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New York, Oct 15 (IANS) Women prefer physical strength — upper-body strength, specifically — in short-term contexts, according to a study.The findings, published in Personal Relationships, showed that affiliative, or benevolent, humour is a more attractive trait for success at long-term relationships”Our data indicate that strength and humour are independent in their influence on women’s preferences, though we continue to show that women prioritise men’s strength in short-term relationships and affiliative humour in long-term contexts,” said Mitch Brown, psychology instructor in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas in the US.“These data provide evidence for…

New York, Oct 15 (IANS) Some restrictive and repetitive behaviours may help reduce anxiety for autistic individuals, finds a study that sheds new light on the relationship between autism traits and mental health in middle childhood.The paper, published in the journal Autism, finds that changes in core autism characteristics are related to whether children develop additional mental health challenges during their elementary school years.A key finding was that a reduction in restrictive and repetitive behaviours during elementary school was linked to the emergence of mental health challenges, lending support to the idea that these behaviours may benefit autistic individuals.An increase…

Navratri often involves late-night Garba dances, temple visits, and social gatherings, which means long hours of makeup application and exposure to various environmental factors. To ensure your skin remains fresh and healthy, it’s crucial to prioritise skincare alongside makeup. While makeup is necessary for our festive appearance, it’s also important to keep our skin healthy and glowing, especially on days when we wear a lot of makeup. After all, the festive glow is not just about the makeup you wear but also the canvas it’s applied to.Here are the products that will create Navratri cosmetic trends for 2023, as well…

Under the Samagra Shiksha scheme, each primary school will get Rs 5,000 while an upper primary will be given Rs 10,000 to procure sports equipment like football, handball, volleyball net, softball among others.The procurement will be done by a panel headed by the president of the school management committee (SMC).Issuing an order, special secretary, basic education, A.K. Tiwari said through sports and physical education, the government aims to develop team spirit among the students by bringing individuals from different social and economic backgrounds together in a shared interest.“It will also benefit children to develop respect for the body — their…

On Sunday, the actress took to her Instagram to share two pictures from the film. The first picture shows the actress holding a goon by his hair as he lays at her feet. The actress while sticking the barrel of the gun in the goon’s mouth can be seen staring into the camera with a sinister laugh on her face and blood stains on her uniform.Since the picture was shared on the first day of Navratri, it also gives a strong reference to goddess Durga slaying Mahishasur at her feet.The other picture shows Deepika laughing with the barrel of the…

Nick on Sunday shared a gamut of pictures on Instagram that showed Priyanka and their daughter, one-year-old Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, from the last Jonas Brothers concert they all attended together. The images were taken backstage at the recent Jonas Brothers show in Nashville, US. One of the pictures shows Nick performing on stage. In two other images, he was seen with Malti and Priyanka. Sharing the black-and-white photos on Instagram, Nick wrote, “Bring your family to work day.”On Saturday a video of Malti from the concert went viral online. In the clip, Priyanka is seen holding Malti close to…

For nearly four decades, the brands has been an inseparable part of Kolkata’s vibrant Durga Pujo celebrations through its beloved initiative, Asian Paints Sharad Shamman. The company’s deep understanding and connection with Bengali culture has allowed it to be an integral part of the creative evolution and artistic enhancement of Durga Pujo celebrations. As the festive season approaches,Kolkata’s iconic tram, dating back to 1873, is a symbol of the city’s history and charm. To celebrate this milestone, it has given the tram from Tollygunge to Ballygunge a remarkable makeover coinciding with Kolkata’s most important month of celebration. The tram on…

Here’s a list of 12 people who will be seen on the Big Boss 17, which goes on for three months and has 24X7 cameras coverage on the housemates.Ankita Lokhande and husband Vicky JainActress Ankita Lokhande, known as Archana from ‘Pavitra Rishta’ and Jhalkari bai from Kangana Ranaut-starrer ‘Manikarnika’ will be entering the show with her husband and businessman Vicky Jain, whopresently holds the position of Managing Director at Mahavir Inspire Group.Mannara ChopraActress Mannara Chopra has worked in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and Kannada films. She is the cousin of actresses Priyanka Chopra and Parineeti Chopra. Mannara has worked in Hindi…

Addressing the party candidates on Sunday, the BRS president gave them directions about the campaign and advised them to take all precautions while filing their nominations.KCR also presented B forms to few candidates. He said B forms for 51 candidates were ready while the remaining candidates will be given the forms in a couple of days.The BRS chief, who was away from the bustle of the election campaign for the last 15 days due to health issues, said the party had to change its candidates in a few constituencies due to unavoidable circumstances.He said the aspirants who did not get…

Tune into Audible to uncover intriguing anecdotes about these cricket legends, including lesser-known facts about their lives, friendships with fellow athletes, and their incredible journeys in the world of sports!The Dhoni TouchWritten by: Bharat Sundaresan; Narrated by: Akshay GhildiyalThis World Cup, embrace the world of cricket with Mahi’s memoir ‘The Dhoni Touch’ delving into the captivating journey of the cricketer with insights on his incredible skills as a captain, and extensive career as a wicket-keeper and batsman. In this memoir, the author tracks down the cricketer’s closest friends in Ranchi and talks about various stages of his life from his…