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NASA discovers 'wind nebula' around rare ultra-magnetic neutron star

In a first, astronomers have discovered a vast cloud of high-energy particles called a wind nebula around a rare ultra-magnetic neutron star, or magnetar.

Scientists discover weakness of Zika virus which may help in finding cure

Scientists have discovered human proteins that Zika virus needs for replication, an advance that may help fight Zika.

Price of a slice is environment damage: Wood burning pizza stoves in Brazil show air pollution

An Indian-origin air pollution expert has found an emerging risk to the environment from wood burning stoves in pizza restaurants.

Overweight adolescents at high risk of heart failure

Men who are overweight in their adolescence are at an increased risk of heart failures in their middle age, reveals a new study.

High blood sugar may lower risk of one type of brain tumour

In a surprise finding, scientists have discovered that benign brain tumours that have previously been tied to obesity and diabetes are less likely to emerge in people with high blood sugar.

Indian youth hooked to social media to get information: Survey

students are shunning newspapers and books and consider social media as the best platform to find latest happenings, trends and news, says a survey.

Blueberries help to fight age, memory loss

Consuming blueberries can help in reverting age and improving vision and memory, says a new study.

'Can't take that sight no more': Bengaluru citizens take up fight against visual pollution

About 200 Bengaluru citizens have taken it upon themselves to strip the city of illegal posters, hoardings and bills — ugly eye sores that don pillars, lampposts and walls.

You moo-st be joking! More Indians are allergic to cow's milk than any other food

The good news is Indians do not show any allergy to almost 19 other food items on the list.

India's first Gender Equality centre at Kozhikode in Kerala, to become first gender 'varsity

The center which has been formed in partnership with the UN, is expected to eventually transition into the first Gender University in India.

The Maneka Gandhi column: Hamburger in a petri dish? It could be a reality soon

The way we grow food is the single biggest reason for climate change, hunger, lack of water and disease. Livestock uses 70 percent of all agricultural land and accounts for 18 percent of greenhouse gas emissions.

Bengaluru's Open Streets initiative makes a pitch for public transport

Welcome to the Open Streets initiative organized by the Directorate of Urban Land Transportation, (DULT) in the heart of Bengaluru city.

Art can change minds: 'Chaarpaai' is Arnesh Ghose's attempt to sensitise men towards women's problems

Chaarpaai came out of the angst he felt with regard to assault on women – physical, verbal and mental.

The Maneka Gandhi column: To protect your heart, watch out for the dairy danger

Do you know what "pasteurized" and "homogenized" mean when it comes to milk? You need to know the processes that take place before food reaches your mouth.

'Forbes 30 under 30' issue features achievers ranging from art, e-commerce to health, law

Among the men and women achievers, there are IITians, actors, businessmen too.

From Amy Schumer, Yoko Ono to Serena Williams: The 2016 Pirelli Calendar is unlike any other so far

The 2016 Pirelli Calendar has an established legacy of holding fetish based shoots over years.

It's nearly December and that can mean only one thing: The season of #indianwedding is trending

With the wedding season right around the corner, wedding photos have begun doing the rounds on Instagram.

Over 60 Hindu organisations call for transition to clean energy

Ahead of the crucial Paris climate summit, several Hindu organisations have issued a joint climate change declaration, calling for a complete transition to clean energy as rapidly as possible.

Amid conflict, makers of artificial eyes bring real joy to people in Gaza strip

The ocular prosthesis was designed and made by Al-Radwan medical center in Gaza. Established in 2013, the center assists those who lost an eye to illness, congenital defects or injury, including in conflicts.

Durga Puja tips that will make pandal hopping in Mumbai more fun

Mumbai’s Dura Puja pandals may not have the same charm as those in Kolkata, but it’s not hard to create the ‘adda’ when Bengalis in the city come together. To urge you to be part of one, we recommend you go Pandal Hopping this year and eat.

French TV station fails in attempt to make a point on feminism; but India is no better

Advertisements themed on women’s empowerment are very much in vogue, and not just in India, it seems. Also, much like in India, some end up scoring a self-goal on the patriarchy front.

Sikhs in Britain can now wear turbans at workplaces

Sikhs in Britain will no longer face legal action for wearing turbans in majority of workplaces after the government announced a new set of rules on Thursday.

Overweight men have more sexual partners, says study

When it comes to satisfying your sexual desire, a little extra body weight may come in handy as researchers have found that overweight men are likely to have more sexual partners than their normal or underweight counterparts.

How an Englishman inspired an Iyengar to bake bread: Bangalore Bakery's Srinivas explains 117-year legacy

I also bake when I am in the mood for it. If you ask me, I would like to bake everything at the bakery on my own.

Indian-origin teen US creates 3D-printed robotic arm

A 17-year-old Indian-origin boy in the US has developed a low-cost 3D-printed robotic arm that is programmed to replicate movements of a human hand - such as pinching, grabbing or holding a spoon.

A four-year-old cancer patient has wish fulfilled, gets to 'marry' favourite nurse

Four-year old Abby, who is undergoing treatment for leukemia, "married" a nurse named Matt in a ceremony complete with a ring, flowers, a wedding march song, and a hug.

Ford Foundation freezes funding to India as Modi sarkar clamps down on NGOs

A leading global charity has frozen $4 million in funding to India, squeezing aid to the poor, after a clampdown by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on donors deemed to be meddling in domestic politics that has raised concern in Washington.

Need another excuse to visit the capital? New Delhi 5th cheapest place in the world to grab a beer

Beer loving holiday makers should head to New Delhi for their next vacation where the average price for a 330 ml bottle is just $1.75, fifth cheapest in a list of 75 cities across the world, according to a new survey.

10 things the Government should ban instead of #IndiasDaughter

10 things the Govt should ban instead of #IndiasDaughter