Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for December 1, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for December 1.

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Royal Enfield: Book tells story behind making of Indian biking giant

A new book maps the trail-blazing story of the brand, the company and most of all, the individuals who have made Royal Enfield what it is now -- a premium homegrown consumer brand for the global markets.

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Mucosal immunity might play 'significant role' in preventing Covid-19 transmission:...

The analysis, published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology, noted that the mucosal immune system is the largest component of immunity, but hasn’t been a focus of much of the research on Covid-19 to date.

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Singapore studies Covid-19 pregnancy puzzle after baby born with antibodies

Doctors are studying the impact of Covid-19 on pregnant women and their unborn babies in Singapore, where an infant delivered by an infected mother earlier this month had antibodies against the virus but did not carry the disease.

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Football in hijab: Thai Muslim lesbians tackle stereotypes

Thailand, a largely conservative Buddhist society, is known for its relaxed attitude towards gender and sexual diversity, with homosexuality decriminalised as early as 1956. Yet LGBT+ people face widespread discrimination, particularly outside the country’s capital Bangko.

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Early intervention mobile app brings hope and services to children with disabilities...

Studies conducted in rural India give hope to millions of preschool children and their caregivers by showing that providing access to early intervention services improves school enrollment and integration for children with disabilities.

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Cardinal's prison diary explores suffering, solitary lockup

Cardinal George Pell, who was convicted and then acquitted of sexual abuse in his native Australia, reflects on the nature of suffering, Pope Francis’ papacy and the humiliations of solitary confinement in his jailhouse memoir.

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Aditya Narayan and Shweta Agarwal wear co-ordinated outfits for pre-wedding Tilak...

Singer and reality TV host Aditya Narayan seems to be over the moon as he is gearing up to get hitched to his ‘soulmate’ Shweta Agarwal on December 1. Photos of the couple from pre-wedding ceremonies have surfaced online and the loved up couple looked stunning in co-ordinated outfits.

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Chandra Grahan 2020 Timings: See pictures, videos of last lunar eclipse of the year...

Chandra Grahan or the final penumbral lunar eclipse of 2020, also known as the Beaver Moon, will be seen today on Monday, 30 November. The eclipse will start at 1:04 PM IST and end at around 5:22 PM IST.

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Disparities in academic productivity observed during Covid-19 pandemic: Study

Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM) discovered that the academic productivity of individuals with children younger than six years decreased after the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Happy Gurupurab 2020: Wishes, images to share with your loved ones for Prakash ...

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2020: One of the most important festivals celebrated by the Sikh community, Guru Nanak Jayanti or Gurupurab commemorates the birth of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev.

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Ladakh rolls out first tourism incentive policy

Ladakh has rolled out its first tourism incentive policy with focus on ensuring equitable and sustainable development of all regions in the Union Territory.

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Coronavirus | Goa's domestic air passenger traffic returning to normal amid unlock...

Goa Airport’s Director Gagan Malik said the number of domestic flights are also increasing amid the unlock process, even as scheduled and chartered international travel continues to remain suspended.

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AR Rahman becomes BAFTA Breakthrough India ambassador

Academy Award-winning music composer AR Rahman on Monday was announced as the ambassador for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts’, ‘Breakthrough Initiative’.

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Uptick in Covid-19 cases due to Thanksgiving travel likely in US, says Dr Fauci

Dr Anthony Fauci said that there will almost certainly be an uptick in Covid-19 cases after Americans travelled for the Thanksgiving holiday despite warnings by public health officials.

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Goa leader calls international cultural community for help to save UNESCO Heritage...

Goa Forward Party chief Vijai Sardesai called for help from the international cultural community like UNESCO and ICOMOS to save the “future of Old Goa from the destructive policies of present the state government led by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant”.

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Coronavirus: Canada extends travel restrictions for those entering the country

Canada will extend its restrictions for all travelers entering the country, except from the United States, until Jan. 21, the government said on Sunday, in a move to limit the spread of COVID-19.

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Pet lover in Coimbatore designs wheelchair for disabled dog

Veera, a four-year-old dog in Coimbatore, which used to hobble along due to injuries in its legs, has now got a wheelchair, custom made for it by an animal lover who has adopted him.

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Serotonin promotes patience in parts of brain. Here's how

Serotonin, the hormone which determines the level of patience, has been found by a study done on mice to also dictate whether one will crave instant gratification or will calmly anticipate the reward.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for November 30, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for November 30.

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Medicaid expansion not enough for diabetes patients: Study

A study led by researchers from the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) claims that Medicaid expansion is not enough to improve the health care for patients with diabetes.

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Startup develops software for displaying garment images in 3D

A startup incubated by IIT Madras and NASSCOM has developed a software to convert flat images of traditional Indian garments into photo-realistic 3D images on e-commerce websites.

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Covid-19 impact on women-led micro business widens socio-economic gap: Survey

The adverse effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on women-led micro businesses in India has exacerbated the vast socio-economic gap, finds a survey.

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African-American cancer survivors tend to survive more with social needs: Study

A study from the American Cancer Society claims about the relationship between lower health-related quality of life with social needs factors of African-American cancer survivors.

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Poland's Warsaw hit by protests against abortion ban

Poland’s feminist organization Strajk Kobiet has organized a protest in downtown Warsaw on Saturday to draw public attention to the decision of Poland’s Constitutional Court to outlaw abortions.

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Covid-19: Curbs on cinema halls, pools, events relaxed in Goa

Cinema halls, swimming pools, gathering for religious, social, cultural, educational, sports and entertainment events were allowed to resume in Goa on Saturday, officials said.

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Artists say Cuba government agrees to dialogue, tolerance

A group of Cuban artists and intellectuals say they won an unusual government vow of greater tolerance for independent art on Saturday after a demonstration in front of the Culture Ministry.

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Child weight gain linked to ability to produce leptin: Study

Children having African ancestry are more prone to developing obesity if they possess a genetic variant that reduces their ability to produce the hormone leptin.

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Eye exam could lead to early Parkinson's disease diagnosis: Study

Scientists have determined a simple eye exam combined with powerful artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning technology that could provide early detection of Parkinson’s disease.

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Tram to become art gallery in Kolkata

An art gallery on a tram will be launched in Kolkata in the first week of December to celebrate the city’s artistic spirit.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for November 29, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for November 29.

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Weekly Tarot Card Readings: Tarot prediction for November 29 - December 5, what's...

Weekly Tarot Card Readings: Tarot prediction for November 29 - December 5. What do the cards have in store for Leo, Virgo, Scorpio, Sagittarius and other zodiac signs for this week.

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Bakhtawar Bhutto gets engaged to Mahmood Choudhry in intimate ceremony in Karachi....

Bakhtawar Bhutto, daughter of the late (former) prime minister of Pakistan Benazir Bhutto and Asif Ali Zardari got engaged to Dubai-based businessmanMahmood Choudhry in a small ceremony at Bilawal House in Karachi, Pakistan.

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Coolie No 1 trailer launch: Sara Ali Khan means business in hot red pantsuit, Varun...

Sara Ali Khan posted photos with Coolie No 1 co-star Varun Dhawan with a classic ‘Sara ki Shayar’, “Have you Read, I’m ready in Red. Trailer launch, funny times ahead. Ok enough heard, even said. Why don’t you go watch our trailer instead.”

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So many incredible memories: Priyanka Chopra Jonas looks radiant in sunshine yellow...

Priyanka Chopra Jonas took to her Twitter and Instagram accounts to reminisce about the time she was conferred with the Padma Shri award, India’s fourth highest civilian award.

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'Fully atmanirbhar' says Alia Bhatt about her new conscious clothing line for children,...

Alia Bhatt is busy wrapping up dubbing for Brahmastra alongside co-star and boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor, but is apparently keeping busier with her new business venture Ed-a-Mamma, a conscious clothing line for children.

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'Women lawyers are hampered by systemic discrimination and gender barriers' Justice...

While the number of women graduating from the leading law schools and working at junior levels in the legal profession is equal to their male counterparts, this does not translate to equal representation at workplace or later at higher positions.

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Europe's ski resorts have mountain to climb to save season amid pandemic

Europe’s ski resorts are desperately trying to salvage the new season amid the pandemic, but travel restrictions, the need for social distancing and disagreement among governments about whether to open at all mean they have a mountain to climb.

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Study suggests electronic skin has strong future stretching ahead

A material that mimics human skin in strength, stretchability, and sensitivity could be used to collect biological data in real-time.

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Tattoo business in India is bright and booming: KDz Tattoos

Right from beachside stalls at Goa to professional studios at malls, the Indian tattoo industry is bright and booming.

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Los Angeles County to impose new Covid-19 restrictions on social gatherings

Nearly all social gatherings of individuals from more than a single household will be banned in Los Angeles County for at least three weeks starting Monday under new restrictions local health officials.

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International wrestlers Sangeeta Phogat and Bajrang Punia marry in small ceremony...

Sangeeta is the sister of Dangal fame (the movie that is based on their lives) wrestlers Babita and Geeta Phogat. The 22-year-old bride looked radiant for all ceremonies including Haldi, Mehendi and the main event. See pics here...

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Writing for kids needs simplification of concepts, language: Devdutt Pattanaik

Writing for children needs simplification of concepts and language, says illustrator-mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik, who finds the process involved in such works both challenging as well as exciting.

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Whiteley's 'Henri's Armchair' smashes Australian art auction record

A painting by famed Australian artist Brett Whiteley has sold at auction for A$6.25 million, setting a new record in the country and underscoring the appeal of art investments amid the uncertainties of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Low-income parents lonelier in pandemic, says British royal Kate

Parents living in deprived areas are at higher risk of feeling lonely due to Covid-19, British royal Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, said on Friday as she unveiled research that also highlighted the pandemic’s impact on women’s mental health.

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UK retail empire of billionaire Philip Green teeters on edge

The retail empire of tycoon Philip Green, which owns well-known British fashion chains like Topshop, appears to be on the brink of collapse following the economic shock of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ireland to lift Covid-19 curbs ahead of many European countries

Ireland will allow shops, restaurants, gyms and pubs serving food to reopen next week, and permit travel between counties from December 18, to facilitate a “different but special” Christmas.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for November 28, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for November 28.

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Durgamati promotions: Bhumi Pednekar's Rs 25k tropical print pantsuit breathes fresh...

Bhumi Pednekar is keeping busy with the promotions of her upcoming film Durgamati and we are absolutely digging the ensembles the Saandh Ki Aankh actor is donning for the same.

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Cher in Pakistan to help Kaavan, 'world's loneliest elephant'

Iconic singer and actress Cher is in Pakistan to celebrate the departure of Kaavan, dubbed the “world’s loneliest elephant,” who will soon leave a Pakistani zoo for better conditions after years of lobbying by animal rights groups and activists.

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Best foot forward: What makes the perfect goal?

A score at the end of a long string of passes is thrilling, but is more a sign of mastery over the moment than over the game.

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Is all your life on one device? You might have single-screen stress

Using multiple, task-specific devices to do different things has significant advantages. Digital diversification could help increase focus and productivity.

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Holiday trends to watch: Adult Play-Doh, gifts for pooches

The pandemic is turning this into a holiday shopping season like no other. Toy companies are targeting stuck-at-home grown-ups with latte-smelling Play-Doh and Legos that turn into Warhols.

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Jennifer Lopez poses completely nude for cover of new single 'In The Morning'. Here's...

Singer-actor Jennifer Lopez yet again grabbed eyeballs with her fierce style as she posed nude for the cover art of her new single ‘In The Morning.’ The 51-year-old artist took to her social media accounts to share the cover art with her fans on Wednesday.

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Pads, tampons: Scotland becomes first nation in the world to make menstrual sanitary...

Scotland on Tuesday made sanitary products free to all women, becoming the first nation in the world to take such a step against “period poverty.”

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In prison, with periods and no pads: Life in a Thai jail

Last year, each female inmate at Chaiyaphum Prison, which houses some 2,100 prisoners about five hours north of the capital, got 12 sanitary pads, 10 times less than the 120 inmates are due under an annual quota. Thai law requires all prisons to provide sanitary pads to female inmates free of charge, but does not specify how many.

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Sleeve gastrectomy: Here's how popular weight-loss surgery in obese teenagers weakens...

A common weight loss surgery for adolescents with obesity called sleeve gastrectomy has harmful effects on bones, according to a new study.

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Opinion | Coronavirus pandemic: India should give emergency approval for the Covid-19...

In this week’s The Taste, Vir Sanghvi writes, “I doubt if America will approve the Oxford vaccine any time soon. But we, in India, should give it emergency approval as soon as possible.” Adding, “Let’s just go ahead and beat this damn pandemic.”

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Mukesh Ambani's residence Antilia: Inside India's richest man's opulent Rs 15,000...

India’s richest man and Reliance Industries’ chairman Mukesh Ambani’s Mumbai home, Antilia is one of the most valuable private residential properties in the world. Here are pictures and videos that take you inside the larger-than-life Ambani residence.

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Covid-19 pandemic: Swedes lose faith in 'herd immunity' strategy with coronavirus...

Swedish confidence in the nation’s strategy to fight the coronavirus pandemic has slumped, with concerns over capacity in the health-care system now almost universal.

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Coronavirus: Americans risk travelling over festive season despite warnings

Millions of Americans took to the skies and the highways ahead of Thanksgiving at the risk of pouring gasoline on the coronavirus fire, disregarding increasingly dire warnings that they stay home and limit their holiday gatherings to members of their own household.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for November 27, what's in store for Virgo,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for November 27.

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Happy Thanksgiving 2020: Quotes, wishes, images, messages, greetings Whatsapp &...

Thanksgiving 2020: Given the coronavirus pandemic, many families will be celebrating separately from each other, but one can always send across good wishes and thoughts to their loved ones. Here are the best wishes, quotes and images for you to share with your loved ones this Thanksgiving.

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WATCH: Gul Panag doing push-ups in a saree is goals. Here's why it's her go-to exercise...

Gul Panag shared, “If there’s one exercise I could pick for its benefits , it would be the push up. Over the last few months, I’ve used a combination of different variations of pushups, squats and planks to keep fit. Body weight . No weights . And I’m fitter, leaner and stronger than ever before.”

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Cook turkey and cornbread like Kamala Harris this Thanksgiving

United States Vice President-elect Kamala Harris once shared, “My mother used to tell me, ‘Kamala, you clearly like to eat good food. You better learn how to cook.’” And with Thanksgiving upon us, the former Senator has some handy tips proving she is not only a trailblazing politician, but also an extraordinary culinary artist.

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Thanksgiving 2020: All you need to know about the history, significance and celebrations...

Thanksgiving 2020: Here’s all you need to know about the date, importance, history and celebrations behind the holiday which has aspects of a harvest festival and is reserved primarily for offering thanks and acknowledging the sacrifices and blessings of the past year.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for November 26, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for November 26.

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Meghan Markle: three years of highs and lows

Meghan Markle has experienced remarkable highs and lows during a tumultuous three-year period in which she married into royalty and became a mother before souring on life in Britain and returning to the United States.

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Rising temperatures will force workers to stay indoors, poses $200 bn risk to India's...

Climate change poses a USD 200 billion risk to the Indian GDP by 2030, as the rise in temperatures reduces the number of hours of outdoor work, a report said on Wednesday.

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Tokyo urges shorter times for bars and restaurants, officials warn of coronavirus...

The Japanese capital will urge shorter working hours for bars and restaurants and ask residents to stay indoors as much as possible in “tough, concentrated action” to tame a spike in coronavirus cases, Tokyo’s governor said on Wednesday.

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La Scala subs closed gala concert for traditional opener

Milan’s famed La Scala opera house announced Wednesday that it will broadcast a gala event on the night of its traditional Dec. 7 season-opener, instead of the planned staging of Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor,” in keeping with restrictions imposed to stop the coronavirus’ deadly spread.

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Covid-19 virus survives on surfaces within thin films: IIT Bombay study

The Covid-19 virus survives on surfaces by clinging to thin liquid films, according to a study by researchers at IIT-Bombay which provides insights into how the novel coronavirus sustains for hours or days on solid surfaces under ambient conditions

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A migrant's odyssey from boat to Covid nursing job in Spain

The six migrants listen attentively to Mbaye Babacar Diouf, whose own journey across the Atlantic to a job nursing Covid-19 patients in Spain and giving back to the community through his own nonprofit would seem to scream success.

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In pandemic era's isolation, meaning of 'self-care' evolves

The pandemic-era incarnation of self-care isn’t about buying a signature outfit, wearing a trendy shade of lipstick or getting a perfect haircut. It has, for many, put the purpose and meaning of life front and center, reconfiguring priorities and needs as the virus-inflected months drift by.

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Work from home revolution is a surprise boon for India's women

In India’s $200 billion technology services industry new rules are expected to provide female workers with a broad swath of flexible work arrangements and fresh employment opportunities.

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Covid test mandatory at Uttarakhand airport for people coming from Delhi

Passengers travelling from Delhi to Uttarakhand in Dehradun have to mandatory undergo a Covid-19 test at Jolly Grant Airport, as per an order issued by the Uttarakhand government.

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Research shows bariatric surgery may reduce severity of Covid-19 in patients with...

A Cleveland Clinic study shows that among patients who have obesity and who tested positive for Covid-19, a past history of bariatric surgery was significantly associated with a lower risk of hospital and intensive care unit admission.

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Best looks of Sara Ali Khan fashionably twinning with mother Amrita Singh that will...

Sara Ali Khan seems to love intentionally twinning with her mommy dearest, Amrita Singh, be it Christmas or Diwali. Here are some of the best looks from the mother-daughter duo’s style guide, check them out...

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Malaika Arora turns up the heat in coral Ziad Nakad gown, Bvlgari Serpenti inspired...

While Malaika Arora sizzled our feeds with her coral Ziad Nakad look, it was the serpent like necklace that adorned Malaika’s delicate neck that caught our eye given its stark resemblance to Bvlgari’s famous serpentine design. However the lack of attribution makes one wonder if its a rip off...

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Japan fights coronavirus in luxurious style with million-yen masks

Japanese trend-setters can now protect against the coronavirus in luxurious style with opulent masks adorned with diamonds and pearls for a cool million yen ($9,600) each.

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Playful book about The Beatles wins major nonfiction prize

Craig Brown’s “One Two Three Four: The Beatles in Time” was named winner of the 50,000-pound Baillie Gifford Prize at a virtual ceremony in London.

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Airlines stir doubts with 'flying is safe' claim on Covid spread

Airlines have loudly insisted that it’s safe to fly during the coronavirus pandemic, and U.S. travel is surging before the Thanksgiving holiday despite a nationwide spike in virus cases.

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Study finds memories of past events retain remarkable fidelity even as we age

Scientists studying the complex relationship between ageing and memory have found that in a controlled experiment, people can remember the details about past events with a surprising 94 per cent accuracy.

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Amid racial reckoning, Grammys honour the Black experience

Beyoncé’s song “Black Parade” and others focused on protesting, police brutality and the overall Black experience — are taking centre stage at the 2021 Grammy Awards.

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Amid racial reckoning, Grammys honour the Black experience

Beyoncé’s song “Black Parade” and others focused on protesting, police brutality and the overall Black experience — are taking centre stage at the 2021 Grammy Awards.

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Brazilian clothes brand removes image of Hindu deity from shorts

A Brazilian fashion clothes brand has removed ads for its line of shorts for men and women that used an image of Lord Ganesh, one of the most revered deities of Hinduism.

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Indian teenage sex trafficking survivor sold to a brothel in Sonagachi wins 'unprecedented'...

A teenage trafficking survivor in India has won Rs 9 lakh ($12,165) in a rare payout that lawyers said was “unprecedented” in size under the country’s compensation schemes for victims. The survivor was 13 when she was trafficked from eastern Odisha state and sold to a brothel in Sonagachi, India’s largest red-light district in the city of Kolkata, her lawyer said.

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Dutch DJs spinning tunes from home to beat coronavirus lockdown blues

In normal times, Dutch disc jockeys perform for thousands of fans at electronic dance shows around the world. But with festivals cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, most have spent a chunk of 2020 in lockdown producing music and streaming sets online.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for November 25, what's in store for Virgo,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for November 25.

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The show must go on: Students put a spin on Romeo and Juliet amid coronavirus p...

“Parting is such sweet sorrow” — especially for a theater troupe hoping to stage a live performance of “Romeo & Juliet” in the middle of a pandemic that has closed schools and required social distancing. The solution, at least for high school students in the Boston suburb of Westwood? Make a movie version instead.

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Caribbean resorts get starring role in US airlines' Covid-19 holiday playbook amid...

U.S. airlines are adding flights, and in some cases Covid-19 testing programs, for travel to Mexico and the Caribbean, a region central to carriers’ strategies to tap into pockets of holiday demand before a vaccine makes its way around the world.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Covid-19 transmission risk from using cash is low, study ...

The risk of catching Covid-19 through using banknotes is low, according to research by the Bank of England that suggests the aversion to using cash during the pandemic is unnecessary.

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Neuroscientists find social isolation provokes brain activity similar to that seen...

The researchers found that after one day of total isolation, the sight of people having fun together activates the same brain region that lights up when someone who hasn’t eaten all day sees a picture of a plate of cheesy pasta.

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Covid-19: Russia's Sputnik V vaccine for coronavirus is 95% effective, cheaper than...

The developers of Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine announced on Tuesday that it had an efficacy rate or 95 per cent based on the second interim analysis of clinical data.

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Japan and China agree to restart two-way travel by end November

The foreign ministers of China and Japan agreed at a meeting in Tokyo to lift some virus-related travel restrictions by the end of the month.

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'Happiest Season' spotlights LGBT love in Christmas rom-com

“Happiest Season,” out on Hulu on Friday and starring Kristen Stewart, breaks the mold as a romantic comedy about a lesbian couple set around the holidays.

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Climate scientists turn Mount Everest into a lab

For two months, 34 scientists (along with sherpas and aides) turned the top of the world into a scientific laboratory.

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'Whole new kind of busy and tired', says Gigi Hadid, gives sneak peak of holiday...

Ever since her birth in September, Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik have been very secretive about their daughter, so much so that fans came up with the name ‘Baby Zigi’ for the little one since the couple never shared any details about her, let alone a name.

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South Korean hiker turns trash into art with 'don't drop litter' message

When hiker Kim Kang-eun found the slopes of Mount Jiri, South Korea’s largest national park, littered with rubbish during a two-day trip in 2018, she decided it was time to send out a message about taking better care of nature.

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England offers travellers shorter quarantine with Covid tests

England said it will chop its 14-day quarantine for arrivals from high-risk countries by almost two-thirds if they take a coronavirus test, easing restrictions on air travel just in time for the Christmas holiday rush.

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More than half of 20-year-olds in India's metros likely to develop diabetes in lifetime:...

More than half of men, and nearly two thirds of women currently aged 20 years in India could develop diabetes in their life time, with most of those cases likely to be type 2 diabetes.

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Children more willing to punish if wrongdoer is 'taught a lesson': Study

Many children are willing to make personal sacrifices to punish wrongdoers -- and even more so if they believe punishment will teach the transgressor a lesson.

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Study suggests the Green Mediterranean diet may be better for health

The Green Mediterranean diet, containing more plant matter and very little red meat or poultry, maybe even better for cardiovascular and metabolic health than the traditional Mediterranean diet.

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Sana Khan - Mufti Anas Sayied wedding: Sana shares unseen images of her 'Walima...

Sana Khan’s surprisingly sudden and secret nuptials to Gujarat-based religious scholar Mufti Anas Sayied in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic took the internet by storm.

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DC Comics adds Kid Quick to list of non-binary superheroes

DC Comics is introducing its newest non-binary character in Kid Quick, who can move at super speed like The Flash.

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Many Americans flying for holiday despite CDC pleas

Millions of Americans bought tickets to fly somewhere for Thanksgiving before the nation’s top public health agency pleaded with them not to travel for the holiday.

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Masked Ananya Panday returns from Dubai decked in limited edition Louis Vuitton...

Ananya was spotted with more than a few Louis Vuitton handbags, one being the limited edition Multi Pochette Accessoires which retails at $2,895 (Rs 2,14,125) as per tradesy.com, and is resold for much more on account of its rarity. Looks like Ananya managed to bag herself quite the deal.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for November 24, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for November 24.

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Researchers find engineered immune cells as new hope for HIV vaccine

With a new vaccine approach that would anticipate engineered immune cells from the patient’s body, scientists at Scripps Research have moved closer to attaining a triumph over HIV research.

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Three drugs identified as possible therapeutics for Covid-19 by UTHSC researche...

In recent research, scientists have identified three drugs as promising therapeutics for the Covid-19, the illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus in its early stages.

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Shashi Tharoor's latest book “The Battle of Belonging” launched by Prabha Khaitan...

Author Shashi Tharoor shared details of his inspiration for writing “The Battle of Belonging” and made a passionate plea to read this deeply-researched work.

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Scientists study cause of endangered whale calf's death

The National Park Service says scientists are trying to discover the cause of death of a whale calf belonging to “one of the rarest marine mammals” on earth.

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Study suggests actively speaking two languages protects against cognitive decli...

A good command on more than two languages provides neurological benefits and protects against cognitive decline associated with ageing, suggest the findings of a new study.

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BMTC to teach self-defence skills to women employees

In a bid to empower its women staff to be the custodians of their own safety, the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is preparing to teach it women employees, especially conductors, self-defence courses.

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Hong Kong-Singapore bubble delay shows uphill battle for travel

The shelving of the Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble shows just how delicate the process of reopening borders is, even for places that have largely contained the coronavirus.

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Tbilisi audio tour puts Georgian trans people on the map

Shunned by their families, trans people in Georgia often rely on sex work to make a living as discrimination and the lack of regulations on legal gender recognition make it difficult find regular jobs.

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A regular dose of nature may improve mental health during Covid-19 pandemic

As per a new study, nature around one’s home may help mitigate some of the negative mental health effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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UK to lift quarantine restrictions for holiday travel during Christmas

The UK transport secretary will announce on Monday that blanket quarantine restrictions will end in time for Christmas so that families can travel to high-risk “red list” countries to visit relatives.

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Mangoes can be useful in reducing facial wrinkles in older women: Study

A study has come across wrinkle reduction feature of Ataulfo mangoes, commonly known as honey or Champagne mangoes that might prove to be potent for older women with fair skin.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for November 23, what's in store for Virgo,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for November 23.

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'People need mountains': Swiss ski resorts buck Alpine lockdowns

Switzerland, despite being a second-wave coronavirus hotspot with 5,000 infections a day and mounting deaths, is hoping that a middle way of social distancing, limits on gatherings and mask-wearing on lifts can prop up pillars of the economy such as tourism without fuelling the pandemic.

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Study reveals two-thirds of older adults in US say they won't treat their depre...

According to the findings of a new nationwide poll, nearly two-thirds of Americans aged 65 or older who have concerns about having depression will not seek its treatment.

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'Age should be no barrier to the lifestyle management of obesity', study finds

Obesity is also linked to increased mortality and poor well being which makes it important for people with bad eating habits to pay more attention to their lifestyle.

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Maintaining healthy sleep pattern helps lower risk of heart failure: Study

Adults with the healthiest sleep patterns had a 42 per cent lower risk of heart failure regardless of other risk factors compared to adults with unhealthy sleep patterns.

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Bengal government to promote artistes, help them earn livelihood

The West Bengal government has decided to promote artistes and performers to ensure that they get to earn their livelihood, amid the pandemic-induced crisis.

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Heterogeneous thinkers may possess quick decision-making: Study

A recent mathematical indagation has come up with a new perspective claiming that a group of people with different information may possess better decision-making process.

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Canada to return statue of Hindu goddess stolen over 100 years ago from India

A Canadian university will soon return to India a unique statue of Hindu goddess Annapoorna that was stolen from a shrine in Varanasi over a century ago and found its way to the varsity’s art gallery.

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Singapore-Hong Kong air travel bubble postponed

Singapore and Hong Kong on Saturday postponed a planned air travel bubble amid a spike in coronavirus infections in Hong Kong.

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Artisans, weavers, and handicraft makers celebrate India's heritage through a successful...

This year’s festive season has been extra special for artisans, weavers and handicraft makers across the country as they catered to the growing consumer demand for indigenous products, crafted to bring the rich culture of India to life.

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Alan Rickman's diaries to be published as a book

27 volumes of handwritten diaries, spanning more than 25 years of Alan Rickman’s life and career, will be edited down into a single book and published as a book in late 2022.

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Your sexuality can make you enemy of the state in Poland

Five of Poland’s 16 provinces and more than 80 towns and cities have declared themselves free of LGBTQ “ideology” or passed resolutions aimed against sexual minorities.

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Covid-19 cases in Japan hit record high amid holiday travel

The daily tally of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Japan hit a record for the fourth day at 2,508, the Health Ministry said Sunday.

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HT Brunch Cover Story: Beauty and the beasts!

Three digital content creators who insist make-up for men is the new show of strength.

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Siddharth Dhanvant Shanghvi's most personal book yet

The best-selling author is out with his new book, Loss, which is as much a memoir of grief as it is an ode to life.

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Humour: Your bubble or mine?

As relationships turn “geo-personal”, unlikely bonds relieve the tedium.

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Weekly Tarot Card Readings: Tarot prediction for November 15-21, what's in store...

Weekly Tarot Card Readings: Tarot prediction for November 15-21. What do the cards have in store for Leo, Virgo, Scorpio, Sagittarius and other zodiac signs for this week.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for November 22, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for November 22.

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Couture's new afflatus: Veiled Shraddha Kapoor looks ethereal as a lockdown bride...

Shraddha Kapoor divulged, “For me, classic and elegance instantly makes one feel as though they have arrived.”

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Here's why age is no barrier for successful weight loss according to a new study

Obese patients over the age of 60 can lose an equivalent amount of weight as younger people using only lifestyle changes, according to a new study.

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Coronavirus: Remdesivir's failure is a warning for Covid-19 vaccines

Speed is prized in the race to beat back Covid-19 — as it should be. But the WHO’s thumbs-down on remdesivir is also a reminder that hasty drug development and approval is risky.

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Zokinvy: First drug for progeria, a rare rapid-aging disease, extends kids' liv...

Kids with the genetic disorder progeria typically die in their early teens, usually from heart disease. But in testing, children taking the drug Zokinvy lived 2 1/2 years longer on average.

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Coronavirus: What does emergency use of a Covid-19 vaccine mean?

Normally, the process to approve a new vaccine can take about a decade. But the federal government is using various methods to dramatically speed up the process for Covid-19 vaccines.

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Violation of free speech? Florida bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children...

A divided federal appeals court on Friday declared unconstitutional two south Florida laws that banned therapists from offering conversion therapy to children struggling with their sexual orientation or gender identity. Conversion therapy aims to change people’s sexual orientations or gender identities.

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Coronavirus pandemic: WHO advises doctors not to use Gilead's Remdesivir for Covid-19...

“There is currently no evidence that it improves survival or the need for ventilation,” a panel of WHO-convened experts developing Covid-19 treatment guidelines said in The BMJ medical journal.

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'Clothing companies should not appropriate religion, sacrilege and ridicule entire...

An Indian religious leader has asked a Brazilian fashion clothes brand to remove the image of Hindu deity Lord Ganesh from one of its lines of shorts for men and women. He said, “Lord Ganesh was meant to be worshipped in temples or home shrines and not to adorn one’s thighs, hips, groin, buttocks, genitals and pelvis.”

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for November 21, what's in store for Virgo,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for November 21.

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Study focuses on predicting preterm births. Here's how

For women in their first pregnancy, it is a challenge for obstetricians and midwives to advise them on their risks in relation to preterm births.

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Breast cancer discovery could help stop disease's deadly spread: Study

University of Virginia Cancer Center researchers have identified a gene responsible for the spread of triple-negative breast cancer to other parts of the body - a process called metastasis - and developed a potential way to stop it.

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Coronavirus: Covid-19 reinfection unlikely for at least 6 months, study finds

People who’ve had Covid-19 are highly unlikely to contract it again for at least six months after their first infection, according to a British study of healthcare workers on the frontline of fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Can surgical masks be reused?

Health authorities say the most widespread anti-Covid weapon -- surgical masks -- must be thrown away after a single use, but environmental concerns are pushing some scientists to question this recommendation.

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Here's how eating mangoes reduces older women's facial wrinkles

A new study from researchers at the University of California, Davis, finds eating Ataulfo mangoes, also known as honey or Champagne mangoes, may have another benefit -- reducing facial wrinkles in older women with fairer skin.

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'Not the cool girl': Hina Khan aces monochrome fashion with a twist in graphic Swapnil...

Hina Khan had once said in an interview, “I don’t know why people in India look down upon TV actors. I remember how international designers helped me instead of Indian designers, during my Cannes debut.”

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Can sitting boost your vocabulary?

Researchers have found that older adults who sat for long hours showed an increase in vocabulary, comprehension and reasoning skills — if they were stimulating their brains while sedentary.

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Frozen assets: Paintings from Ajanta enter doomsday world archive

A selection of photographs of the 2,000-year-old art in India’s Ajanta caves has been deposited in the Arctic World Archive. Meet the Indians who made that happen.

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Three reasons why coronavirus can cause silent hypoxia

Boston University biomedical engineers and collaborators from the University of Vermont have begun to crack one of the most life-threatening mysteries behind the relationship between silent hypoxia and coronavirus.

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Taapsee Pannu's 'exotic, fat-burning powerhouse' drink for Rashmi Rocket is great...

Taapsee wrote about some other benefits of the fat-burning drink, “..... so instead of going for pills, it helps to combat the pain and inflammation in muscles caused by my tough athletic training. Talk about being natural and exotic!” Read on for the recipe...

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Covid-19 puts British women at 'crossroads' on workplace equality

British women are at a “coronavirus crossroads” in the fight for workplace equality as Covid-19 threatens to reverse decades of progress while also causing a dramatic shift in working culture.

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Indians emerging as prolific users of filters in selfies: study

The use of filters to enhance selfies is widespread in India and the US, according to a global study conducted by Google which says selfie-taking and sharing is such a big part of Indian women’s lives.

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Health experts clash over use of certain drugs for Covid-19

Health officials around the world are clashing over the use of certain drugs for Covid-19, leading to different treatment options for patients depending on where they live.

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Genetics can be worked around: Milind Soman's better half Ankita Konwar shares her...

Milind Soman’s better half, Ankita Konwar shared, “I come from a family of heart patients, diabetics, and CKD patients. And all of these are by the way self accumulated by following a really bad lifestyle.”

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They told me 'Babe you are too fat': Victoria's Secret Angel Alexina Graham tells...

Victoria’s Secret Angel and the only naturally red-haired one at that, Alexina Graham shared, “VS don’t tell you to be skinny they don’t tell you lose weight, its just the girls’ mentality and how we are all competitive with each other.”

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'Something to be proud of': UK graphic novel highlights homeless

The Book of Homelessness, launched this week by a youth homelessness charity, compiles drawings, texts and poems by people living in shelters, hostels and temporary accommodation.

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Something old, something new: Gucci revives classics to regain edge

Gucci is revisiting 1960s handbags and other classics in its latest collection, mixing them with up-to-the-minute sneakers and logoed skateboards, as it seeks to reach a wider audience.

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Lesbian, gay, bisexual communities more at-risk for dementia, study finds

Lesbian, gay and bisexual -- or LGB people are more vulnerable to one of the fastest-growing health concerns in the country: dementia, according to new research from Michigan State University.

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Sanskrit to be introduced in select Manipur schools, colleges

Manipur Education Minister S Rajen on Thursday said Sanskrit will be introduced in the curriculum of selected schools and colleges in the state.

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Young Afghan woman opens art gallery to create jobs, and hope, in pandemic

In addition to generating jobs, Panahi said she wanted to find a way of reintroducing felt to traditional arts and crafts in Afghanistan.

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South Australia to lift lockdown early to allow exercise

South Australia will lift its lockdown early and immediately allow outdoor exercise after fears authorities were dealing with an extremely infectious strain of the virus proved unfounded.

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Britain resurrects lesbian pirates as world recasts statues

Britain unveiled a statue of two lesbian pirates on Wednesday, resurrecting a duo who “broke gender boundaries” amid a wider debate over why so few women are immortalised with monuments.

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Hong Kong, world's most visited city, faces tourism bust

The Hong Kong government has ruled out an extension beyond the end of November citing the high cost, leaving many tourism-dependent businesses on the brink of collapse.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for November 20, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for November 20.

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Remembering Indira Gandhi on her 103rd birth anniversary: Rare photos, quotes of...

Indira Gandhi, India’s first and only female Prime Minister and better known as the Iron Lady of India, was born on November 19 in 1917. Here are some rare photos and inspiring quotes of the ‘Woman of the Millennium’.

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Virat Kohli skips Australia Test Series, takes paternity leave for birth of his...

While some lauded Virat Kohli for being such a wonderful and supportive husband to Anushka Sharma, others thought he needs to perform his duty to his nation and be at the Test series, some even drawing comparisons between him and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who didn’t take any paternity leave for the birth of his daughter, Ziva.

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Escape from the city? Londoners lead Europe in Covid-inspired dreams of flight

More than 40% of people in large European cities have considered moving away due to the new coronavirus pandemic, a survey showed on Thursday, with Londoners most prone to dreaming of living in a smaller town with better access to parks and other amenities.

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Coronavirus pandemic: As travel bubbles begin, don't expect a miracle

This Sunday, the post-Covid travel era will begin at airports in Hong Kong and Singapore. Two hundred passengers, prescreened for the virus, will board flights in each city bound for the other.

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Covid-19 testing does not make it safe for you to gather safely, socialize for the...

With families hoping to gather for the holidays, here are some frequently asked questions about the novel coronavirus answered by 30 healthcare experts.

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Chhath Puja 2020: History, significance, date and time of celebration

Chhath Puja 2020: On this day, devotees offer prayers to the God of light, as he is considered the life force that binds the universe and gives energy to all living things.

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UAE suspends visit visas for Pakistan, Turkey, Iran, 9 other countries amid rising...

Besides Pakistan, the UAE government suspended the issuance of visit visas to Turkey, Iran, Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Somalia, Libya, Kenya, and Afghanistan among others.

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Chhath Puja 2020 wishes: Quotes, images, messages to share with your loved ones

Chhath Puja 2020 is a Hindu festival dominantly celebrated in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh and the country of Nepal, and this year it.will be celebrated on Friday, November 20

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for November 19, what's in store for Virgo,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for November 19.

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Unbowed by Covid-19, Paris store lights up Christmas display

Shoppers are not allowed inside, and the pavement outside is nearly empty, but the French capital’s Printemps department store lit up its Christmas window display on Tuesday because - global epidemic or not - it is an annual tradition.

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E-cigarette users may have increased susceptibility to Covid-19

In a controlled study of smokers, nonsmokers, and e-cigarette users, University of North Carolina School of Medicine researchers found that e-cigarette users exhibited significantly altered immune responses to a model of influenza virus infection.

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Adman Vishwajeet Singh Rana launches exclusive designer fashion label for men called...

Sons + Fathers has been founded with a primary focus on providing elegant, carefully crafted, ethically produced, handmade clothing for men.

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Chhath Puja celebrations begin, a million devotees at ghats for Bihar's biggest...

Authorities in Patna have appealed to the devotees to perform the puja at their homes to reduce the number of devotees at ghats in view of the Covid-19 pandemic

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Study suggests an acebuchin-oil-enriched diet helps to reduce hypertension

An acebuchin-oil-enriched diet helps to reduce arterial blood pressure, as shown by a study carried out by the Cardiovascular Physiopathology research group.

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Here's how the Covid-19 pandemic has changed shopping for good

Shopping may never be the same thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. The consumer behaviours that accelerated at the start of the virus -- think digital ordering, bulkier baskets and no margin for error when it comes to delivery -- are showing zero signs of abating eight months in

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Millennial Money: Financial advice that rarely fits all

When I hear financial tips that are unrealistic or shame-inducing, I cringe. Any advice that makes complicated money moves seem like an easy path to profit is downright dangerous. Amid the black-and-white world of advice-giving, there’s a lot of gray. Don’t ignore your unique needs and circumstances when plotting out your finances.

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Los Angeles orders new pandemic restrictions

Los Angeles County has imposed new restrictions on businesses and is readying plans for a mandatory curfew for all but essential workers if coronavirus cases keep spiking.

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A day in the life of a Covid-19 ward: Just trying to hold on

In Marseille, this wave is bringing even more people to the ICU than the first one in the spring, many in more severe condition. Carvelli warns one father that his son may need to be put into a coma.

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Lebanese artist Hayat Nazer turns blast debris into symbol of hope

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Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear: Mexico opens its first drive-through...

With videos, sculptures, photographs and even an old car, the contemporary show is called “Objects in the Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear” in an allusion to the experience of perceiving art from inside an automobile.

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Nearly half of LGBT+ pupils feel unsafe at school in England, study finds

Almost half of LGBT+ pupils in England do not feel safe at school, with more than a third saying homophobic and transphobic bullying is common.

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In a first, Hindu youth from Alwar tops Islamic studies entrance list, says important...

“Islam is portrayed as a radical religion and there is lot of misconception about it. The division in the society is growing today and it is really very important to understand each other’s religion,” said Shubham Yadav, who would join the course in Kashmir for two years.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for November 18, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for November 18.

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Every pregnancy helps reduce endometrial cancer risk: Researchers

Each additional pregnancy a woman experiences, including those that result in miscarriage, can help reduce her risk of developing endometrial cancer, new QIMR Berghofer research has found.

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US study reveals people who purchased firearms during pandemic more likely to be...

People who purchase a firearm during the pandemic are more likely to be suicidal than other firearm owners, according to a study by Rutgers University researchers.

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Golden boy no more! Donald Trump debuts silver hair at first public address after...

Donald Trump’s hair is one of his most talked-about features, from the way it stands in the air to the fact that Trump wrote off $70,000 of hair bills as ‘business expenses’ according to a New York Times report, and now his luxuriant brassy blonde hair has taken a silver turn, and Twitterati has some interesting theories answering the why.

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LGBT activists welcome rainbow light show in Poland, say more action needed

Several cities in Poland illuminated buildings with rainbow colours on Monday in a gesture of solidarity with the LGBT+ community, but activists called for more support in the face of rising hostility.

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Academics, video game makers team up in rare collaboration

A study by Oxford University researchers on how playing video games affects mental health used data from video game makers, marking what the authors say is a rare collaboration between academics and the game industry.

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Exercised over nothing: Masks don't impair lung function during physical activi...

In a new study, a team of American and Canadian researchers concluded that while sensations of dyspnea might increase, there is little empirical evidence that wearing a facemask significantly diminishes lung function, even when worn during heavy exercise.

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Beloved arts facility Poets House suspends operations

One of the country’s leading literary community and educational centres, Poets House, is suspending operations because of “challenges presented” by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Pandemic has taught importance of quality over quantity in fashion: Manish Malh...

Fashion designer Manish Malhotra believes the coronavirus pandemic has led to a course correction in fashion industry, leading to an emphasis on quality over quantity and conscious designs.

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Travel restrictions challenge vaccine roll-out, airlines warn

Air cargo operators may struggle to distribute new Covid-19 vaccines effectively unless pandemic travel restrictions are eased.

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The Taste with Vir: Renowned chef Cyrus Todiwala's culinary journey, his restaurant...

In this week’s The Taste, Vir Sanghvi writes of the legacy of renowned chef, Cyrus Todiwala. From the chef’s early days at Taj Aquada in Goa to currently crowdfunding to reopen his well-known restaurant Café Spice Namaste in a new location, read on....

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for November 17, what's in store for Virgo,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for November 17.

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Study reveals e-cigarettes can be 'gateway' to cigarettes for teens with no prior...

E-cigarette use is associated with a higher risk of cigarette smoking among adolescents who had no prior intention of taking up conventional smoking, suggest the findings of a new study.

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Study finds antibiotics before age 2 associated with childhood health issues

In a retrospective case study, Mayo Clinic researchers have found that antibiotics administered to children younger than two are associated with several ongoing illnesses or conditions, ranging from allergies to obesity.

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Mass tourism will be roaring back by summer, says Expedia CEO

Kern is steadfast in his conviction that travel’s recovery isn’t just on the horizon but around the corner. And it won’t be just on forested hiking trails and scenic byways but in big, dense, boarded-up cities, too.

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Here's how maintaining healthy sleep pattern may help lower risk of heart failu...

Adults with the healthiest sleep patterns had a 42 per cent lower risk of heart failure regardless of other risk factors compared to adults with unhealthy sleep patterns, according to a new research.

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Arthritis drug may improve Covid-19 survival among elderly patients, says study

A drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis may reduce the risk of dying for elderly patients with Covid-19, and provide a new weapon in the arsenal against the novel coronavirus, according to a study.

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Planning travel becomes more complicated during pandemic

The pandemic has put a huge financial strain on athletic departments, sending many millions of dollars in the red. Staying within a travel budget has become even more important.

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Bhai Dooj 2020: Share these GIFs, quotes, Facebook status and WhatsApp messages...

Bhai Dooj 2020: Check out these images, GIFs, emotional Whatsapp messages and Facebook statuses to share on Bhai Tika or Yama Dwitiya

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Bhai Dooj 2020: Know all about the history, significance and celebrations of Yama...

Bhai Dooj 2020: Also known as Yama Dwitiya or Bhai Tika, the festival marks the bond of love and protection between siblings.

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American Air reduces London flights in December over weak demand

American Airlines Group Inc. said it’s reducing flights from major U.S. airports to London next month due to low demand, damping hopes that the holiday season would facilitate a recovery in travel.

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French Queen Marie-Antoinette's silk slipper fetches $50,000 at auction

A white shoe made of silk and goat leather that belonged to Marie-Antoinette, France’s last queen before the 1789 revolution, sold for 43,750 euros ($51,780) on Sunday.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for November 16, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for November 16.

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Children bullied in school are likely to develop violent behaviour in future: S...

It is likely that the children who went through bullying in school, may develop a violent behaviour in later years of their lives, as per the findings of a new study led by scientists.

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French police increase Covid lockdown checks in Paris

French police stepped up controls in Paris over the weekend to ensure residents were complying with strict lockdown rules imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19, amid signs that some people were breaching them.

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Study reveals walnuts helpful in cardiovascular disease

Studies from a randomised controlled trial reveals the capability of walnuts from preventing major risk factors for heart disease, claims,’ people who regularly consume walnuts may have a lower risk of heart disease’.

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Amid Covid, responsibility of diabetics to maintain healthy lifestyle gets bigger:...

Primary health care workers must be trained and equipped to conduct adequate health checks, including blood pressure and blood sugar of all visiting patients, feel experts.

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As virus mutes Dubai nightlife, Filipino bands feel the pain

As the pandemic mutes the city’s live-music scene and clobbers its economy, hundreds of Filipino performers are struggling to survive.

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Blocking two immune molecules can prevent asthma attacks: Study

La Jolla Institute for Immunology, has come up with a new breakthrough study, revealing the key to preventing asthma attacks by blocking two immune molecules at the same time is key to preventing asthma attacks in a mouse model.

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He will live forever through his cinema: Friends, politicians and industry colleagues...

A great cultural icon, a loyal friend and a cerebral personality with varied interests is how politicians, colleagues and fans of his cinema remembered legendary actor Soumitra Chatterjee, who died in a Kolkata hospital on Sunday.

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Less screen time, more sleep critical for preventing depression: Study

According to a recent study, lifestyle factors such as less screen time, adequate sleep, a better-quality diet, and physical activity strongly impact depression.

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Work stress, burnout are mutually reinforcing: Study

Work stress and burnout are mutually reinforcing, suggests a recent study conducted on work-related stress.

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'Rewiring' metabolism in insulin-producing cells may aid Type 2 diabetes treatm...

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown way that pancreatic cells decide how much insulin to secrete.

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Study suggests men feel less powerful in private lives as compared to public li...

A new study from Lund University has suggested that men perceive themselves as having less power in their private lives as opposed to their public lives.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for November 15, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for November 15.

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Weekly Tarot Card Readings: Tarot prediction for November 15-21, what's in store...

Weekly Tarot Card Readings: Tarot prediction for November 15-21. What do the cards have in store for Leo, Virgo, Scorpio, Sagittarius and other zodiac signs for this week.

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Deepika Padukone's all white sharara at Siddhant Chaturvedi's Diwali party is perfect...

Deepika Padukone looked gorgeous as she made a maskless appearance outside Siddhant’s residence in Mumbai in a pearly-white sharara set by designer Ritika Mirchandani, priced at Rs 89,000.

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Herbal drug based adjuvant therapy effective in treating diabetic Covid-19 patients:...

Anti-oxidative herbal medicines with evidence-based useful impacts in the treatment of diabetes can be used as an adjuvant therapy to the conventional treatment of diabetic Covid-19 patients.

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Wearing a mask could keep you from catching coronavirus: CDC

Previously, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised people to wear masks because of evidence that it stops people who are infected with coronavirus — whether they know it or not — from spreading it to others.

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Airlines are making money selling everything but tickets amid coronavirus pande...

With traffic down 73% from a year earlier in September — and international flights running at just 12% of their levels a year ago — the usual path for companies to bring in cash by eking out a margin on their revenue is still blocked.

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National Children's Day 2020: History, significance and celebrations for the day...

National Children’s Day 2020: Each year we celebrate ‘Bal Diwas’ on November 14 to raise awareness about the rights of children and to provide adequate education and care for all.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for November 14, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for November 14.

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IPL: It's been a League of extraordinary gentlemen

Despite the pandemic, strange conditions and empty stands, the IPL has delivered on its promise of exceptional cricket.

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This new streaming platform is all about the indies

Cinemapreneur is extending the shelf life of movies that don’t have big budgets or big screen releases, but are independent, based on reality and full of heart.

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No exit: It will always be bigger, better at the movies, says Anupama Chopra

It will likely take just one big-ticket release to get film fans in India to return to theatres, rooting for their favourite stars.

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Opera singer serenades Paris in second lockdown

French tenor Stephane Senechal has been subsisting on pasta and potatoes since the coronavirus pandemic forced opera houses to close and work dried up, but he has at least made a name for himself by performing - for free - from his Paris window.

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Elvis ring, Woodstock tapes grab spotlight at Hollywood auction

A gold and diamond “TCB” ring worn by Elvis Presley is expected to fetch more than $500,000 at a memorabilia auction in Los Angeles that ranges from rock guitars to a set of master tapes from the Woodstock festival.

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The Taste with Vir: After year of death, darkness and disaster, things can only...

In this week’s The Taste, Vir Sanghvi admits that even though he’s not a New Year Column kind of guy, “This Diwali, as the world is overtaken by gloom and Delhi is submerged under smog,” he decided to give it a shot. From a coronavirus vaccine to reduction in hate, here are his hopes for the New Year.

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Study reveals dogs are sensitive to their humans' choice despite their own pref...

Inspired by work on infants, researchers at the Eotvos Lorand University investigated whether dogs’ behaviours are guided by human displays of preference or by the animals’ own choices.

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Researchers find correlation between household chemicals, gut microbiome in chi...

There is a correlation between the levels of bacteria and fungi in the gastrointestinal tract of children and the amount of common chemicals found in their home environment.

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'I look grown up, no?' Asks Suhana Khan as she flaunts perfect pout, fox eyeliner...

Amitabh Bachchan’s grandchildren, Navya Naveli Nanda and Augustya Nanda couldn’t help but comment on their close friend, Suhana Khan’s post. Navya wrote, “Yes, stop growing.” While Augustya jokingly wrote, “Unfollowing”.

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Happy Diwali 2020: Decorate your home with these latest Diwali rangoli designs

Happy Diwali 2020: Whether it is made from powdered colours, flowers, coloured rice or even paints; the rangoli adds an element of flair to each and every household.

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Northern Ireland parties reach deal to extend Covid-19 restrictions

Northern Ireland in mid-October became the first part of the United Kingdom to reimpose strict Covid-19 constraints, closing schools for two weeks and bars and restaurants for four.

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Katrina Kaif returns to Mumbai in all-pink baggy sweats after mermaid-like shoot...

Katrina Kaif recently returned to Mumbai from her dreamy Maldives workcation where she has been shooting for designer duo Falguni and Shane Peacock’s The Peacock Magazine. Here’s a sneak peak/

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Walnuts may have anti-inflammatory effects that reduce risk of heart disease: S...

Findings from a randomized controlled trial indicate that people in their 60s and 70s who regularly consume walnuts may have reduced inflammation, a factor associated with a lower risk of heart disease, compared to those who do not eat walnuts.

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Measles cases reach 23-year high, killing more than 200,000

Measles cases reached the highest level in 23 years in 2019 and health authorities warned that many countries aren’t vaccinating enough people amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Move over sweets, get something useful, creative for Diwali gifts

Over the years, Diwali gifts have become synonymous with sweets. While many would love to stick to the basics, there are some who try to find unique gifting options for Diwali.

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EU launches LGBT protection strategy as homophobia rises in east

The European Union’s executive Commission launched its first strategy to protect the rights of LGBT people on Thursday, a challenge to right-wing governments in Poland and Hungary that have become increasingly homophobic in the past year.

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Diwali 2020: How millennials are planning to ace fashion game amid pandemic

As the festival of lights, Diwali, is just around the corner millennials are planning to ace their fashion game for these special get-togethers by experimenting with their clothing style.

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American Airlines to offer app detailing pandemic-related travel requirements

American Airlines Group Inc said on Thursday it would offer its customers a mobile app to show Covid-19 testing and documentation requirements for their destination.

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Happy Dhanteras 2020: Best images, wishes to share with your loved ones on Dhan...

Happy Dhanteras 2020: Dhanteras, also known as Dhanatrayodashi, heralds Diwali celebrations, and this year it will be celebrated on Friday, November 13.

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Here's why postpartum care fails to provide women with key recommended services

Most women are receiving fewer than half the services recommended during their comprehensive postpartum medical checkup, according to a study by University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for November 13, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for November 13.

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Alia Bhatt aces comfy winter fashion in Rs 97k Gucci sweater with Bambi-like fawn...

The light pink, heavy felted cotton sweatshirt, with Gucci emblazoned on the front in bright green is designed by French artist Nathalie Lété and priced at a whopping $1300 on the Gucci website, which comes to around Rs 97,000.

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Happy Diwali 2020: Wishes, quotes, images to share with family and friends

Happy Diwali 2020: May millions of lamps illuminate your life with joy, prosperity, health and wealth forever. Here are some wonderful wishes to share with your loved ones. Read on....

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Kangana Ranaut channels inner Frida Kahlo for brother Aksht's Udaipur wedding in...

For the Mehendi ceremony Kangana Ranaut opted for a beige and gold lehenga, and danced with sister Rangoli Chandel to classic Rajasthani folk song, Kesariya Balam. She captioned the Twitter video, “Yes it’s a big day for our family but just got to know ki #arnabisback. So here we go... .. Welcome back dear friend ...(sic)”, about Republic Editor Arnab Goswami’s release.

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Sara Ali Khan's white outfit with rainbow coloured accents, matching accessories...

Sara Ali Khan and white are a match made in heaven, and the Love Aaj Kal actor gave her fans a glimpse of her gorgeous OOTD as made her way to Atrangi Re director, Aanand L Rai’s Mumbai office.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for November 12, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for November 12.

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Combination of air pollution, Covid-19 can cause more severe disease, increase mortality:...

High levels of air pollution, combined with Covid-19 will not only aggravate severe disease but can also lead to an increase in mortality.

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New analysis finds lung cancer screening reduces rates of lung cancer-specific ...

Low-dose CT screening methods may prevent one death per 250 at-risk adults screened, according to a meta-analysis of eight randomised controlled clinical trials of lung cancer screening.

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Malaysia says aviation firms may need three years to recover from Covid-19

Airlines in Malaysia could take three years to bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic, depending on the outbreak in the country and abroad.

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Dark web has become a marketplace for 'vaccines' and other pandemic scams

Following Donald Trump’s quick recovery from Covid-19 last month, advertisements appeared on the dark web selling what they claimed was Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s drug that the president touted as a ‘miracle’ cure.

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Femina releases second edition of its research report under the series 'All About...

Taking a leap forward and funneling some of the crucial insights in the various aspects of a woman’s life, Femina earlier this year launched a research report series called ‘All About Women’.

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Doctors may be better equipped to handle latest virus surge

The latest surge in U.S. coronavirus cases appears to be much larger than the two previous ones but experts say there are also reasons to think the nation is better able to deal with the virus this time.

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Future of business travel unclear as virus upends work life

Work travel represented 21% of the $8.9 trillion spent on global travel and tourism in 2019, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council.

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Cardi B's Footwear News magazine cover promoting new sneaker collection enrages...

The caption read, “In a Georges Hobeika dress, she pays homage to Durga, the Hindu goddess, whose symbols of protection and inner strength resonate as much in modern times as they have through the centuries. Like Durga, Cardi B is a dominant female voice at a critical time.”

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“The Flight of Hope”- special festive decor at High Street Phoenix and Palladium

Along with the slight nip in the air, the season brings along hope, positivity and fresh ideas across fashion, luxury and entertainment. High Street Phoenix and Palladium are all set to welcome the festivities with a campaign for a beautiful lifestyle- The Flight of Hope.

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Covid superspreader risk is linked to restaurants, gyms, hotels

The reopening of restaurants, gyms and hotels carries the highest risk of spreading Covid-19, according to a study that used mobile phone data from 98 million people to model the risks of infection at different locations.

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Low fitness linked to higher depression, anxiety risk: Study

People with low aerobic and muscular fitness are nearly twice as likely to experience depression, according to a study led by University College London (UCL) researchers.

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How a Brazil samba school shimmied from Carnival to Covid-19

The sultry heat of the Southern Hemisphere’s summer will soon be rolling into Rio de Janeiro. In a normal year, the air would whisper into Dr. Wille Baracho’s ear: Carnival is coming.

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Singapore to start 'world first' air travel bubble with Hong Kong

Hong Kong and Singapore will start an air travel bubble that will replace quarantine with Covid-19 testing from Nov. 22, officials said in separate media briefings Wednesday.

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Dhanteras 2020: History, significance, date, city-wise puja muhurat across India

Dhanteras also known as Dhantrayodashi is a major Hindu festival and marks the beginning of Diwali celebrations, this year the festival will fall on Friday, November 13.

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Eco-friendly Diwali: Children at Gujarat orphanage make diyas, idols using cow ...

With Diwali around the corner, the Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog under the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying organized a Deepawali Abhiyaan wherein the children of the orphanage made Diya, idols, and other decorative items using cow dung.

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Secret to longer life? Spice it up says study

Good news for the lovers of hot dishes! Adding chilli peppers in diet can contribute to a longer life, a new study by the American Heart Association (AHA) has found.

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Rare books worth $ 3.3 million returned to owners after “Mission: Impossible” burglary...

A trove of 240 rare books worth over $3.3 million have been returned to their owners after they were stolen in London by a gang of Romanian men who abseiled down from a warehouse ceiling to avoid setting off alarms.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for November 11, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for November 11.

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New book peeks into Gulzar's life, philosophies

Some of Gulzar’s most defining interviews and free-wheeling conversations compiled from the last thirty years have now found their way to readers in the form of a new book.

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Moscow to close bars and restaurants overnight as Russia's Covid-19 cases climb

Bars, clubs and restaurants in Moscow face two months of overnight closures to reduce the spread of Covid-19, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Tuesday, as Russia’s daily tally of cases exceeded 20,000.

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Medicago's Covid-19 vaccine triggers immune response in early-stage trial

Canadian drug developer Medicago said on Tuesday a combination of its experimental Covid-19 vaccine and GlaxoSmithKline’s vaccine booster produced virus-neutralizing antibodies in all healthy volunteers in an early-stage study.

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Efforts needed to better integrate family caregivers into health care teams: St...

Family caregivers too often are treated as secondary members of the care team, with little direct access to the formal health care providers.

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Here's how the deadly Nipah virus jumps from bats to humans

The deadly Nipah virus kills nearly 75 per cent of the people it infects, but the circumstances under which the bat species, known as the Indian flying fox, transmits the virus to humans has remained a mystery.

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Indian researchers working towards developing effective vaccine strategies against...

Indian Institute of Science claimed on Tuesday that researchers led by Raghavan Varadarajan, Professor at IISc’s Molecular Biophysics Unit, are working towards developing effective vaccine strategies against two viruses: SARS-CoV-2 and HIV.

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Covid-19 triggers OCD in children and young people: Study

Children and young people with obsessive thoughts and compulsions may experience their OCD, anxiety, and depressive symptoms worsen during a crisis such as the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new study.

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Most people don't plan to resume travel regime even after virus: Study

As many as 83% of passengers globally are reluctant to fall back into their old travel habits and 31% will travel less often by air, even after the covid-19 pandemic, studies show.

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Monument to British feminist icon 'long overdue' says artist Hambling

British artist Maggi Hambling, whose monument to feminist icon Mary Wollstonecraft will be unveiled in London on Tuesday, said the pioneering thinker would be “dancing a jig” over Kamala Harris becoming the first female U.S. vice president.

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'We're part of China's population': LGBT couples seek recognition in census

As the world’s most populous country attempts to capture demographic shifts, some LGBT couples are seeking recognition in the national census.

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Reinventing Diwali with seed crackers

When the skies turn hazy with pollutants and millions gasp for breath, it’s time for a Diwali rethink on how to combine celebration with caution. And some innovators are ready with at least one answer – ‘seed crackers’.

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Travel companies that are thriving amid the pandemic

The few thriving corners of the travel industry offer hope of a rebound and the possibility of travelling safely, even during an uncertain period.

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Young artists organise exhibition in J-K's Srinagar to promote art

To promote art and culture of Valley, some young artists, in association with the Department of Tourism, Jammu and Kashmir organised a two-day art exhibition called ‘Harud’ at Nigeen Club in Srinagar.

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China gears up for world's largest online shopping festival

Chinese consumers are expected to spend tens of billions on everything from fresh food to luxury goods during this year’s Singles’ Day online shopping festival, as the country recovers from the pandemic.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for November 10, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for November 10.

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'Medical microrobots', 'room temperature superconductivity' among 2020 science ...

Near room-temperature superconductivity for energy transmission without loss, medical microrobots to carry out risky surgeries in hard-to-reach body parts, and “revolutionary” protein based biomedicines are among the ten science breakthrough projects of the year.

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Ayodhya gearing up for fourth Deepotsav celebrations

Ayodhya is gearing up for the fourth Deepotsav celebrations started by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in 2017, the first since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic and the commencement of the Ram temple construction.

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Symptoms of eczema in children lessened by Vitamin D supplementation

The symptoms experienced by children with severe atopic dermatitis or eczema were eased by Vitamin D supplementation, suggest the findings of a new study.

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Most humans are vulnerable to type 2 diabetes, finds study

Insulin has met an evolutionary cul-de-sac, limiting its ability to adapt to obesity and thereby rendering most people vulnerable to Type 2 diabetes, found scientists in a novel study.

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Cambodia's new virus rules restrain holiday celebrations

Cambodians marked their Independence Day holiday Monday, but new coronavirus restrictions kept them from celebrating at karaoke parlours, beer gardens, museums, cinemas and other entertainment venues.

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