Lifestyle

Study reveals coffee temporarily counteracts effect of sleep loss on cognitive function

Washington [US], January 23 (ANI): Consuming caffeinated coffee during the day helps to minimise reductions in attention and cognitive function, compared to decaffeinated coffee, suggest the findings of a new study.

2021-01-23T08:04:29.105157+00:00 IST

Experts say school meals can be healthier for children

Canberra [Australia], January 22 (ANI): Most parents think homemade food is the healthiest meal they can provide to their kids, and when it comes to packing lunch boxes for schools, the family's tradition revolves around stuffing it up with fruits, sandwiches, and snacks. But, here is what one needs to know about the pros and cons of the same.

2021-01-22T08:38:33.948545+00:00 IST

Dog waits outside Turkish hospital for days for owner

Istanbul [Turkey], January 22 (ANI): A viral video from northern Turkey, which provides a perfect example of the strong bond between human beings and their pet dogs, shows a dog spending days outside a hospital where its owner was undergoing treatment.

2021-01-22T06:53:29.177342+00:00 IST

Social influence matters when it comes to following pandemic guidelines

Washington [US], January 21 (ANI): New research published in the British Journal of Psychology indicates that social influence has a large impact on people's adherence to COVID-19 guidelines.

2021-01-21T17:51:25.212006+00:00 IST

Joe Biden inauguration ceremony: Celebrities amp up their fashion game

Washington [US], January 21 (ANI): The swearing-in of Joe Biden as the new President of the United States of America took place on Wednesday. Several Hollywood celebrities arrived for the ceremony looking their fashionable best. From celebrities upping their fashion game to moving speeches, the inauguration ceremony featured it all.

2021-01-21T11:12:55.982720+00:00 IST

Teachers having to work harder than any other professionals, says study

London [England], January 20 (ANI): Teachers are working harder than ever before and more than any other occupation, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Oxford Review of Education authored by researchers from UCL.

2021-01-20T03:15:46.652319+00:00 IST

Money matters to happiness more than previously thought: Study

Washington [US], January 20 (ANI): A new research has shown that contrary to previous influential research, money does influence an individual's happiness. One potential reason leading to this conclusion could be that higher earners feel an increased sense of control over life.

2021-01-19T18:48:13.980881+00:00 IST

Culture

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'Mughal-e-Azam: The Musical' to be staged in Dubai

New Delhi [India], Dec 11 (ANI): After a tremendous response from audiences in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, one of the most successful plays of India 'Mughal-e-Azam: The Musical' is all set to premiere at the Dubai Opera.

2018-12-11T14:39:56.389664+00:00 IST

Rajnath Singh lauds Nagaland's culture, civilization

Kohima (Nagaland) [India] Dec 8 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday hailed the rich culture and civilisation of Nagaland while inaugurating the state's famous annual Hornbill festival. The festival, which began on December 1, will continue till December 10.

2018-12-08T09:21:53.659709+00:00 IST

Northeast cyclist bikes from Delhi to Manipur to raise awareness on pollution

New Delhi [India], Dec 07 (ANI): Pollution is the largest environmental health risk across the world causing millions of premature deaths. With a spike in pollutants in the atmosphere and increased numbers of vehicles, many people are now raising environmental concerns.

2018-12-07T17:49:49.024826+00:00 IST

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Culture

355th Prakash Parv of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji: Are we following his teachings?

New Delhi [India], January 19 (ANI): As the 355th 'Prakash Parv' of the tenth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, falls on Wednesday, let's look at his contributions to humanity and the importance of his teachings today.

2021-01-19T11:35:46.822624+00:00 IST

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AI can beat human brain in chess, but not in memory, reveals study

Oslo [Norway], January 19 (ANI): A new research has shown that the brain strategy for storing memories is more efficient than that of Artificial intelligence (AI).

2021-01-18T19:41:56.522008+00:00 IST

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US dancing dad sets Indians grooving with his Bollywood moves

New Delhi [India], January 18 (ANI): A Washington-based content-creator, Ricky Pond, and his son are setting Indians grooving to their desi dance moves on some of the greatest Bollywood numbers.

2021-01-18T16:11:23.035459+00:00 IST

Food

Some foods, restaurants to satisfy taste buds, lift your spirits

New Delhi [India], January 18 (ANI): After staying indoors for several months during the Covid-19 lockdown, foodies are now venturing out in greater numbers to enjoy their favourite dishes at fast-food chains and other restaurants. Here is a list of some tried and tested food items and restaurants that will help you please your palate as well as your soul.

2021-01-17T18:54:36.010588+00:00 IST

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Study pinpoints head trauma from intimate partner violence largely unrecognised

Washington [US], January 17 (ANI): A recent study has pinpointed on the scarce data, reports about concussions and head and neck injuries sustained due to intimate partner violence.

2021-01-17T15:13:52.974869+00:00 IST

Others

How the brain paralyses you while you sleep

Tsukuba [Japan], January 17 (ANI): A team of researchers has found neurons in the brain that link, narcolepsy, cataplexy, and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behaviour disorder disorders. This discovery could provide a target for treatments.

2021-01-17T13:26:18.824121+00:00 IST

Fitness

Development of gut microbiome prompts insusceptible response to COVID-19 severity: Study

Washington [US], January 16 (ANI): The research published in the journal Gut claims that the assortment and volume of microscopic organisms in the gut, known as the microbiome, may impact the seriousness of COVID-19 and the magnitude of the immune system reaction to the infection.

2021-01-16T15:06:54.875716+00:00 IST

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Marijuana use drops at beginning of year, then climbs in summer: study

Washington [US], January 16 (ANI): According to a recent study, marijuana use increases throughout the calendar year, with use up 13 per cent on average at the end of each year (2015-2019) compared to the beginning.

2021-01-16T09:13:13.852333+00:00 IST

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Researchers link diet, dentition, and linguistics

Washington [US], January 15 (ANI): A new study has scrutinized the speech patterns of Freddie Mercury, Michael Phelps, and other celebrities to offer insights on how diet ultimately reshapes language.

2021-01-15T17:41:27.312482+00:00 IST

Culture

Sexual harassment claims made by 'prototypical' women considered more credible

Washington [US], January 14 (ANI): A new study has revealed that women who are young, 'conventionally attractive' and appear to act feminine are more likely to be believed when making accusations of sexual harassment.

2021-01-14T15:13:55.776413+00:00 IST

Fitness

Go for walk to reduce work-related stress, says study

Tsukuba [Japan], January 14 (ANI): Researchers from the University of Tsukuba examined the relationship between 'sense of coherence' (a quality indicative of stress-coping ability) and frequency of walking in forests or greenspaces to find easy coping devices for workplace stress.

2021-01-14T14:54:25.629906+00:00 IST

Others

Researchers bring modern twist to learning periodic table

Washington [US], January 14 (ANI): A study led by researchers of American Chemical Society (ACS) introduces an innovative way to make learning about the elements of the periodic table much more approachable.

2021-01-14T12:47:21.643775+00:00 IST

Parenting

Fast food restaurant proximity likely doesn't affect children's weight: Study

Washington [US], January 14 (ANI): A new paper in Q Open finds that the availability of fast-food restaurants on the route between children's houses and their schools does not affect children's weight.

2021-01-14T11:19:58.470014+00:00 IST

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Disagreeing takes up a lot of brain real estate

Washington [US], January 13 (ANI): Yale researchers have devised a way to peer into the brains of two people simultaneously while they are engaged in a discussion.

2021-01-13T09:53:16.653416+00:00 IST