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No wonder according to a recent report, most global internet users lack confidence in what they see and read online, with only 8 per cent believing that the bulk of information shared on social media is true, dropping to 4 per cent when it comes from influencers.

No place for fake influencers

The influencer market is a big sham and compromised beyond belief, says Swati Rai, a Delhi-based blogger.

27 May 2019 11:26 PM IST

The new symbol, of a woman wearing a western business suit is going to be painted on all the ladies compartments. (Photo: Instagram)

Mumbai's Western Railway embraces the modern woman' avatar

Mumbai's local train coaches replace outdated symbol of women in sarees to business suits.

27 May 2019 5:08 PM IST

The 16th century town is famous for several culturally significant sites such as the Chaturbhuj Temple, Orchha Fort and Raja Mahal among other sites. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Madhya Pradesh to tentatively have new UNESCO heritage site

The cultural site of Orchha in Madhya Pradesh has been included in the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage sites.

27 May 2019 2:48 PM IST

Candida albicans is the most abundant fungus in the oral microbiome and relies heavily on saliva as a source for essential elements. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Fungal infection resistant to drugs could be treated by limiting its...

Drug-resistant fungal infections could be treated by starving fungus: Study.

27 May 2019 11:24 AM IST

Pandas are currently listed as a vulnerable species, which means that while their survival is still threatened, conservation efforts have helped reduce their danger of extinction. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Albino panda spotted in a nature reserve in China

Rare albino panda caught on camera in China: state media.

27 May 2019 11:09 AM IST

The Body Shop recently unveiled a giant artwork of a female Indian waste picker in Londons Borough Market. This has been made by using recycled plastic collected by waste pickers in Bengaluru.

From Chaos to a masterpiece

Over three billion people live without formal waste management that's almost half the planet's population.

27 May 2019 7:04 AM IST

This is what members of the NGO, Angholichi Goli, founded by Madhav Patil, are trying to prevent. As part of their Nail Free Tree campaign, which works towards saving and protecting trees, the members sent a letter to municipal corporations of several cities last month, urging them to take steps to prevent the hacking off of branches and the ritualistic tying of threads around Banyan tree trunks during the festival.

Nailing tree conservation

A tree protection campaign aims at prising out nails embedded in trees in a bid to improve their lifespan and the green...

27 May 2019 2:00 AM IST

The changing world of comics

At this juncture, we ask youngsters about their favourite characters and the changes they want to see in them.

27 May 2019 1:40 AM IST

South Mumbai candidate and the current President of the Mumbai committee of Indian National Congress (INC) Milind Murli Deora.

Failure of the rich?

Ambani promoted one particular candidate, but he balanced his act by sending Anant Ambani to Modi's meeting public...

27 May 2019 1:32 AM IST

The research team hopes further studies can be carried out to look in more detail at the longer-term effect of species becoming extinct on habitats and ecosystems. (Photo: ANI)

Small birds and mammals can thrive in a wide variety of habitats

Researchers forecast worldwide move towards smaller birds, mammals.

26 May 2019 12:16 PM IST

Wine preferences highlights your personality traits

Wine preferences highlights your personality traits

Here's what your wine preference says about you.

26 May 2019 11:56 AM IST

Mary Vargheses mobile vertical vegetable garden, complete with drip irrigation system and compost unit, is perfect for those who dont have enough space at home to grow plants.

Garden on wheels

The jackpot hit is that the system can accommodate 30 plants in one go and all the space it requires is just four...

26 May 2019 2:49 AM IST