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Kayapo ethnic group leader Raoni Metuktire attended a meeting with deputies to discuss the rights of indigenous people at the National Congress in Brasilia. (Photo: AFP)

In defence of Amazon

Indigenous chief Raoni from Brazil to travel across Europe to highlight the threats to the Amazon ecosystem.

14 May 2019 8:49 PM IST

The historic and moving red carpet entrance of 82 women from all countries and professions in cinema, at the 71st edition of the Cannes Film Festival for Les Filles Du Soleil (Girls of The Sun) by Eva Husson. (Photo: Instagram/festivaldecannes)

Cannes Film Festival's gimmicky' efforts to embrace gender issues

The festival seems to be struggling to truly modernise and bring about a change in status quo.

14 May 2019 7:49 PM IST

Containers of the alleged carcinogenic weed and grass killer by Monsanto, Roundup, on displayed on a store shelf in San Francisco. (Photo: AP)

Monsanto: Controversial agribusiness giant loses again

A jury has ordered Monsanto to pay USD 2 billion in weed killer cancer case, this being Monsanto's third loss since...

14 May 2019 6:38 PM IST

Habitual coffee drinkers are not just more sensitive to the odour of coffee and faster to identify it, but the more they crave for coffee, the better their ability to smell becomes. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Coffee lovers more sensitive to its odour

Coffee addicts are more sensitive to the smell of coffee.

14 May 2019 5:42 PM IST

This widespread misconception arises from Americas on-going ignorance about the agriculture industry and about where food is obtained from. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Millions of Americans believe chocolate milk comes from brown cows

Believe it or not, this is what Americans had to say about the origin of chocolate milk.

14 May 2019 4:31 PM IST

Researchers have found that low humidity is a key reason why people are more likely to get sick and even die from flu during winter. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Dry air during winters can trigger the flu

Here's why people more likely to get sick during winter.

14 May 2019 2:54 PM IST

A combination of zucchini and summer squash makes for a more colorful dish, but either may be used exclusively if desired. (Photo: AP)

Summer Special: A colourful pasta dish

Zucchini or summer squash makes for a colourful pasta dish.

14 May 2019 1:03 PM IST

Victims feel more and more comfortable and legitimate to speak in the public debate. (Photo: AFP)

2018 Black Year' for LGBT

Homophobia: "black year" for LGBT people in 2018.

14 May 2019 12:16 PM IST

Sun exposure is an important factor in the development of melanoma, so it often appears on the face, neck, arms and torso. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Watch out for signs of melanoma

5 things you need to know about melanoma.

14 May 2019 11:10 AM IST

Father trains familys pet dog to supervise daughter as she does her home work. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Dad trains pet dog to supervise daughter's homework

The dog that supervises your homework rather than eating it.

14 May 2019 10:59 AM IST

Merah is a five-time mother, grandmother of two and great-grandmother of one. (Photo: AP)

Orangutan celebrates 50th birthday

St. Louis Zoo celebrates orangutan's 50th birthday.

14 May 2019 10:34 AM IST

Japan determining the imperial rice cultivation in an unorthodox way

Japan determining the imperial rice cultivation in an unorthodox way

Nothing serves to run; turtles have already chosen the imperial rice of Japan.

14 May 2019 10:18 AM IST