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The recently held inaugural event in Mumbai was hosted by stuntwoman Geeta Tandon and saw the participation of 81 women.

Meet up the French way

The French Curiosity Club, a project that seeks to strengthen bonds between women,held its debut event in the city....

14 Jun 2018 12:31 AM IST

Actress Richa Chadha, who reported a rape and death threat, was at the receiving end of similar attitude.

Abuse thrives as social media giants watch on

Careful consideration is only given when a user fumes about it for the second or third time.

14 Jun 2018 12:30 AM IST

The research points to the need to set explicit CO2 concentration goals to limit the adverse effects of high-impact weather extremes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Rising carbon dioxide may increase dangerous weather extremes, says...

Study demonstrates higher atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations directly increase temperature and rainfall...

13 Jun 2018 9:58 PM IST

While the most common causes are physical issues affecting blood flow, such as heart disease and diabetes, psychological ones including stress and depression. (Photo: Pixabay)

5 signs of male depression

Men between the age of 40 and 44 are the most at risk, with this age group recording the highest number of deaths in...

13 Jun 2018 7:02 PM IST

Several studies have found suicides rocketing after a World Cup defeat. (Photo: AP)

Here's which team you should bet to win World Cup 2018, according to...

According to more than million simulations of tournament, Brazil, five-time winners, are favourites to lift coveted...

13 Jun 2018 6:16 PM IST

Researchers from Newcastle and Glasgow universities have been testing the diet of just 800 calories a day on 300 patients recruited from GP surgeries. (Photo: Pixabay)

Strict diet of soup and milkshakes can reverse diabetes, says...

Remarkable claim came after research showed patients with type 2 diabetes who lose just over 10 kilos in weight go into...

13 Jun 2018 4:46 PM IST

Sex robots may also have different personality traits that can be activated manually (Photo: Pixabay)

Health claims behind sex robots remain unproven

If research does demonstrate therapeutic benefits, doctors may be able to prescribe sexbots for harm reduction.

13 Jun 2018 4:15 PM IST

Honey: A saviour in case your kid swallows button batteries

Honey or Carafate (a cherry-flavoured duodenal ulcer prescription), can help reduce the esophageal damage.

13 Jun 2018 3:46 PM IST

Block play could be most impactful for students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. (Photo: Pixabay)

Building blocks help build children's personalities

It's not just block play, it is intentionally using block play to facilitate the development of these skills.

13 Jun 2018 3:40 PM IST

Overweight dogs were more likely to choose the higher-energy reward compared to dogs of an ideal weight, even when it meant ignoring directions given by a person. (Photo: Pixabay)

Obese dogs and humans have 'similar personalities'; crave same foods

Not only humans, obesity is now being considered to be the biggest threat to health and well-being of our pets.

13 Jun 2018 3:36 PM IST

Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health side effects caused by the pill used by around 100 million women all over the world (Photo: AFP)

Many US adults take medicines that can cause depression

Patients who do develop depression as a drug side effect can often switch to different prescriptions.

13 Jun 2018 3:22 PM IST

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

Men with serious heart condition are more likely to die compared to...

Research like this helps give us clues about why some people's hearts may be better protected than others.

13 Jun 2018 3:13 PM IST