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The study has been published in the journal BMC Medicine. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sauna may lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease

Study finds regular sauna use is associated with a lower risk of death from CVD in middle-aged to elderly women as well...

29 Nov 2018 7:54 PM IST

Kohlis plea comes after a group of American tourists witnessed eight men violently beating the elephant at Amber Fort in June 2017. (Photo: PTI)

Virat Kohli calls for release of beaten Jaipur elephant still being...

Cricketer urges minister to confiscate elephant 'Number 44' who's still forced to give rides even after tourist...

29 Nov 2018 5:01 PM IST

UNICEF says just over half of children up to age 14 with HIV are now receiving treatment (Photo: AFP)

UN says number of children dying from AIDS-related causes may drop by...

The report says 270,000 people up to age 19, the bulk of them in Africa, could be infected in 2030 alone.

29 Nov 2018 4:54 PM IST

This process is aimed at eventually killing off the population of mosquitoes (Photo: AFP)

Google's plan to end mosquito nuisance by releasing infected males...

With 15 million mosquitoes released and the female population cut by two thirds in six months, the project seems to be a...

29 Nov 2018 4:44 PM IST

Ten years since Breaking Dawn was first released, fans are still talking about one potential plot hole from the book and movie.

Twilight fan reveals how Edward impregnated Bella despite being a...

The venom, Stephenie writes, is what helps Edward impregnate Bella in the fictional book.

29 Nov 2018 4:09 PM IST

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Can sauna lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease

There are several possible reasons why sauna use may decrease the risk of death due to CVD.

29 Nov 2018 2:55 PM IST

Musical style joined list of cultural traditions including horsemanship of Spanish Riding School in Vienna, Mongolian camel-coaxing ritual and Czech puppetry.

UNESCO adds reggae music to global cultural heritage list

Reggae emerged in the late 1960s out of Jamaica's ska and rocksteady genres, also drawing influence from American jazz...

29 Nov 2018 2:36 PM IST

She found it so funny that she posted her story on Facebook where its now become a worldwide internet sensation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's what makes certain words funny

Upchuck, bubby, boff, wriggly, yaps, giggle, cooch, guffaw, puffball, and jiggly, are the top 10 funniest words in the...

29 Nov 2018 2:03 PM IST

Born in Seville in late December 1617, Murillo was famous for his impressive and unorthodox use of colour in his paintings.

Google Doodle commemorates 400th birth anniversary of Spanish artist...

Doodle, a representation of Murillo's famous painting 'Two Women at a Window', shows two ladies looking out of an open...

29 Nov 2018 1:54 PM IST

The perimenopause stage is characterised by a sharp decline in oestrogen levels.

Going through menopause? Take care of your heart health

Research notes only 1.7 per cent of study population adhered to three components of "Healthy Lifestyle Score" throughout...

29 Nov 2018 1:48 PM IST

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Lack of sleep can make you angrier

Here is what a new study has found.

29 Nov 2018 12:41 PM IST

The 19 different works by different artists were displayed in various mediums like serigraphy, calligraphy, acrylic on canvas, oil on canvas, ink on paper and embroidery work.

Contemporary and cultural: Peru's truth

The artworks from Lima were a selection of paintings that showcased the vivid culture, art and craft of the nation.

29 Nov 2018 7:16 AM IST