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Perth: Millipedes were the first land animals, and today we know of more than 13,000 species. There are likely thousands more species of the many-legged invertebrates awaiting discovery and formal scientific description. The name “millipede” comes from the Latin for “thousand feet”, but until now no known species had more than 750 legs. However, my […]
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Sydney: As we resume our social lives after strict Covid restrictions have lifted, many of us are finding it’s time to take stock of our friendships. Recent research I’ve been involved in found friendship networks were shrinking in Australia during Covid lockdowns. Some people pruned their networks, focusing on only the most important family and […]
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New York: Small, unique antibody-like proteins derived from the immune systems of sharks can help prevent SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, its variants, and related coronaviruses from infecting human cells, according to a new study. The small proteins known as VNARs are one-tenth the size of human antibodies. But these can bind to infectious […]
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Hyderabad: The Irrawaddy river dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris), not described as a separate species until 2005, were once found throughout the Mekong from the Lao-Cambodia border down the Mekong to the delta in Vietnam and Tonle Sap. The population and range of dolphins have declined greatly in the last 39 years. Less than 300 freshwater Irrawaddy […]
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Poets have the power to take us to another world with their lilting words and many express their inner feelings through complex maze of poems. Jhilam Chattaraj is one such poet who expresses her feelings through poems. Recently, she published Noise Cancellation which talks about distraction in pandemic, online education among other topics. The crisp […]
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Hyderabad: The world has seen the come and go, rise and fall of plenty of fabrics. But, if there’s one fabric that is an immortal hero, an evergreen classic, a style that will never be out of style, it would undeniably have to be denim. The evolution of denims from it’s discovery in the 19th […]
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Hyderabad: With Christmas just around the corner, one is super excited about decor, lights, and food. It’s the season of celebration, joy, laughter, love, and a time for togetherness. But the felicity is always incomplete without biting into a piece of moist plum cake. Here are some of the best bakeries in twin cities that […]
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Hong Kong: The hyper mutated Omicron Covid-19 variant infects and multiplies 70 times faster than the Delta variant and the original SARS-CoV-2 in human lungs, according to a study. This may explain the reason why Omicron is transmitting much faster between humans than previous variants, said researchers from the LKS Faculty of Medicine at The […]
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New Delhi: With the opening of Radisson RED Chandigarh, Mohali, the Radisson Hotel Group launches its bold and unconventional brand, Radisson RED, in India. The hotel is first of 10 hotels slated to open in the market under the brand’s umbrella within the next three to five years, it caters to the needs of the […]
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Cultures in schools and at home contribute to anxiety in girls from all backgrounds, research published in the journal Educational Review has found.
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Hyderabad: This season, HiLife Brides returns with a bang bringing a whole new vibe to the city and shopping experience. It features an exclusive avenue of bridal ensemble designers, top jewellers, wedding essentials providers, separate avenue for fashion and lifestyle designers and more. The grand launch at HICC, Novotel witnessed actor Saanve Megghana and other […]
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Hyderabad: All elements can have radioactive isotopes. If enough neutrons are added to an atom, it becomes unstable and decays. A good example of this is tritium, a radioactive isotope of hydrogen naturally present at extremely low levels. Increasing atomic number doesn’t necessarily make an atom more unstable. Scientists predict there may be islands of […]
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Hyderabad: The city of Hyderabad has been hosting a plethora of art exhibitions ever since Covid-19 restrictions were eased out. Lately, well-known art galleries in the city are buzzing with activity. Shrishti Art Gallery in Jubilee Hills has announced yet another group exhibition titled ‘Nature Tales’. Artworks by Alpana Vij, Amjum Rizve, Anilakumar Govindappa, Dibyendu […]
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Hyderabad: Ace fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani along with Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited launched a new ethnic menswear brand ‘Tasva’. The new brand was launched in Varanasi, at the historic Brijrama Palace, one of the oldest landmarks of the city on the banks of the Ganga. The word ‘Tasva’ is derived from the Sanskrit […]
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Beijing: About four in 10 Covid cases are asymptomatic, making them potential sources of increased transmission of the infectious disease, according to a study. The study led by researchers at Peking University in China evaluated the percentage of asymptomatic infections among individuals undergoing testing (tested population) and those with confirmed Covid-19 (confirmed population). They conducted a […]
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Mumbai: This misdemeanour can cause your metabolism to slow down, which can lead to weight gain, warns Dr Snehal Adusle, a weight loss coach and dietician on a mission to make one million women healthy, happy, and empowered. “The ultimate shortcut to improving weight loss is to manage meals by eating right and eating at […]
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The study was published in the journal PNAS (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America).
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One exception was in April 2017, when the American hip hop artist Logic released his song '1-800-273-8255', prominently featuring the number of the US National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
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Washington: Researchers have found that individuals who suffer from the most severe form of schizophrenia have a significantly higher number of rare mutations than more typical forms of the illness. The findings of the study were published in the journal ‘PNAS’.Their findings provide new insight into the genetics of schizophrenia that could pave the way […]
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Washington: A new study has found that stress alone can drive women to excessive drinking. Men who experienced the same stress only drank to excess when they had already started consuming alcohol. The findings of the study were published in the journal ‘Psychology of Addictive Behaviors’.Though rates of alcohol misuse are higher in men than […]
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Hyderabad: The invention of timepieces is one of the greatest technological innovations that humankind has witnessed. And in today’s age of digitalisation, collecting a luxury pre-owned watch is akin to securing a rare hand-crafted piece that has been created with minute detailing and human intervention. This has accentuated a lot of interest and enthusiasm in […]
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Bengaluru: Karnataka will house a museum of plastic waste sculpture near Bengaluru’s picturesque holiday destination of Nandi Hills soon to sensitise people, it was announced on Sunday. “Our aim is to use art to sensitise people against the ill-effects of plastic waste and encourage others to take up similar initiatives to promote recycling of waste, […]
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Joondalup: Gifting children books can be about more than just giving them something to read. Books are portals to adventure, imagination and new experiences. Importantly, books can help children understand and appreciate themselves, and those around them. Sadly, books normalising racial, cultural, family or gender diversity and diverse abilities are few and far between. When […]
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The crowning took place late Sunday night at the event held in Eilat, Israel.
