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Breast milk may ward off bacterial infections in babiesSubscriber Only
August 21, 2017 14:02 IST
The study showed that sugars can act as anti-biofilm agents, which is the first example of carbohydrates in human milk having this function. If these results bear out through future studies, these sugars could potentially become a part of an antibacterial treatment for infants or adults.
On Power and ResistanceSubscriber Only
August 21, 2017 00:00 IST
‘Fabrik’ presents some uncomfortable truths about power structures in the real and digital world
Artistic AppealSubscriber Only
August 21, 2017 00:00 IST
From art and architecture to natural beauty, designers drew inspiration from varied sources on Day Three of Lakme Fashion Week’s festive edition
Free Speech: The gentle art of lecturingSubscriber Only
August 21, 2017 00:00 IST
Except, for a generation that has notoriously short attention spans, one has to wonder if 56 minutes also isn’t 20 minutes too long to hold forth, even for one of the most enigmatic leaders of the world
My outfits will never overpower my personality: Taapsee Pannu
August 20, 2017 22:51 IST
Taapsee Pannu walked the ramp at the Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2017 for designer Divya Reddy. She slayed the runway in a floor-length embellished jacket worn over a delicately-embroidered sheer piece. The actor says walking the ramp has always been a nightmare for her, right from her modelling days.
Decoded: Why whisky tastes better with water
August 20, 2017 22:27 IST
Researchers have found that adding water to whisky alters the drink's molecules to make it taste better. Whisky is a chemically complicated beverage. After malting, mashing, fermentation, distillation and maturing, for at least three years in oak barrels, it is bottled.
Finger length may predict athletic ability: Study
August 20, 2017 22:13 IST
There is some indirect evidence that this digit ratio of the length of the fingers, is determined during early foetal development by testosterone - the more testosterone the foetus produces, the longer the ring finger, so the smaller the digit ratio.
Lemons were status symbol in ancient Rome
August 20, 2017 19:58 IST
Findings show that citrons and lemons were the first citrus fruits to arrive in the Mediterranean and were status symbols for the elite. All other citrus fruits most probably spread more than a millennium later for economic reasons.
Indians are now ready to go global: Designer Manish Arora
August 20, 2017 17:33 IST
Manish Arora showcased his latest Paris collection on the Indian runway for the first time. The Paris collection was titled "Cosmic Love". The creations were a visual interplay of colours, styles, intricate silhouettes and designs. From Tribal Africa, Aztec prints to art deco touches, Arora created geometric patterns with patchwork and embroidery.
Tough for plus-size people to find work in the glamour industry: Anjali Anand
August 20, 2017 16:03 IST
Anjali Anand, who plays the lead in the TV show "Dhhai Kilo Prem" walked the ramp for the all Primero collection by Wendell Rodricks at the Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2017. The collection was a rule breaker starting with the colours – white, which has been taboo for too long where plus sizes are concerned.
World Photography Day: A peek into historySubscriber Only
August 20, 2017 01:54 IST
Dilesh Parekh was the owner of 4,425 cameras when he created the world record in 2012. His collection has since risen to 4,600.
Whose people: What has the Lingayat demanding for a separate identity got to do with their history?Subscriber Only
August 20, 2017 00:32 IST
Lingayats want the Indian State to affirm their distinctiveness from Hinduism and secure minority status.
Our Stories, Their Stories: When an Indian and a Pakistani walk into a coffee shop in a foreign landSubscriber Only
August 20, 2017 00:05 IST
When a Pakistani colleague and I met over a cup of coffee and tried discussing politics, it was like putting the very basics of my strongly held beliefs to test. The stories they have heard on their side are just as one-sided as ours. Eventually, we realised that we are all reluctantly loitering in the grey areas here.
Where the earth meets the skySubscriber Only
August 22, 2017 15:12 IST
Architect Shirish Beri’s constructions pay homage to an union between man and nature.
A Tree grows in Rotterdam: Artist Aji VN on returning to painting after 15 years and on handling changeSubscriber Only
August 20, 2017 00:03 IST
It was at a retrospective of his works at the Stedelijk Museum Schiedam in the Netherlands, that Aji resolved that his next step would be to make oil paintings. Mostly drawn with charcoal on coloured paper, with the occasional watercolour on paper, the works are imbued with the contrasting qualities of serenity and churn, longing and quiet contemplation, strength and fragility.
Riders on the storm: Six women get ready to sail the worldSubscriber Only
August 20, 2017 00:01 IST
The first such naval team to make such an attempt.
Down in jungleland: A cow and bull story, or how not to attain bovine glory if you’re a rebel animalSubscriber Only
August 20, 2017 00:00 IST
Haryana plan: No place at home, send cow to hostel.
Boys don’t cry: Who are men really when they are alone?Subscriber Only
August 20, 2017 00:00 IST
Our notions of masculinity encourage us to hide our vulnerabilities. But who are men really when they are alone? And why it’s alright to break down sometimes.
6 ways to beat period cramps with yogaSubscriber Only
August 19, 2017 21:03 IST
Yoga can help solve the suffering that women with severe menstrual pain go through. Known as dysmenorrhea, it includes sharp, throbbing, burning, or nauseating cramps in the lower abdomen and back. Lie on your back, and cross your left knee over to the right side.
High BP during pregnancy may up heart disease risk laterSubscriber Only
August 19, 2017 20:53 IST
Women who experience high blood pressure condition during pregnancy are likely to face an increased risk of heart disease and hypertension later in life. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high.
Birth pill linked to lower risk of arthritis in womenSubscriber Only
August 19, 2017 20:42 IST
Besides birth control, contraceptive pills may also aid in decreasing the risk of women developing rheumatoid arthritis. Women who used birth pill for more than seven years had a 19 per cent lower risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, irrespective of being tested positive or negative for ACPA.
Vitamin C jabs may stave off blood cancer: Study
August 19, 2017 13:27 IST
"We are excited by the prospect that high-dose vitamin C might become a safe treatment for blood diseases caused by TET2-deficient leukemia stem cells, most likely in combination with other targeted therapies," said Benjamin Neel, professor at New York University (NYU) in the US.
Rise in number breast of reconstruction surgeries: Women dealing with cancer need not ‘lose’ their breastSubscriber Only
August 19, 2017 04:34 IST
“Mutilating surgeries often lead to loss of self-esteem and depression among women which has been linked to negative impact on the treatment outcome," said Koppiker, who has set up an international school of oncoplastic surgery in Pune.
Diet diary: From Andes to Japanese islands, lessons in longevitySubscriber Only
August 19, 2017 02:23 IST
Eating less has been found to be critical and seems to be the centrepiece of longevity.
Meet the RichSubscriber Only
August 19, 2017 02:03 IST
Middle-class realities collide with high-end dreams in this humorous novel of manners
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