Culture

Education improves decision-making ability: Study

Washington D.C. [USA] Oct 6(ANI): Turns out, getting proper education can enhance a person's decision-making ability.

2018-10-05T22:04:32.442166+00:00 IST

Two recipients named for the 2018 Nobel Peace prize

Stockholm, [Sweden] Oct 5 (ANI): The Nobel Peace Prize for 2018 has been awarded to rape survivor and Human rights activist Nadia Murad and Congolese gynaecologist Denis Mukwege jointly for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war.

2018-10-05T10:11:01.291240+00:00 IST

How bad is the air quality in your home?

Washington D.C. [USA] Oct 5(ANI): What if you could see the microscopic air pollutants in your home?

2018-10-05T00:48:34.079679+00:00 IST

Why you should embrace hugging!

Washington D.C. [USA] Oct 4(ANI): A hug may seem like a sweet gesture of showing your love for someone. But did you know your simple act may have a larger effect than you realised?

2018-10-04T00:44:51.154330+00:00 IST

Low self-esteem linked to higher risk of opioid use

Washington D.C. [USA] Oct 4(ANI): Turns out health, family and relationship problems appear to be the particular life stressors most associated with increased risk for using opioids to cope.

2018-10-03T23:29:35.904737+00:00 IST

Get to know the 'Talking Hands' of Hyderabad

Telangana (Hyderabad) [India], Oct 3 (ANI): Taking a cue from the popular saying "A purposeful silence is always better than meaningless voice," a restaurant in Hyderabad named Talking hands is one of the first in India where the entire staff and management is run by differently abled persons.

2018-10-03T10:53:56.428501+00:00 IST

This is India's most tourist-friendly railway station

Secunderabad, (Telangana) [India] Oct 1(ANI): Secunderabad Railway Station, which is the centre for South Central Railway Zone, was awarded the "Best Tourist Friendly Railway station" by the Union Minister of Tourism, K. Alphons, recently.

2018-10-01T17:35:24.103150+00:00 IST

Google Doodle honours ophthalmologist Govindappa Venkataswamy

New Delhi [India], Oct 1 (ANI): Google Doodle on Monday paid tribute to Dr Govinda Venkataswamy, a visionary Indian ophthalmologist, on his 100th birth anniversary.

2018-09-30T20:25:55.404663+00:00 IST

Low attendance linked to poor academic performance

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep30 (ANI): Turns out, students who are chronically absent from school often perform poor academically and are more likely to be delinquent, drop out, or engage in other high-risk behaviors.

2018-09-30T15:48:33.130012+00:00 IST

Teens use marijuana in multiple ways: Study

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 30 (ANI): Turns out, teens who have tried marijuana are likely to have used the drug in more than one form, including cannabis products that are smoked, eaten or vaped.

2018-09-30T15:48:33.121856+00:00 IST

Here's why people edit their selfies

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 27(ANI): Turns out, editing selfies matter more for women viewers as compared to their counterparts.

2018-09-27T13:29:09.347558+00:00 IST

Here's how your FB friends are hurting you unintentionally

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 27(ANI): Turns out, hindered thought and negative emotions may be linked to unintended social exclusion on Facebook and other social media sites, hurting a person unintentionally.

2018-09-27T13:20:08.920415+00:00 IST

Meet Trishna Shakya, Nepal's living goddess

Kathmandu [Nepal], Sep 25 (ANI): Nepal's living goddess, Trishna Shakya, made her first public appearance after being anointed in September last year.

2018-09-25T00:42:50.692697+00:00 IST

New study challenges Stepfathers' 'Cinderella effect'

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 24(ANI): Long-held assumptions that stepfathers are more likely to be responsible for child deaths than genetic parents - dubbed the 'Cinderella effect' have been challenged by researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA).

2018-09-24T17:57:24.687640+00:00 IST

Marvel to kill Matt Murdock in 'The Death of Daredevil'?

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 22 (ANI): It seems like after killing off our beloved Wolverine, comics writer Charles Soule's next target is Daredevil. Marvel Entertainment has announced Soule's last storyline on the Daredevil, titled "The Death of Daredevil."

2018-09-22T11:59:32.949728+00:00 IST

Relationship between stress and remote work

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 21 (ANI): Turns out, people with high emotional stability and autonomy are best suited for remote work opportunities.

2018-09-21T10:06:14.507095+00:00 IST

Here's why you should talk to a doctor to deal with grief

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 21(ANI): Dealing with grief? Talk to a doctor.

2018-09-21T06:50:38.864925+00:00 IST

Can being honest have consequences?

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 20 (ANI): Have you ever told a half-truth to avoid an awkward social situation or to keep the peace? Most people value the moral principle of honesty. At the same time, they frequently avoid being honest with people in their everyday lives.

2018-09-20T10:20:45.178332+00:00 IST

Dehradun International Film Festival returns with 4th edition

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], Sep 17 (ANI): With an aim to offer a platform for local talent, Dehradun International Film Festival has announced its fourth edition, scheduled to be held from September 21-23.

2018-09-17T12:45:52.997962+00:00 IST

How witnessing violence in school as bad as being bullied

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 17 (ANI): Turns out, witnessing violence in high school is as bad as being bullied.

2018-09-17T10:01:08.301395+00:00 IST

Here's how religious upbringing is related to one's health

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 16 (ANI): Turns out, people who indulge in spiritual practices during childhood and adolescence may have various health and well-being outcomes in early adulthood.

2018-09-16T07:21:18.606849+00:00 IST