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Studies should examine parallel biological pathways linking depression to cancer survival. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are myths and facts about cervical cancer

There are about 122,000 new cases of cervical cancer annually in India.

1 Feb 2018 8:59 AM IST

Both men and women evaluated women more negatively as a leader if the image suggested she was wearing a lot of makeup. (Photo: Pixabay)

Many cosmetics in Indian market contain microplastics or microbeads:...

Microbeads have been recognized as a pollutant globally and are being banned in many countries but there has been little...

30 April 2018 6:22 PM IST

In a Twitter post about 90 minutes after the shooting at a Walmart store in suburban Denver, police said investigators had confirmed that two men were dead and a woman was taken to a local hospital, but no further details were given. (Photo: AFP)

Walmart attempts international turnaround with UK, India tie-ups

Walmart is also looking to acquire a majority stake in India's Flipkart for $10 billion to $12 billion.

30 April 2018 10:41 AM IST

Unified Payments Interface, clocked 178.05 million transactions in March18 but digital payment apps dominated majority of the transactions (Photo: Pexels)

India to reach 500 million internet users milestone this June What's...

By 2020, India will have an estimated 702 million smartphones in use and will emerge as the preferred devices for online...

27 April 2018 3:09 PM IST

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New test raises concern over sex-selective abortions in India, China

Experts fear pin-prick test could fuel a 'genocide' of female babies.

26 April 2018 4:22 PM IST

India has the potential to innovate on the lines of Silicon Valley but it needs to do more for expanding the innovation ecosystem as it aspires to become a middle income country, World Bank India head Junaid Kamal Ahmad said today.

India inks USD 125 mn loan pact with World Bank

Objective of the project is to nurture indigenous innovation, foster local product development.

25 April 2018 2:54 PM IST

Apart from the 36 sites inscribed on the World Heritage list, India has also maintained a list of tentative sites for recognition which has been submitted to UNESCO Committee for evaluation and acceptance. (Photo: Pixabay)

World Heritage Day: 43 places in India yet to be recognised

While India is a treasure trove for heritage sites with 36 UNESCO recognised places, there are yet others who are...

18 April 2018 1:28 PM IST

Heres taking a look at the 36 world heritage sites in India as stated by UNESCO. (Photo: Pixabay)

World Heritage Day: Here's taking a look at 36 heritage sites in India

World Heritage Day aims to preserve the human heritage and recognise the efforts of all relevant organisations in the...

18 April 2018 12:31 PM IST

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Beat the summer heat at these popular destinations

Here are some Indian and international options to explore.

16 April 2018 1:25 PM IST

Right now, there is no currency note of a denomination between Rs 100 and Rs 500 value. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

US adds India to currency watch list with China

Treasury said the 'monitoring list' includes those 'major trading partners that merit close attention to their currency...

14 April 2018 5:36 PM IST

The cases of patients suffering from Vitamin D deficiency have been steadily rising in India. (Photo: Pixabay)

88 per cent Delhiites suffer from Vitamin D deficiency, finds survey

According to the ASSOCHAM, majority of Delhi's population has a Vitamin D level, which is less than normal.

14 April 2018 10:21 AM IST

According to civic officials, the city needs water stock of 14.47 lakh million litres at the end of the monsoon every year so that it lasts the entire summer and no water cuts are imposed. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study warns water taps may completely dry up in India

According to warning satellite system, India, Morocco, Iraq and Spain could spark the next "day zero" water crisis.

13 April 2018 12:12 PM IST