Alakananda Bandyopadhyay

Articles by Alakananda Bandyopadhyay

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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Grammys 2018 best performances: Ke$ha, Kendrick Lamar and Childish Gambino floor audience

From Kendrick Lamar to Childish Gambino and Lady Gaga to one of the most phenomenal performances in Grammys' history by Ke$ha - the performers at the 2018 Grammys had not come to play!

Jan 29, 2018

'Flying cabbage' smashes BMW's windscreen in scary accident, leaving driver shocked

"You wouldn't think a cabbage would cause that much damage," Tony Eccles, the owner of the damaged BMW, described his state of shock. "It was absolutely terrifying."

Jan 28, 2018

What does the way you hug say about you? Science discovers what sided hugs are more meaningful

The study revealed that in less emotionally-charged hugs, people tend to lean to their right, while in case of more intense hugs, we lean to our left.

Jan 28, 2018

A millimeter away from death: Teen survives freak treehouse accident as 6-inch screw gets lodged in his skull

The teenager, Darius Foreman, was building a treehouse at his home in Maryland when he fell from a branch, side by side knocking over a wooden board of at least five foot in size, which landed directly on top of his head.

Jan 28, 2018

From spooning to facing away from each other, here's how sleeping positions determine sex life in relationship

As romantic as spooning or lying partially atop your partner might seem, it turns out they are the most detested sleeping positions.

Jan 26, 2018

Reddit user masters 'a clever way to face-swap' anybody's face into existing adult movies

Creating fake adult-film footage by swapping faces was possible for a long time. But it needed a lot of resources and professionals in visual effects. Now, it is easier and experts say the technology behind it is 'no longer rocket science.'

Jan 26, 2018

Oprah Winfrey has 3 hands and Reese Witherspoon has an extra leg? At least Vanity Fair thinks so

The magazine's 24th annual 'Hollywood' issue shows Oprah with three hands and Reese Witherspoon with an extra leg!

Jan 26, 2018

Who is Supriya Devi? Legendary Bengali actress passes away at 83

Her daughter Somaa Chattopadhyay shared that the acclaimed actress and Tollywood icon was at her Ballygunj home in Kolkata when she suffered from a cardiac arrest and passed away from prolonged illness.

Jan 26, 2018

Turmeric can help ease depression and boost memory in the elderly: Study

Curcumin - compound found in turmeric - causes significantly less protein build-up in the regions of the brain that is primarily associated with memory and emotion, a US study found.

Jan 25, 2018

From 'coffee enema' to 'sunbathing vagina': Here are 5 dangerous celebrity 'hacks' you should avoid

Dr Lauren Streicher shared that most of her patients are completely unaware that their idols profit from promoting these fads, their tips are actually dangerous, putting people at risk to several infections.

Jan 25, 2018

Up-skirting: The viral trend that could make you a victim of non-consensual porn without your knowledge

The trend refers to taking pictures or videos of a woman up her skirt, or dress, without her knowledge, and uploading it on pornography websites.

Jan 25, 2018

Are we more likely to die on weekends? Survey reveals survival rates suffer a dip during off-hours

Be it a heart attack, a blood clot within the system or just excessive bleeding in the brain – weekends are not patient-friendly. Doctors like to call it the 'weekend effect'.

Jan 24, 2018

Why do dogs eat their own poop? Science has finally answered the age-old mystery

While many claim that the dog's breed, gender, age, diet, training or living conditions could be responsible, researchers claim their wolf ancestry is to be blamed; and some are just 'greedy eaters'.

Jan 24, 2018

Troubled with insomnia? Here are 5 foods you should avoid to get better sleep at night

Insomnia is often caused by anxiety and even though it is believed to be a psychological condition. It has been now revealed that there are certain foods that can cause anxiety.

Jan 24, 2018

Holding hands actually reduces labour pain? New study breaks down the relation between touch and pain

In a research conducted by Colorado University, Boulder, it was found that with a mere touch, a partner can communicate empathy and reduce pain sensations.

Jan 23, 2018

Is 'naked yoga' for you? This expert believes it's more beneficial than regular exercise

Both men and women have reported better results from exercising naked – such as improved sleep and an all over boost in their body image – as compared to otherwise.

Jan 23, 2018

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Heard of 'bionic vagina'? Made from a pig's intestine, it offers hope to patients with vaginal disorders

The artificial organ was developed with a pig's tissue alongside a patient's own stem cells, in a project that is being led by Alexander Seifalian – the man who also constructed the first synthetic trachea to be transplanted into a patient.

Jan 23, 2018

Is hot-yoga actually more beneficial than regular yoga? Study reveals hard truth

Texas State University researchers concluded that it is, in fact, the postures that are responsible for better health. The temperature barely has to do anything with the health quotient.

Jan 22, 2018

Adult star Nikita Bellucci exposes 12-year-olds begging her for sex, blames kids' parents

Nikita Bellucci posted screenshots of little kids approaching her with explicit sexual requests and these tweets have received multiple retweets, likes and comments.

Jan 22, 2018

'Time-traveller' brings back photograph of futuristic city from the year 6000: Real or fake?

A video that surfaced online recently shows a man claiming he has been to the year 6000, and has a photo to prove it!

Jan 22, 2018

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Articles by Alakananda Bandyopadhyay

Grammys 2018 best performances: Ke$ha, Kendrick Lamar and Childish Gambino floor audience

'Flying cabbage' smashes BMW's windscreen in scary accident, leaving driver shocked

What does the way you hug say about you? Science discovers what sided hugs are more meaningful

A millimeter away from death: Teen survives freak treehouse accident as 6-inch screw gets lodged in his skull

From spooning to facing away from each other, here's how sleeping positions determine sex life in relationship

Reddit user masters 'a clever way to face-swap' anybody's face into existing adult movies

Oprah Winfrey has 3 hands and Reese Witherspoon has an extra leg? At least Vanity Fair thinks so

Who is Supriya Devi? Legendary Bengali actress passes away at 83

Turmeric can help ease depression and boost memory in the elderly: Study

From 'coffee enema' to 'sunbathing vagina': Here are 5 dangerous celebrity 'hacks' you should avoid

Up-skirting: The viral trend that could make you a victim of non-consensual porn without your knowledge

Are we more likely to die on weekends? Survey reveals survival rates suffer a dip during off-hours

Why do dogs eat their own poop? Science has finally answered the age-old mystery

Troubled with insomnia? Here are 5 foods you should avoid to get better sleep at night

Holding hands actually reduces labour pain? New study breaks down the relation between touch and pain

Is 'naked yoga' for you? This expert believes it's more beneficial than regular exercise

Heard of 'bionic vagina'? Made from a pig's intestine, it offers hope to patients with vaginal disorders

Is hot-yoga actually more beneficial than regular yoga? Study reveals hard truth

Adult star Nikita Bellucci exposes 12-year-olds begging her for sex, blames kids' parents

'Time-traveller' brings back photograph of futuristic city from the year 6000: Real or fake?

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'