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Zomato's reply to those copying its 'ghar ka khana' viral tweet is pure sassy

New Delhi [India], July 08 (ANI): Zomato, the homegrown restaurant search, and food delivery platform, has the most savage come back for all those who copied their viral 'kabhi kabhi' tweet.

2019-07-08T09:28:55.407952+00:00 IST

Robots can influence children's opinions significantly: Research

Washington D.C. [USA], July 7 (ANI): It is known that children are susceptible to getting influenced easily. New research has shed light on the fact that children tend to change their opinions and decisions getting influenced by robots.

2019-07-07T14:53:26.947261+00:00 IST

Students feel professors shall prevent them from surfing net in class

Washington D.C. [USA], July 7 (ANI): Students think it is instructors' responsibility to ensure they don't surf the web in class, suggests a recent study.

2019-07-07T13:45:41.243807+00:00 IST

Can trees learn, think or feel?

Washington D.C. [USA], July 4 (ANI): Have you have ever wondered if trees can think, learn, or feel pain or loneliness? A new study has the answer to it -- No!

2019-07-04T14:40:02.024881+00:00 IST

Educators' advice for young journalists: Don't work for traditional news organizations

Washington D.C. [USA], July 4 (ANI): Educators are now encouraging aspiring journalists to look for jobs outside the news business.

2019-07-04T13:36:33.352352+00:00 IST

Cockroaches getting stronger, becoming immune to most insecticides: study

Washington D.C. [USA], July 3 (ANI): All our efforts to wipe out those tiny cockroaches are going in vain! These insects have evolved and are only getting stronger by the day.

2019-07-03T16:31:27.558670+00:00 IST

Here's what people like about superheroes

Washington D.C. [USA], July 03 (ANI): Deadpool or Captain America, who is a more likable superhero? The latest study suggests that people tend to like fictional superheroes who have a strong sense of morality.

2019-07-03T13:56:42.245373+00:00 IST

Mumbai Police officer rescues dog from drowning

New Delhi (India), July 03 (ANI): As Mumbai continues to drown in rain, it's not just the people who are taking the hit, animals are too. The latest video of a Mumbai police officer rescuing a dog from drowning will reaffirm your faith in humanity.

2019-07-03T11:37:29.343083+00:00 IST

Video of cow playing football in Goa has left twitterverse in splits

New Delhi (India), July 3 (ANI): It is a well-known fact that football is a craze in many parts of the world. However, the video of a cow enjoying the sport in Goa has grabbed the attention of netizens.

2019-07-03T04:25:52.215776+00:00 IST

Toggling between TV, twitter diminishes enjoyment

Washington D.C. [USA], July 2 (ANI): Trying to escape reality? Do it using one source of entertainment at a time.

2019-07-02T15:18:52.490176+00:00 IST

Concept of four day work weeks makes its way into corporate culture

Washington D.C. [USA], July 2 (ANI): Working four day a week seems too good to be true, right? Well, here is some salt for your wounds. There are companies out there offering four-day workweeks to entice workers seeking a better work-life balance.

2019-07-02T12:46:42.089304+00:00 IST

Alcohol not only harms drinkers but others as well

Washington D.C. [USA], July 1 (ANI): Alcohol consumption not only affects the person who takes it but causes significant harm to other people as well, finds a study.

2019-07-01T08:56:47.162202+00:00 IST

Teenagers who are more expressive better protected against depression: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], June 29 (ANI): Teenagers who can put out their negative emotions in precise and nuanced ways are better protected against depression in comparison to their peers, suggests a recent study based on negative emotion differentiation, or NED.

2019-06-29T10:03:38.533748+00:00 IST

10 percent of people have near-death experiences: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], June 29 (ANI): A recent study conducted in approx 35 countries suggests that mystical near-death experiences in which people report a range of spiritual and physical symptoms, including out-of-body sensations, seeing or hearing hallucinations, racing thoughts and time distortion, affect around 10 per cent of people.

2019-06-29T09:07:19.853373+00:00 IST

WhatsApp is good for our wellbeing: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], June 29 (ANI): People who think that spending time on social media is wastage of time need to know the benefits it offers to its users. A recent study has found that social media especially WhatsApp is good for our wellbeing.

2019-06-29T08:50:47.500552+00:00 IST

Does 'female leadership trust advantage' give women edge in crisis situation?

Washington D.C. [USA], June 27 (ANI): The trust developed by women leaders who practice strong interpersonal skills results in better crisis resolution in the case when outcomes are predictable, says a study.

2019-06-27T14:19:12.958342+00:00 IST

Bird three times larger than ostrich discovered

Washington D.C. [USA], June 27 (ANI): Researchers have discovered that early Europeans lived alongside birds which were three times larger than ostrich and weighed about 450kg.

2019-06-27T10:03:36.739061+00:00 IST

Choosing the perfect pooch - a tricky decision

Washington D.C. [USA], June 26 (ANI): Deciding to adopt a dog is just the first step. Finding the perfect pooch who melts your heart, is where the real challenge lies.

2019-06-26T07:28:40.509177+00:00 IST

Music helps students score well in exams. Study

Washington D.C. [USA], June 25 (ANI): A recent study has found that high school students who opt for courses in music score good marks during exams in certain subjects like Maths and Science, rather than non-musical students.

2019-06-25T16:14:52.629451+00:00 IST

Hate speech on Twitter can predict frequency of real-life hate crimes: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Jun 25 (ANI): Trolls making hate speeches on social media can be more harmful to society than they seem behind the screens, recent findings suggest.

2019-06-25T09:16:40.858485+00:00 IST

After 'Modi sarees' and 'jackets', get ready for 'Modi mangoes'!

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Jun 23 (ANI): The Mango festival at Lucknow celebrated different varieties of the 'King of Fruits' in a unique way by adding a political twist to the event!

2019-06-23T17:29:29.962280+00:00 IST