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Hand-washing does not eliminate complete risk of bug transmission (Photo: Pixabay)

Hand-washing not effective protection against bug transmission in...

Research says even theoretically perfect compliance with hand hygiene won't completely eliminate risk.

1 July 2017 10:39 AM IST

Study suggests getting similar results on mice is not possible (Photo: Pixabay)

Cancer scientists may rely too much on mice

According to a new study, it is not possible to repeat experiments on mice to get similar results

1 July 2017 10:33 AM IST

University of Sussex psychologists are saying that too many illustrations of photos in a book hamper learning (Photo: Pixabay)

This is why you should buy less picture books for your kids

Study claims the greater number of pictures in a book lead to poorer word learning in children.

1 July 2017 10:20 AM IST

Neha, in a white tee, poses with a group of travellers

Off the beaten track

33-year-old Neha Arora founded Planet Abled, an organisation that makes travelling easy and possible for the...

1 July 2017 4:33 AM IST

Breathtaking views from Kangaroo Island.

From the land of fine wines and food

Renowned chef Kunal Kapoor talks about travelling across Australia as a means of reinventing his culinary expertise.

1 July 2017 12:42 AM IST

No longer a picturesque landmark?

No longer a picturesque landmark?

The iconic structure got an image trademark recently.

1 July 2017 12:41 AM IST

A still from the play

Ripples in still water

Gerish Khemani's Ripples is a play that questions some of the fundamental problems in education.

1 July 2017 12:41 AM IST

Apoorva Valli Shankar

Bringing an agricultural revolution

Apoorva Valli Shankar, on being selected to be part of the Global AG Summit in Brussels, and how women can reduce the...

1 July 2017 12:40 AM IST

Asian Awards recognise and reward exemplary achievements across 14 categories.

Achiever in every sense

Meet the first ever Indian woman leader to have been conferred with Social Entrepreneur of the Year title at the Asian...

1 July 2017 12:39 AM IST

The old world charm of Watsons Hotel

The old world charm of Watson's Hotel

Bhavika Thakkar visits city's first luxury hotel to only find out that it is now a crumbling, dilapidated structure.

1 July 2017 12:37 AM IST

Pets can help build social capital is not just a social nicety or quirky sociological observation (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out how pets can strengthen social ties

Research suggests having an animal companion can increase higher social capital.

30 Jun 2017 8:25 PM IST

Leons Pandy (Photo: Facebook)

An act of incredible kindness

Youngster leaves behind letter asking store to not sell the toy he liked to someone else, they respond by gifting it to...

30 Jun 2017 6:17 PM IST