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Wing Commander Paramvir Singh recieved Tenzing Norgay National Adventure award from the President.

A swim to remember

He has 10 world, three Asian and seven national records to his credit.

26 Nov 2016 12:15 AM IST

There are fewer maternal deaths in India now. (Photo: AFP)

Decline in maternal, child mortality rate: Government

The maternal mortality rate has declined much faster as compared to the global rate.

25 Nov 2016 9:10 PM IST

Most of us might have been at the receiving end of at least one of such nosy questions. (Representational Image)

Awkward questions that Indians need to stop asking

After all how else do uncles' and aunties' do small talk?

25 Nov 2016 8:51 PM IST

A picture of a Mumbai University textbook shared on Reddit shows the explanation to the answer to an abstract problem using beer drinking and pot smoking as examples. (Photo: Reddit)

Indian textbook uses beer and weed as examples

The subject in question was Artificial Intelligence'.

25 Nov 2016 6:48 PM IST

Findings show strong evidence for the presence of genetic assortative mating for education. (Photo: Pixabay)

DNA affects mate selection for intelligence

Among the highest ranking qualities people look for in a potential partner are intelligence and educational attainment.

25 Nov 2016 3:10 PM IST

Popular fictional works like Harry Potter will soon be officially part of the ICSE syllabus. (Photo: AP)

Harry Potter, Tintin to be included in ICSE syllabus

Even the Feluda series, Agatha Christie novels and The Hobbit will be taught in classrooms.

25 Nov 2016 1:58 PM IST

Only an estimated 56 percent of patients with depression seek treatment. (Photo: Pixabay)

Telemental health services help ease depression

Depression affects 10 percent of Americans and is a leading cause of disability and mortality.

25 Nov 2016 12:38 PM IST

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High drug costs obstruct treatment of elderly diabetics

When out of pocket costs are too high, many seniors simply stop taking their needed medications.

25 Nov 2016 11:35 AM IST

For their vaccine, the researchers combined a signature opioid structure with a molecule to trigger an immune response. (Representational Image)

Vaccine against opioid drug overdose developed

Opioids were designed to reach receptors in the brain, causing pain reduction and feelings of euphoria.

25 Nov 2016 11:26 AM IST

Nap before exam to boost memory

Nap before exam to boost memory

A good night's sleep seems to help our brains consolidate what we've learned in the day.

25 Nov 2016 6:45 AM IST

However, like all food and drink, energy drinks should be consumed in moderation and as part of a balanced diet.

After effects of having a can of Red Bull

Erwin Johnson from Personalise.co.uk tracked the effects of one can of Red Bull over 24 hours.

25 Nov 2016 6:30 AM IST

Lil' black book: A bacon of light!

Designer Anjali Sharma shares her favourite recipe.

25 Nov 2016 12:12 AM IST