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Legs of flies appear to transfer most of the microbial organisms from one surface to another. (Photo: Pixabay)

Flies have more germs than earlier thought, says study

Recent study finds flies carry hundreds of different species of bacteria, many of which are harmful to humans.

25 Nov 2017 10:05 AM IST

President Donald Trump will dispatch his top diplomatic and military advisors to Pakistan in the coming weeks. (Photo: AFP | File)

Trump refused' being named Time person of the year, Twitter goes...

Time magazine later clarified that no such information was given.

25 Nov 2017 9:35 AM IST

Recent studies on species such as zebrafish showed scales and teeth developing from distinctly different clusters of cells. (Photo: Pixabay)

Diabetes risk increased by regular mouthwash use

Researchers find that using mouthwash twice a day are around 55 percent more likely to develop diabetes or dangerous...

25 Nov 2017 9:03 AM IST

A Pied Tamarin photographed by the artiste. (Photo: AFP)

Photographing faces of endangered animals

New book by UK photographer Tim Flach documents some of Earth's most treasured species pushed to the brink of extinction...

25 Nov 2017 8:11 AM IST

It turns out thats something that people are actually signing up to, thanks to dating sites like MissTravel.

Men who are not handsome not seen as potential dating material, says...

According to researchers physical attractiveness strongly influenced how women and their mothers saw the target men.

25 Nov 2017 7:59 AM IST

The Delhi government also said that it is ready to roll out the odd-even scheme if air pollution levels persist in severe plus category for 48 hours. (Photo: ANI)

Asthma risk increased even by low levels of air pollution

Researchers say governments need to investigate ways of reducing emissions on roads, particularly of diesel using...

25 Nov 2017 7:49 AM IST

The topography of Gokarna is reminiscent of rural Kerala with tall palm trees and tile-lined houses made of sandstone.

Gorgeous Gokarna

Head to the temple town if you enjoy laidback vacations by the beach, with awesome seafood to gorge on.

25 Nov 2017 6:36 AM IST

From Britannia and Co. to Kyani, his paintings capture the ethos of not just these caf©s but also the city.

Art away from home

The very first time that Gautam Benegal visited an Irani Caf© was back in 1989.

25 Nov 2017 6:36 AM IST

Ami with Priyanka Chopra.

Finding beauty inside & out

Well-known celebrity stylist Ami Patel's style mantra is to be instinctive. She opens up about her inspiration and sense...

25 Nov 2017 2:20 AM IST

Ma Hajiani Dargah has stood facing the Haji Ali Dargah for over a century. However, while millions of tourists and devotees throng its neighbour, Ma Hajiani is more of a tranquil pit-stop for the city dweller than a point of curiosity for the city tourist.

The other Dargah by the sea

Saint Ma Hajiani Dargah stands facing the Haji Ali Dargah in Worli.

25 Nov 2017 12:15 AM IST

Drug treatments can reduce symptoms in most patients, but around one in four continue to be affected by hallucinations (Photo: AFP)

Computer avatars may be effective in helping schizophrenia patients

These voices are typically insulting, tormenting and threatening, causing much distress and anxiety in patients.

24 Nov 2017 8:10 PM IST

He fainted with a bleeding hand. Two fingers were missing (Photo: YouTube)

Man in China loses 2 fingers while trying to feed banknotes to tiger

Circus staff rushed to his rescue, hitting the tiger with iron bars until it let go of his hand.

24 Nov 2017 8:01 PM IST