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The artwork was the only Gauguin still in private hands and one of a series of nine paintings produced by the artist while working on a much larger project. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

French post-impressionist painting sells for EUR 9.5 million

Tahitian Gauguin sold for 9.5 million euros.

6 Dec 2019 3:37 PM IST

Those with a gene that raises their risk of the disease were started on a lower dose because they are more likely to suffer inflammation in the brain from medicines that target plaque. (Photo: AP)

New Alzheimer's drug being tested for effectiveness

Experts split sharply over experimental Alzheimer's drug.

6 Dec 2019 1:57 PM IST

Some injuries were caused by phones themselves, including people getting hit by a thrown phone. (Photo: AP)

Cellphone-related injuries on the rise

Phone-in-cheek: Spike seen in cellphone-linked face injuries.

6 Dec 2019 1:28 PM IST

The initiative came about at the request of a local parliamentarian who wanted to beautify and transform the area better known for its dirt and foul smell than art. (Photo: AFP)

Colourful wall murals give makeover to Delhi slums

Rainbow murals bring some cheer to Delhi slum.

6 Dec 2019 1:08 PM IST

Unmarried women in China are largely barred from accessing sperm banks and in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment, forcing them to seek options abroad. (Photo: AFP)

Single Chinese women prefer foreign sperm donors

China's single women seek sperm donors overseas.

6 Dec 2019 12:17 PM IST

The effectiveness of the teacher is the most important component for pupil attainment. (Photo: ANI)

Attentive teachers can positively impact students' performance

Teacher's effectiveness has great impact on student's achievement: Study.

6 Dec 2019 12:09 PM IST

City-based mural artist Rouble Nagi is a firm believer that talking about equality is not charity but a primary right. Through her Rouble Nagi Art Foundation, the artist works towards bringing change in the mindsets of people towards equality.

Equality through art

Mural artist Rouble Nagi talks about her work, the need for equality, and her recent collaboration with Shubharambh.

6 Dec 2019 2:57 AM IST

Alia, Shaheen and Pooja Bhatt at Ive Never Been (Un)Happier book launch. (Photo: Mrugesh Bandiwadekar)

Little Miss Sunshine

Debutant author Shaheen Bhatt talks about her book, finding support in her family and self-care.

6 Dec 2019 2:52 AM IST

A scene from the film festival

Lens on childhood

The director will be presenting his film at a children's film festival in the capital.

6 Dec 2019 2:34 AM IST

Value systems temper-control and discipline baser instincts like lust, hatred, anger, violence and frustration from spilling onto uncontrolled rampage.

Values maketh man

A recent and horrible gang rape brings us back to the age-old problem: we lack in our value system and that must be...

6 Dec 2019 2:27 AM IST

In September this year, when the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) lost contact with the Vikram lander around 2.1 kilometres over the lunar surface, it was perceived as a setback to Indias maiden attempt to land a spacecraft on the moon.

Finding Vikram

A Chennai-based space enthusiast has achieved an exceptional feat by discovering the debris of ISRO's lost Lander.

6 Dec 2019 2:22 AM IST

Map of the Mughal period

Mapping memories

An exhibition that gives glimpses of India from the 1700s up to 1946 by displaying maps previously unseen.

6 Dec 2019 2:13 AM IST