturday in which several known dignitaries and artists will participate.

A woman's stress levels during pregnancy can cause changes in the microbiome of the foetus that can lead to anxiety as well as learning difficulty in babies, persisting even into adulthood, researchers say.

Iraqi filmmaker #Adnan_Osman, who has depicted Islamic State's (IS) atrocities on women in his latest film "Kingdom Of Ants", says the Kurdish movie could be a tool to counter terrorism.

Actress Anna Kendrick's stylist convinced her into buying expensive shoes costing more than her rent.

#Ranveer_Singh on Tuesday said he was the first choice of #Aditya_Chopra for "Befikre" right from the beginning despite the director having #Shah_Rukh_Khan star in all his three films he made in his near three-decade long career.

Bollywood actor-producer #Aamir_Khan was keen to attend British rock band Coldplay's performance here on Saturday as part of the maiden Global Citizen Festival India, but pre-production work on his film "Dangal" will keep him away.

Slamming the #International_Film_Festival of India jury, veteran filmmaker #Buddhadeb_Dasgupta -- whose film "Tope" was rejected by the festival jury -- on Tuesday said that the film fest has lost its glory.

Actress #Alia_Bhatt says she is taking her "Dear Zindagi" co-star Shah Rukh Khan's advice -- on being careful about being "too good too soon" -- seriously.

Actress #Diane_Keaton says her favourite movie is "Annie Hall" as it launched her career.

Offering aesthetic cultural demonstrations accompanied by an array of food options and music, multi-city festival Eat Play Love (EPL) will be held here on December 17.

Bollywood star #Hrithik_Roshan, who will next be seen on screen in #Kaabil, says filming the movie was a beautiful journey for him.

Don't just shove summer stuff into the hidden depths of your closet. There are plenty of ways you can re-purpose them during winter, says an expert.

Actress #Shraddha_Kapoor feels social media platforms will pave the way for a new concept of superstardom for young talent in the Indian film industry.

Actor #Ryan_Reynolds had a nervous breakdown after filming for "Deadpool".

Filmmaker #Anubhav_Sinha says he is facing issues as far as cash is concerned in his personal life, but he is sure his forthcoming release "Tum Bin 2" won't suffer due to the demonetisation move by the government.

A Children's Day special initiative by an Indian retail eyewear chain, starting Monday, will enable mass vision screening for children in schools across the country, ensuring healthy eyes.

Following a healthy #lifestyle can cut in half the probability of a #heart_attack or similar events even among those at high genetic risk, say researchers, including one of Indian-origin.

"In the tea gardens, the dreams that our grandparents sowed are stolen away by whom," questioned a youth group from #Darjeeling district in West Bengal, bringing to the fore the plight of workers in the running tea gardens of north Bengal through the #Nepali_song.

Actress #Alia_Bhatt had to clean a desk for a week as punishment for sleeping in the school, she shared during an event on Children's Day on Monday.

The exciting world of #theme_parks offers perfect destinations for families with children. But it is important to pick an amusement park which has something for everyone, says an expert.

He has already collaborated with some of the most renowned music artistes like #Calvin_Harris, Usher, #David_Guetta and Sebastian Ingrosso. Now, Swedish #DJ_Alesso, who finds it interesting to fuse two worlds, says working with an Indian artiste can be a possibility in the near future.

British actor of Indian descent #Dev_Patel had to incorporate changes in his appearance by growing his hair and beard to look more mature and masculine for his role in the film "Lion".

Women in the corporate sector are less afflicted with diabetes than men, show results of a survey by a health insurance company.

Is your skin ready to handle the tough cold weather? Avoid long showers, glove up and moisturise well to be winter ready, says an expert.

On the occasion of Children's Day on Monday, Indian film celebrities like #Amitabh_Bachchan, #Shabana_Azmi and #Mohanlal have wished for a better future for the children of the nation.