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The result, it said, was that the thick snow layer quickly disappeared and the strong melt continued until early September. (Photo: AFP)

Intense heatwaves causes Swiss glaciers to melt

Studies reveal that Swiss glaciers shrink 10 percent in five years.

16 Oct 2019 9:01 AM IST

A large section of Bengalureans from all walks of life, are now opting for staycations within the city or just on the outskirts.

Holiday in your own city

Staycations are the new vacations. We tap this travel trend to find out why it's so popular.

16 Oct 2019 12:52 AM IST

Adam completed his schooling and then joined an aviation academy attached to Lanseria International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Sky is the limit

How a youngster took wings despite losing his family support during the gender fight.

16 Oct 2019 12:22 AM IST

In the 20s and 30s in New York, nightlife flourished despite all the rules for musicians and clubs. Jazz music functioned as a combination of artistic expression, an outlet to protest, and a way for a homebody or an escapist to get out.

Music of midnight

Dutch saxophonist Ben van den Dungen led his band at the recent international jazz festival at NCPA.

16 Oct 2019 12:20 AM IST

Shwetaabh Singh

Reel Intent

With online platforms continuing to flourish, short films are finding the space they have long deserved.

16 Oct 2019 12:17 AM IST

Many people rely on the Delhi Metro Rail Corporations very active Twitter handle to receive updates regarding issues like this.

Not fast, only furious

The Delhi Metro has become a talking point among Delhiites again, but for all the wrong reasons.

16 Oct 2019 12:15 AM IST

For starters, think of commonly used drugs like Disprin, Nimesulide, D-Cold, as well as childhood favourite shows like Shin Chan. Yikes!

India's banpocrisy

Sure, we have been banning things left, right and centre... well, except for these brands and TV shows that other...

16 Oct 2019 12:11 AM IST

Buddhist artefacts were destroyed 18 years ago by the Taliban in Afghanistan. (Photo: Representational/ Pexels)

Buddhist artefacts are being reinstated in Aghanistan

Afghan museum restores Buddhist history, one broken piece at a time.

15 Oct 2019 8:56 PM IST

The damage happens when new, weak blood vessels form behind the retina at the back of the eye. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Combat macular eye degeneration with gene therapy

Gene therapy effective for treating wet age-related macular degeneration: Study.

15 Oct 2019 12:02 PM IST

Bone marrow was an important diet element in prehistoric times. (Photo: ANI)

What did prehistoric humans consume?

Prehistoric humans ate bone marrow like canned soup 400,000 years ago: Study.

15 Oct 2019 12:00 PM IST

Try the small-batch roasted coffee at Crema Bodega, handmade pastries at Izzio Artisan Bakery, wood-fired pizza at Vero and homemade ice cream at High Point Creamery. (Photo: ANI)

USA: New foodie destination

Pack your bags for a foodie trip to the USA!

15 Oct 2019 11:53 AM IST

Earths average surface temperature is set to rise another two or three degrees by 2100. (Photo: AFP)

UNICEF reports excess weight as the new form of child malnourishment

According to UNICEF 1-in-3 young children undernourished or overweight.

15 Oct 2019 11:36 AM IST