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The festival is going to help children be environmentally conncious and make the best use of junk

Fun with junk

This Junk Art Festival aims to raise environmental consciousness among children.

21 Dec 2018 12:03 AM IST

The reasons for the changes are complex, and could include such factors as an increase in predators attracted to a lit area at night (Photo: AFP)

Research suggests light pollution at night can also harm ecosystem

Decreases in food chain length are a pretty big deal, as it reflects not just changes in the architecture of an...

20 Dec 2018 6:14 PM IST

The longer-term effects of exercise were seen in the POMC neurons, which improve glucose metabolism when activated (Photo: AFP)

Exercise may improve thinking in sedentary seniors with cognitive...

Study found exercise improved executive function, which involves person's ability to regulate behaviour, organize ideas...

20 Dec 2018 4:40 PM IST

As temperatures continue to rise, it may become impossible for unhatched turtles to survive (Photo: AFP)

Turtles are getting feminised due to global warming

Cooler temperatures, both at the end of the nesting season and in shaded areas, will guarantee some hatchlings are male.

20 Dec 2018 4:06 PM IST

Our immense love for handloom and art made us take a small but steady step towards Suta, say the founders Sujata and Taniya.

Suta sends handwoven love from looms to both mothers and daughters

Brainchild of Su-Sujata and Ta-Taniya, Suta was born when duo realised they were bent towards entrepreneurship.

20 Dec 2018 12:17 PM IST

The celebration will also mark as a tribute to the spirit of Swami Vivekanandas belief in respect for and understanding of other religions.

Here's why people believe in God, reveal researchers

Researchers reveal cognitive and social adaptations as being the reasons behind religion.

20 Dec 2018 11:38 AM IST

Kellogg had in June decided to recall an estimated 1.3 million cases of its Honey Smacks cereal from more than 30 US states. (Representational Image/ PIxabay)

Television ads for sugary cereal do influence kids' breakfast cravings

Advertising aimed directly at kids has long been linked to an increased risk that children will make unhealthy food...

20 Dec 2018 10:31 AM IST

Pregnancy amplifies the pressures people face in modern life (Photo: AFP)

Pregnant women at higher risk of flu complications

Findings also stated that even extremely obese people are at high risk of the complications.

20 Dec 2018 10:03 AM IST

Study showed how larger intake of inorganic nitrate, which occurs naturally in many types of vegetable, reduces accumulation of fat in the liver.

Higher intake of green leafy veggies essential to prevent liver...

Liver steatosis or fatty liver is a common disease that affects approximately 25 per cent of the global population.

20 Dec 2018 9:37 AM IST

Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health side effects caused by the pill used by around 100 million women all over the world (Photo: AFP)

Depression, anxiety may lead to heart disease, arthritis, says study

Anxiety and depression may have similar effects as long-established risk factors like smoking and obesity, the new...

20 Dec 2018 9:30 AM IST

Anjali Monteiro and K.P. Jayasankar

Mumbai made by mills, migrants

Filmmaker couple Anjali Monteiro and K.P. Jayasankar talk about their film Saacha, which is on display at the ongoing...

20 Dec 2018 1:25 AM IST

Priyanka Chopra looks like a million bucks in this grey pleated skirt outfit.

It's all in the micro' details!

This popular style concept from the 90s has been revived once again, as filmstars and fashionistas showcase the trend at...

20 Dec 2018 1:25 AM IST