It takes two to shape up
Weekend Plus Desk :Some matches are sure made in heaven! And some are consecrated in the organic farmer markets. Clean eating, new-fangled diets, weightloss and...
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Why you can’t get enough of your favourite songs
Weekend Plus Desk :If you have played your favourite Kishore Kumar song or a Beatles classic umpteen times but do not know why you forget...
Science has the answers why we blink
Weekend Plus Desk :Humans unconsciously trade off the loss of information during a blink with the physiological urge to blink, a study suggests. Blinking is...
Cleaning sprays are as harmful for lungs as smoking 20 cigarettes a day
Weekend Plus Desk :Using cleaning sprays can cause a decline in lung function comparable to the damage seen in regular smokers, a study warns. Researchers...
Adopt simple technique for youthful and glowing skin like the Japanese
Weekend Plus Desk :While the market is full of skincare products promising glowing and youthful skin, few are satisfied with the variety of beauty products...
Even light, no-sweat exercise can prolong life for senior citizens
Weekend Plus Desk :A few hours a week of light exercise — walking the dog, puttering about in the garden — lower the risk of...
World poet Moulana Rumi
Literature Desk :Moulana Jalaluddin Rumi was a great poet. Why is his message so important to humanity at this time in history? On 30 September...
A major Bengali poet Jibanananda Das
Begum Akter Kamal :Jibanananda, Das (1899-1954) a major Bangla poet and educationist, was born on 17 February 1899 in Barisal. He was the Son of...
The five rules of wearing a lipstick
Weekend Plus Desk :A swipe of colourful lipstick can instantly update your look. Be it your go-to red hue or the barely-there nude shade, getting...
Beauty tips for women above 40
Weekend Plus Desk :After 40, it is very important for a woman to choose the right skin care regime and make-up. Always hydrate your skin...
Does your pet workout?
Weekend Plus Desk :Dog owners would agree that pooches make great fitness buddies. They love running, stretching as yogis and indulging in sporty fun through...
‘Smart thermometer’ could predict flu spread
Weekend Plus Desk :A “smart thermometer” connected to a mobile phone app can track flu activity in real time and help predict how the infection...