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Iyer believes that as a society we have become more aggressive not necessarily in action but our tolerance towards aggression has increased.

Oddly enough, slime videos are satisfying

Slime videos that numerous people indulge in, is also a mirror of the society.

4 Oct 2018 6:04 AM IST

The Malla rulers were Vaishn-avites and built the famous terracotta temples during the 17th and 18th century in Bishnupur, West Bengal

Bengal terracotta in clay but not ephemeral

Most of the exquisite terracotta temples for which town is justly famous were built during this period.

4 Oct 2018 1:11 AM IST

Saroja attributes the reason for the dipping interest in fine arts to the increasing focus on academics.

Dancing for a cause

The dance festival organised by the Rasika Ranjani Sabha gives impetus to flowering talent in the field of Indian...

4 Oct 2018 12:30 AM IST

Healthy cells naturally make mistakes when they multiply, unavoidable typos in DNA that can leave new cells carrying cancer-prone genetic mutations. (Photo: Pixabay)

Child abuse leaves 'molecular scars' in victims' DNA

Difference in methylation between those who had been abused and those who had not might one day be useful as a biomarker...

3 Oct 2018 8:01 PM IST

The integration of the intact gene through retroviral gene transfer into the genome of the epidermal stem cells had been successful. (Photo: Pixabay)

Umbilical cord stem cells may help repair cleft palate

The study is the first to use stem cells as part of primary surgery to repair cleft palate in an infant.

3 Oct 2018 7:13 PM IST

We discovered that a specific protein, thrombospondin-2 (TSP2), is elevated in wounds of patients with diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

This gene variant increases Type 2 diabetes, low body weight risk

Individuals with gene variant transcription Factor-7 may be at risk for Type 2 diabetes even while maintaining low body...

3 Oct 2018 6:08 PM IST

Previous research has suggested that women suffer from work-related stress more than men (Photo: AFP)

A woman's chances of getting pregnant may be reduced due to work-life...

The findings suggest that work-life stress can reduce a woman's chances of getting pregnant by 25 per cent.

3 Oct 2018 2:28 PM IST

Deterioration of health before onset of diabetes happens faster in...

Sex differences in some of the cardiometabolic risk factors, which were less favourable for the female sex were also...

3 Oct 2018 12:27 PM IST

Glucose intolerance is a symptom of metabolic disease and often leads to diabetes (Photo: AFP)

Study suggests fertility among women may suffer due to high-fat,...

Diet-induced changes in periuterine adipose tissue may affect fertility and pregnancy outcomes in females with...

3 Oct 2018 10:41 AM IST

As Unido celebrates its 50th anniversary, the continuing Unido-India collaboration has displayed great scope, growth, diversity and mutual benefit over the years.

Collaboration vs competition

Invest in the art of working together.

3 Oct 2018 1:23 AM IST

People will be drawn to us, think well of us, treat us with respect and trust us to deliver.

Love yourself

It is self-love and internal support that will help you become more kind to yourself and be confident in every sphere of...

3 Oct 2018 1:22 AM IST

Delhi roads are infamous for being singularly unsafe for women.

Daily horrors of route 544

Travelling on route 544 is a daily battle, say college girls who find their bus commute a nightmarish ordeal.

3 Oct 2018 1:22 AM IST