Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO of the online platform, announced its launch with a fashion show by designers Shantanu and Nikhil here on Sunday night.

After being announced in Los Angeles last year, the service was launched in 12 cities, including Detroit, London, Paris, Nairobi, Tokyo, Seoul and San Francisco. 

In India, it begins with 15 bookable local experiences.

"I'm excited to launch India Trips as we've handpicked unique experiences, designed and led by locals, to reflect the diversity and variety of the city," Chesky said in a statement. 

Chesky also turned showstopper for Shantanu and Nikhil. 

"About 20 per cent of people receiving treatment for hypertension don't actually have a problem and do not need medication. This is due mainly to the fact that their blood pressure was improperly measured," said lead author Janusz Kaczorowski, Professor at Universite de Montreal in Canada.

More than half of doctors in the study, published in the journal Canadian Family Physician, were found using manual devices to measure blood pressure, a dated technology that often leads to misdiagnosis.

A survey among Canadian family doctors in 2016 revealed that 52 per cent of the 769 respondents used a manual tensiometer to measure blood pressure. Only 43 per cent used an automatic device.

"Clinicians should use automatic devices," Kaczorowski said. 

Automated measurement has the advantage of eliminating what's known as white-coat syndrome -- which refers to artificially high blood pressure resulting from the stress of being in a doctor's office and human interaction.

The findings showed that the internal clock influences how people with impaired glucose metabolism react to foods rich in carbohydrate, fats and protein. 

"The study shows that at least for men with a glucose metabolism disorder, the time of day at which they eat a high-carbohydrate meal is relevant," said Katharina Kessler at German Institute of Human Nutrition (DIfE) in Germany. 

Interestingly, the effect was not observed in healthy men, although there was a general decline in glucose tolerance during the course of the day, Kessler said. 

For the study, reported in the journal Scientific Reports, the team conducted a nutrition study on 29 men, with an average age of 46 years and an average BMI of 27, meaning they were normal to very overweight. 

The participants followed two different diets. Participants in group A consumed carbohydrate-rich foods (containing starch and sugar) from the morning until about 1.30 p.m. and high-fat foods from 4.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

"Developing positive experiences in nature at a young age can influence our attitudes and behaviours towards nature as adults," said Catherine Broom, Assistant Professor at University of British Columbia in Canada.

In the study, published in the Australian Journal of Environmental Education, 87 per cent of children who played outside as children expressed a continued love for nature as young adults.

Of that group, 84 per cent said taking care of the environment was a priority.

"It is important to study these childhood experiences in order to develop environmental awareness and action in the next generation," Broom added.

For the study, the team interviewed 50 university students between the ages of 18 to 25. Of the group, 100 per cent of females stated that they loved nature and 87 per cent of males responded the same.

Environmental awareness programmes at a young age can also help develop children's awareness and action, the researchers added.

"I am a bit of technologically challenged. So, this app is like a 'one-click' and more convenient to me," Kajal told the media here on Saturday.

Stating the pros and cons of being part of social media, the actress said: "Sometimes, things are misunderstood. With the help of social media or an app or any direct communication, you can clarify misunderstandings. You can put your opinion across very clearly."

Asked if she faces trolls on the social media network, Kajal said: "I don't get much time to share things on social media platforms. So thankfully, I don't face trolls."

He says it was because Sheeran pushed him to write more confessional lyrics.

Blunt spoke about it when he was discussing "Make me better", a song Sheeran co-wrote for Blunt's album "The Afterlove", during an interview with The Daily Telegraph, reports dailymail.co.uk.

He said: "It's a song I'm uncomfortable with for that reason. Ed said 'Come on, it's your job, you veil a lot of things', for that reason it was great to work with him."

The 27-year-old British actor has been spotted "looking really loved-up" with the bikini model, a source told The Sun, reports dailymail.co.uk.

The source said: "Nicholas and Bryana have been getting close for months now. At first they spent a lot of time in Los Angeles together and even took a trip away to go hiking up the mountains. Bryana has also started flying over to London a lot so she can see Nicholas."

Holly has been previously linked to Brody Jenner and Leonardo DiCaprio.

On the work front, it's a hectic year for Hoult. The "Mad Max: Fury Road" actor has five new films set for release. 

The two were spotted kissing at an event here, reports aceshowbiz.com.

Hilton wore a semi-sheer, low-cut gown at the event. She completed her look with a flashy diamond choker with her blonde hair cascading in loose curls over her shoulder.

Zylka, meanwhile, opted for a casual look in a black T-shirt paired with a black zip-up hoodie and matching pants. He finished his look with a pair of black sneakers. 

The pair have been almost inseparable in the past few weeks.

They have just returned from a romantic Mexico getaway. Earlier in the week, Hilton took to Instagram to share photographs from their holiday.

In a series of photos, the couple was seen kissing on a deck near a blue sea. "The most beautiful view is the one I share with you," the great-granddaughter of the founder of Hilton Hotels, captioned the image.

"I'd had my daughter a couple of months before and it just seemed like an enormous undertaking. But something about it was enigmatic and I sat on it and discussed it in therapy. It was on my mind," Johansson told Event magazine. 

The actress has faced a backlash for her casting as the iconic character, and though she says she cares about people's opinions, she believes anyone could have played the part because her character The Major is "identity-less", reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Asked if she cares what people think, she said: "Well, of course. But this question is answered in the film. I'm playing a person that is completely identity-less. She is a human brain in a synthetic robot body."

The pair, who shared the photograph on Saturday, posed while attending a friend's wedding, reports mirror.co.uk.

The two were in sync as they dressed in matching white outfits. Keegan stepped out in a lace number with a bandeau top underneath. She wore her hair down in a casual side-parting, adding subtle make-up to ensure she was looking her best.

"Pre-wedding selfie," she then captioned a second image, which she took in the passenger seat of her car.

Meanwhile, Wright, a TV presenter, sported a white shirt which he wore without a blazer or tie.

Bieber will be performing at the D.Y. Patil Stadium here on May 10 as part of his Purpose World Tour.

Jacqueline intends to take Bieber to the Gateway Of India, Iskon Temple, Colaba Causeway and also on auto ride through the streets of Bandra apart from a tour of Film City.

"I am a huge fan of Bieber and I already have quite a few things I've thought of that would make his visit multi-dimensional. While he's in India I'd love to take him around and give him a taste of all things desi and be his tour guide," Jacqueline said in a statement.

"Priyanka has always been instrumental in my career. She always supports me and I look up to her and get inspired. I'm not following her... I cannot! But she is a huge inspiration," Meera told through an email. 

Giving details about her role, Meera said: "I will be playing the role of an astrologer. My role significantly helps in shaping up the life of the lead pair. The contract has been signed with Canada's privately-owned network CTV network. The co-stars and the director are still being decided upon."

Meera says she got the role after a long process. 

"Starting from November to January, I auditioned multiple times where I had to send various video clips. I got the confirmation only a few days back," said the actress, who will start shooting for the series by July-end. 

She is glad the project is giving her a chance to work with one of her favourite filmmakers Rajkumar Hirani, who is directing the film.

"I am working on Sanjay Dutt's biopic right now, and I am really excited about it. It's wonderful film to be part of, and to be directed by my favourite filmmaker," Dia told  on the sidelines of the fourth day of Amazon India Fashion Week (AIFW) Autumn/ Winter 2017 here.

How easy or difficult is it to portray a real-life character on the big screen?

"I think for an actor, the work is only as difficult as a written material. With the team so sound and with such a wonderful environment out there, you feel nothing but to put your best foot forward," Dia said.

Swedish fashion retail giant H&M, along with Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) hosted a preview to introduce the new Conscious Exclusive collection of the brand at the Amazon India Fashion Week (AIFW) where Dia was invited as the special guest.

The event also highlighted the brand's efforts towards sustainable fashion and its ongoing initiative which urges customers to join in the movement for a circular fashion future.

Talking about her love for sustainable fashion, Dia told: "I am huge champion of nature and this line of H&M reflects my personal ethos... I think it's important to pay attention on how one can reuse and recycle for sustainable fashion."

"Late night discussions with my director Imtiaz. He said 'Aaj Kal' main sirf 'Highway' par 'Tamasha' karta hoon," Shah Rukh tweeted on Saturday night.

Imtiaz's forthcoming directorial -- tentatively titled "The Ring" -- also stars actress Anushka Sharma and and Evelyn Sharma in lead roles. 

This film will mark the third collaboration between Shah Rukh and Anushka after "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi" (2008) and "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" (2012).

Held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the three-day event saw all the renowned gastronomic brands of the NCR coming up with their signature delicacies along with musical performances by various artistes like Bally Sagoo, Anish Sood, Guru Randhawa, Hari and Sukhmani, and Akhil Sachdeva. 

Some known names like Banta Bar, Karim's, Cafe Hera Pheri, Imperfecto, Kake da Hotel, and Hunger Strike turned out to be crowd-pullers. Along with this, there are some new additions this season like Tippling Street, CJ's Fresh, Bombay Brunch, Milkshake and Co, Indian Saffron Co, Wafflelicious, and Al Yousuf.