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Researchers tested 118 samples of sindoor, a scarlet- coloured powder that is used by women to place a bindi, or red dot, cosmetically on their foreheads (Photo: AP)

Vermillion may harm due to unsafe lead levels in it, says study

The substance is known to contain lead and other heavy metals with risk of kidney, hepatic, skin disorders.

20 Sept 2017 7:48 PM IST

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How miscarriage the first time could lead to successful birth

20 Sept 2017 7:26 PM IST

Buddy with owner Corienne Prestorius and the voice-controlled gadget. (Photo: Corienne Prestorius Instagram)

Owner shocked to find pet parrot responsible for ordering mystery...

The owner got a notification for an order she never placed, and realised her African grey, Buddy was the culprit

20 Sept 2017 6:10 PM IST

An elderly woman holds flowers, walking between painted crosses in the Merry Cemetery, in Sapanta, northwestern Romania, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017. (Photo: AP)

Romania's Merry Cemetery offers visitors dark humour

it's one of the country's top tourist attractions.

20 Sept 2017 5:57 PM IST

Their ability to keep infection-causing bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract walls may be the major reason (Photo: AFP)

Urinary tract infections can be prevented thanks to cranberries

The medicinal properties of cranberries may be attributed to their unique polyphenol, proanthocyanidins (PACs).

20 Sept 2017 5:48 PM IST

This data provides potential leverage points for both community-level interventions and advocacy for this population (Photo: AFP)

Link discovered between HIV and educational status

It is plausible that in undereducated neighborhoods, more residents participate in informal or street economies.

20 Sept 2017 5:36 PM IST

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Getting emotional after failure helps you improve next time: Study

The study's findings are easily applicable for people practicing self-motivation techniques.

20 Sept 2017 5:19 PM IST

Her husband Dave was consoling her when the real Sammy strolled in. (Photo: Pixabay)

Owner buries dead cat, similar looking feline comes back

Karen Turner found a black cat with white chest fur identical to her pet Sammy lying dead on the road.

20 Sept 2017 4:55 PM IST

The man has been discharged after the incident without any fee for treatment (Photo: Pixabay)

Pune: Man stabs doctor over expensive treatment

The doctor received injuries on the hand and stomach but decided to withdraw his complaint against the man.

20 Sept 2017 4:42 PM IST

Screen grab from the video. (Photo: Youtube: Clube do GPS)

Hilarious video of fight between dog and rooster will leave you in...

The real underdog in this battle was the rooster.

20 Sept 2017 4:13 PM IST

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Mystery and decline of valuable ancient Roman herb

It's decline hold real lessons for today.

20 Sept 2017 4:09 PM IST

There are three categories in the competition, men, women or couples, with each sector having a winning prize of Â£1,000 (Photo: Pixabay)

Company allows you to design your sex toy and earn Â£200K at the same...

Erotic toy company launches annual contest which allows anyone around the world to design their very own toy.

20 Sept 2017 3:56 PM IST