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No declines in alcohol purchases were evident in low income households. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sugar tax on soft drinks may up alcohol consumption: study

Increasing the price of sugar sweetened beverages has the potential to both increase and decrease the purchase of alcohol.

24 Jan 2018 4:15 PM

It's a testament to their deeper engagement in social ties. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study reveals women are the most difficult family members to live with, but they have good intentions

Most respondents felt that 15% of their relationships were difficult

23 Jan 2018 6:26 PM

Asif, in an interview to a private channel, said that both the countries have a connection as they have occupied Muslim territories. (Photo: AFP/File)

India, Israel have anti-Islam nexus: Pak slams Netanyahu's visit to India

Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif further accused India of the mass killing of Muslims in Gujarat.

17 Jan 2018 12:48 PM

Palestinian leaders voted on Monday to call for the suspension of recognition of Israel . (Photo: AFP)

Palestinian leaders vote for suspension of recognition of Israel

While withdrawing the PLO's recognition of Israel could spark international backlash, it was unclear whether the vote was binding.

16 Jan 2018 10:12 AM

The tunnel began east of the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, crossed into Israel some 180 metres, then continued into Egypt for an unspecified length, with no exit point detected. (Photo: AP)

Israel destroys tunnel under Gaza 'intended for attacks'

Israeli military spokesman said tunnel belonged to Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas and was intended for attacks as opposed to smuggling.

14 Jan 2018 2:55 PM

Indo-Israel Spike deal alive?

India had cancelled missile deal, Israel sparks new hope.

13 Jan 2018 2:09 AM

The multi-coloured 'Omer Tower', named after 8-year-old Lego fan Omer Sayag, was completed using cranes. (Photo: Twitter/GalitPeleg)

Tel Aviv attempts plastic brick record with 36-meter tower

There was no Guinness World Records adjudicator on site to measure the 'Omer Tower'.

28 Dec 2017 4:58 PM

Israel does not have a system of civil marriage, and Israeli law mandates that Jewish marriages must be authorized by the Chief Rabbinate. (Photo: Pixabay)

With few options, Israeli couples turn to rogue weddings

An amendment to Israel’s marriage law passed in 2013 made the punishment for anyone performing an unsanctioned wedding 2 years in prison.

23 Dec 2017 12:32 PM

A total of 1984 people were injured, they found, of whom 53 (three percent) died. (Photo: Pixabay)

Rubber bullets are not safe: study

This discussion does not in any way suggest that other weapons are safer.

19 Dec 2017 12:06 PM

Even if one does not overeat for the rest of the day. (Photo: Pixabay)

Skipping breakfast may lead to weight gain: Study

Irregular eating habits such as skipping breakfast are often associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease.

04 Dec 2017 12:28 PM

For Palestinians in marriages where one partner is from West Bank and the other from the Israeli state, the slum is a haven. (Photo: Pixabay)

For some Palestinians in love, this slum is the only place to live

So along with what residents describe as apartments full of other “mixed” couples, he and Alqam see a solution in Kafr Aqab.

13 Nov 2017 3:18 PM

Gel to fight rheumatoid arthritis developed

These type of hydrogels could be useful for other diseases.

12 Oct 2017 3:59 PM

Gaza Instagram stars want world to get the picture

They may not be able to leave Gaza without Israeli or Egyptian permission, but their photos can.

12 Oct 2017 1:10 PM

Tattoos help Israelis scarred by attacks and war

The Healing Ink project brought artists from Israel, Europe and the United States to Jerusalem for the event at the city’s Israel Museum.

11 Oct 2017 2:39 PM

Rajasthan may soon offer a new kind of tea

Rajasthan started cultivating olives in 2007. We list five health benefits of olive which shows why this may be a great idea.

24 Aug 2017 9:09 AM

Birthplace of Apostle Peter found in Israel: archaeologist

Archaeologists have long sought to locate Julias.

09 Aug 2017 6:19 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu prior to a meeting in Jerusalem, Israel. (Photo: AP)

The facts & myths about India’s Jewish connection

Baghdadi Jews mostly ran major businesses all over India, under Hindu patronage and under Muslim rule.

12 Jul 2017 2:29 AM

Aliyah: The Last Jew in The Village by Sethu, translated from the Malayalam by Catherine Thankamma Harper Perennial, Rs 399.

Book review: Betwixt and between identities

The Hindu and Christian neighbours of the Jews are bewildered at this turn of events, and rather suspicious.

09 Jul 2017 2:27 AM

Modi takes Israel ties to a new level

Modi did not visit Ramallah, headquarters of the Palestinian Authority, and made it a standalone visit to the Jewish nation.

06 Jul 2017 4:05 AM

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi, right, shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after signing the guestbook at the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial museum in Jerusalem. (Photo: AP)

PM Modi calls for opposing evils of terrorism, radicalism

Netanyahu said the two countries must stand together to fight the menace of terrorism.

05 Jul 2017 12:17 AM

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