Lifestyle

Study reveals desktop plant can help combat workplace stress

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 23 (ANI): According to an experiment carried out by a group of Japanese researchers, keeping a potted plant right by your desk might help you maintain lower stress levels at work.

2020-02-23T07:03:38.929815+00:00 IST

Diet makes a difference in treating hospital acquired infections

Nevada [USA], Feb 23 (ANI): Researchers have found that in contrast with the popular opinion that low carb and high protein diets help in maintaining the waistline, a new study suggested that the same may lead to alleviation of hospital-acquired infections.

2020-02-23T06:15:45.157689+00:00 IST

Prior knowledge can restrict you from choosing best outcome: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 22 (ANI): Having complete information in hand prior to dealing a situation is not necessarily an effective measure of decision making. In contrast to that, this new research suggests that too much knowledge can lead people to make worse decisions, and already known facts can get in the way of choosing the best outcome.

2020-02-22T11:43:21.328519+00:00 IST

Study reveals dietitians play effective part in weight loss process

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 22 (ANI): If you are following a diet that aims at losing weight, an intensive behavioural therapy from dietitians may be helpful, suggests a recent American study.

2020-02-22T09:58:16.351812+00:00 IST

Higher mental health problems in young mothers

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 22 (ANI): A latest study has revealed that teen mothers have a much higher prevalence of mental health challenges than mothers aged 21 and older as well as teens who aren't parents. The research from McMaster Children's Hospital showed that two out of three young mothers have at least one mental health problem.

2020-02-22T09:18:21.306342+00:00 IST

Masterchef Aus judge Stephanie Alexander is on India tour

New Delhi [India], Feb 22 (ANI): Masterchef judge Stephanie Alexander who is recognized as a food icon in Australia, is currently enjoying a quick trip to India, to help promote Melbourne as a wonderful food destination.

2020-02-22T07:20:42.868695+00:00 IST

Artist Jagjot Singh creates painting of Donald Trump ahead of his visit

Amritsar (Punjab) [India], Feb 22 (ANI): An artist from Amristar Jagjot Singh has created a painting of the US President Donald Trump, who will be visiting India on 24th & 25th February.

2020-02-22T07:11:12.107046+00:00 IST

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Reasons of shift from deep sleep to lighter one

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Apr 26 (ANI): Turns out, there is a logical reason behind the sudden shift to light sleep from a deep sleep over the course of a night.

2018-04-26T11:36:31.199657+00:00 IST

Delhi to host Academic and Research Integrity Conclave 2018

New Delhi [India], April 25 (ANI): Focusing on the role of academic integrity in modern day education, Delhi will host the Academic and Research Integrity Conclave 2018 at the Hotel Le Meridien, on May 2.

2018-04-25T12:59:47.045187+00:00 IST

AECOM, Asia Society launch 'Imagine Delhi'

New Delhi [India], April 24 (ANI): Infrastructure group AECOM and the non-profit Asia Society launched the second year of their three-year global conversation series "Imagine 2060: Delivering Tomorrow's Cities Together," here today.

2018-04-24T12:55:12.934528+00:00 IST

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Devotees throng Shankaracharya temple on Mahashivaratri in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Feb 21 (ANI): A large number of devotees thronged the Shankaracharya temple here on Friday on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri.

2020-02-21T17:41:23.281111+00:00 IST

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New 'Cha-Cha Slide' TikTok challenge has people swerving their cars like maniacs

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 21 (ANI): As if the "skull-breaker challenge" wasn't ridiculous enough, a new viral TikTok trend is making people dangerously snake their cars on the streets in sync with the song "Cha-Cha Slide".

2020-02-21T13:24:26.531762+00:00 IST

Fashion

Weird luxury sneakers trigger Instagram fashionistas

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 21 (ANI): Maison Margiela, a high-society fashion house from France, has launched a pair of sneakers that are intentionally designed to look as if they are covered in strands of hot candle wax.

2020-02-21T13:00:12.154296+00:00 IST

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Study reveals social isolation during adolescence drives long-term disruptions in social behaviour

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 21 (ANI): While studying an animal model, researchers have found that social isolation during key developmental windows drives long-term changes in activity patterns of neurons involved in initiating social approach.

2020-02-21T11:02:07.934596+00:00 IST

Culture

Devotees celebrate Maha Shivaratri at Jammu's Ranbireshwar Temple

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Feb 21 (ANI): An atmosphere of festivity and devotion prevailed over Jammu's Ranbireshwar Temple on Friday on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri.

2020-02-21T09:57:16.741145+00:00 IST

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New strategies to help children cope with negative emotions

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 21 (ANI): A research on the emotional capacity of children recently underlined certain Western stereotypes about the potential value of spending time outdoors to help children regulate their emotions.

2020-02-21T05:56:32.688542+00:00 IST

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Study attempts to discover secret of achieving goals

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 20 (ANI): Scientists at Queen Mary University of London has provided new insights into why people often make unrealistic plans that are doomed to fail.

2020-02-20T18:18:29.534121+00:00 IST

Culture

'Maha Shivratri' - the festival of convergence of Shiv and Shakti

New Delhi [India], Feb 20 (ANI): The festival of 'Maha Shivratri' which literally translates to 'the greatest night of Shiva' is one of the most splendidly celebrated festivals across the country.

2020-02-20T16:00:51.045036+00:00 IST

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Air passengers donning plastic coverings to thwart coronavirus rile fashion geek

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 20 (ANI): Amid the deadly coronavirus outbreak, two apparently overcautious passengers were spotted on an unspecified flight covered in sheets of plastic, apparently to shield themselves from possible infection.

2020-02-20T13:59:22.839888+00:00 IST

Fitness

Walking may not help you in weight loss: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 20 (ANI): Turns out that merely walking everyday isn't as effective as we thought it might be to lose weight.

2020-02-20T12:51:19.329456+00:00 IST

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Mindfulness can curb pain and negative emotions: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 20 (ANI): A new study has demonstrated that merely a brief introduction to mindfulness helps people deal with physical pain and negative emotions with much better effectiveness.

2020-02-20T11:30:07.074104+00:00 IST

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Patna people happy over PM Modi trying Bihar's famous delicacy 'litti-chokha'

Patna (Bihar) [India], Feb 20 (ANI): People in Patna have expressed happiness over Prime Minister Narendra Modi trying litti-chokha and kulhad chai at the 'Hunar Haat' fair in Delhi on Wednesday.

2020-02-20T10:19:06.670203+00:00 IST

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Taking a selfie can be related to self-objectification

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 20 (ANI): Spending too much time on selfies is a matter of concern as a study conducted by researchers at the University of Arizona reached to a conclusion that taking and sharing selfies can be related to self-objectification.

2020-02-20T03:55:47.808075+00:00 IST

Fitness

Heavy breakfast and light dinner way to a slim body, says study

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 19 (ANI): Eating a heavy breakfast and a light dinner is the way to a healthy and fit body as the regime may prevent obesity and high blood sugar by burning more calories, suggests a new study.

2020-02-19T17:39:39.061605+00:00 IST