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Participants in a study were able to memorise sound patterns played to them during two phases of sleep called Rapid Eye Movement (Photo: Pixabay)

Humans maybe able to learn while asleep, says study

According to researchers the human brain can learn new things while asleep, but only in certain phases of shut-eye.

9 Aug 2017 8:39 AM IST

Most guidelines agree that when a woman has short life expectancy because of old age or serious health conditions, screening mammography is of little benefit and presents potential harms.

For older breast cancer survivors, unclear when to stop mammograms

Just over one third were age 80 or older and nearly nine out of 10 were white.

9 Aug 2017 1:09 AM IST

For current and former smokers, the added risk of a high fat diet was 15 per cent.

High-fat diet linked to lung cancer risk

While the best way to lower the risk of lung cancer is to not smoke, a healthy diet may also help reduce lung cancer...

9 Aug 2017 1:09 AM IST

Harry Potters broom

Element of truth in performing arts: Is it appealing to us?

This search for truth has been the preoccupation of every performing artist since time immemorial.

9 Aug 2017 12:57 AM IST

Jacqueline Fernandez has been using these fur slides as a summer staple.

Chic and slide'!

The loafer slide makes for a more polished look without being too out there.

9 Aug 2017 12:55 AM IST

Artist Sanjay Bhattacharyya with portrait of Indias 12th Vice President, Mohammad Hamid Ansari.

Politicians on canvas

The artist behind this 24x30 inch portrait, Sanjay Bhattacharyya shares his artistic journey.

9 Aug 2017 12:55 AM IST

Bollywood actresses shows to slay it in asymmetrical dresses, which are a hit this season.

Dressed for the Downpour

Roomy fabrics, shorter hemlines and sensible shoes the fashion frat dishes suggestions on how to bring out your A-game...

9 Aug 2017 12:52 AM IST

A still from the film 500 Days of Summer

Deflect the ardour

In modern times, especially in the free environment of the urban scene where attractions and flirtations abound.

9 Aug 2017 12:42 AM IST

In perfect sync

In perfect sync

For the past 15 years, Vinita and Vickas Passary have been constantly innovating and developing successful enterprises...

9 Aug 2017 12:40 AM IST

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Mumbai grows old alone

The death of a 63-year-old woman, who lived alone in the city.

9 Aug 2017 12:39 AM IST

A statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji

When textbooks forget history

This is not the first instance of History getting a biased gloss in school textbooks.

9 Aug 2017 12:36 AM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pexels)

New species of grass snake identified in Europe

Researchers examined the genetic identity of more than 1,600 grass snakes.

8 Aug 2017 8:14 PM IST