Lifestyle

Maha Shivratri 2023: Food items you can consume while fasting

Maha Shivratri is one of the most auspicious Hindi festivals which is celebrated by devotees across India. The chants of 'Har Har Mahadev' is heard throughout the nation on this day.

2023-02-17T01:33:58.129813+00:00 IST

Watching TV good for planet: Research

According to new research published in the Annals of Botany by Oxford University Press, watching nature documentaries increases people's interest in plants, potentially leading to involvement in botany and ecology.

2023-02-16T14:43:19.026684+00:00 IST

Study finds how daily reading can improve language development in

According to a recent study by experts at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, daily reading boosted language development in infants 12 months of age and younger.

2023-02-16T13:41:24.389395+00:00 IST

Mahashivratri 2023: Follow these Dos and Don'ts for fasting

Mahashivratri, which essentially translates to 'the great night of Shiva', is considered one of the most auspicious festivals of the country. It is celebrated annually with much fervour and excitement across India. This year Mahashivratri will be observed on February 18, 2023. So, get ready to hear chants of 'Har Har Mahadev' on this day.

2023-02-16T08:05:22.616027+00:00 IST

Being bullied linked to mental distress, suicide attempts in teen

Some forms of bullying are significantly correlated with feeling sad or hopeless and attempting suicide, according to a new study.

2023-02-15T23:58:21.377242+00:00 IST

Genetic test can detect deadly bleeding disorder in dogs

A new genetic test can identify dogs at risk of a potentially fatal condition that causes excessive bleeding and bruising in the hours and days after surgery.

2023-02-15T16:11:01.606188+00:00 IST

Fear of judgment is keeping consumers indebted: New Study

Consumers who are honest about their level of debt and join peer-supported debt counselling groups are more likely to get their finances in order than those who keep it a secret, according to a new study in the Journal of Marketing Research co-authored by Ivey Business School professor Miranda Goode.

2023-02-15T15:35:55.600286+00:00 IST

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Quirky

Male contraceptive shows promise in preclinical study

In preclinical models, an investigational contraceptive medication created by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers temporarily inhibits sperm and prevents pregnancies. The study, which was published in Nature Communications on February 14, reveals the feasibility of on-demand male contraception.

2023-02-14T17:20:08.541986+00:00 IST

Relationships

Valentine's Day Special: Check out what you can gift

Have you lost your sleep for the last couple of days thinking about the gifts you could present your loved ones with on Valentine's Day? Are you freaking out at the thought that whether you can make your loved one feel special? No worries!

2023-02-14T01:59:57.850741+00:00 IST

Quirky

Valentine's Day 2023: Why is 'Red' considered the colour of love?

As we all know, February 14th is a day to express our love and affection for our significant others. And what better way to express this emotion than with the colour red?

2023-02-14T00:59:17.744708+00:00 IST

Food

Valentine's Day Special: Mocktail recipes you just have to try

It's Valentine's Week and we get that you want to plan something special for your beau. And, nothing could be more special than making something for your special someone by yourself. This is why we have come up with some specially curated mocktails that you can easily make at home and refresh your partner's mood. Check them out here.

2023-02-13T17:08:38.484180+00:00 IST

Food

Valentine's Day Special: Check out these eateries for date night!

Valentine's day is tomorrow and if you're still confused about where to take your date, you've come to just the right place! We have curated a special list of restaurants and cafes that you can explore on the special day with your special someone. Check them out.

2023-02-13T16:30:09.964089+00:00 IST

Quirky

You're wrong if you think era of globalization is over!

Reports of globalization's death are premature, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Waterloo, the University of British Columbia and the China Europe International Business School in Shanghai.

2023-02-13T15:53:19.567880+00:00 IST

Fitness

Researchers come up with smart necklace to help you stop smoking!

A necklace that could help you quit smoking is on the way. Northwestern Medicine researchers created a smart neck-worn gadget that looks like a lapis blue pendant and detects smoking significantly more reliably than prior systems. It accomplishes this by collecting heat signatures from thermal sensors.

2023-02-13T15:36:40.908716+00:00 IST

Food

Research: New gluten-free flour made from sweet potatoes

weet potatoes, which are orange and starchy, are delicious when mashed, chopped into fries, or just roasted whole. But you probably haven't thought about grinding them into flour and baking them into your next batch of cookies - at least, not yet! A recent study published in ACS Food Science & Technology revealed the optimal method for converting sweet potatoes into gluten-free flours high in antioxidants and ideal for thickening or baking.

2023-02-13T15:31:54.175262+00:00 IST

Others

Chat may convert peer to a pro-sustainability stance: Research

New research reveals that sharing a pro-sustainability point of view during a conversation can change the opinion of someone who is dismissive of efforts to safeguard the planet.

2023-02-12T12:58:50.280310+00:00 IST

Quirky

Playing video game causes no harm to cognitive abilities: Study

New research findings call into question parents' long-held beliefs that children who spend hours upon hours playing video games or chose games of certain genres, will have negative effects on their cognitive abilities.

2023-02-12T07:44:50.693975+00:00 IST

Education

Preschool gives a big boost to college attendance: Study

As per an empirical study headed by an MIT economist, children who start preschool at the age of four are considerably more likely to attend college.

2023-02-11T10:28:44.261042+00:00 IST

Relationships

Promise Day special: 7 vows of a traditional Hindu marriage

Every year, Promise Day is celebrated globally on February 11 as a part of the Valentine's week celebration. On this day loved ones make promises to each other to keep their relationship strong and everlasting.

2023-02-11T07:00:03.812824+00:00 IST

Food

Study identifies compound in mushroom which boosts nerve growth

According to a study an active compound from an edible mushroom can boost nerve growth and enhance memory

2023-02-10T19:43:22.230368+00:00 IST

Fitness

Exercise solution for women with continence concerns

Women with continence issues are reluctant to continue many sports and gym programmes and a study has found a way to help women undertake resistance training that will help reduce the risk of stress urinary incontinence

2023-02-10T18:39:47.716132+00:00 IST