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The prevalence of blindness in children is 0.5/1000, which means there are approximately 2 lakh severely visually impaired children in India.

Vision for a better tomorrow

Early detection and treatment are the only two sure-shot ways to cure visual impairment and defects in children.

20 Nov 2017 12:11 AM IST

The primary concern of a solo traveller would be safety. You may come across con artists and other unpleasant situations.

Stay safe while traveling solo

Solo travelling is one of the most beautiful experiences you can ever have in your life.

20 Nov 2017 12:11 AM IST

Kaustubh Khade is an IITian, Asian Silver Medalist in kayaking & a Limca Book Record holder. He recently kayaked the 3,000km west coast of India alone.

The cowboys out at sea

When you're kayaking 3,000 km of India's coastline alone, you take whatever conversation you get.

20 Nov 2017 12:10 AM IST

Cycling to break stereotypes

Jyothi Rongala is cycling across the country to prove that Indian roads are safe for women.

20 Nov 2017 12:10 AM IST

These findings help reinforce a strategy whereby individuals may be able to improve their emotional functioning (Photo: AFP)

Anxiety can be tackled by stimulating brain activity

People may also be more likely to benefit from strategies that boost the brain's dorsolateral prefrontal activity.

19 Nov 2017 7:11 PM IST

We dont have to be running marathons to stay healthy (Photo: Pixabay)

People who finish daily chores tend to live longer: study

Improving levels of physical activity both light and moderate could be almost as effective as rigorous regular exercise.

19 Nov 2017 6:45 PM IST

Berns historic landscape dates back to 1191 (Photo: AFP)

Swiss city becomes most Instagrammed place in the world

The 'Bern' hashtag has been used more than 1,082,440 times, according to the study.

19 Nov 2017 6:36 PM IST

If you could consume 1,500 kcal in Mars bars alone over the course of a day, thus creating a calorie deficit for yourself, then you wont be healthy (Photo: AFP)

Experts warn CiCo diet may lead to unhealthy weight loss

If we simply look at calories in versus calories out, we forget about some of the complexities of weight loss and...

19 Nov 2017 6:27 PM IST

Doctors confirmed it entered his body through the anus (Photo: AFP)

Doctors remove eel from man's body after he pushed his inside his anus

The man was moved to the hospital after complaining of acute pain and is recovering post surgery.

19 Nov 2017 5:32 PM IST

The procedure lasted for 18 hours (Photo: YouTube)

Controversial professor claims world's first head transplant has been...

The transplant was carried out by experts who showed how the spine, nerves and blood vessels can be reconnected.

19 Nov 2017 5:07 PM IST

Countless organisations were founded to help integrate these highly valuable new citizens upon their arrival. (Photo: Pixabay)

Einstein's plea for aiding Jewish refugees to be auctioned

By 1950s, the Council had helped more than 3,000 refugees secure jobs and live healthy, productive lives, the auction...

19 Nov 2017 2:36 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Washington's new Museum of the Bible aims to inform, not preach

The eight-level museum in a prime tourist spot two blocks off the National Mall features the world's biggest private...

19 Nov 2017 1:39 PM IST