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Surveillance footage shows him painting his own arrows at a junction in the eastern city of Lianyungang. (Photo: Youtube/CGTN)

Traffic-weary driver fined for repainting road lines

Authorities later ordered maintenance workers to remove Cai's handiwork from the road.

3 Dec 2017 10:30 AM IST

He has slashed up to 70 tyres a night since 2011, choosing neighbourhoods at random. (Photo: Pixabay)

Busted: The French tyre-slasher who hit 6,000 cars

The man, who has yet to be named, told police he acted in anger against society.

3 Dec 2017 9:30 AM IST

Bipolar symptoms such as periods of elated mood, over-active and excited behaviour, and reduced need for sleep. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cannabis use may up risk of bipolar symptoms in young adults

Researchers from the University of Warwick in the UK found that adolescent cannabis use is an independent risk factor...

3 Dec 2017 9:00 AM IST

Some 37 million people worldwide have the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cancer drug prompts 'drastic' HIV decrease in lung cancer patient

Scientists have for years been trying to find a way of clearing HIV reservoirs.

3 Dec 2017 8:40 AM IST

Patients who write their own medical records feel more involved with their care. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Patients should write their own medical records'

The team conducted in-depth telephone interviews with 29 health care experts.

3 Dec 2017 8:20 AM IST

Memory benefit of speech stems from it being personal and self-referential. (Photo: Pixabay)

Reading information aloud to yourself boosts memory

The study found that speaking text aloud helps to get words into long-term memory.

3 Dec 2017 8:00 AM IST

Photos of the latest addition to the British Royal Family Meghan Markle outside Buckingham Palace with friend Ninaki Priddy during their teens is doing the rounds on the internet.

Living with a frenemy

Bestie trying to ruin your future? Experts advise on how to handle situations with care.

3 Dec 2017 12:19 AM IST

Say hello to personal air purifiers! Sharp offers the G-GC2 in India and it comes with a USB connector that you can plug into your desktop PC or laptop as power source, to clean the air around you as you work.

Now, a personal purifier!

It is priced at Rs 12,000 and can be also used as an in-car unit, plugging into the dashboard.

3 Dec 2017 12:19 AM IST

The main measure of air quality is the concentration of fine particles or Particulate Matter that has a diameter less than 2.5 micrometers it is called PM2.5.

Understanding the numbers

An AQI between 150 and 200 is unhealthy; between 350 and 500 is classified as very

3 Dec 2017 12:19 AM IST

Dyson previewed the Dyson Pure Cool Link purifier in Delhi and plans to launch the product in India in early 2018.

Tackling the minions of air pollution

The trick is proprietary Air Multiplier technology that draws in small amount of air to produce high-velocity airflow.

3 Dec 2017 12:18 AM IST

An air purifier will provide relief and may prevent frequent visits to the clinic

Breathe easy!

Air pollution is not all outdoors, here's what you need to know to lead a healthy life in most Indian cities dealing...

3 Dec 2017 12:18 AM IST

History says the palace was built around 1545 AD by the Portuguese as a gift to King Veera Kerala Varma.

The palace of murals

The Dutch Palace is a fine blend of Kerala and colonial architecture styles.

3 Dec 2017 12:18 AM IST