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Less schooling can translate into fewer job opportunities and lower pay over a lifetime. (Photo: Pixabay)

OCD linked to educational underachievement

OCD sufferers also need to cope with the social consequences of their symptoms, which they may perceive as embarrassing.

28 Nov 2017 7:34 PM IST

According to a British Curry Awards analysis, 50 % of all curry restaurants around 6,000 are expected to permanently shut down within 10 years (Photo: AFP)

British MP wants 'vindaloo visas' to be introduced for tackling curry...

The 3.6-billion-pound curry industry, with restaurants having roots in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, are closing at a...

28 Nov 2017 7:31 PM IST

The study also indicates how African countries are leapfrogging technology by skipping the landlines, moving straight to mobile devices. (Photo: Pixabay)

Text-message blast' can expand access to surgical services

Some 5 billion people in the world lack access to safe surgery and anesthesia.

28 Nov 2017 7:27 PM IST

The new origami-inspired muscles are both soft and strong, and can be made for less than $1. (Photo: Pixabay)

Artificial muscles give 'superpowers' to soft robots

Each artificial muscle consists of an inner "skeleton" that can be made of various materials.

28 Nov 2017 7:19 PM IST

Experts reveal top 6 tips to deal with childrens fussy eating habits

Experts reveal top 6 tips to deal with children's fussy eating habits

According to the study published in the Journal of Child Health Care most children develop picky attributes around the...

28 Nov 2017 6:54 PM IST

The Tamil Nadu government has shrugged off responsibility, claiming that the techie died after being hit by a truck. (Photo: Facebook/ Ragupathy Kandasamy)

Twitterari wants answers as #WhoKilledRaghu goes viral

Social media is strife with speculations and have risen slogan #WhoKilledRagu in their quest towards finding answers.

28 Nov 2017 6:35 PM IST

The finding may allow doctors to halt the inflammation early on, potentially saving patients from blindness. (Photo: Pixabay)

Researchers find way to stop vision loss among elderly

Almost 200 million people in the world have macular degeneration.

28 Nov 2017 5:36 PM IST

Researchers investigated the body composition of 32 shark species to understand their buoyancy control. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sharks evolved aircraft-like attributes to suit habitats

The researchers found that the difference in the evolution of liver size is a result of this process.

28 Nov 2017 5:21 PM IST

61 percent found it impossible to give up WiFi (Photo: AFP)

Study reveals 7 percent of people check their phone while having sex

Scientists also found that while 72 percent used phones in the toilet, 36 percent said they would do so on a date.

28 Nov 2017 5:17 PM IST

Megan Markle uses coconut oil for everything from skin to hair and cooking (Photo: AFP)

Here's what helps Meghan Markle to stay fit as she enjoys her pizza...

The American actress says that she likes to jog as it clears her mind and goes for hot yoga sometimes a week.

28 Nov 2017 3:58 PM IST

Researchers said companies that spread fake news against their competitors ultimately experience the brunt of negative publicity. (Photo: Pixabay)

Fake news can backfire if caught in the act: study

The researchers examined three years worth of blog posts, news articles and social media exchanges.

28 Nov 2017 3:44 PM IST

They have managed to create solar cells using a simple inkjet printer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Printed bacteria used to create solar cells

Researchers showed that inkjet printing can be used to print both the carbon nanotube electrode surface and the...

28 Nov 2017 3:29 PM IST