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Why prove existence?

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019, wants trans people to 'prove their gender' before the...

8 Aug 2019 12:00 AM IST

In addition to being environment-friendly, menstrual cups are also cheaper than pads. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Menstrual cups: Revolutionising female hygiene

While sanitary napkins are currently the most popular alternative, they make up for a considerable amount of sanitary...

7 Aug 2019 7:17 PM IST

Keep your wounds protected from dog licks. (Photo: Representationa/Pexels)

Kiss of love: Are dog licks safe?

Instant mood lifters, dog licks can unknowingly cause some serious health scares.

7 Aug 2019 5:18 PM IST

Our water systems are facing multiple problems- climate change is result in drought in one place and heavy rainfall in the next. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

1.8 billion of world's population live in water-stressed regions

Solutions to the water crisis must be found before the earth reaches Day Zero.

7 Aug 2019 4:25 PM IST

Spinach and chickpeas are loaded with potassium which lower blood pressure. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

This spinach and chickpea soup can combat hypertension

Packed with potassium and fibre, the soup makes for a tasty dish to fight high blood pressure.

7 Aug 2019 2:46 PM IST

Meet Denis Piszczek: The man who built a digital empire with his viral...

Denis Piszczek with his page Faktglaublich is an example of how to seize every opportunity media throws at you.

7 Aug 2019 2:19 PM IST

Botanical repellents are a nice idea, but I dont think theyre the best solution for discouraging insects. (Photo: AP)

Gardening hacks to keep bugs at bay

Some common garden plants might help keep bugs away.

7 Aug 2019 1:01 PM IST

Whisky is poured over a chequerboard pattern of tiny pieces of gold and aluminium and researchers then measure how they absorb light while submerged. (Photo: AFP)

Artificial 'tongue' that can distinguish between whiskies

Scientists have built a miniature taster that can tell between different aged whiskies.

7 Aug 2019 12:46 PM IST

Complementing all the rich blues, teals, berries and greens are the metals, and designers say mixing them up is the way to go now. (Photo: AP)

Style your home this fall with rich hues

Fall d©cor's style song: feel-good vibes and personality.

7 Aug 2019 12:25 PM IST

New Zealand, home to the now-extinct flightless bird moa which was up to 3.6 metres tall with neck outstretched, is well known for its giant birds. (Photo: AFP)

Remains of 'Herculean' parrot found in New Zealand

The bird would have stood about 1m tall and weighed up to 7kg.

7 Aug 2019 12:05 PM IST

Tumours cells need to constantly produce energy and building blocks to replicate. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

New cancer treatment doesn't harm healthy cells

Researchers find new cancer treatments causing no harm to healthy cells.

7 Aug 2019 11:47 AM IST

Its unclear whether the technology can accurately measure blood pressure in less controlled environments, including homes. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Manage hypertension with optical imaging

Blood pressure monitoring could become as easy as taking a video selfie.

7 Aug 2019 11:10 AM IST