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Political polarisation, economic and financial problems and erratic climatic conditions all contribute to the storm of food insecurity currently facing a country once seen as the breadbasket of Africa. (Photo: AFP)

Man made starvation marks Zimbabwe amongst four highest insecure...

UN experts warn as Zimbabwe faces 'man-made' starvation.

29 Nov 2019 10:15 AM IST

Previous data showed clearing in the Amazon nearly doubled in the first eight months of this year, compared with the same period in 2018, to 6,404 square kilometres. (Photo: AFP)

43 per cent jump in deforestation in the world's largest rainforest

Revised data shows deforestation in Brazil Amazon at decade high.

29 Nov 2019 10:05 AM IST

According to animal rights organisations, only between 3,200 and 3,900 tigers live in the wild worldwide. (Photo: AFP)

Five of nine tigers narrowly survived gruelling journey across Europe

Rescued tigers get Spanish safe haven.

29 Nov 2019 9:58 AM IST

All three different ways of treating decay were acceptable to children, parents and dental professionals. (Photo: ANI)

Conventional fillings are more effective than sealing decay into teeth

Studies reveal that fillings not best option for treating tooth decay in children.

29 Nov 2019 9:48 AM IST

Fog harvesting is a potential practical source of freshwater in foggy coastal deserts, and current solutions rely on meter scale nets/meshes. (Photo: ANI)

Moisture farming may provide additional freshwater source in foggy...

Studies show that harvesting fog can provide fresh water in desert regions.

29 Nov 2019 9:37 AM IST

The study findings, published in the British Journal of -- Clinical Pharmacology. (Photo: ANI)

General practitioners may play significant role in prevention of hear...

Studies reveal that general practitioners may help in preventing cardiovascular disease.

29 Nov 2019 9:30 AM IST

The study found that advanced maternal age reduced the efficiency of the placenta of both male and female foetuses. (Photo: ANI)

Placenta development in older mothers may cause poor health in male...

Studies reveal that baby boys born to older mothers likely to develop heart problems later.

29 Nov 2019 9:21 AM IST

Connecting the dots

By exploring various techniques, be it paper pulp on canvas or oil on canvas, this exhibition comments on the idea of...

29 Nov 2019 1:21 AM IST

Jagannatha Temple, Puri, Odisha

Tales of temples past

This exhibition represents the craftsmanship legacy of Odisha's ethereal temples.

29 Nov 2019 1:18 AM IST

Given that most of our body is water, it makes up 85 per cent of our brain.

Jal hi jeevan hai

Even the healthiest fruit juice cannot compete with good 'ol water. Here's the why of it.

29 Nov 2019 1:13 AM IST

Avika Bassis performance was the highlight of Kamani Auditoriums primetime schedule on Wednesday.

The magic of movement

17-year-old Avika Bassi left the audience in awe with her two-hour-long Kuchipudi recital.

29 Nov 2019 1:08 AM IST

Vandana Srinivasan

Discovering fashion in tradition

Temple Jewellery originated in the 9th century during the Chola rule. It was used as embellishments on gods.

29 Nov 2019 1:00 AM IST