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A still from the film When the Sun Didnt Rise

Revisiting the violent past

Two documentary filmmakers want to remind us of horrific events in India's history to keep us from repeating our...

2 Nov 2018 6:53 AM IST

Artwork by Manisha Gawade

Art for homes' sake or art's sake?

The joy and finer sensibilities it refines and hones in a person can't even be measured in commercial terms.

2 Nov 2018 6:45 AM IST

Play it forward with toys

Play it forward with toys

Rent toys, and replenish them with a new set periodically, this new initiative in the city is a win-win for child,...

2 Nov 2018 1:27 AM IST

A still from the film Black Swan

Watching a film makes you Exercise empathy, says Darren Aronofsky

In a freewheeling chat Hollywood film maker Darren Aronofsky talks about his films, importance of sound and why he has...

2 Nov 2018 12:00 AM IST

It was the largest mass execution carried out in the North African country since six convicted jihadists were hanged in 2015. (Representational image)

Saudi Arabia executes Indonesian maid for killing employer who tried...

Death of mum-of-one prompted protests from Indonesia, as Saudi government failed to warn her family or consular staff...

1 Nov 2018 8:41 PM IST

Located at Kala Ghoda, Poetry by Love & Cheesecake has started a new initiative called #TheCoffeExchange.

Hot coffee has higher levels of antioxidants than cold brew: Study

Study found that the pH levels or acidity indicator, of both hot and cold coffee were similar.

1 Nov 2018 8:27 PM IST

The man had been seen walking the dog in the days before the shocking incident and the dog was later put down. (Photo: Pixabay)

Man smeared peanut butter on his crotch, bulldog ripped it off

It turns out 22-year-old unnamed man is fighting for life after being discovered unconscious lying in pool of blood at...

1 Nov 2018 7:46 PM IST

An inquest into her death heard Hazel was scared of her wardrobe after watching the animated movie Monsters Inc. (Photo: Pixabay)

Girl dies after sleepwalking into wardrobe and accidentally hanging...

Hazel Bradley, 13, had a history of sleepwalking and was discovered hanged in the wardrobe dressed in her school...

1 Nov 2018 7:18 PM IST

Doctors were horrified to discover the 10-centimetre (4-inch) creepy crawly and immediately removed the insect with a pair of tweezers.

Taiwanese woman has 4-inch centipede removed from her ear, it was...

The 52-year-old woman checked herself into hospital in Chiayi, south-west Taiwan a few days ago after feeling discomfort...

1 Nov 2018 7:04 PM IST

Walking barefoot on pebbles helps heal different organs and body systems.

Electrical stimulation helps three paralysed patients walk again

Study, called STIMO (STImulation Movement Overground), establishes a new therapeutic framework to improve recovery from...

1 Nov 2018 6:19 PM IST

While overeating can cause blood sugar levels to shoot up in diabetic patients, snacks rich in salt can cause blood pressure to spike in hypertensive patients.

9 effective tips to stay fit this Diwali

A little bit of planning, self-control and smart eating can help one avoid these unwanted festive binge after effects.

1 Nov 2018 5:02 PM IST

With the targeted stimulation, a patient walks in an almost ordinary fashion (Photo: AFP)

Paralysed patients walk using electrical stimulation after...

Previous trials have used so-called continuous electrical stimulation of the spine, which worked well in rats.

1 Nov 2018 4:41 PM IST