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Slaughter of cows and oxen is banned in Jharkhand. Possession and consumption of their meat is also prohibited. (Representational image)

This vegetarian awareness month, PETA India points to shocking sexual...

From routine rape of cows to manipulation of hens' reproductive systems, animals face sexual violence for meat, milk,...

17 Oct 2018 3:04 PM IST

Days after the government launched the MR vaccine, it is busy dispelling myths about the medicine.

Scientists develop anthrax, plague vaccine amid bioterror attack...

Tests on animals showed the vaccine worked, even if they were infected with a deadly dose of either of the two killer...

17 Oct 2018 1:24 PM IST

From a broader perspective, the results underscore the power of consumer data-driven discovery in non-human species, especially dogs. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dogs can understand language, process spoken words like humans, study...

According to the study, they even process the spoken word in a similar way to humans - and in the same area of the...

17 Oct 2018 11:52 AM IST

Edward, Prince of Wales first visit to Dubbo in 1920 to pay tribute to residents who served in World War 1 helped transform the then decrepit town. (Photo: AP)

Here's real reason why Prince Harry and Meghan are visiting Dubbo

The tiny town in regional New South Wales holds a special place in the heart of the royals spanning 100 years.

17 Oct 2018 10:50 AM IST

Safety concerns may lead to poor adherence and discontinuation of asthma medications during pregnancy. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pain following childbirth predicts postpartum depression, study finds

The symptoms of postpartum depression may appear at any time in the first year of a newborn's life, and may last weeks...

17 Oct 2018 10:29 AM IST

Britains Prince Harry (R) looks on as his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex is hugged by student Luke Vincent of Buninyong Public School following the couples arrival at Dubbo Regional Airport in Dubbo on October 17, 2018. (Photo: AFP)

Heart-warming hug for Meghan and Harry in Aussie outback

Harry and Meghan are following in the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth who visited Dubbo in 1954 and 1992.

17 Oct 2018 10:21 AM IST

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Dementia may arise from non-inherited DNA errors

The findings suggest that the mutations would have arisen during the developmental phase while the embryo is growing in...

17 Oct 2018 9:47 AM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

All you need to know about Crohn's disease

Here is what you need to know about the chronic inflammatory condition.

17 Oct 2018 9:26 AM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Untreated hearing loss tied to cognitive decline in older adults

Previous studies have indicated that age-related hearing loss may be a risk factor for dementia.

17 Oct 2018 9:02 AM IST

Burns is the first Briton to win the prize since Man Booker began permitting authors of any nationality, writing in English and published in UK and Ireland. (Photo: AP)

Man Booker Prize: Anna Burns becomes first winner from Northern...

This year's shortlist -- whittled down from 13 -- pitted four female writers against two men.

17 Oct 2018 8:40 AM IST

The basic problem or rather the biggest impediment to providing appropriate mental healthcare services and provisions in the country is due to inadequate allocation of funds for mental healthcare facilities.

It's time to invest in mental health issues

October is observed as the month to raise awareness on mental health issues across the world.

17 Oct 2018 1:34 AM IST

In the northern states of the country, Navratri is not just about worshipping the various forms of Ma Durga.

The many hues of Navratri

In the melting pot of cultures that is India, the Navratri traditions of different communities make celebrations...

17 Oct 2018 12:52 AM IST