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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From tongue-splitting to Scrotox: The bizarre body parts where people get plastic surgery done

Dimpleplasty, knee lift, abs sculpting and pointed ears are some of the weird plastic surgeries that have gained momentum as popular trends in the recent times.

Jan 16, 2018

Say yes to broccoli: Research says broccoli with yogurt can help prevent bowel cancer

Say yes to broccoli: Research says broccoli with yogurt can help prevent cancer.

Jan 12, 2018

Adult star Olivia Nova found dead just days after tweeting about boyfriend who killed himself last year

Nova had spoken up about her loss on Twitter, responding to a troll, saying: "My boyfriend killed himself two days before my birthday in April."

Jan 12, 2018

UK man 'plugs' himself to electric mains to charge his battery-operated heart

A 22-year-old man has become the youngest person in the UK to be fitted with a battery-operated heart that he has to charge every night by 'plugging himself' into the mains through a hole in his torso.

Jan 12, 2018

The 7 deadly sins when it comes to food items: Avoid these forever for a slimmer waistline

No matter how controlled your proportions of banana bread or French fries, or even fruit yoghurt are, Australian dietician Suzie Burrell claims they should be ditched from our lives altogether.

Jan 11, 2018

Suffering from January blues? Here's how you can fight them for an easier winter

Also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD - it's a type of depression where the symptoms worsen particularly in winter. A study of 150,000 people also revealed that women suffer far more than men during this time of the year.

Jan 11, 2018

Do you frequently compare your man to your father? Here's why you might want to stop!

A recent study by Indian matrimonial brand Bharat Matrimony revealed that 68% of men are not comfortable with the idea of being compared to their women's dad.

Jan 11, 2018

Tough love: Wife shoots at husband just to 'get his attention!'

"I shot two bullets at the wall above his head to make him listen to me," she said.

Jan 11, 2018

Ladies! Forget going under the knife, there's an E-Bra that increases breast size in just a week!

Known as Enhancebra, it makes breasts larger, perkier and even brings them closer in just seven days with the guarantee of permanent results without surgery.

Jan 10, 2018

Obsessed with posting selfies on Instagram? Research claims you might be a narcissist!

People whose Instagram accounts are mostly just selfies are more likely to follow 'arrogant' and 'attention seeking' Instagram users, a recent study suggested.

Jan 10, 2018

Troubled with obesity? Here's why black pepper might be your best friend

In a study conducted by Sri Venkateswara University in India, one of black pepper's compounds, Piperonal, was found to 'significantly' reduce the harmful effects of a high-fat diet when fed to rats.

Jan 10, 2018

Indian toddler gets severed legs reattached; becomes youngest to successfully undergo operation

Mohammed Saleh is the youngest person in the world to have undergone a successful limb-reattachment surgery, after a train accident that severed his legs and took his mother's life.

Jan 10, 2018

Insomnia ruining your life? 'Cooling headband' that reduces brain activity might be your best friend

Designed to be worn at night, the device pumps a liquid coolant around the front of the scalp and the forehead too, thus helping chill the frontal cortex – the part of the brain that supposedly plays a role in deep sleep.

Jan 9, 2018

This grandpa's testicle swelled and exploded 'like a volcano' from rare infection: Could it be salmonella?

David Worsley, was sure he was 'going to die' when he somehow contracted African salmonella while on holiday in Tunisia. The infection triggered inflammation caused his testicle to swell up to the size of a grapefruit.

Jan 9, 2018

Magic mushrooms can effectively treat depression without 'blunting' emotions like anti-depressants: Study

It was revealed by a study that majority of patients taking mushrooms seemed to have eased their depression symptoms – and experts also said that it could 'cure deep psychological wounds'.

Jan 9, 2018

Baby boy separated from his 'parasitic' twin in Saudi's 45th successful twin-separation surgery

The parasitic twin, unfortunately, couldn't survive as her own lungs and heart were yet to develop and she also had very little brain tissue, as is the case with most parasitic twins – that basically live off the healthier or host twin's body.

Jan 9, 2018

The hottest new beauty trend: Cannabis!

Luxury and high end brands have indulged in introducing products with the secret element being cannabis – specifically, extracts of the cannabis sativa plant – claiming they are full of anti-inflammatory, anti-ageing and skin-healing potential.

Jan 8, 2018

Emma Stone stuns again, makes a strong statement with her 2018 Golden Globes hair and makeup too

"I did more research and found that they also wore very specific, symbolic sashes, pins, petticoats and all these things in purple, emerald green and white when they were fighting for the right to vote," said makeup artist Rachel Goodwin.

Jan 8, 2018

Heard of Coffee Enema? How safe is the latest detox trend in market?

The website of the $135 Implantorama System claims "coffee enemas can mean relief from depression, confusion and general nervous tension.

Jan 8, 2018

Shocking: Men fake orgasms too! Here's how and why they pretend to just get it over with

As surprising and seemingly impossible as that might sound, men have mastered the art of just getting it over with – and sometimes to soothe their partner's ego – just the way women are known to.

Jan 8, 2018

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Articles by Alakananda Bandyopadhyay

From tongue-splitting to Scrotox: The bizarre body parts where people get plastic surgery done

Say yes to broccoli: Research says broccoli with yogurt can help prevent bowel cancer

Adult star Olivia Nova found dead just days after tweeting about boyfriend who killed himself last year

UK man 'plugs' himself to electric mains to charge his battery-operated heart

The 7 deadly sins when it comes to food items: Avoid these forever for a slimmer waistline

Suffering from January blues? Here's how you can fight them for an easier winter

Do you frequently compare your man to your father? Here's why you might want to stop!

Tough love: Wife shoots at husband just to 'get his attention!'

Ladies! Forget going under the knife, there's an E-Bra that increases breast size in just a week!

Obsessed with posting selfies on Instagram? Research claims you might be a narcissist!

Troubled with obesity? Here's why black pepper might be your best friend

Indian toddler gets severed legs reattached; becomes youngest to successfully undergo operation

Insomnia ruining your life? 'Cooling headband' that reduces brain activity might be your best friend

This grandpa's testicle swelled and exploded 'like a volcano' from rare infection: Could it be salmonella?

Magic mushrooms can effectively treat depression without 'blunting' emotions like anti-depressants: Study

Baby boy separated from his 'parasitic' twin in Saudi's 45th successful twin-separation surgery

The hottest new beauty trend: Cannabis!

Emma Stone stuns again, makes a strong statement with her 2018 Golden Globes hair and makeup too

Heard of Coffee Enema? How safe is the latest detox trend in market?

Shocking: Men fake orgasms too! Here's how and why they pretend to just get it over with

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'