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The famed Orient Express to be revived again?

The Orient Express, from popular culture, could possibly take to the rails again.

17 May 2019 5:24 PM IST

Sex and sexuality still remain taboo subjects in India and young children need a safe environment to discuss these issues. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Tackling India's sexual violence starts with sex education

There is an imminent need for sex education in India to bring about a true change in sexist attitudes and misogynistic...

17 May 2019 4:08 PM IST

High blood pressure rarely has noticeable symptoms. If left untreated it can increase the risk of heart attacks or strokes. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

World Hypertension Day special: All you need to know about it

This World Hypertension Day, learn all about high blood pressure and its risks.

17 May 2019 3:20 PM IST

Chinese-American architect I M Pei posing for a portrait in front of the Louvre glass pyramid, which he designed, in the museums Napoleon Courtyard, prior to its inauguration in Paris. (Photo: AP)

I M Pei: Iconic architect of the Louvre Pyramid passes away

The legendary architect was known to thoroughly research his projects and firmly believed in the art of architecture.

17 May 2019 2:40 PM IST

While its use is a federal crime as a controlled substance, 28 states and the District of Columbia now allow it for treating medical conditions. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Chronic pain cases reduced after marijuana legalisation

Study has shown that legalisation of marijuana has substantially decreased chronic pain.

17 May 2019 11:17 AM IST

The more regularly adults aged 50 and above played puzzles such as crosswords and Sudoku, the better their brain functioned. (Photo: ANI)

Puzzles improve brain function

Playing puzzles makes brains of older adults sharper.

17 May 2019 10:32 AM IST

Underweight individuals with a slow walking pace has the lowest life expectancy. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Walking pace determines the life expectancy of a person

Life expectancy linked to a person's walking speed: Study.

17 May 2019 8:57 AM IST

For the majority of people with Menieres disease (a type of vertigo) which had fast horizontal eye movements, the goggles were able to diagnose their vertigo type accurately. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

New goggles that help in diagnosing vertigo

New pair of goggles developed to help with vertigo diagnosis.

17 May 2019 8:30 AM IST

The Council of Fashion Designers of America its celebrating Barbie as its fashion icon on its 60th anniversary. (Photo: AP)

Celebrating Barbie as a fashion icon

Barbie joins prestigious ranks of fashion council honorees.

17 May 2019 8:09 AM IST

Men seem to have a fixed image of the wife as the homemaker and entirely responsible for running home and all added responsibilities.

Running home

Should love and marriage become all about being obsessed with running the house? This can drain you from other creative...

17 May 2019 6:18 AM IST

Sleeping pill use may be an indicator of a future need for greater hypertension treatment. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Hypertension an emerging epidemic in youth: Experts

According to doctors, a 36-year-old man who ignored hypertension had to undergo heart surgery to save his life.

17 May 2019 6:00 AM IST

Flip side to online fame

Deepika Ghosh, an RCB fan, may have become famous overnight, but is now dealing with immense negative energy on the...

17 May 2019 1:25 AM IST