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Children's physical activity levels have fallen after COVID

Bristol [UK], May 16 (ANI): According to a new study led by the University of Bristol, the level of physical activity of British children was significantly lower by the time COVID-19 induced restrictions were lifted.

2022-05-16T11:24:48.378933+00:00 IST

5 ways to make a great first impression at a new job

New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): Each organization has its own culture, eccentric drama and politics which can be overwhelming on the first day at work. But it need not be - and it is here that your first impression matters!

2022-05-14T06:41:02.502391+00:00 IST

Lifestyle hacks to help ease depression

New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): As a large number of people today deal with depression, it is essential to understand how lifestyle affects mental health, besides aspects that can be worked upon to help ease the struggle.

2022-05-14T05:22:38.628056+00:00 IST

Green flags you should look for in a job!

New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): From "I wish I land a job somehow" at the beginning of the career, to wanting to exit the "toxic workplace", we have all experienced similar phases in life.

2022-05-11T08:15:48.310476+00:00 IST

Paid leave policies do not always include job protection: Report

Virginia [US], May 7 (ANI): The US President's 2022 Economic Report, citing a new study on the impact of paid family leave obligations on labour supply and care decisions after a spouse's disability or health shock, noted that paid leave policies do not always include job protection.

2022-05-07T08:45:58.310916+00:00 IST

The story of Bremji Kul, Kashmir's sacred tree

New Delhi [India], May 4 (ANI): Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "the creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn." A few hundred years ago, the Kashmir Valley was a gathering place for spiritual activities, a holy place that attracted dozens of men and women and encouraged them to live a life closer to God. As if out of reverence or silent submission to God's men, a tree known as Bremji Kul has grown along the cemeteries and tombs of Sufi saints.

2022-05-04T11:51:43.458748+00:00 IST

Best window ACs to beat the heat

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): The unbearable heat during summers is beyond our control. But the thing under our control is the room temperature if we have a good air conditioner. Now if you are planning to buy an AC but are worried about the high electricity bills, then relax and take a deep breath.

2022-05-01T17:01:23.609226+00:00 IST

Human activities causing continuous land degradation: UN report

Bonn [Germany], April 30 (ANI): Human activities are degrading and damaging land in an unsustainable manner, according to a new UN report.

2022-04-30T07:42:55.125672+00:00 IST

Yellow fever mosquito can be tackled by using nanoparticles

Washington [US], April 24 (ANI): The yellow fever mosquito spreads multiple untreatable viruses in humans. Thankfully, researchers at The Ohio State University may have found a way to squash the pesky population in its juvenile stages.

2022-04-24T16:37:44.289843+00:00 IST

Study finds life expectancy disparities in India

New Delhi [India], March 2 (ANI): According to a new study, life expectancy in India varies across different social groups.

2022-03-02T04:19:05.691310+00:00 IST

Study finds problematic smartphone use during pandemic

Washington [US], December 24 (ANI): A new research has identified links between problematic smartphone use and low sense of control, repetitive thinking, and fear of missing out (FOMO) during the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2021.

2021-12-24T10:47:22.223156+00:00 IST

Climate change will stir up global agriculture within next decade, study finds

Washington [US], November 2 (ANI): A study has predicted "deep changes" in global agriculture within a decade if the current global warming trends continue.

2021-11-01T21:38:15.015228+00:00 IST

South Kolkata's club chooses 'NRC' focused theme for Durga Puja Pandal

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 8 (ANI): South Kolkata's Barisha Club is famous for selecting variegated themes of Durga Puja Pandal. This year, they have come up with the theme called 'Bhager Maa' (Division of Mother) focussing on the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and the hardships of the migrant people.

2021-10-08T15:24:00.514681+00:00 IST

Overall tourist satisfaction impacted by rapport with co-travelers

Burnaby [Canada], August 8 (ANI): Getting along with the tourists you are co-travelling with leads to a more satisfying group experience, according to a new study by researchers at Simon Fraser University.

2021-08-08T13:12:33.241820+00:00 IST

Researchers explore impact of police action on population health

Washington [US], July 11 (ANI): The authors of a new University of Washington led study found that because law enforcement directly interacts with a large number of people, hence "policing may be a conspicuous yet not-well understood driver of population health."

2021-07-11T09:45:32.588944+00:00 IST

Research shows handwriting has certain benefits over watching videos, typing

Washington [US], July 10 (ANI): A new study has found that handwriting helps people learn certain skills surprisingly faster and significantly better than learning the same material by watching videos or typing.

2021-07-10T11:29:16.029849+00:00 IST

Animal study looks at anxiety differences between females, males

Washington [US], July 9 (ANI): Researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine recently examined how biological factors impact anxiety disorders. The team studied male and female rodent models to better understand sex differences in biological responses related to anxiety.

2021-07-09T18:06:58.828339+00:00 IST

Study finds gender pay gap leads to fewer female candidates on the ballot

Washington [US], July 7 (ANI): A new study has found that electoral districts with larger gender pay gaps show favouritism toward male political candidates in Parliamentary elections, with fewer female candidates on the ballot.

2021-07-07T17:37:34.164453+00:00 IST

Medical journal articles by women are less cited than those by men: Study

Washington [US], July 4 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggest that while more women are entering the field of academic medicine than ever before, they are less likely to be recognised as experts and leaders and to receive prestigious awards, be promoted to full professorships, hold leadership roles, or author original research or commentaries in major journals.

2021-07-04T17:27:30.826464+00:00 IST

Study: College students experience significant grief reactions during global pandemic

Washington [US], July 4 (ANI): In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, college students are experiencing significant grief reactions, according to an international study.

2021-07-04T10:17:08.314851+00:00 IST

Study: Direct deposit leads to 'digital empowerment' for women workers in India

Washington [US], July 4 (ANI): A study led by economists at Yale University, giving greater digital control over their wages to women in India's Madhya Pradesh led them to enter the labour force and also liberalised their beliefs about working women.

2021-07-04T10:15:42.899906+00:00 IST