A lifestyle aficionado with a knack for crafting engaging news across fashion, health, relationships, art and culture, travel, recipes, festivals and pets. Always ahead of the curve, with a finger on the pulse of the latest trends and a passion for storytelling, I bring vibrant, informative and captivating content to life that ensures you stay inspired and in-the-know.
Articles by Zarafshan Shiraz
Watch: Shilpa Shetty Kundra shows how to break monotony in Yoga through latest fitness video
Shilpa Shetty Kundra is her own Monday motivation and this Yoga video, flaunting Prasarita Padottanasana, is proof
Updated on Sep 07, 2020 05:04 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
Good news for travel enthusiasts as Cuba finally welcomes tourists after months of COVID-19 lockdown
Did you have Cuba on your travel bucket list? Well, here’s some good news for you as the country finally rolls out its red carpet for tourists post the COVID-19 lockdown
Updated on Sep 07, 2020 03:26 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Zarafshan Shiraz
Malaika Arora spells high-octane glamour in a violet off-shoulder saree gown
Malaika Arora raises the bar for experimental fashion as she shares a throwback look from the shoot of India’s Best Dancer in a sparkle jersey off-shoulder saree gown
Updated on Sep 07, 2020 01:42 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
Watch: Urvashi Rautela’s video of ‘commando pull-ups workout’ and its details is perfect Monday motivation
Urvashi Rautela breaks the Internet as she shares the benefits of ‘commando pull-ups workout’ in her latest fitness video
Updated on Sep 07, 2020 01:49 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
Wuhan’s seafood market, believed to be the origin of COVID-19, remains sealed
Even as China’s ‘heroic city’ Wuhan returns back to business to build up its economy amid COVID-19, it continues to restrict access to locations like Huanan seafood market which is believed to be the origin of coronavirus
Updated on Sep 06, 2020 03:35 PM IST
Wuhan, China | Reuters by David Stanway | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Handgrip strength can identify if people are at a high risk of type 2 diabetes: Study
Given that around 90 per cent of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes, a new study has found handgrip strength to be a potential tool to identify people at high risk of type 2 diabetes
Updated on Sep 06, 2020 03:13 PM IST
Washington [US] | Asian News International | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Guidelines for travelling in Bengaluru Metro from Sep 7
Here’s all what you need to carry and instructions to follow amid COVID-19 incase you travel in a Bengaluru Metro which will resume services from September 7
Updated on Sep 06, 2020 02:57 PM IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka), India | Asian News International | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
‘Shimla of Nepal’ misses tourists despite re-opening of hotels and travel business amid COVID-19
Usually packed with Indian tourists during summer months, the hotels of Makwanpur or ‘Shimla of Nepal’ are on the brink of collapse
Updated on Sep 06, 2020 02:44 PM IST
Makwanpur [Nepal] | Asian News International | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Key to a long life lies in this personality trait
Study reveals this factor causes the population to live longer as compared to those living in other societies
Updated on Sep 06, 2020 02:31 PM IST
Washington D.C. [USA] | Asian News International | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Ankita Konwar-Milind Soman’s mushy messages for each other will make you amp up your romance game this monsoon
Ankita Konwar goes all gaga over hubby Milind Soman this weekend and his equally mushy reply makes us wonder if it’s the monsoon vibe or just Cupid being selectively kind
Updated on Sep 06, 2020 02:03 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
Heart emojis: Here’s which relationship each colour stands for
Have you been sending heart emojis in your texts and chats casually? Well, you’ll be surprised to know their real meaning and significance of each coloured-heart
Updated on Sep 06, 2020 01:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
Here’s where you can send a birthday card as US World War II’s oldest veteran turns 111-year-old
National World War II Museum skips throwing a birthday party amid COVID-19 as US World War II’s oldest veteran Lawrence Brooks turns 111-year-old, asks well-wishers to send cards instead
Updated on Sep 06, 2020 10:38 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Zarafshan Shiraz
Ananya Panday’s ‘Bambaiya’ girl mix with glamorous avatar at Khaali Peeli promotions put fashion police on alert
Khaali Peeli promotions got Ananya Panday vibing in a smoking hot mood and these pictures are proof
Updated on Sep 06, 2020 08:35 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
No Qawwali nights or sitting in the courtyard as Delhi’s Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah reopens amid COVID-19
Closed for 5 months amid the COVID-19 lockdown, Delhi’s Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah is finally opening for the followers of the Sufi saint but minus the touching of the graves of Hazarat Nizamuddin Aulia and Amir Khusro, idling in the dargah courtyard or soaking in the magic of Qawwali nights
Updated on Sep 06, 2020 07:18 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Zarafshan Shiraz
Good news for sufi lovers in Delhi as Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah to reopen from Sept 6
After the Unlock 4 guidelines were issued by the government, all arrangements in accordance with the same have been made ahead of reopening of Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah from Sept 6
Updated on Sep 05, 2020 03:25 PM IST
New Delhi [India] | Asian News International | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Here’s why knee osteoarthritis leads to functional limitations and even disability in patients
Study reveals why pain experienced in patients with knee osteoarthritis changes over time and causes substantial pain, functional limitations, and disability in patients.
Updated on Sep 05, 2020 02:52 PM IST
Boston [US] | Asian News International | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Coronavirus: WHO expects COVID-19 vaccine distribution to start globally only in mid-2021
While researchers across the world are maximising efforts to come up with a vaccine for curing COVID-19, WHO’s chief scientist revealed that a global distribution for the same will not begin before the second half of 2021.
Updated on Sep 05, 2020 02:10 PM IST
Geneva [Switzerland] | Asian News International | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Natural disaster zone: Apart from COVID-19, Sudan faces three-month emergency over floods
The current state of floods and rain this year in Sudan has exceeded the records set during the years 1946 and 1988, country declares three-month state of emergency
Updated on Sep 05, 2020 11:50 AM IST
CAIRO | Reuters | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Study reveals antibodies against coronavirus stay in body for 60-80 days
Indian researchers understand coronavirus infection recovery and re-infection pattern better after study reveals that anti SARS-CoV-2 antibodies could remain for more than 60 days in the body
Updated on Sep 05, 2020 10:11 AM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Climate activist Greta Thunberg’s documentary to premiere at the Venice Film Festival
Documentary on Greta Thunberg follows the Swedish environmentalist and contains never-seen-before footage of her harrowing two-week sailing journey across the Atlantic to speak at the UN climate conference in New York in 2019, will premiere at the Venice Film Festival
Updated on Sep 05, 2020 09:32 AM IST
Venice | Press Trust of India | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Alert others about domestic violence with this hand signal for help | Watch
A spike has been witnessed in the domestic violence cases worldwide amid the COVID-19 lockdown as women have been forced to live with their abusers. Read on to learn the hand signal to alert others against domestic abuse and how to help if you see someone doing it
Updated on Sep 05, 2020 08:30 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
Teachers’ Day 2020: Google honours educators with a quirky doodle on its homepage
Teachers’ Day 2020: As India celebrates its educators on September 5, Google’s doodle honours the tireless workforce who ‘shape our future generations, even in the midst of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic’
Updated on Sep 05, 2020 07:42 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
Teachers’ Day 2020: 5 things that life teaches us
Teachers’ Day 2020: From throwing some difficult challenges our way to seeing us go and grow through them, there isn’t any better teacher than life. As India marks Teachers’ Day on September 5, here’s looking at five things that life teaches us
Updated on Sep 04, 2020 06:55 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
Cellular roadmaps track infection, facilitate and restrict coronavirus in body’s organs
Researchers develop cellular roadmaps to predict body’s coronavirus vulnerability, map the different entry points of COVID-19
Updated on Sep 04, 2020 04:22 PM IST
Washington D.C. [USA] | Asian News International | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Antibiotics have prolonged effects on breast milk microbiota in mothers of preterm infants: Study
Study reveals antibiotics have particular effects on the most common microbes in breast milk, many of which have the potential to influence growth and immunity to disease in newborns
Updated on Sep 04, 2020 03:19 PM IST
Washington [US] | Asian News International | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Sleep pattern linked to Alzheimer’s disease, Neuroscientists estimate when and how it will develop
Recent researches show that your current sleeping pattern can estimate when and how Alzheimer’s disease will develop in your brain
Updated on Sep 04, 2020 03:00 PM IST
Washington [US] | Asian News International | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Knee-length hoodie dress or cool sweatshirt? Ankita Konwar-Manushi Chhillar become our fall outfit inspiration
We are spoilt for choice as Ankita Konwar’s knee-length hoodie dress and Manushi Chhillar’s cool sweatshirt redefine wardrobe essentials ahead of autumn and these pictures are proof
Updated on Sep 04, 2020 01:19 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
Milind Soman amps up fans’ Friday fitness goals as he busts 3 common health myths
When Milind Soman shares secrets to a healthy lifestyle, fans can’t help but take notes and update their Friday fitness goals, especially as the actor busts three common health and fitness myths
Updated on Sep 04, 2020 11:18 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
Gauahar Khan’s rumoured boyfriend Zaid Darbar proves old school romance still rules the roost
Going down on one knee to propose to your partner will never be out of fashion and Gauahar Khan’s rumoured boyfriend Zaid Darbar proved just that in the duo’s latest mushy video | Watch
Updated on Sep 04, 2020 10:30 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Zarafshan Shiraz
Transform paper notebook into tablet? New innovations underway as online classes surge amid COVID-19
Innovators have quite a surprise for students to ease online classes amid COVID-19 as they gear to transform paper notebooks into digital tablets
Updated on Sep 01, 2020 08:39 PM IST
Indiana [US] | Asian News International | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz