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Study dispelled myths that caffeine, found in tea, coffee and fizzy drinks is bad for the body (Photo: Pixabay)

Caffeine is harmless, says new study

Sticking to the recommended amount of 400mg of caffeine daily has no adverse effect on body, says study.

29 July 2017 11:04 AM IST

Scientists found that people consuming moderate amounts of alcohol were at the lowest risk of developing diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Moderate drinking cuts diabetes risk, says study

Researchers say that polyphenols in wine have a positive effect on management of blood sugar in human body.

29 July 2017 10:24 AM IST

Research has found that men often do not feel comfortable discussing work-family concerns because of fears of being stigmatised (Photo: Pixabay)

Men too struggle balancing work and family life like women

According to researchers, there is little evidence of differences between women and men in level of work-family...

29 July 2017 10:13 AM IST

Study not only looked at the links between sleep duration, diet and weight, but also other indicators of overall metabolic health (Photo: Pixabay)

Sleeping poorly can lead to diabetes

According to researchers, people with poor sleep patterns are likely to be obese with an increased risk of developing...

29 July 2017 10:01 AM IST

University Duisburg-Essen, Kliniken Essen Mitte, Germany which has a Chair of Complimentary and Integrative medicine.

Standardise ayurveda globally, says Dr Syal Kumar

The effectiveness of Ayurveda is its preventive and curative aspects.

29 July 2017 3:18 AM IST

Sumitra Maharana and her sister Suchitra showing art sketches on bottles as their mother displays a palmleaf painting.

An Odisha village where people live for and with art

Despite poor monetary returns, the artists keep going on due to their emotional bonding with the heritage.

29 July 2017 2:53 AM IST

Chinese brocade material, which is comparatively much cheaper than zardozi, has been eating into profits of businessmen. GST on cloth has also proved to be a deadly blow, reducing margins.

Fading stars of zardozi yearn to weave magic

10,000 jobless zardozi workers in Lucknow ply e-rickshaw or sell fruits.

29 July 2017 2:47 AM IST

Zardozi continues to be a rage on the ramp but artisans complain of poor incentives due to diminishing demand.

It is too early to write zardozi's obituary

Zardozi has weathered a lot of storms yet it is flourishing... I don't think it can die: Laila Tyabji craft activist

29 July 2017 2:42 AM IST

Germany bubbles over with vitality

Germany bubbles over with vitality

There is this whole new energy about the place that is young and aspirational in spirit and global in outlook.

29 July 2017 12:35 AM IST

IIT Bombay inventors, professor Dr Aldrin Antony and Ph.D student Anishkumar Soman of Energy Science Department of the institute, are the brains behind the invention.

Breaking the mould

IIT-Bombay invents next generation coloured solar cells for building integrated solar power systems for urban...

29 July 2017 12:32 AM IST

Tickling the funny bone

In the show, Sahil will take on the avatar of Salim Suimiyan, an endearing middle-aged tailor.

29 July 2017 12:29 AM IST

CEO of Manzil, Anurag Hoon interacting with children and teaching them music.

Metamorphosis of an artist

When Anurag Hoon joined Manzil, he just wanted to learn music here. Today, the 26-year-old is an inspirational CEO of...

29 July 2017 12:27 AM IST