Alakananda Bandyopadhyay

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Alakananda Bandyopadhyay writes entertainment related updates for the International Business times. She likes long conversations about movies and TV series and all things related to the indie-grunge genre.

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Avoid this Valentine's Day special beverage at all costs to keep your sex-drive intact

Starbucks' latest Cherry Mocha, which was introduced as Valentine's Day treat, is full of libido crushing ingredients that could crush your sex drive.

Feb 12, 2018

Hug Day 2018: Why you should hug your loved ones extra tight this year!

Hugs - as comforting as they seem - also work wonders to the body, by releasing hormones like oxytocin which eases feelings of loneliness, isolation, and anger.

Feb 12, 2018

Baby twists both his testicles in the womb, causing irreversible damage and future infertility

Bilateral testicular torsion strikes six out of 100,000 children and happens when blood flow to the testicle is cut off, causing the testicle to 'die'.

Feb 11, 2018

Frozen makeup? This is what -23ºC did to BBC presenters at the Winter Olympics!

The extreme temperatures prompted presenter Amy Williams to tweet "water based make up literally is freezing on your face it's that cold! #help #facefreeze."

Feb 11, 2018

Obsessed with potatoes? You can now eat potatoes guilt-free as study suggests these health benefits

A recent study suggests that replacing meat with potato in the diet can reduce risks of heart attacks and even dementia in the elderly.

Feb 11, 2018

Aphrodisiacs debunked: These 4 food items do not boost your sex drive at all!

Be it chocolate or wine - nutritionist Lily Soutter claims there's little evidence that these edible items can actually boost one's sex drive

Feb 9, 2018

Are you full of self-deprecating humor? It's a sign you might be happier and more sociable, says study

People who can laugh at themselves can suppress anger and mask negative feelings better than others.

Feb 9, 2018

From donuts to steak: These 6 'guilty pleasure' food items are actually healthy, claim experts

The nutritionists enlisted all the 'bad' food which actually enhance the diet and improve the health.

Feb 9, 2018

Thinking of going on a detox diet? Experts explain how it is ineffective and potentially dangerous

Experts believe that every part of the body is capable of cleaning itself, meaning these detoxes are unnecessary, and can only contribute to loss of nutrients.

Feb 9, 2018

Ladies! Painkillers can help you deal with a heartbreak better

Ibuprofen – one of the most commonly available and consumed painkillers – can actually help deal with heartbreak and sore heads, but only in women.

Feb 7, 2018

Move over, Viagra! An Aspirin a day could offer the same help with erectile dysfunction, study claims

One 100mg aspirin pill a day was able to significantly reduce erectile issues in men, a Turkish study revealed. But some experts have cautioned men to take it with a pinch of salt.

Feb 7, 2018

What is 'monkey fever'? Second outbreak of deadly disease causing mental disturbance claims 19 lives in India

The disease spreads only via tick-bites and contact with infected animals - especially monkeys, and can cause bleeding, tremors and 'mental disturbances'.

Feb 7, 2018

Monk gone wild: CCTV footage shows Buddhist monk in the act of stealing woman's wet panties

The monk, who has now been kicked out of his temple, as he claimed that stopping his prescription medicine had made him act in a strange manner.

Feb 7, 2018

Can the Keto diet cure Alzheimer's? Here's how it can potentially slow down aging

Running mainly on the principles of low-carb and high-fat, this diet could protect the body from 'internal stress' by putting the body into carb-'starvation'.

Feb 6, 2018

Why hangovers get worse with age? Science finally explains what goes down

With age, the body's ability to process alcohol and sleep degrades, and experts believe this has something to do with terrible hangovers.

Feb 6, 2018

One in five people wear the same underwear more than once without washing: Are you guilty of it too?

Banana Moon Clothing's survey revealed that around 31 percent of men and 10 percent of women confessed to wearing their underwear more than once without washing.

Feb 6, 2018

Real life 'witch hunt': Police looking for 2 people who tried to burn a teen alive in a cauldron

The incident — which left the teenager scalded — took place during a mock enactment of witch-burning from fairy-tales.

Feb 6, 2018

Life after death: 6 resuscitated people share bizarre accounts of what they went through

From feeling like they're reading a book, to hitting snooze on an alarm clock, here's what happened to six people after they were declared medically 'dead'.

Feb 5, 2018

People who cheat are seen as incompetent: Study

A new study showed that apart from being less well-liked, immorally inclined people are far less incompetent than moral people.

Feb 5, 2018

McDonald's fries might be the new cure in helping bald people regrow hair: Study

Scientists have regrown hair in mice using dimethylpolysiloxane, a chemical added while preparing McDonald's fries.

Feb 5, 2018

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Articles by Alakananda Bandyopadhyay

Avoid this Valentine's Day special beverage at all costs to keep your sex-drive intact

Hug Day 2018: Why you should hug your loved ones extra tight this year!

Baby twists both his testicles in the womb, causing irreversible damage and future infertility

Frozen makeup? This is what -23ºC did to BBC presenters at the Winter Olympics!

Obsessed with potatoes? You can now eat potatoes guilt-free as study suggests these health benefits

Aphrodisiacs debunked: These 4 food items do not boost your sex drive at all!

Are you full of self-deprecating humor? It's a sign you might be happier and more sociable, says study

From donuts to steak: These 6 'guilty pleasure' food items are actually healthy, claim experts

Thinking of going on a detox diet? Experts explain how it is ineffective and potentially dangerous

Ladies! Painkillers can help you deal with a heartbreak better

Move over, Viagra! An Aspirin a day could offer the same help with erectile dysfunction, study claims

What is 'monkey fever'? Second outbreak of deadly disease causing mental disturbance claims 19 lives in India

Monk gone wild: CCTV footage shows Buddhist monk in the act of stealing woman's wet panties

Can the Keto diet cure Alzheimer's? Here's how it can potentially slow down aging

Why hangovers get worse with age? Science finally explains what goes down

One in five people wear the same underwear more than once without washing: Are you guilty of it too?

Real life 'witch hunt': Police looking for 2 people who tried to burn a teen alive in a cauldron

Life after death: 6 resuscitated people share bizarre accounts of what they went through

People who cheat are seen as incompetent: Study

McDonald's fries might be the new cure in helping bald people regrow hair: Study

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'