Actor-director Casey Affleck addressed allegations of sexual harassment for the first time saying that he contributed to an "unprofessional environment" on the film set of "Im Still Here".

More than 4 in 10 individuals with asthma run the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it harder to breathe, says a new study involving around 4,000 women.

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Women in the family of Kathak legend Birju Maharaj did learn the dance form and performed within the household but never took it up professionally. But his third daughter Mamta's persistence saw the guru relenting and the unsaid family norm being upended.

Designer Anita Dongre says the world of fashion is not all about trends, but more about making a difference with a growing interest in Indian handloom, traditional weaves and eco-friendly textiles.

One of India's most collected modern artists, Madhavi Parekh, who attributes her five-decade-long career to her husband, noted painter, Manu Parekh, says the images she paints run through her head like a film reel and that her village life has had a profound influence on her work.

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Film: "The Spy Who Dumped Me"; Director: Susanna Fogel; Cast: Mila Kunis, Kate McKinnon, Justin Theroux, Sam Heughan, Hasan Minhaj, Gillian Anderson, Ivanna Sakhno, Jane Curtin, Paul Reiser; Rating: **1/2

A record number of women have won major party nominations for governorships and seats in the House of Representatives this year -- a month before the US primary season gets officially over.

Women who consume soy protein found in foods such as tofu and soy milk might be able to counter the negative effects of menopause on bone and metabolic health, a study suggests.