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Tata Literature Live 2017: ‘Judging the Judges’ gets great reception due to international perspective, relevance
Philippe Sands was the star of "Judging the Judges" because he brought in new facts and perspective which greatly enriched the debate.
American Heart Association revises what constitutes high blood pressure, nearly half of all US adults now suffer from 'silent killer'
Tighter blood pressure guidelines from US heart organizations mean millions more people need to make lifestyle changes, or start taking medication,
Indian women and live-in relationships: Social stigma, pervasive myths cloud legal status
Contrary to popular belief, women in live-in relationships in India do enjoy legal rights akin to married women. So what is their legal position?
Indian scientists develop new method of combating tuberculosis, identify molecules that inhibit growth
A group of Indian scientists have identified molecules which are effective in inhibiting the growth of tuberculosis-causing bacteria - Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
DNA testing becoming increasingly popular to diagnose and treat lifestyle diseases, reduce health risk
DNA as well as gene-based testing is gradually gaining momentum as methods that help in two primary ways – curative – to deal with a specific issue on hand that may have remained unresolved despite multiple measures, and preventive – to understand how pre-disposed one may be to particular ailments.
Swine flu claims 221 lives in Maharashtra in 2017; With 58 deaths, Pune most affected
Swine flu has claimed as many as 221 lives in Maharashtra so far this year with Pune alone accounting for more than one-fourth of the fatalities, a government official said
Olei acid in olive oil may help prevent brain cancer, reveals study
A compound found in olive oil may help fight brain cancer by preventing tumour formation, a new study has found.
World's rarest marine species vaquita porpoise may be extinct in a year, reveals report
With an estimated 30 or fewer individuals remaining, vaquita porpoise — the world's most endangered marine mammal — may go extinct by 2018 if no action is taken to save them, a new study warns. Known as the 'panda of the sea' because of its distinctive markings, the vaquita is endemic to the Upper Gulf of California.
Heavy rainfall reshaped Mars' surface long ago: Study
The fourth planet from the sun, Mars has geological features like the Earth and moon, such as craters and valleys
Beat Mumbai’s heat, head over to the city’s first Underwater Festival this weekend
We know April has been hot, and May is going to be sweltering, so here’s your chance to plunge into the cooling waters, that too within city limits.
Eating less salt may not save you from having high blood pressure, finds study
For the study, the researchers followed 2,632 men and women ages 30 to 64 years old who were part of the Framingham Offspring Study.
Men at more risk of liver damage due to excess iron in body
According to the doctors, not just iron but also several other habits including high cholesterol, late sleeping and late rising, skipping breakfast and stopping urine for a long duration causes liver damage.
Liminal Lens and How Revealing! are giving a voice to survivors of abuse, one post at a time
Liminal Lens and How Revealing! are platforms where several people have spoken out about abuse for the first time.
Train Diaries: This photo project captures the spirit of women in Mumbai's local trains
Anushree Fadnavis talks about why she loves trains and how she photographs her subjects for her project 'Train Diaries'
The ten best covers of Ed Sheeran's 'Shape Of You' you should listen to
From a dentist singing about cavities to a rendition in the voice of Peter Griffin, here are the ten best covers of Ed Sheeran's Shape Of You.
Instagram account 'Chiliya Chai' looks at the intersection of the Muslim community and modernity
Shaikh Ayaz documents the lives and thoughts of Muslims in Mumbai in his account Chiliya Chai
Bollywood South Park: Here's a look at different versions of Salman, Shah Rukh Khan, and more
What about the South Park themed version of Gunday look like? Bollywood South Park creates avatars of your favourite stars.
This woman chose to forgive her rapist: Watch the TED talk in which she explains why
For rape survivor and TED speaker Thordis Elva, forgiving her rapist translated into self-healing
Women's Day Special: Passion for creativity drives these micro entrepreneurs to chart their own path
On Women's Day, here's looking at female micro entrepreneurs whose passion helps them carve a niche for themselves and serve a community at the same time.
Culling stray dogs: Civic bodies are inflicting needless suffering on man's best friend
What is ownership? Do we own everything in the world? Is every plant, every creature a belonging of some human. Does it have no right to live?
Child abuse cases: Why are working women guilt-tripped into staying at home instead of finding better daycare solutions?
I can’t imagine my mother sitting at home to look after me. But I can’t imagine being in a crèche either. While she never talked to me about having to face this kind of pressure, there are many women who feel like they have no choice.
Pinkathon: How India's largest women's run is raising awareness about breast cancer
Thousands of women run under the banner of Pinkathon, to spread information about early detection of breast cancer
Why consuming a kilo meat is unnatural, unpatriotic and harms the economy
All scientific research has established the direct correlation between excess protein intake and negative calcium absorption.
Henry Heimlich, creator of life-saving maneuver, dies at 96
The surgeon who created the life-saving Heimlich maneuver for choking victims died early Saturday in Cincinnati. Henry Heimlich was 96.
Kailash Satyarthi writes for Firstpost: From India a strong voice for children will rise
Be it the mines, fields, brick kilns, or carpet looms, the condition of children working in them is inhuman and a concerted global effort is needed to protect their childhood, writes Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi in Firstpost.
Delhi HC sets aside Centre's ban on 344 fixed dose combination medicines
Defending its stand, the Centre had argued that the FDC medicines are "new drugs" and thus, require licence from Drugs Controller General for sale and manufacture.
Adultery vis-a-vis cruelty: Is the Supreme Court lenient when it comes to husbands?
The Supreme Court ignored the fact that at the time of his wife’s death, the accused was in fact in the village of the person he was alleged to be in an extra-marital affair with.
Parmeshwar Godrej: A woman of many talents, an icon, an inspiration
Parmeshwar Godrej was one of the the first air hostesses of Air India