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Man survives after battle with rattlesnake

The bite reflex of venomous snakes is extremely strong.

11 Jun 2018 9:44 AM IST

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The greener you eat, the healthier you are

Better choices in the plant-based components of the diet lowered mortality by 30 percent.

11 Jun 2018 9:30 AM IST

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HIV vaccine comes closer to reality

Preventing the infection is very important, but there is no vaccine available yet.

11 Jun 2018 9:18 AM IST

It was discovered by chance in April in a French castle during a valuation of antiques (Photo: AFP)

Rare porcelain moon flask from China sells for more than Rs 32 cr

Emperor Qianlong, one of the longest serving Chinese emperors who ruled for much of the 18th Century, was an avid art...

11 Jun 2018 9:11 AM IST

People taking antibiotics can develop resistance and experience gastrointestinal distress since antibiotics kill both bad and good bacteria in the gut (Photo: AFP)

Antibiotics may be replaced by viruses that kill harmful gut bacteria

The new treatment could be used in place of antibiotics to rid the gut of harmful bacteria and promote the growth of...

11 Jun 2018 9:00 AM IST

Micro houses have a functional design

When small is beautiful

As the housing industry is not as buoyant as it used to be, builders are willing to move mountains to retain buyers.

11 Jun 2018 5:41 AM IST

The chef distinctly remembers an exchange he had with Anthony, during which he had urged Anthony to try vegetarian food prepared in India.

Anthony Bourdain was my hero, says Vikas Khanna

This is the first time a lady-love of the actor has accompanied him on a family outing.

11 Jun 2018 1:05 AM IST

This was once analysed using a simple experiment.

Decoding the endowment effect

Simply owning something makes your mind think it is worth more!

11 Jun 2018 1:05 AM IST

Neurons play a big part in the effects of breathing on everything else, including arousal and emotion (Photo: AFP)

Stop! Now take a deep breath

Focusing on breathing is the key to bring ourselves back to the present.

11 Jun 2018 1:05 AM 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)

Be wary of Dr Google

Cyberchondria is a state of mind where a person blindly trusts the Internet for medical information and stops treatment.

11 Jun 2018 1:05 AM IST

Samudra group performs at Kala Kendra

Group production in myriad flavours

The curtain went up with the dance narrative Meera which highlighted a woman's fight for liberty and right to choose.

11 Jun 2018 1:01 AM IST

Fitness apps cover varying areas of a healthy lifestyle. While some focus on muscle development, others focus on weight loss.

SNApp into thrifty shape

Many city fitness enthusiasts are taking to fitness apps for their dose of health, and in a scenario of peaking prices,...

11 Jun 2018 12:21 AM IST