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LIFE & STYLE

4 in 10 Indian adults victim of identity theft, men more prone

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Nearly four in 10 Indian adults (39 per cent) have experienced some sort of identity theft in their lifetime, with 10 per cent in 2019 alone, a new report...

Earth’s crust is shaking less as people stay home

London, April 5 (IANS) The COVID-19 lockdowns globally have not only made air breathable or rivers clean but have also resulted in the way our Earth moves, as researchers now report a drop in...

Not all men idolise Western ideals of muscularity

London, April 3 (IANS) Contrary to the common belief, non-Western men are generally less hung up about their body image and pursuing a muscular physique than their Western counterparts, reveals a study. It means many...

COVID-19: Food for thought for stray animals

BY ADITI ROY New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) In a bid to tackle the global outbreak of coronavirus outbreak, the nation entered a three-week lockdown till mid-April. While human beings have several ways to insulate...

A walk-through the land of fire

BY N. LOTHUNGBENI HUMTSOE New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Azerbaijan, possessing a rich history of statehood which extends over a period of approximately 5,000 years. A home to nine of the worlds eleven climate zones...

What people say on Facebook before hospital visit

San Francisco, March 13 (IANS) Before making an emergency hospital visit, the language in Facebook user's posts changes considerably and they tend to invoke family and health more often, says a study. The study, published...

6 reasons you need smart luggage

BY N. LOTHUNGBENI HUMTSOE New Delhi , March 13 (IANS) Your luggages can either make or break the overall trip experience. Though modern luggage's are far superior, it still needs to be smarter to be...

Delhi Metro joins campaign against jumbo joyrides

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Delhi Metro has joined hands with Wildlife SOS campaign against the use of elephants for joyrides by tourists -- its coaches on Pink Line will sport signages on conservation...

Mahabaleshwar – Where Strawberries Grow

BY SHONA ADHIKARI Mahabaleshwar, March 11 (IANS) Recently, a friend said she was taking a break and going to "where the strawberries grow in this season". Mahabaleshwar, is one of the most suited places...

A look at traditional Holi in India’s small towns

BY SIDDHI JAIN New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) As Indias top leaders avoid participating in Holi celebrations this year and events get cancelled, owing to the dreaded Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, heres a look at...