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You moo-st be joking! More Indians are allergic to cow's milk than any other food
The good news is Indians do not show any allergy to almost 19 other food items on the list.
India's first Gender Equality centre at Kozhikode in Kerala, to become first gender 'varsity
The center which has been formed in partnership with the UN, is expected to eventually transition into the first Gender University in India.
The Maneka Gandhi column: Hamburger in a petri dish? It could be a reality soon
The way we grow food is the single biggest reason for climate change, hunger, lack of water and disease. Livestock uses 70 percent of all agricultural land and accounts for 18 percent of greenhouse gas emissions.
Bengaluru's Open Streets initiative makes a pitch for public transport
Welcome to the Open Streets initiative organized by the Directorate of Urban Land Transportation, (DULT) in the heart of Bengaluru city.
Art can change minds: 'Chaarpaai' is Arnesh Ghose's attempt to sensitise men towards women's problems
Chaarpaai came out of the angst he felt with regard to assault on women – physical, verbal and mental.
The Maneka Gandhi column: To protect your heart, watch out for the dairy danger
Do you know what "pasteurized" and "homogenized" mean when it comes to milk? You need to know the processes that take place before food reaches your mouth.
'Forbes 30 under 30' issue features achievers ranging from art, e-commerce to health, law
Among the men and women achievers, there are IITians, actors, businessmen too.
From Amy Schumer, Yoko Ono to Serena Williams: The 2016 Pirelli Calendar is unlike any other so far
The 2016 Pirelli Calendar has an established legacy of holding fetish based shoots over years.
It's nearly December and that can mean only one thing: The season of #indianwedding is trending
With the wedding season right around the corner, wedding photos have begun doing the rounds on Instagram.
Over 60 Hindu organisations call for transition to clean energy
Ahead of the crucial Paris climate summit, several Hindu organisations have issued a joint climate change declaration, calling for a complete transition to clean energy as rapidly as possible.
Amid conflict, makers of artificial eyes bring real joy to people in Gaza strip
The ocular prosthesis was designed and made by Al-Radwan medical center in Gaza. Established in 2013, the center assists those who lost an eye to illness, congenital defects or injury, including in conflicts.
Durga Puja tips that will make pandal hopping in Mumbai more fun
Mumbai’s Dura Puja pandals may not have the same charm as those in Kolkata, but it’s not hard to create the ‘adda’ when Bengalis in the city come together. To urge you to be part of one, we recommend you go Pandal Hopping this year and eat.
French TV station fails in attempt to make a point on feminism; but India is no better
Advertisements themed on women’s empowerment are very much in vogue, and not just in India, it seems. Also, much like in India, some end up scoring a self-goal on the patriarchy front.
Sikhs in Britain can now wear turbans at workplaces
Sikhs in Britain will no longer face legal action for wearing turbans in majority of workplaces after the government announced a new set of rules on Thursday.
Overweight men have more sexual partners, says study
When it comes to satisfying your sexual desire, a little extra body weight may come in handy as researchers have found that overweight men are likely to have more sexual partners than their normal or underweight counterparts.
How an Englishman inspired an Iyengar to bake bread: Bangalore Bakery's Srinivas explains 117-year legacy
I also bake when I am in the mood for it. If you ask me, I would like to bake everything at the bakery on my own.
Indian-origin teen US creates 3D-printed robotic arm
A 17-year-old Indian-origin boy in the US has developed a low-cost 3D-printed robotic arm that is programmed to replicate movements of a human hand - such as pinching, grabbing or holding a spoon.
A four-year-old cancer patient has wish fulfilled, gets to 'marry' favourite nurse
Four-year old Abby, who is undergoing treatment for leukemia, "married" a nurse named Matt in a ceremony complete with a ring, flowers, a wedding march song, and a hug.
Ford Foundation freezes funding to India as Modi sarkar clamps down on NGOs
A leading global charity has frozen $4 million in funding to India, squeezing aid to the poor, after a clampdown by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on donors deemed to be meddling in domestic politics that has raised concern in Washington.
Need another excuse to visit the capital? New Delhi 5th cheapest place in the world to grab a beer
Beer loving holiday makers should head to New Delhi for their next vacation where the average price for a 330 ml bottle is just $1.75, fifth cheapest in a list of 75 cities across the world, according to a new survey.
10 things the Government should ban instead of #IndiasDaughter
10 things the Govt should ban instead of #IndiasDaughter
Godharis of Maharashtra: Elevating the oft-used quilts to the level of art
Making of a godhari is a long-drawn process and can take up to 3 months to finish. They are made purely for functional and personal use.
The Modi effect: PM's mention of Benjamin Franklin's autobiography sparks sales
At Firstpost, we decided to check out with book stores if the PM’s favourite book Benjamin Franklin's autobiography had triggered enquiries.
I wanted my ice creams to mimic my mother’s cooking, says R S Kamath of Natural's
“I don’t know English,” he says at the outset, adding, “I am a SSC fail and failed in the English language.” It is this honesty that he reveals throughout the interview that is engaging. Kamath's business has grown from Rs 14-15 lakh in 1986 to Rs 72 crore (March 2014) with a 15 percent year on year growth. In the approximately Rs 1,500 crore organized ice cream market, Natural has a 5-10 percent share
Why I volunteered to get my genome sequenced - Part III
So what choices can individuals make when they get their genome (exome in the foreseeable future) sequenced? When the mutation is actionable, one needs to take action; but what if, one has a mutation that increases the risk for Alzheimer's? Forget about it? <br /><br />
When pugs fly: Three cheers for Naresh Goyal's wife Anita
What is the point of having a husband who owns one of the country's largest airlines, if you can't take your pet on board? Rajyasree Sen speaks up for Anita Goyal and the pug that landed her in trouble at the Mumbai airport.
Phaneesh Murthy scandal: Have moral values become irrelevant in the work place?
The message that boards are sending out to the new generation of CEOs is; create valuation for us, we don't give a damn about your value system! And that's tragic.
Do you remember the original business purpose?
Many businesses that start with the passion of an individual rather quickly find themselves in areas of associated businesses that are not necessarily related to the original purpose.
