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What parents need to know about medications during pregnancy
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Blue, green, brown, or something in between! The science behind eye colour explained
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Stitched in Gold
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Woven with Wind and Wisdom
Woven warmth into the bones of their communities—by May 2017, the Looms of Ladakh Women…
Recent release ‘Fractured Wings of the Golden Bird’ explores the cost of chasing IAS dream
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Google’s top AI scientist says ‘learning how to learn’ will be next generation’s most needed skill
Hassabis emphasised the need for “meta-skills,” such as understanding how to learn and optimising one’s…
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Centre makes another U-turn, says physiotherapists can still use ‘Dr’ as a prefix
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Kamala Harris says leaving reelection decision to Biden was ‘recklessness,’ but she defends his abilities
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Physiotherapists cannot use ‘Dr’ prefix, says Centre after protest by Indian Medical Association
She cited several court rulings in this regard, including a 2003 judgment of the Patna…
Netizens flood X with hilarious memes after iPhone 17 reveal
The event began on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 10:30 PM IST, and saw Apple…
Dan Brown’s latest thriller, ‘The Secret of Secrets’, released in 16 languages
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On late fashion mogul Giorgio Armani’s enduring legacy
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Can animal organs save human lives? Another New Hampshire man gets pig kidney; transplant trials poised to start
WASHINGTON: A self-described science nerd is the latest American to get an experimental pig kidney transplant,…
Survival of the godless
There are no gods in Manav Kaul’s world, only temples, and children forced to survive…
AI-powered meet-up apps like 222, Kndrd help people fight loneliness
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The season of seaside couture
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From Cob to Concept is Rural Mod
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Incredible success of AI music creators sparks debate on future of music industry
LONDON: When pop groups and rock bands practice or perform, they rely on their guitars,…
Ultra-processed food consumption affects sperm quality, metabolism: Study
NEW DELHI: Regularly consuming ultra-processed foods (UPFs), which are already linked to poor health outcomes,…
Faisal C.K.’s compilation champions Liberty, Equality, and Justice in a polarized era
Abolishing Archaic Laws Faisal, a civil servant and public intellectual, calls for scrapping colonial-era laws…
Patrick Hemingway, Ernest Hemingway’s last surviving child, dies at 97
NEW YORK: Patrick Hemingway, the last surviving child of Ernest Hemingway who was inspired by…
Devil in the details
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Not all processed foods are bad; Here’s what to look out for on food labels
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ChatGPT to get parental controls after teen’s death
PARIS: American artificial intelligence firm OpenAI said Tuesday it would add parental controls to its…
Australia to tackle deepfake nudes, online stalking
SYDNEY: Australia said Tuesday it will oblige tech giants to prevent online tools being used…
Cute, Japanese-inspired decor is an emerging interiors trend
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Not a great summer splash, swimmers face fecal contamination at beaches along US coastline
It’s a longstanding and widespread problem. Nearly two-thirds of beaches tested nationwide in 2024 experienced…
For the Sake of Good Times
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Dhawan not the one
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AI Apocalypse? Why language surrounding tech is sounding increasingly religious
The language reminded him of early Christianity. “Only we’re gonna slide out God and slide…
‘Mistrust’ undermines Ivory Coast’s universal healthcare dream
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Is your diet influencing your dreams? Here’s what researchers say about food and nightmares
MONTREAL: Have you ever wondered if a bizarre dream was caused by something you ate…
An AI simulation of a Mount Fuji eruption is being used to prepare Tokyo for the worst
TOKYO: Mount Fuji hasn’t erupted since 1707. But for Volcanic Disaster Preparedness Day, Japanese officials…
Sahil Sambhi's Latango brings Italian classics and European vibes to Delhi
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I write when it becomes harder to keep quiet: Arundhati Roy
The subtext of straight talk continues in her latest work centred around the fraught relationship…
Craving Indonesian food? Head to Shangri-La Delhi’s food festival this weekend
At the pop-up, sambal appeared in dozens of variations, from the smoky Sambal Terasi with…
Reclusive Turkmenistan bids to go tobacco-free in 2025
ASHGABAT: When he was a teenager, Bekmurad Khodjayev used to hide from his parents to…
UN says one in four people lack access to safe drinking water
Drinking of surface water declines Since 2015, 961 million people have gained access to safely-managed…
Doctors want women to know the nuanced reality of hormone therapy for menopause
Hormone therapy carries some risks When Leverenz was first prescribed hormone therapy last year, she…
IMA welcomes GST cuts on cancer and essential medicines
CHENNAI: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has welcomed the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council’s…
Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre wrote a memoir. Months after her death, it’s coming out
NEW YORK: A posthumous and “unsparing” memoir by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most prominent accusers,…
Mulling the power of pause
Mani Rao’s latest book of poetry, So That You Know, may be strewn with personal…
Unlike Reid’s previous novels, which explored public personas and performance—be it on stage or in sports—Atmosphere faces inwards.
The prose sparkles with warmth and urgency. It is compulsively readable, placing readers right among…
AI helps UK woman with motor neurone disease to rediscover lost voice after 25 years
But in the pre-smartphone era, having suitable recordings to draw upon was far less common….
What it means and how safe the procedure is
This action follows similar warnings against other wellness chains, as regulators step up scrutiny of…
Nationwide initiative to prevent thalassemia launched
“This is not just a programme, it is a movement to secure healthier lives and…
Eating disorder symptoms in teens can be traced back to family hardship, reveals new study
MELBOURNE: Eating disorders can affect anybody, no matter their age, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status or…
Nidhi Pandya’s latest on bringing Ayurveda back to everyday life
The author lives by these principles herself. “Healing doesn’t require perfection,” she says. “It requires…
10 tricks of logic that underpin vaccine myths
The biggest lie those who create and spread misinformation perpetrate is that they want you…
To get people reading, Denmark to end book tax
COPENHAGEN: Worried by a “reading crisis”, Denmark’s government will eliminate its sales tax on books,…
Foundation of healthy sexuality: Consent, communication and intimacy
Have accurate information Understanding sexuality from a scientific viewpoint is crucial for healthy attitudes. There…
Renowned journalist Jules Witcover, best known for his ‘Politics Today’ column, dies at 98
Witcover was born in Union City, New Jersey, to a Jewish father and Catholic mother….
Brazil asks Meta to remove chatbots that ‘eroticize’ children
BRASILIA: Brazil’s government has asked US technology giant Meta to rid its platforms of chatbots…
‘Fixing’ neurodivergent kids misses point; it is schools that really need to change
Educational systems often create barriers because schools are not built with diverse ways of knowing…
Study finds COVID-19 may have aged blood vessels by 5 years, especially among women
NEW DELHI: A COVID-19 infection could age one’s blood vessels by about five years, especially…
Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs linked to rare but serious eye conditions
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Into the green silence
The first thing you notice is the weight of the green. Not the polite emerald…
Vaccines hold tantalizing promise in the fight against dementia
The researchers used the policy change as a natural laboratory of sorts to study the…
A Stitch in Time
For true blue watch enthusiasts and collectors, the experience of browsing, selection and information-seeking is…
Nepal opens 97 remote peaks for free climbing to boost tourism
KATHMANDU: Nepal has opened nearly 100 peaks in its remote western region for free climbing…
‘History Demands that We Acknowledge Its Incoherence’
Many think history is a dry and dated subject that has little relevance today. What…
Cricketer Siraj launches 1983 World Cup-winning wicketkeeper Kirmani’s autobiography ‘Stumped’
HYDERABAD: India pacer Mohammed Siraj on Sunday launched ‘Stumped: Life Behind and Beyond The Twenty-Two…
Eliminating wires and risk of infection
Leadless pacemakers are a great advancement in pacemaker technology and a blessing for many patients….
FSSAI holds national meet to review food labelling rules; experts propose front-of-pack warning labels
Sanjeev Sanyal, Member, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, noted that “the issue of…
Bone marrow transplant much safer, easier to find donor match now
Bone marrow transplant today is much safer than it was a few years ago. We…
A multidisciplinary approach that helps patients face ailments with dignity and fortitude
When we think of healthcare, we often imagine it in binary terms – people are…
Elon Musk says he plans to sue Apple for not featuring X or Grok among its top apps
There was no immediate comment from Apple, which has faced various allegations of antitrust violations…
Urgently scale-up research and innovation to end TB: WHO
A review by WHO South-East Asia found that Member States published over 3,000 TB-related research…
Avoid ultra processed food to reduce weight, new study reveals
“This study puts beyond doubt what many of us have long said: it’s not just…
A tech expert explains how to clean it without doing damage
How should I clean my phone then? The good news is that cleaning your phone…
Is it true foods with a short ingredient list are healthier? A nutrition expert explains
What is an ultra-processed food? A shorter ingredient list also means the product is less…
Lapses in detail, but still a worthy story
Oscillating across centuries and continents while hopscotching from subjects as diverse as quantum physics, metallurgy,…
The world nearly beat polio. But fake records, an imperfect vaccine and missteps aided its comeback
Mistrust of the polio eradication effort persists With an annual budget of about $1 billion,…
Bengaluru blues of a retired man
Dattathri writes with a focus that is bound to charm his readers. It sucks you…
Smoking linked to increased risk of slipped disc, warn doctors
SHILLONG: Doctors at the North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences…
bacteria, fungi and whatever lives between your toes
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Why youth are turning to ChatGPT
An alarming trend of young adolescents turning to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots like ChatGPT to…
A city of stone and solemnity
Tucked into the vast plains of northwest Spain, the city of León emerges like a…
UK suffered from ‘complete’ amnesia over its colonial past, things getting better: Author Sam Dalrymple
Dalrymple’s book traces how five key partitions turned “Britain’s Indian Empire into 12 nation-states” over…
The twilight years of Jayanta Mahapatra
Cuttack, cake, and Tolstoy Mahapatra founded Chandrabhaga, a literary magazine, in the 1970s, to publish English poetry…
Beloved children’s author Allan Ahlberg dies at 87
LONDON: British writer Allan Ahlberg, author of more than 150 children’s books including classics like…
Kiran Desai’s ‘The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny’ makes it to Booker Prize longlist
NEW DELHI: Author Kiran Desai has made it to the longlist for the Booker Prize…
I will now put on record the silences, says International Booker prize winner Banu Mushtaq
At 77, the International Booker Prize-winning Kannada writer, activist, and lawyer Banu Mushtaq is chatty,…
To stay sharper while aging, get active, challenge your brain, and eat healthy
Combining social engagement with exercise and dietary steps may be key, said Jessica Langbaum of…
Lalu Prasad Yadav co-writes folk legends anthology rooted in Gorakhnathi tradition
For the unversed, originally preserved through oral tradition and rich with fantastical elements — genies,…
IVF is never 100% successful
Myth: IVF always guarantees a baby Fact: The belief that IVF always guarantees a baby…
how online body shaming harms teenage girls
You’re so ugly it hurts.Maybe if you lost some weight, someone would actually like you.No…
Poor dietary habits, low adherence to supplementation, lack of awareness and health education remain a challenge in addressing anaemia
Poor dietary habits, low adherence to supplementation, lack of awareness and health education, infections, and…
I won’t accuse, but I will put on record my silences in my autobiography: International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq
Banu, Does writing get complicated after winning an award? How do you manage the pressure?…
Charting the shape of India
In an age when vast swathes of the world remained unmapped and mysterious, maps were…
After Prada ‘appropriation’, Maharashtra to certify authentic Kolhapuri chappals with QR code
What was once a humble, coarse village slipper, soon became a symbol of swadeshi identity…
Gilead’s vaccine breakthrough nears EU approval
CHENNAI: The European Medicines Agency (EMA)’s advisory committee has issued a positive opinion for the…
AI will soon be able to audit all published research — what will that mean for public trust in science?
AI is already helping police the literature Until recently, technological assistance in self-correction was mostly…
Worried you’re knocking on heaven’s door already? All it takes to delay it is 7000 steps
But I would walk 7,000 steps And I would walk some more To cut the…
Is ChatGPT making us stupid?
AI and the Dunning-Kruger effect Generative AI is changing how people access and process information….
Triplet therapy offers a cure for cancers resistant to conventional treatments
When standard cancer treatments begin to fail, especially in aggressive or advanced stages, oncologists are…
India’s first at-home IVF launched
India’s IVF sector is experiencing rapid transformation, driven mainly by growing demand and significant technological…
India’s shot at stopping malaria on its tracks
India will soon have an advanced vaccine against malaria. In a major scientific breakthrough, the…
Severe Covid-19, not vax, increases risk of cardiovascular disease
There is no scientific evidence that Covid-19 vaccines cause sudden deaths, said Dr Rajeev Jayadevan, the co-chairman…
Around 30 per cent of Indians at risk of obesity: CCMB Study
Model proved more accurate for people of European ancestry The PRS model proved more accurate…
Of ties, old and new
A month ago, when Spain brought a resolution in the United Nations General Assembly that…
Musk’s X says French accusations of data tampering and fraud are politically motivated
Elon Musk’s social media platform X on Monday denied accusations from French prosecutors of alleged…
From Alam Khan to Rumi Harish, new book ‘The Call of Music’ documents stories of eight Hindustani musicians
NEW DELHI: From sarod virtuoso Alam Khan, son of the late legend Ali Akbar Khan,…
Renowned Norwegian author Ingvar Ambjørnsen dies at 69
Born on May 20, 1956, in Tönsberg — described on his German-language author website as…
Why drones and AI can’t quickly find missing flood victims, yet
The ranking is done by a classifier, which is an algorithm that learns to identify similar…
Exercise could ease symptoms for people with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia, reveals new study
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) is the most common adult blood cancer in the western world,…
Can this reproduction technique prevent genetic disorders?
CHENNAI: A decade after the UK legalised mitochondrial donation—a pioneering reproductive technology that combines DNA…
Mood, memory, material
A luxury design destination in the heart of Delhi—Gauri Khan’s new Delhi Experience Centre—is all…
Women have more freedom now, at the same time patriarchy has hardened: Banu Mushtaq
‘I don’t see many things that have changed’ Mushtaq was joined by Bhasthi in the…
The Empire writes back
Burmese politician who served as Prime Minister of British Burma during the colonial era before…
In new book, Ellen Burstyn reveals the secret that fueled her award-winning career: poetry
NEW YORK: Oscar winner Ellen Burstyn has a book coming out next year that reveals…
How do you stop an AI model turning Nazi? What the Grok drama reveals about AI training
What makes an AI ‘behave’ this way? Pre-training First, developers curate the data used during…
Amid US funding cuts, global health aid sinks to 15-year low in ‘era of austerity’
PARIS: Sweeping foreign aid cuts led by the United States will cause international health funding…
Poet Andrea Gibson, candid explorer of life, death and identity, dies at 49
In a poem Gibson wrote shortly before they died, titled “Love Letter from the Afterlife,”…
The foodie feminist bestseller skewering sexism in Japan
Via a letter soliciting the beef stew recipe that Kajii reportedly fed her final victim,…
Rock that became a temple
In Cave One, Devaraja Lena—the Cave of the Divine King—is a massive 14-metre reclining Buddha,…
Even a day off alcohol makes difference, timeline maps health benefits when one stop drinking
SYDNEY: Alcohol has many negative effects on our health, some of which may surprise you….
Indonesia’s new history books spook scholars
JAKARTA: The Indonesian government’s plans to issue new history books have sparked fears that mention…
Hungary’s oldest library is fighting to save 100,000 books from beetle infestation
PANNONHALMA: Tens of thousands of centuries-old books are being pulled from the shelves of a…
In the early stage, most breast cancers are painless
Myth: Breast cancer only affects middle-aged or older women Fact: Postmenopausal ladies are at more…
Herbal medication, food supplements can cause serotonin syndrome
Humans need to produce serotonin since it has an impact on both the body and…
UN warns four million could die from HIV by 2029 if US aid cuts aren’t offset
The US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR, was launched in 2003 by US…
New study maps how body parts interact under stress, researchers say it can help diagnose illness earlier
NEW DELHI: A new study has mapped how different body parts communicate with each other…
Ice baths are booming in popularity – but they come with health risks
Walk through any trendy suburb and you might find a new “wellness” studio offering ice…
Switzerland approves first malaria drug for infants
CHENNAI: Swiss-pharma major Novartis AG said early this week that its pediatric malaria treatment, Coartem…
‘X’ CEO Linda Yaccarino resigns from Elon Musk-owned social media platform
NEW YORK: X CEO Linda Yaccarino said she’s stepping down after two years running Elon…
Are chemicals to blame for cancer in young people? Here’s what the evidence says
So what does the evidence say is causing this increase? And what can we do…
FSSAI warns stringent action against e-commerce platforms violating food safety protocols
The necessity for all warehouses associated with e-commerce operations to be duly registered or licensed…
Health experts raise alarms over rising vaping crisis among Indian youth
CHENNAI: Leading medical professionals have voiced serious concerns over the increasing use of vaping and…
Sudha Murty’s ‘How I Taught my Grandmother to Read’ to be adapted into stage play in Delhi
The narrative follows the quiet but transformative journey of Vijaya, a 60-year-old grandmother in a…
Obesity drug prices are dropping in US, but getting a steady supply remains a challenge
Prices are falling for the popular obesity treatments Wegovy and Zepbound, but steady access to…
The power of a minute
The strength of the book lies in its ability to extract profound meaning from everyday…
Wheels, meals and all in between
Bicycles glide past rows of colourful houses, bursts of bougainvillea, quaint cafes and elfin boutique…
Your face cream may be reason for mood swings
When a 22-year-old woman arrived at ESIC Model Hospital in Bengaluru with suicidal thoughts, doctors…
New book series promotes empathy, inclusion, and cleft awareness
Whether it’s “The Guest”, about a girl facing fear and self-doubt due to her cleft…
Study estimates 13 per cent of biomedical abstracts published in 2024 involved use of AI
NEW DELHI: At least 13 per cent of research abstracts published in 2024 could have…
New study uncovers links to neurodegeneration after viral infection
CHENNAI: Dr. Danielle Beckman is a neuroscientist whose passion for studying the brain is helping…
Healthy lifestyle more beneficial than anti-diabetes drug in long run, study finds
NEW DELHI: Adopting a healthier lifestyle is more effective than using the anti-diabetes drug metformin,…
Dubai’s booming restaurant scene is feeling the heat of high costs and high failure rates
Dubai has roughly nine expatriate residents for every Emirati citizen. Most of its private sector…
Stimulating brain with weak electric currents may help improve learning maths, study suggests
‘Transcranial random noise stimulation’ — a non-invasive technique that involves delivering weak electrical currents to…
He pioneered the cellphone. It changed how people around the world talk to each other — and don’t
Global inequality is an issue The mobile advantage is coming to rich countries faster than…
Treating hormonal issues at birth can ensure normal growth in kids
Hormonal disorders in children can have significant physical, emotional, and social impacts. These conditions can…
AI’s role in mental health grows, sparks expert concern
BENGALURU: As the usage of AI is expanding to address the concerns of mental health,…
Apple Music marks 10 years with new studio for artists, fans and the future of sound
CULVER CITY: As Apple Music turns 10 this year, the popular streaming service is celebrating a major…
Five surprising facts about AI chatbots that can help you make better use of them
3. Their knowledge is outdated every passing day AI chatbots do not continuously update themselves;…
A Sari State of Affairs
Aradhana Anand always loved Indian textiles. While furnishing her apartment, she experimented with mixing and…
Between Rubble and Resistance
We often dissociate ourselves from the violence and destruction taking place around us by putting…
France bans smoking in beaches, in parks and bus shelters
Paris: France will ban smoking on beaches and in parks, public gardens and bus shelters…
What could have been the likely causes?
However, her doctor confirmed to police that she was not on any medication for heart-related…
Low birthweight remains high in Maharashtra despite economic progress
CHENNAI: India has made steady progress in reducing the number of babies born with low…
Lacking focus, tired always? Could be brain fog
After Covid-19, active discussions about brain fog have been going on on social media. Though…
Advanced treatment for Parkinson’s offers better quality of life
When 64-year-old MBK Nair first noticed a subtle tremor in his right hand in 2020,…
More women are coming forward to freeze their eggs
Due to medical advancements and financial independence, more women are opting for egg freezing or…
Weather 90 per cent favourable for Axiom-4 mission: SpaceX
The mission will lift off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in…
Axiom-4 mission with India’s Shubhanshu Shukla finally lifts off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
As a part of the mission preparedness, the astronauts were in quarantine since May 25,…
Colour Drenching Is Becoming a Popular Interiors Trend
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Novo Nordisk rolls out its much-awaited obesity drug Wegovy in India
CHENNAI: Danish drugs and insulin maker Novo Nordisk launched Wegovy, its latest and the much-awaited…
Unravelling her vulnerable world
As the name suggests, Notes to John contains Joan Didion’s notes for her husband John…
Flower that blooms in the desert
Part archaeological wonder and part landscaped public space, the Al Hili Archaeological Park showcases remnants…
India on the high seas
The shift isn’t just a trend—it’s backed by numbers. As per the Tourism Ministry, in…
The book that breathes truth
One of the book’s greatest strengths lies in its clarity of structure. Tharoor guides the…
India’s most prestigious literary award, JCB Prize for literature, discontinued
Karthika VK, publisher at Westland Books, said the prize added immense value to the Indian…
Pope warns of AI risks to young brains
Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV warned on Friday of the potential consequences of artificial intelligence…
More microplastics in glass bottles than in plastic bottles: Study
PARIS: Drinks including water, soda, beer and wine sold in glass bottles contain more microplastics…
HPV major factor for cancers in youngsters, say docs
It was in her late 40s that Meena (name changed), a mother of two, was…
The Alzheimer’s research that has Bill Gates excited
Commonly used in cooking for its distinct flavor and in traditional medicine for its potential…
What to know about the COVID variant that may cause ‘razor blade’ sore throats
The COVID-19 variant that may be driving a recent rise in cases in some parts…
Health search activity surges in India as COVID-19 cases rise past the 7,000 mark
CHENNAI: As India sees a concerning rise in COVID-19 cases, with active cases crossing 7,000…
Prolonged sitting, long hours on screens, less sleep can affect liver health
Q. Monsoon often triggers a spike in gastrointestinal infections. What are the most common liver-related…
Being fit helps, but it doesn’t eliminate risk of heart diseases
Myth: I’m fit and exercise regularly, so I don’t need to worry about heart disease…
Secularism's Old Soldier
After reading A Maverick in Politics 1991-2024 (Juggernaut), my response was that this is a book…
Because socks and ties just aren’t enough
Forget another thoughtless gift—this year, make it count. If your dad’s a fan of the…
Sleep disturbances are key predictors of mental health issues in adolescents: study
CHENNAI: Sleep disturbances are a significant predictor of future mental health issues in adolescents, confirms…
New book by psychotherapist Riri, parenting expert Anagha, offers tailored guidance for Indian parents
NEW DELHI: Released on the occasion of Father’s Day, a new book by acclaimed psychotherapist…
Top six movies to watch with your Dad
Celebrate the bond, the laughs, the lessons, and the love with films that spotlight fatherhood…
Rare, Regional, Remarkable
Short stories have been getting the short end of the stick, with publishers refusing to…
Food for thought
It is not just AIDS. Jaipur-based Café Vitthal’s founder Ashish Vitthal, says it isn’t easy…
Yael van der Wouden and Rachel Clarke win Women’s Prize book awards
LONDON: Dutch writer Yael van der Wouden won the Women’s Prize for Fiction on Thursday…
Study links low zinc levels to fever-related seizures in kids
KOLLAM: A hospital-based study by doctors at Sree Gokulam Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, has found an…
The Glitz and Glamour of Brühl
Opulent, extravagant, over-the-top—even these adjectives can’t quite describe the glory of this place: The 120-room,…
Meta to invest $15 billion in Scale AI in a bid to achieve computerised ‘superintelligence’
Meta is preparing to unveil a $15 billion investment to pursue computerised “superintelligence”, an AI capable…
CBSE mandate on ‘sugar boards’ a wake-up call, but let’s not stop there
Tiffin troubles: What are children eating at school? Even as we scrutinise sugar, it is…
‘Day of the Jackal’ author Frederick Forsyth dies at 86
LONDON: Frederick Forsyth, the British author of “The Day of the Jackal” and other bestselling…
Global trial finds structured exercise cuts colon cancer deaths by 37 per cent
Professor Janette Vardy, international co-chair of the study and Senior Research Fellow at Sydney Medical…
Why won’t my cough go away?
What if there’s no clear cause? Very occasionally, despite thorough testing and treatment, a cough…
The Art of Fine Living
While redecorating their opulent homes in the past, the well-heeled of Delhi may have flown…
Power and Purpose India’s Roadmap to the Global Stage
The first wave of the book mentions an extraordinary accomplishment with the first decade of…
A Few Hits, Lots of Misses
Dynastic families, hidden secrets, forbidden slow-burning romance, and a side of familial drama—Emily Henry’s Great…
India’s Booker prize author Banu Mushtaq
‘Confused’ But after marrying for love, Mushtaq found her life constricted. “I was not allowed…
SpaceX Starship launch fails again, rocket spirals out of control
The previous two Starships never made it past the Caribbean. The demos earlier this year…
How groundbreaking gay author Edmund White paved the way for other writers
Greer and other authors speak of White’s work as more than just an influence, but…
Rising COVID-19 cases in India trigger spike in spam messages from hospitals; survey flags misuse of personal data
NEW DELHI: Are you receiving messages or calls from hospitals or labs to get yourself…
Addressing anaemia next critical step to sustaining maternal health
Recently, in her address to the Lok Sabha, Union Minister of State for Health, Anupriya…
Edmund White, groundbreaking gay author, dies at 85
NEW YORK: Edmund White, the groundbreaking man of letters who documented and imagined the gay…
The Many Shades of Love
Put a frog in boiling water and it’ll jump out, place one in room-temperature water…
British writer Bernardine Evaristo receives accolade for breaking literary boundaries
Another novel, “Blonde Roots,” is set in an alternative historical timeline in which Africans have…
