Monami Thakur

Infants learn language not merely by listening to what other people say but also by lip reading, according to a recent research.The study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on Monday has defied conventional beliefs that babies learn to speak through sound alone.

A supermodel, a fashion designer and a philanthropist; Kate Moss has come a long way since she was first discovered at the age of 14.

Swiss luxury goods company Compagnie Financière Richemont SA posted a sharp rise in its third quarter sales owing to an increased demand in luxury products in China and other Asian countries.

Following 10 years of renovation and remodelling of the one of the most popular parts of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the newly designed American wing has finally opened its doors for art connoisseurs across the globe.

Richard Branson's Virgin Australia has announced the launch of international-grade service on its Airbus A330-Melbourne routes, to target the business sector traveler in Australia.

Global sales of Cognac, a variety of brandy has reportedly reached record levels last year owing to the increased level of exports to China, the BNIC French producers association mentioned.

At the Bonhams Impressionist & Modern Art auction, Spanish painter Pablo Picasso's Notre-Dame Painting is regarded as a highlight alongside an array of artworks by other renowned artists including Raoul Dufy, Marc Chagall, Candido Portinari and Carlos Nadal.

French haute couture fashion designer Jean-Paul Gaultier has reportedly provided a fashionable way for bullion investors to diversify holdings and hedge against inflation.

From Demi Moore to Orlando Bloom, a number of Hollywood's A-List celebrities attended the 2012 Cinema for Peace event held on Jan. 14, aimed at benefiting the J/P Haitian Relief Organization.

Federal investigators in the U.S. are reportedly launching a probe to inquire into allegations that American luxury lingerie brand Victoria's Secret uses child labor in Africa to harvest cotton for its products.

An auction held in memory of the late British racing driver, Dan Wheldon fetched over $600,000 for the Dan Wheldon family trust fund.

Joining the host of celebrity fashionistas like Kate Winslet, Emma Watson, Lindsay Lohan and Katie Holmes for luxury brand campaigns, Twilight star Kristen Stewart has struck a new deal with Paris fashion house Balenciaga.

For the first time, researchers working in northern Myanmar have captured the images of the rare snub-nosed monkeys. The elusive species was reportedly discovered in 2010 and their existence was earlier known only through dead specimens.

The 12th annual American Film Institute Awards show held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Friday was a star-studded event attended by some of the biggest names in Hollywood.

Swedish retail clothing brand H&M has unveiled its plans for a new Design Award aimed at inspiring the younger generations of designers.

Artworks by Chinese artists now command the highest fees, with artists like Zhang Daqian and Qi Baishi surpassing European greats such as Pablo Picasso as the top earners, according to recent reports.

Australian actress Mia Wasikowska, known for her portrayal in movies like Alice in Wonderland and The Kids are All Right, has been chosen as the new face for luxury brand Miu Miu for its Spring/Summer 2012 campaign.

Boston-based Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum has officially launched a new wing to the original building designed by award winning architect Renzo Piano. The current addition is to preserve the historic building and also to kick-start a whole new season of events and exhibitions.

Luxury brand Mont Blanc has unveiled an exclusive collection for Princess Grace Kelly, comprising beautifully designed writing instruments, fine jewelry and exquisite timepieces.

Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli's new Spring/Summer 2012 ad campaigns is all about glam, couture and, of course, stunning models headed by Naomi Campbell and Karen Elson.

A rare hand-written letter by German composer and pianist Ludwig van Beethoven has been discovered in which he asks his friend to assist him in finding sponsors for his latest composition.

The Guggenheim Foundation has given its nod to build a $179 million museum in Helsinki, Finland, in a bid to promote tourism and expand its chain of contemporary art galleries to new locales.

European airlines group, Air France-KLM, announced, on Tuesday, a deal to purchase 25 wide-bodied Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

The Rio de Janeiro's winter 2012 fashion week got under way this Tuesday with a series of couture collection displays by designers like Alexandre Herchcovitch, Erika Frade and Alessa Migani.

From little black dresses to bejeweled black gowns, it was certainly clear which color was the favorite at the 2012 National Board of Review Awards Gala held at Cipriani 42nd Street, New York City.

Thousands gathered outside the Dolce & Gabbana flagship store in Hong Kong after the company's security guards reportedly banned a photographer from taking pictures of the store from the sidewalk earlier this week.

What do Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato and Vanessa Hudgens have in common? Sure all are stunning, elegant and successful people from the silver screen. But one thing that connects them, above all, is the fact that they all have debuted from the Disney club.

Spanish artist Pablo Picasso’s painting and a sketch by Dutch painter Piet Mondrian were among the three valuable artworks stolen by thieves from Athen's National Art Gallery on Monday.

Actor Brad Pitt was named the best actor for his performances in movies Moneyball and The Tree of Life, while The Iron Lady's Meryl Streep was chosen as the best actress at the 77th Annual New York Film Critics' Circle Awards (NYFCC) on Monday.