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The study found that wild cats wiped out 316 million every year, while pets killed 61 million annually. (Photo: Pexels)

Find out why a cat's purr is good for you

Cat's purr is not as simple as a human smiling or a dog wagging its tail, it is way more complicated than that.

2 Jan 2018 2:20 PM IST

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Skin whitening creams can cause irreparable damage, expert warns

2 Jan 2018 1:22 PM IST

Exercising at any time of the day is beneficial for your health. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's the best time of the day to exercise and lose weight

Exercising at any time of the day is beneficial for your health.

2 Jan 2018 1:20 PM IST

Researchers found that the chocolate enriched with olive oil was associated with significantly increased EPC levels (Photo: Pixabay)

No more chocolates as cacao plant may soon go extinct

Scientists from University of California are teaming up with Mars company to try and save crop before it is too late.

2 Jan 2018 12:56 PM IST

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Few colleges track suicides, despite prevention investments

"One death is one death too many," said Chris Brownson, the counselling centre director who analyses the university's...

2 Jan 2018 12:02 PM IST

A team of researchers has recently revealed that brain plays a major role between odours and nostalgia. (Photo: Pixabay)

Odours may trigger long-term memories: Study

The findings are published in the journal Cerebral Cortex.

2 Jan 2018 11:49 AM IST

People who drank diet soda daily were almost three times as likely to develop stroke and dementia. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sugary drinks may result in poorer memory: Studies

Findings indicate an association between higher sugary beverage intake and brain atrophy, including lower brain volume...

2 Jan 2018 10:35 AM IST

Glaucoma can lead to blindness, and it would be great if it could be prevented because there is no cure. (Photo: Pixabay)

Drinking hot tea linked to lowered glaucoma risk

Overall, both medical and non-medical approaches are key to treating the disease in the future.

2 Jan 2018 10:22 AM IST

Most people who order takeout usually purchase fast food, which is high in sodium, fat, and calories. (Photo: Pixabay)

Regular carry-out meals linked to higher body and blood fats in kids

Most people who order takeout usually purchase fast food, which is high in sodium, fat, and calories.

2 Jan 2018 10:15 AM IST

Aerial Silk, also known as tissue or fabric is one of the newest, yet most awe inspiring and versatile art form.

An awe-inspiring, versatile art form

Aerial Silk, also known as tissue or fabric is one of the newest, yet most awe inspiring and versatile art form.

2 Jan 2018 6:04 AM IST

Actor Prabhakar Sharan in a still from a film

Bihar actor creates a buzz in Latin American film industry

Prabhakar landed in Costa Rica as a student for studies at Universidad Panamericana in 2000.

2 Jan 2018 5:56 AM IST

Hamsini Hariharan

Reviving tradition

Interior designer Hamsini Hariharan's works are immensely inspired from her deep love for Indian folk art .

2 Jan 2018 12:47 AM IST