Life, More features, 20th Jul 2017, News & Stories from India

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Life More Features 20 Jul 2017

Life, More features, 20 Jul 2017

From trash to treasure: British composer Holst's lost manuscripts found in New Zealand

The manuscripts narrowly escaped being discarded in the library clearout a few years ago

20 Jul 2017 8:37 PM

In this Saturday, July 15, 2017 photo, sumo wrester Ura reacts after he lost a bout against Mitakeumi during the Nagoya Summer Grand Sumo tournament in Nagoya, central Japan.(Photo: AP)

Mongolian-born wrestler turned Japanese to get to grips with sumo

Nyamjavyn Tsevegnyam has given up his Mongolian nationality to become Japanese.

20 Jul 2017 2:56 PM

Dogs that are extra friendly share certain genetic similarities with people who are born with a developmental disorder sometimes called opposite of autism (Photo: AP)

Friendly dogs share genetic similarities with people

According to researchers friendly dog share human traits of being born with development disorder that makes them hyper social.

20 Jul 2017 8:43 AM

Between the 15th and 18th centuries, bookbinders recycled the bindings from medieval parchments into new binding materials for printed books. (Photo: Pixabay)

Medieval text hidden inside book bindings discovered

Researchers discover Roman Law codes within book board of a copy of Greek poet Hesiod’s Work and Days from 1537.

20 Jul 2017 8:03 AM

There is a force that watches over all of us, and ensures that only what is impossible to avoid is meted out to us.

Universe is on our side

The universe takes care of us in mysterious ways, trust in its power and you will feel guided and supported.

20 Jul 2017 12:55 AM

Research has proved that networked individuals are much happier than those who avoid company.

Self-service: Together we are happier

50 per cent of your happiness depends on genetics.

20 Jul 2017 12:54 AM

Members of the Chennai Royal Riders Club.

Brotherhood of bikers

His brainchild, Chennai Royal Riders Club, was just a gang of bikers, going on long rides every month.

20 Jul 2017 12:54 AM

‘Cat’ got your virtual tongue!

This new phenomenon of kitten fishing has hit the dating world by storm.

20 Jul 2017 12:27 AM

Seats for all who seek?

As a plus two graduated boy’s Facebook post on reservation goes viral, we present a few varying ideas on the issue.

20 Jul 2017 12:26 AM

Image used for representational purpose only —Matahaari.

Mind your attire

With Ashish Avikunthuk being stopped for his attire in a mall, we speak to city joints about their protocols.

20 Jul 2017 12:19 AM

Let’s get quizzical

Local quiz masters give us a lowdown on why the quizzing scene has picked up not just in Maximum City but across the country.

20 Jul 2017 12:13 AM

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