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The discovery may have wide reaching applications and could lead to further research in the area of energy harvesting. (Photo: Pixabay)

Protein in tears, egg whites may help generate electricity

The discovery may have wide reaching applications and could lead to further research in the area of energy harvesting.

3 Oct 2017 1:37 PM IST

Between 3.7 and 4.5 billion years ago, the Earth was being bombarded by meteors, at a rate about eight to 11 times higher than today. (Photo: Pixabay)

Meteorites splashing into warm ponds sparked life on Earth

Between 3.7 and 4.5 billion years ago, the Earth was being bombarded by meteors, at a rate about eight to 11 times...

3 Oct 2017 1:24 PM IST

Prince William and Kate Middleton are working towards giving their kids a normal childhood by restricting their access to electronic gadgets.

Unplugged parenting

Kate Middleton and Prince William have banned the use of gadgets for their kids No ipad, no smart phone.

3 Oct 2017 12:13 AM IST

For those who want to make innovative diyas, eco-friendly lanterns or jazz up their rangolis, there are a number of workshops happening around the city to help Mumbaikars go DIY this Diwali.

Go DIY this Diwali

A number of art workshops around the city are helping creative Mumbaikars with some ideas and tips for decor this...

3 Oct 2017 12:06 AM IST

The man had bought the vipers in eastern Zhejiang province and was taking them home to the southern city of Guangzhou to make snake wine.(Photo: AFP)

Man caught with 50 vipers in his suitcase in China

The man had bought the vipers in eastern Zhejiang province and was taking them home to the southern city of Guangzhou to...

2 Oct 2017 5:40 PM IST

Written by Kausik Bandyopadhyay, the book comments on the cricketing brawn and brain of the Mahatma (Photo: AP)

Now, a book on Mahatma Gandhi and his love for cricket

New book Mahatma on the Pitch: Gandhi & Cricket in India talks about how Bapu enjoyed and embraced British sport.

2 Oct 2017 5:27 PM IST

The women went on to say that she immensely dislikes her 3-year-old and wanted him dead, ever since she found out that she was pregnant. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mum wishes her son dead in candid confession

Anonymous user posts on social media she strongly dislikes her 3-year-old son and wouldn't be upset if he died.

2 Oct 2017 5:18 PM IST

The Academy is known for its cloak-and-dagger methods to prevent any leaks, resorting to codenames for authors and fake book covers when reading in public. (Photo: AP)

Winner of Nobel Prize for literature to be revealed on Thursday

Last year's winner, Bob Dylan, was the first singer songwriter to win the prestigious award, dividing the literary...

2 Oct 2017 4:37 PM IST

Anna Wedell, chairman of the Nobel committee, center, and members of the committee Juleen Zierath, left, and Carlos Ibanez, announce the winners of the 2017 Nobel Prize for Medicine during a press conference at the Nobel Forum in Stockholm, Monday Oct. 2, 2017. The Nobel Prize for Medicine has been awarded to three Americans for discoveries about the bodys daily rhythms. The laureates are Jeffrey c. Hall, Michael Rosbash and Michael W. Young. (Photo: AP)

Nobel for medicine give tin 3 Americans for body rhythm work

The laureates are Jeffrey C. Hall, Michael Rosbash and Michael W. Young.

2 Oct 2017 4:15 PM IST

Critical edition will throw new light on Gandhis evolving modes of practice. (Photo: AP)

Books that highlight Mahatma Gandhi's legacy

Publishing houses come up with a number of books on Mahatma Gandhi's overview, his person and philosophy to commemorate...

2 Oct 2017 2:29 PM IST

Monolinguals showed an additional brain-wave pattern not usually found in native speakers of languages. (Photo: Pixabay)

Bilingual babies learn languages faster than monolingual babies: Study

Monolinguals showed an additional brain-wave pattern not usually found in native speakers of languages.

2 Oct 2017 2:11 PM IST

Geneva prosecutors are investigating after toilets in a bank and three restaurants were blocked by about $100,000. (Photo: Facebook/ Showbizlikes.com)

Geneva: Toilets in bank, three restaurants blocked by $100,000 cash

The unusual deposit first occurred in the toilet serving the vault at UBS bank.

2 Oct 2017 2:04 PM IST