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Youngsters in the city cosplayed to celebrate Harry Potters birthday

Potter's magical world

Thanks to the immense pull of the Harry Potter series, its marketing, movies and world of mouth, that made the book in...

31 July 2018 12:00 AM IST

The real-time data recorded on driving habits are shared with the car insurer which benefits the policyholder with lucrative offers and discounts. (Representative Image: Pexels)

Teen drivers take more risks after trading learner permits for...

Researchers didn't follow teens long enough to see how their driving records might change with a few more years of...

30 July 2018 8:56 PM IST

The use of stem cells will be crucial in patients suffering from the syndrome because their brain activity is altered and they find difficulty in doing activities. (Photo: AFP)

Scientists discover new shape - the 'scutoid'

This discovery is included within basic science, at the interface between biology, mathematics and physics.

30 July 2018 8:47 PM IST

Anxiety in women increases during midlife as a result of decreased levels of estrogen, which has a neuroprotective role. (Photo: Pixabay)

Brain reward response may impact anorexia nervosa

Those who are already worried about shape and weight become even more concerned.

30 July 2018 8:42 PM IST

Diabetes has long been linked to an increased risk of heart disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Being overweight may up heart disease risk: Study

Recall-by-genotype is novel and exploits the random allocation of genes at conception.

30 July 2018 8:37 PM IST

Holt says he wasnt happy with his natural look and is happy with the fake appearance (Photo: AFP)

Being pumped with filler causes Kylie Jenner fan's lips to burst out

But the risks haven't deterred Holt who says he enjoys the attention even as his lips have been bruised due to the...

30 July 2018 6:51 PM IST

Doctors could be a step closer to finding the most effective way to treat cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Healthy diet may lower cancer risk: Study

The study showed that adherence to nutritional recommendations was associated with a 12 per cent decrease in overall...

30 July 2018 5:28 PM IST

Representational Image.(Photo: Pixabay)

Alert! You can be caught fake-laughing

People are more attuned to the emotional engagement of others, and more likely to use those signals to predict other...

30 July 2018 5:21 PM IST

The video has garnered over a million views and has captured the hearts of people online. (Facebook screengrab/ Style Exchange Boutique)

In video: Dad working 3 jobs gifts daughter dream prom dress they...

Nevaeha Smith went to visit her doting dad at one of his several jobs and when she arrived, he pulled out a dress bag...

30 July 2018 5:03 PM IST

Owners can customise everything from their nipple colour, labia and can even pick personality traits, deciding whether to make them shy or jealous. (Photo: AFP)

World's most lifelike sex doll can orgasm and remember birthdays

The man who owns the sex doll already owns five other artificial lovers, having turned to sex robots after his divorce.

30 July 2018 4:40 PM IST

Sniff of lavender can keep your horse calm. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sniff of lavender can keep your horse calm

Traditional tranquillizers often have long-lasting effects, while lavender can be used precisely and exactly when...

30 July 2018 4:31 PM IST

Doctors assumed that what killed Natalie was an E-coli infection caused by the chicken (Photo: Pixabay)

Food poisoning caused by uncooked chicken kills woman in just 36 hours

When she cut it, the meat oozed red blood causing her to replace it with another piece of which she had a few mouthfuls.

30 July 2018 4:17 PM IST