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Eastern cougars, preying mostly on white-tailed deer in forests and coastal marshes, were declared endangered in 1973. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eastern US cougar declared extinct

Mountain lions or pumas, historically roamed every state east of Mississippi River but mostly vanished by 1900 due to...

27 Jan 2018 8:16 AM IST

According to experts, hilsa fish has changed its travel route and is reaching Western Assams Dhubri in large numbers, bringing cheer to the residents.

Study shows omega-3s from fish better than flax in preventing cancer

Expert discovers marine-based omega-3s are eight times more effective at inhibiting tumour development and growth.

27 Jan 2018 8:06 AM IST

Gotta love these legumes!

Winter is the best time for chickpeas and green peas. Here are a few tasty and nutritious recipes that you can try this...

27 Jan 2018 1:12 AM IST

Pedalling his way to glory

Pedalling his way to glory

Lijo Joy is participating in the 1,400 km Indo-Nepal brevet that starts on Friday.

27 Jan 2018 12:50 AM IST

Two-thirds cited friends and family as more reliable (Photo: AFP)

Social media triggers resurgence of diseases by causing lack of trust...

A survey conducted last year found that only 37 percent of Britons trusted evidence from medical research.

26 Jan 2018 6:39 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Butter, sausages may cause tumours to form 100 times faster

Here is what a new study has found.

26 Jan 2018 6:38 PM IST

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Anti-aging field 'explodes' in pursuit of healthy old age

This field of research on aging has exploded in the last 20 years.

26 Jan 2018 6:22 PM IST

Researchers were targeted with inflammable devices, false accusations of paedophilia and packages claimed to have been contaminated with AIDS virus (Photo: Pixabay)

Animal rights campaigners jailed for sending 'Aids-contaminated' post...

The duo's aim was to put HLS out of business by harassing supply companies into cutting ties with it.

26 Jan 2018 6:17 PM IST

They had to shave off her fur to assess damage and was horrified at her condition (Photo: YouTube)

Owner using human hair dye to colour dog purple almost kills her

Rescuers feared that she may go blind but months after her ordeal Violet is recovering and has a new home.

26 Jan 2018 4:46 PM IST

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Working before and after stroke is good for brain health

Previous research has shown stroke greatly increases dementia risk.

26 Jan 2018 4:11 PM IST

She sat with her husband when he smoked (Photo: AFP)

Bengaluru woman losing voice to throat cancer shows how damaging...

Nalini found out about her condition four years after her husband lost his life due to cancer.

26 Jan 2018 3:48 PM IST

The festival emphasizes on the rich heritage of Elephanta Caves and attracts visitors from around the state. (Photo: Soumyabrata Gupta)

Elephanta Festival ready to attract music and art lovers over weekend

Festival which commenced in 1989 is one of most prominent festivals in city showcasing different forms of dance, music...

26 Jan 2018 3:47 PM IST