Lifestyle

Social-emotional learning can be developed via meditation in middle school students

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 19 (ANI): A new study has revealed that social-emotional competencies can be developed in middle school students through practicing meditation as part of a school Quiet Time.

2019-03-19T13:01:45.215102+00:00 IST

Marijuana among teens decreases after legalisation

Washington D.C. [USA] Mar 19 (ANI): According to a recent study, the use of marijuana has decreased amongst high school students since it was legalised in Washington D.C.

2019-03-19T12:54:51.027533+00:00 IST

Study finds the reason behind youngsters engaging in unprotected sex

Washington D.C. [USA] Mar 19 (ANI): A recent study found that young adults engage in unprotected sex even after being aware of the various risks associated with it is when the desire to form lasting romantic relationships arises in the youngsters.

2019-03-19T12:37:34.933976+00:00 IST

Can women learn to take more risks?

Washington D.C. [USA] Mar 19 (ANI): According to a recent study, men often take more risks than women. The reason for that is the gender difference, which has been cultivated due to the patriarchal way of society. Although, the researchers found that these differences can shift in children when they are introduced to different cultures.

2019-03-19T11:33:51.151770+00:00 IST

From pyre ashes to gulal: Holi festivities have begun

New Delhi [India], Mar 19 (ANI): Holi is synonymous to colours. While the rituals may vary across the country, colours are one significant feature of this festival that remains unchanged almost everywhere. That is Holi as we popularly know it. But here's another version of the festival. The lesser known version that is celebrated at Mahashmashan cremation ground in Varanasi, where people play Holi with ashes of the dead.

2019-03-19T10:57:48.005943+00:00 IST

These Lok Sabha election themed jackets are the new rage!

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh), [India], Feb 19 (ANI): Lok Sabha polls are just around the corner and the magic of politics has already started flooding the local markets of India. Days after Sarees featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi stormed the markets, Modi jackets and Rahul jackets have become the new trend among people.

2019-03-19T06:29:56.975812+00:00 IST

24-yr-old student completes a 9-day cycling journey from Jammu to Delhi to raise funds for Pulwama martyrs

New Delhi [India] Mar 18 (ANI): Recently a 24-year-old Manipur cyclist Philem Rohan Singh, a student of Sharda University, completed a nine-day cycling journey from Jammu to Greater Noida in an effort to raise funds for the martyrs of Pulwama Attack.

2019-03-18T12:03:21.642425+00:00 IST

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Forgetting requires more brain power than remembering

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 18 (ANI): A recent research has unveiled that forgetting requires more brain efforts than trying to remember. The discovery was made through neuroimaging at the University of Texas, Austin.

2019-03-18T11:21:14.841390+00:00 IST

Quirky

Tilt training helps prevent fainting: study

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 18 (ANI): In a recent research it has been found out that tilt training prevents fainting. Besides, the training improved quality of life, reduced the worry and fear about future fainting and enabled patients to return to work.

2019-03-18T11:10:51.012700+00:00 IST

Quirky

Reattaching to work and detaching from work are equally essential

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 18 (ANI): The latest study has found out that reattaching to work is just as important as detaching from the work for overall well being of an employee. Earlier, research had shown the relation between well being and detachment.

2019-03-18T08:28:09.187380+00:00 IST

Quirky

People with positive attitude likely to eat healthily: Study

Washington D.C. [USA] Mar 17 (ANI): According to a new study, people with a positive attitude are more likely to eat healthily.

2019-03-17T13:51:17.884405+00:00 IST

Culture

Modern and Contemporary Indian art estimated at Rs. 225.7 crores offered for auction in March

New Delhi [India], Mar 16 (ANI): The Indian auction market is set to end March with splendor. Scheduled over the last two weeks of the month are five sales by four auction houses- Sotheby’s, Christie’s, Saffronart, and AstaGuru- with a total of 351 lots that amount to a higher estimate of Rupees 225.76 cr according to Indian art market advisory firm Artery India. The majority of works being offered for auction are on canvas (154 works offered), followed by works on paper (114 works offered).

2019-03-16T08:53:53.297185+00:00 IST

Culture

Tangkhul Naga tribe in Manipur celebrates agricultural festival

Manipur [India] Mar 15 (ANI): Agriculture is one of the main occupations for people living in the northeast region. Most festivals and fairs in the northeast have an agricultural background akin to cultivation and farming. One such celebration is the seed sowing festival which is celebrated annually by many tribes of Manipur. Recently at Hungpung Village, a Tangkhul Naga tribe celebrated the seed sowing festival in Ukhrul district.

2019-03-15T14:01:53.160340+00:00 IST

Quirky

Movies influence people reveals study

Washington D.C. [USA] Mar 15 (ANI): Recently a Nigerian feature film helped researchers in understanding if media, such as movies had any hand in shifting the social norms or influencing people and found that movies greatly influence people to behave as the actors do.

2019-03-15T12:49:22.014285+00:00 IST

Culture

TN: Pilgrims embark on journey to Katchatheevu Island for church festival

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) [India], Mar 15 (ANI): Many fishermen from Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram on Friday left for Katchatheevu Island to participate in the St. Antony's church festival.

2019-03-15T09:15:13.699532+00:00 IST

Fitness

10 rewards one can earn through Talwalkars Healthclubs 'Fitness Ki Kamai' programme

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Mar 15 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Fitness Ki Kamai is a technologically advanced and reward based fitness program introduced by Talwalkars Healthclubs Ltd. The nationwide fitness motivating initiative of Talwalkars Fitness Ki Kamai is fuelled by Growfitter FITKIT, a high tech AI-powered mobile application.

2019-03-15T06:20:59.500549+00:00 IST

Quirky

Getting gender right can help Indian marketers enhance growth prospects

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Mar 15 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Marketers are reinforcing rather than helping to eradicate harmful gender-based stereotypes, in line with the latest AdReaction report released by Kantar, which reveals the disconnect between consumer and business opinions of gender portrayals in advertising.

2019-03-15T06:10:01.495160+00:00 IST

Relationships

Negative emotions can reduce our ability to trust people

New Delhi [India], Mar 14 (ANI): It is commonly believed that a bad mood can negatively affect how you treat others however recent studies have revealed that it also has the power to make you more distrustful.

2019-03-14T18:05:51.206863+00:00 IST

Culture

Bullying evolves with age: Study

New Delhi [India], Mar 14 (ANI): Children who are involved in bullying at the age of 11, may remain involved in it throughout their entire adolescence, a recent study suggests.

2019-03-14T18:04:15.581554+00:00 IST

Lifestyle

Families, schools play key roles in promoting adolescent self-confidence: Study

Washington D.C. [USA] Mar 13 (ANI): Self-confidence is especially critical for teens who are preparing to face the challenges of adulthood and according to a recent study, both families and schools may together play a vital role in boosting adolescents' confidence.

2019-03-13T15:54:56.474971+00:00 IST

Lifestyle

Gratitude can work wonders at workplace: Study

Washington D.C. [USA] Mar 13 (ANI): Looking for work satisfaction? Expressing gratitude to a colleague would improve their life and yours, a recent study suggests.

2019-03-13T15:29:07.934652+00:00 IST