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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

Jake and Dinos Chapman collection

Artistic licence goes too far?

In the Indian context, there is an outlet for every aberration and revulsion too is no big deal.

29 Nov 2018 6:36 AM IST

Art Speaks began with lamp lighting by Manipuri exponent guru Padmashree Darshana Jhaveri, Doordarshan assistant director Shailesh Shrivastav, social-cultural activist Prakash Paddikal, advocate poet Chitra Desai and Bharatanatyam exponent Deepak Majumdar.

On the dance floor with memories of Atal Behari Vajpayee

Art Speaks' was dedicated to the flood victims of Kerala along with a tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Behari...

29 Nov 2018 12:59 AM IST

A book being dropped around the VT station area and (below) at the Worli Seaface.

Have you met a book fairy?

They discreetly drop off books at random vantage points in Mumbai, to re-ignite the love for reading.

29 Nov 2018 12:23 AM IST