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The national library reclaimed the manuscript on July 13 after it was spotted at an auction in London in April. (Photo: AP)

Egypt retrieves ancient Islamic manuscript

The national library reclaimed the manuscript on July 13 after it was spotted at an auction in London in April.

7 Aug 2018 1:05 PM IST

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Excess screen time damages children's vision

Experts say there is no doubt that most computer users experience digital eyestrain.

7 Aug 2018 11:43 AM IST

Some of the genetic regions identified, for example, correspond to autism and bipolar disorders, while others are associated with William-Beuren syndrome, which causes pathologically outgoing, friendly behaviour. (Photo: AFP)

Do you want a new pet? 'Domestication' genes found in foxes

Scientists were able to discover a specific gene SorCSI that had a behavioural effect on foxes, making them tame.

7 Aug 2018 11:34 AM IST

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Whole grain carbohydrates good for oral health: Study

Evidence suggests that a diet rich in whole grain carbohydrates is less likely to damage your oral health.

7 Aug 2018 11:22 AM IST

Report says that staff at the home in northern Germany raised the alarm after the men went missing on Friday night. (Photo: Pixabay)

Elderly German men escape nursing home, found attending world's...

German media reports say elderly duo had to be picked up by police after sneaking out of their nursing home to attend...

7 Aug 2018 11:11 AM IST

The monks and residents of the nearby village of Komik, said to be Asias highest, are already feverishly preparing for winter, stocking up on food and fuel, drying vegetables -- and praying. (Photo: AFP)

Winter is coming: Himalayan Buddhist monastery prepares to welcome the...

Monastery is currently occupied by 20 monks in saffron robes and shaved heads, staging festivals and welcoming trickle...

7 Aug 2018 10:25 AM IST

He was named chef of the centuryâ€ by the prestigious Gault et Millau restaurant guide in 1990 and was awarded 32 Michelin stars.

World's most Michelin-starred chef Joel Robuchon passes away

Robuchon who earned the title of the 'Chef of the Century' in 1990 has mentored the famous British celebrity chef,...

7 Aug 2018 9:14 AM IST

The World Health Organization is planning to try out an experimental Ebola vaccine to fight the outbreak of the virus. (Photo: AP)

Congo Ebola outbreak: 43 cases suspected as teams gear up to fight...

The experimental vaccine normally needs to be kept at 80 degrees Celsius below freezing.

7 Aug 2018 8:32 AM IST

On average, kids served themselves about 44 grams of vegetables each day with the experimental plates, compared with about 30 grams with regular plates, the study found. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how you can make your child eat veggies

Study found plates with compartments prompted children to eat more vegetables.

7 Aug 2018 8:24 AM IST

Many people assume that if your father had a heart attack, youre destined to have a problem. (Representational Photo)

Women more likely to survive heart attack if ER physician is female

Study found if 1,000 women went to emergency room with heart attack, 15 more would die if they were treated by a male...

7 Aug 2018 8:11 AM IST

Durjoy Bhaumik at a performance

3-day classical music festival at Gaiety Theatre

All the concerts will start at 5.30 pm; thus giving the largely pedestrian audience ease of reaching home in good time.

7 Aug 2018 12:47 AM IST

Yvonne Rainers Chair-pillow.

Shades of contemporary dance

Contemporary danceâ€, as used generally, covers non-classical genres of performance art ranging from tacky to sublime.

7 Aug 2018 12:47 AM IST