Lifestyle

What is Black Friday? Read to know all about this day

Black Friday Day is here! The beginning of the shopping season under the budget with amazing discount offers. This day is commemorated just after Thanksgiving around the world. This year, it's marked on Friday (November 25).

2022-11-25T04:16:43.496775+00:00 IST

Study examines amount of water people consume over their lifespan

Recent research of thousands of people finds a significant difference in the amount of water people consume around the world and throughout their lives.

2022-11-25T01:26:18.051196+00:00 IST

Sweet corn sweltering in summers spells uncertainty for lovers

Few things say summer in America is more than buttery corn on the cob, but as summer temperatures climb to unprecedented levels, the future of sweet corn may not be so sweet. New University of Illinois research shows sweet corn yields drop significantly with extreme heat during flowering, especially in rainfed fields in the Midwest.

2022-11-24T17:23:21.849290+00:00 IST

Make the perfect pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving!

Every year on the fourth Thursday in November, Thanksgiving is celebrated with great pomp and ceremony in many areas of the world. From relishing traditional turkey to having yummy pumpkin pie, people come together to enjoy the delicious feast together. This year, Thanksgiving is being celebrated today (November 24).

2022-11-24T05:16:01.402700+00:00 IST

Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day: Know about the great Sikh Guru

Every year worshipers commemorate Guru Tegh Bahadur's martyrdom day on November 24. It is celebrated to honour and respect the sacrifice made by the ninth Sikh Guru while preserving people's religious sentiments.

2022-11-24T04:28:04.236168+00:00 IST

Picky eaters are put off by food depending on colour of plateware

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers investigated the effect of colour on picky and non-picky eaters.

2022-11-23T23:42:07.954036+00:00 IST

Thanksgiving 2022: Decoration tips for your home feast

Thanksgiving is around the corner! this national holiday of the United States is commemorated in Brazil, Canada, Germany, Japan, and other nations as the official start of the holiday season. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in the United States every year on the fourth Thursday in November.

2022-11-23T09:12:10.238233+00:00 IST

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Thanksgiving 2022: History, significance and celebration of day

Thanksgiving is around the corner. This national holiday of the United States is commemorated in Brazil, Canada, Germany, Japan, and other nations as the official start of the holiday season. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in the United States every year on the fourth Thursday in November. The Americans commemorate this special day to express gratitude to God for providing them with each meal. This year's festival will take place on Thursday, November 24. The beginning of the holiday season and a national holiday in the USA is observed on this day.

2022-11-23T08:10:04+00:00 IST

Read why World Children's Day is celebrated on November 20

World Children's Day is celebrated every year on November 20. The purpose of the day is to increase awareness of children's rights and improve their standard of living.

2022-11-20T02:52:07.745508+00:00 IST

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Food

Study: Antioxidant flavonols lower chances of memory decline

People who consume more foods high in the antioxidant flavonols, which are present in many fruits, vegetables and others, may experience a slower rate of memory deterioration.

2022-11-23T08:42:15.830576+00:00 IST

Fitness

Black tea may help your health later in life: Study

A daily cup of tea could help you to enjoy better health late in life however if you're not a tea drinker, there are other things you can add to your diet. The key is flavonoids, which are naturally occurring substances found in many common foods and beverages such as black and green tea, apples, nuts, citrus fruit, berries and more.

2022-11-23T06:20:02.623155+00:00 IST

Quirky

Study finds 17 minutes of YouTube videos can drive down prejudice

Watching just 17 minutes of YouTubers talking about their struggles with mental health drives down prejudice, University of Essex research has suggested.

2022-11-22T17:57:37.450554+00:00 IST

Quirky

Conventional thinkers can boost creativity by changing feelings

A recent study suggests that even people who tend to think conventionally, such as accountants or insurance adjusters, can be creative if they can look at emotional situations in a different light.

2022-11-22T17:46:09.109477+00:00 IST

Quirky

Sleep disorders found more common among transgender youth, teens

A Michigan Medicine-led study has found that teens and young adults who are transgender are four times more likely to have a sleep disorder compared to cisgender youth.

2022-11-21T17:57:55.239305+00:00 IST

Travel

You will get 30,000 euros to move to THIS city in Italy!

Italian authorities have come up with quite a great deal for which anyone wanting to move to the charming town of Presicce in the sunny region of Puglia will receive up to 30,000 euros which is equivalent to more than INR 25 lakhs (current day conversion rate)!

2022-11-21T17:15:41.912580+00:00 IST

Fitness

Almonds can help cut calories, finds study

Weight loss is never an easy nut to crack, but a handful of almonds could keep extra kilos at bay, reveals a new research from the University of South Australia.

2022-11-21T16:08:56.808353+00:00 IST

Quirky

Even in kindergarten, gaps seen in extracurricular activities

It doesn't take long for gaps to appear between children who participate in extracurricular activities and kids who don't, a new study found.

2022-11-20T18:25:52.384414+00:00 IST

Fitness

Smartwatches have potential to detect emerging health problems

Researchers are developing skin-like electronics paired with artificial intelligence that could potentially detect possible emerging health problems.

2022-11-20T17:46:18.342393+00:00 IST

Parenting

Mothers' activity level depends on number and age of children

Mothers with small children manage to exercise the least and fewer than half of mothers achieve the necessary levels of moderate-to-vigorous activity, according to researchers.

2022-11-20T05:20:11.186107+00:00 IST

Parenting

Study finds that children learn more quickly than adults

If you've ever had the feeling that your elementary school kids were "smarter" than you or at least capable of picking up new information and skills faster, a new study in Current Biology on November 15 suggests you're absolutely right.

2022-11-19T18:33:45.910423+00:00 IST

Relationships

Our desire from relationships changes as we age: Study

New research has shed light on why when you have an idea of a festive picture-perfect holiday season, what actually transpires doesn't always measure up.

2022-11-19T18:21:49.071660+00:00 IST