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A good nights sleep can work wonders for overall well being (Photo: AFP)

Sleeping for more than 8 hours each night increases likelihood of...

Scientific study reveals a 47 per cent higher risk of heart disease and strokes for those who sleep more.

8 Aug 2018 11:19 AM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Egyptian in Red Sea resort town charms snakes to sleep

The 29-year-old has more than 13 snakes and hopes that snake charming could become a growth industry in Egypt.

8 Aug 2018 11:05 AM IST

The study may lead to future breakthroughs in combating destructive tropical diseases like dengue fever, Zika virus and yellow fever. (Photo: Pixabay)

1 in 7 children of Zika-infected mothers have problems

Study focused on children of women in Puerto Rico, other territories, where most cases were seen when disease swept...

8 Aug 2018 9:44 AM IST

Findings suggest that all women might see improved bone strength by adding some soy-based whole foods, such as tofu and soy milk, to their diet. (Photo: Pixabay)

Soy diet may increase bone strength in women

Researchers have discovered that soy protein found in food might counter the negative effects of menopause on bone and...

8 Aug 2018 8:50 AM IST

The stepped-up measures follow an outdoor concert in Cairo on September 22 by Lebanese band Mashrou Leila, when the flag representing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community was raised.(Photo: AP/Representational)

LGBQ teens more likely to use illegal street drugs

Study found LGBQ teens were 12 per cent more likely than other teens to report any substance use in their lifetimes.

8 Aug 2018 8:38 AM IST

The video features writer Dan Stott, executive editor Tom Brevoort, and editor-in-chief C.B. Cebulski talking about the series. (Photo: Youtube Screengrab)

In video: Marvel revives Fantastic Four comic book, to release today

Marvel Entertainment released a promotional video teasing the revival of 'Fantastic Four's comic book, titled as...

8 Aug 2018 8:14 AM IST

My wife is my closest friend, says Shridar Watsa

It was he who taught me to always work hard towards achieving my dreams and he never stopped believing in me.

8 Aug 2018 12:45 AM IST

Management of ones relationship with oneself is pivotal to living happily in the latter part of life.

Life begins at 60

Rather than counting days, old age can be a time of self-fulfillment and happiness.

8 Aug 2018 12:45 AM IST

Tejasvi Singh with Dolly and Nala.

Privileged pooches!

From personal groomers to Instagram accounts and lavish birthday bashes, these pets sure are a pampered lot.

8 Aug 2018 12:25 AM IST

The joy of eating

The joy of eating

Visual anthropologist Rajyashri Goody's photo exhibition explores the socio-political connotation of food consumption.

8 Aug 2018 12:22 AM IST

Animal rights groups applauded Indonesias decision while calling for an end to trading in meat derived from pets (Photo: AFP)

Indonesia may ban trade of meat coming from exotic animals and pets

A 2015 research cited by the agriculture ministry showed that about 730,000 dogs enter the capital.

7 Aug 2018 8:56 PM IST

The loss of ozone is weakening protection from UV rays on the planet and CFC-11 is also a powerful greenhouse gas causing global warming (Photo: AFP)

Earth risks tipping into 'hothouse' state: study

The risk of tipping cascades could be significant at a 2 C temperature rise, and could increase sharply beyond that...

7 Aug 2018 7:29 PM IST