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Adityas group in France

Off the beaten path

Ahead of World Bicycle Day, we speak to those who are going the extra mile to promote bicycle touring.

2 Jun 2019 12:13 AM IST

Naigaon-based dancer Om Prakash Chauhan and his 28-member crew have made it to Americas Got Talent an international dance reality show.

India's Got Talent Too

Mumbai-based hip-hop group V Unbeatable talk about their journey to America's Got Talent.

2 Jun 2019 12:12 AM IST

Children who napped three or more times per week benefit from a 7.6 per cent increase in academic performance in grade six. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Why midday naps are essential for children

Midday nap makes kids happier, excel academically and have fewer behavioural problems.

1 Jun 2019 8:00 PM IST

Worshippers, including Palestinians and pilgrims from around the world, sheltered under umbrellas as volunteers sprayed them with water around Al-Aqsa mosque in the Old City compound, (Photo: AP)

Jerusalem celebrates last Friday of Ramadan

In Jerusalem, thousands pray at Al-Aqsa on last Friday of Ramadan.

1 Jun 2019 7:00 PM IST

Of late, several people are opting for these vegan alternatives despite of not being lactose intolerant. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Explore healthy vegan milk options this World Milk Day

Want to switch to a healthier lifestyle or just cut down on some weight? Read about these vegan milk alternatives.

1 Jun 2019 5:28 PM IST

The survey showed that they preferred to stay a few towns away rather than stay a few streets away. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Is there such a thing as living too close to your family?

The survey aims to determine if living too close to your parents/in-laws is a good idea.

1 Jun 2019 3:12 PM IST

Paternal smoking during pregnancy can program epigenetic modifications in important immune system genes - and that these modifications are associated with an increased risk of childhood asthma. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Paternal smoking can trigger childhood asthma

Children exposed to paternal smoking associated with asthma.

1 Jun 2019 1:24 PM IST

Calder³n, 91, is the last person to speak the millennia-old ancestral Y¡mana language of the indigenous Yag¡n community. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

91 year-old Cristina Calder³n fighting to keep ancient language alive

In Chile's remote south, the last speaker of an ancient language fights to keep it alive.

1 Jun 2019 1:00 PM IST

The research takes a closer look at the impact parenting style has on telomere succession. The way someone is raised seems to tell a story that is intertwined with their genetics. (Photo; Representational/Pixabay)

Parenting style associated with child's health

Unsupportive parenting linked to increased disease risk in offspring.

1 Jun 2019 12:25 PM IST

Biodegradable plates, made of wheat bran and cassava were invented by a Polish scientist to reduce plastic waste. (Photo: AFP)

The future is here in the form of biodegradable cutlery

You can have your plate and eat it too, says Polish inventor.

1 Jun 2019 12:04 PM IST

The study stated that vomiting, laxative use, diet pill, and fasting are among the most common ways to control weight. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Using dating apps can result in weight gain

People using dating apps likely to control weight in unhealthy ways.

1 Jun 2019 11:24 AM IST

A final report is expected to say whether Burning Man can increase from 80,000 attendees to 100,000. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Burning Man festival to face big changes

Burning Man waits for US decision on big changes at festival.

1 Jun 2019 11:12 AM IST