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Indian, Pakistani women diagnosed with more aggressive breast cancer at younger age

It all began with British historian Edward Anderson responding to a question from food aggregator with this innocuous statement on Twitter, "Idlis are the most boring things in the world." (Pixabay)

All about an idli: British professor's tweet sparks not so 'boring' debate

Rare, endangered Fishing Cat sighted in Chilika

With most frontrunner vaccine candidates likely to require extra cold' storage, the private sector could also be roped in for effective delivery of a preventive when it is available, suggest several experts and industry insiders. (AP)

Ramping up cold storage facilities critical as India preps for virus vaccine: experts

Sex & Sexuality | Smokin' ain't sexy

First impressions are not always accurate. They seem to inveigle themselves to being known as ‘last impressions’ but I have learnt that such opinions don’t always measure up in the long run

Nisha Jamwal | Can’t judge a person on the first meet

After completing their formal education, the Sethi sisters conceptualised the boutique-like Artisan Lab

Noor and Neimat bring their expertise to create a sustainable world

In this photo illustration, a syringe is displayed at the Hindustan Syringes factory in Faridabad. - India's biggest syringe manufacturer is ramping up its production to churn out a billion units, anticipating a surge in demand as the global race to find a COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine heats up.— AFP

Serum Institute of India: India will go ahead with Oxford COVID vaccine trials

Actress Neena Gupta, a source of inspiration for many single women, has, however, been quite vocal about choosing the less trodden path in her life

Tough world for mums: Masaba Masaba brings focus on single motherhood

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organization speaks during a news conference on updates regarding COVID-19, at the WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. (AFP)

World must be better prepared for next pandemic, says WHO chief

Terence is also known as a mentor and judge, with his presence in most dance reality shows today

I'm an intuitive dancer, says Terence Lewis on his journey in Bollywood

Naomi Leight-Giveon, the founder of PodSkool, a company in the Los Angeles area that assists parents looking to form pods, said the reaction to the concept has been overwhelming. Especially for younger children not always able to engage in online learning, the learning pods provide much-needed socialisation. (Photo | PodSkool)

'Learning pods' replacing traditional schools as online classes just don't cut it

Celebrating the Padma Vibhushan awardee’s contribution to modern Indian art, AstaGuru, an online auction house, is all set to present a comprehensive collection of the artist’s works in a virtual auction

The art world is abuzz, as AstaGuru readies for ‘Husain’

The late actor’s therapist talking freely to the media and disclosing the nature of his mental illness raises serious questions about the privacy

Why isn't Sushant's doctor respecting his privacy?

Photographers share their experiences of the year, some accounting the months through the pandemic

Capturing the memories of lockdown

Columns

Kushal Gulab

Kushal Gulab | A woke Navratri, and a Happy Dussehra

So far, dear reader, this whole puja season I have not had to use my ear plugs at all

Anand K Sahay

Anand K Sahay | Far & Near

Will the BJP use Nitish to get own CM in Patna?

Saeed Naqvi

Only Walter Mitty can dream Afghan troop withdrawal before US election

The US involvement in Afghanistan has been a great tragedy

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr

Hindutva a stumbling block for BJP in Bihar

There is a political vacuum in Bihar, and there is room for some of the existing players to grab the opportunity and fill it up.

Health

More forest cover, less pandemic incidents: Madhya Pradesh study

The study has been conducted by the Madhya Pradesh forest department.

Corona blindsides visually impaired as they worry about social distancing

Students of a premier Kolkata school for the visually impaired who are currently at home due to the lockdown, are worried

Atypical signs in Covid-19

Dr D. P. Bansal, consultant pulmonary and critical care medicine, discusses Covid-19 symptoms and how to prevent it from spreading

Sleep: The most underrated antioxidant

Maintaining good sleep hygiene and sleep quality has many advantages

More than 30 of Africa's 57 international airports have closed or severely limited flights, the U.S. State Department says. (Representative Image)

African elite unable to fly abroad for treatment now but will it lead to better healthcare in continent?

For years, leaders from Benin to Zimbabwe have received medical care abroad as their own poorly-funded health systems limp struggle

Fashion

The same is the case with celebrities, for instance Priyanka Chopra wore a deep plunging neck dress for the Grammys this year and no one forced her to do so, as she chose to wear it.

Armani’s incorrect rape allegory

Fashion designer Manoviraj Khosla, while disagreeing with Armani offers his insights.

Here’s to a quirky 2020!

Fashion goals this year will have a dash of out-of-the-box trends with a splash of awesomeness!

Although new colours are exciting for brides, many are going for the traditional red, but experimenting with different shades.

Dressing the new age bride

The upcoming wedding season will see a mix of traditional silhouettes and modern designs along with interesting colour combinations.

Swirl around in a Kaftan

The kaftan dress has been popular for quite some time and in this lockdown time, it has found its own revival

Food

Washing turkey can spread germs

Stop! Washing your Thanksgiving turkey could spread germs.

Festive Binge

Celebrate this Lohri and Makar Sankranti with drool worthy spread from the state of river Ganges.

The winter carrot is here

The lovely array of colours and the crisp moist greens on sale can easily make a vegetable enthusiast salivate.

Certain edible insects are rich in vitamins and minerals. (Photo: Instagram)

Edible insects that are delicious

Ants, crickets and cockroaches: healthy snacks that taste like potato chips.

Cooking for Christmas

Savoury tarts with different toppings are a good idea.

Travel

The organisers of such marches routinely dismiss these official counts as gross underestimates. (Photo: AFP)

Travel misery hits tourists visiting France

New travel misery in France as unions warn of fresh turmoil.

Restaurants and other private businesses dependent on foreign visitors have been hard hit by the reduced number of visitors. (Photo: AP)

Cuba sees drastic decrease in tourists

Cuba tourists barely pass 4 million, in disappointing result.

The chapel has hosted several celebrity weddings. (Photo: AP)

Chapel where Britney Spears married goes off market

Iconic Las Vegas wedding chapel is no longer up for sale.

With no-fuss convenience for both the city and transport links, digital connectivity and a social side among their chief selling points, the capsule hotels target the Generation Y crowd. (Photo: AFP)

Stacked rooms are helping Italian city cope with exploding tourist numbers

New hotel encapsulates Milan tourist renaissance.

Art

The complex canvas

A solo exhibition that captures diverse and complex human emotions on canvas.

The festival is witnessing the participation of more than 500 artists. Delhi’s youngsters, along with eminent artists, are showcasing the youth’s constructive and creative involvement.

Delhi’s Youth Connect

The capital recently inaugurated the ninth edition of its Youth Festival, which is doing a splendid job preserving the cultural heritage of the city.

The asking price for Hitler’s hat alone is 50,000 euros ($55,325) and the price tag for the deluxe copy of “Mein Kampf” that belonged to Goering is 130,000 euros. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Nazi memorabilia goes up for action in Germany

Hitler's top hat up for auction in Germany.

Arjun Shubadra painting recreated on a jamdani saree.

The khadi connection

This unique exhibition seeks to highlight the common factor between artist Ravi Varma and the Mahatma, and showcase a part of the country’s heritage.

Retaining the authentic flavours of Indian dance away from home

How can Bharatanatyam live and breathe in a place where the cultural ecology is so different?

Relationship

A certain conclave organised by a prominent magazine that concluded this weekend, had a most topical panel on anxiety and stress.

The great malaise of our times

Stress is like reverse-oxygen — it slowly, silently, kills. Therefore, it must be taken seriously, and to reach out is to self-preserve.

No room for racism

It is an ugly truth that racism exists in the world, but you can certainly make your child aware of it

The cons of quarantine

With domestic violence on the rise amidst lockdown, one must consider being empathetic, understanding and sensitive towards others

Owning a pet together makes breaking up harder. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

4 relationship facts that are indeed true

Yes, opposites attract, and your partner is likely to drive you nuts.

More Features

People stand outside a shop selling mobile phones from Chinese electronics company Xiaomi of which the front name is covered with a tarp, as calls for a boycott of Chinese goods gather pace following a border clash that killed 20 Indian soldiers, in Mumbai. PTI Photo

To endorse or not – the China dilemma

The anti-China sloganeering has reached a crescendo, but with big bucks riding on endorsements can and will people really cut out China?

Shopping for safety

These stores and the fact that they are being patronised are an indication of the shape of things to come

Kiran has also been conferred with the prestigious IMC Ladies’ Wing —Woman of the Year Award 2019–2020

Exclusive | Kiran Majumdar Shaw on how Biocon hopes to beat COVID-19

Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Biocon’s executive chairperson, is delighted that Biocon’s COVID-19 drug Itolizumab is DCGI-approved

Winning is a habit; don’t lose it says Grandmaster Pentala Harikrishna

Grandmaster Pentala Harikrishna reflects on his latest win and talks of his life after marriage

Promoting a healthier lifestyle, which will contribute towards a fitter self, Parinee Juhu half marathon saw thousands of Mumbaikars putting on their running shoes on Sunday morning.

Mumbai runs for little hearts

The fourth edition of Parinee Juhu half marathon saw thousands of Mumbaikars running for the charitable cause of pediatric heart surgeries.

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