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From 2015 to 2020, a look at PM Modi's Republic Day turban tradition

New Delhi [India], Jan 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday continued his 'turban tradition' as he opted for a saffron headgear for celebrations of the country's 71st Republic Day.

2020-01-26T08:50:30.087664+00:00 IST

PM Modi opts for bright saffron turban for 71st Republic Day celebrations

New Delhi [India], Jan 26 (ANI): Narendra Modi's turban play has been a talking point every year and today, as the nation celebrates its 71st Republic day, the Prime Minister opted for a bright saffron coloured printed headgear.

2020-01-26T05:19:28.616341+00:00 IST

Wine under the murky waters makes for treasured buy

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 26 (ANI): A unique concept is being used to make fine winery by submerging in the middle of the Carribean Sea, which makes it a treasured bur for wine lovers.

2020-01-26T05:12:50.283826+00:00 IST

'World's worst cat' bombarded with adoption requests

North Carolina [USA], Jan 25 (ANI): A cat from a North Carolina animal shelter has been bombarded with applications for adoption after it went viral on Facebook due to its cold and menacing disposition.

2020-01-25T13:40:06.886171+00:00 IST

Dementia drug prescriptions reflect racial disparities: UK Study

London [UK], Jan 25 (ANI): A recent study has pointed towards the presence of racial disparities in the medical care provided to dementia patients.

2020-01-25T13:26:57.206994+00:00 IST

Researchers figure out formula for perfect shot of espresso

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 25 (ANI): While coffee is the perfect stress buster for most of the people, brewing a perfect cup of Cappuccino, Latte or Mocha may not be an easy task. The formula to make a perfect shot of espresso has been decoded by a group of experts from different scientific fields, such as maths, physics, and material science. In the study, experts from different fields joined hands to figure out the formula for a perfect shot of espresso.

2020-01-25T12:32:48.467255+00:00 IST

Study shows effects of Chinese divorce law on women's wellbeing

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 25 (ANI): Chinese divorce law affects women's wellbeing adversely, reveals a recent report. The study was published in the Journal of Marriage and Family.

2020-01-25T10:14:26.425404+00:00 IST

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Tips to make your hotel room healthier

London [U.K.], Mar. 26 (ANI): After travelling for hours, people look forward to settle down in their hotel rooms, away from dirty transport and several air-borne diseases.

2018-03-26T10:31:25.118651+00:00 IST

Internet breaks with suggestions for handling lull in meetings

New Delhi [India], Mar. 25 (ANI): The internet is breaking with suggestions on how to handle a meeting when you have nothing to say.

2018-03-25T13:52:12.335888+00:00 IST

Happiness is linked to specific areas of the brain: Study

London [United Kingdom] Mar 21 (ANI): Have you ever pondered upon the little things that actually make you happy?

2018-03-21T14:24:34.392599+00:00 IST

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Food

Food scarcity may be the reason behind premature death, reveals study

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 25 (ANI): A recent report reveals that adults with lesser access to adequate food due to financial inability are more likely to succumb to any health issues other than cancer.

2020-01-25T10:05:44.990155+00:00 IST

Fitness

Study analyses how diet and body weight change as we age

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 25 (ANI): A recent study has tried to understand how transitioning into professional life after graduating from school leads to decrease in physical activity, while at the same time, how motherhood is linked to increased weight gain.

2020-01-25T09:52:01.291106+00:00 IST

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Study reveals horror movies manipulate brain activity to enhance excitement

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 24 (ANI): In a novel study, a team of researchers has mapped the neural activity in response to watching horror movies, and how they manipulate brain activity.

2020-01-24T17:38:33.001059+00:00 IST

Food

Goa all set to host Young Chef Olympiad 2020

Panaji (Goa) [India], Jan 24 (ANI): For the first of its kind, Goa is all geared up to host the world's largest culinary competition -- the Young Chef Olympiad 2020. Out of 55 participating nations, 10 of them will be hosted by IIHM, Goa.

2020-01-24T13:41:49.704547+00:00 IST

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Man tries to register beer as emotional support dog

New York [USA], Jan 24 (ANI): A socially anxious man from Brooklyn recently registered a rather unusual dog breed as his emotional support animal.

2020-01-24T12:07:06.598148+00:00 IST

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Twitter video of Chinese woman munching on a bat leaves people in shock

Wuhan [China], 24 Jan (ANI): A cringe-inducing clip of a Chinese woman devouring a whole cooked bat recently emerged on Twitter.

2020-01-24T11:41:00.462696+00:00 IST

Culture

Devotees throng Rameswaram to celebrate Thai Ammavasai

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) [India], Jan 24 (ANI): Scores of devotees here on Friday performed various religious rituals dedicated to their ancestors on the occasion of Thai Ammavasai.

2020-01-24T11:03:05.959633+00:00 IST

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Dating app Tinder to add panic button to save users from dangerous dates

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 24 (ANI): You can now save yourself from those creepy dates, as Tinder has just announced the addition of a panic button on the application to alert the authorities if any unexpected situation takes place as part of the safety initiative for its users, both online and in person.

2020-01-24T10:54:15.931648+00:00 IST

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Airline passenger uses air conditioning vent as personal shoe dryer

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 24 (ANI): A disgusting clip of an unruly airline passenger recently surfaced on Instagram, where the unidentified person can be seen sticking a sneaker right into the overhead air conditioning vent.

2020-01-24T10:19:10.451726+00:00 IST

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Business groups exclusive to women counterproductive for members: Study

Dublin [Ireland], Jan 24 (ANI): Women-only businesses turn out to be counterproductive for promoting female entrepreneurs as it often secludes them into a separate niche.

2020-01-24T10:01:21.101838+00:00 IST

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Switzerland mints smallest gold coin featuring cheeky image of Einstein

Bern [Switzerland], Jan 24 (ANI): The smallest gold coin in the world featuring legendary scientist Albert Einstein has been recently minted by Switzerland, reported Fox News.

2020-01-24T05:18:09.721699+00:00 IST

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Kohinoor nahi, Fevicol lejana chahiye tha: Adhesive brand's satirical dig at 'Megxit'

New Delhi [India], Jan 23 (ANI): Taking a satirical dig at the dramatic exit of Duke and Duchess of Sussex -- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle -- from the British Royal Family, Indian adhesive brand Fevicol has launched a cheeky social media campaign on its online platforms.

2020-01-23T17:12:17.750620+00:00 IST

Culture

Manipur hosts indigenous martial arts 'Thang-ta' Meet

Imphal (Manipur) [India], Jan 23 (ANI): Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh inaugurated the First Indigenous Martial Arts 'Thang-ta Meet 2020' at Khuman Lampak Indoor Stadium in Manipur.

2020-01-23T15:01:42.858238+00:00 IST

Food

Opting plant-based diet benefits health, climate, and economy, study suggests

Auckland [New Zealand], Jan 23 (ANI): A new study suggests that opting for a plant-based diet can come across as a potential option to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while also helping to improve population health.

2020-01-23T09:58:46.480391+00:00 IST