The rice on your plate may affect blood sugar differently than you think — scientists find black and green varieties contain unusual fats and slower-digesting starchResearchers discovered diverse lipid molecules within Japanese rice grains. Black and green rice varieties showed unique fat profiles and s...
17 Sep, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
Why do people keep cardamom in their pocket before stepping out? The surprising reason that has health benefitsCardamom, or elaichi, is traditionally associated with positivity, freshness and prosperity, with some people carrying a pod in their pocke...
16 Sep, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Japan’s centenarian population crosses 100,000 for the first time, with nearly 90% women. What makes them live so long?Japan has reached a remarkable milestone with over one hundred thousand centenarians, showcasing its aging population. Notably, almost nine...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
Your morning tea or coffee may seem harmless, but drinking it extremely hot could carry an unexpected cancer risk, new research involving nearly 1 million adults suggestsRecent findings reveal that consuming extremely hot beverages may increase the likelihood of developing esophageal cancer. A comprehensive ...
15 Sep, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
Why the PB&J still runs the American lunchbox at 125: Allergies and school bans could not kill itThe peanut butter and jelly sandwich celebrates 125 years of enduring simplicity and affordability. Industrial innovations and wartime need...
09 Sep, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
Psychology says people who love evening tea on their balcony or terrace may be protecting their mental spaceThat quiet cup of tea in the evening becomes a way of stepping out of the day for a while, for some people. It creates a familiar pause, a ...
09 Sep, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Coffee vs Tea: One may be linked to weaker bones in older women while the other shows a surprising benefit, 10-year study finds - Here’s what researchers discoveredIn a recent investigation, researchers assessed the coffee and tea drinking practices of almost 10,000 older women. Results indicated that ...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
From sugar to sleep: Harvard-trained gut doctor shares 6 anti-aging lessons he wishes he knew in his 20sThe choices we make daily greatly influence the ageing process of our bodies. Key contributors such as our dietary selections and quality o...
08 Sep, 2026, 08.00 AM IST
5 drinks that could beat green tea when it comes to blood pressure benefits, and they may already be in your kitchenHeart health drinks: Several beverages can be beneficial for your heart health due to their potassium content and plant compounds. For inst...
07 Sep, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
The snack twist to India’s three meals a day has a ₹1 lakh crore hidden opportunityIndia's culinary habits are shifting, with a marked preference for convenient and health-conscious snack choices over traditional meals. Th...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
From hunger to obesity: Developing world faces growing threat to child healthChildhood obesity is rapidly increasing in developing nations, creating a significant health challenge. This epidemic is now outpacing unde...
03 Sep, 2026, 07.05 AM IST
Indian Railways is planting an aromatic-rooted grass in Lonavala ghats to prevent landslides and avert a Nepal-like flash flood situationIndian Railways is testing vetiver, an aromatic-rooted grass native to India, as a low-cost nature-based solution to stabilise vulnerable s...
30 Aug, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Psychology says people who keep feeling the pain of losing someone may not be choosing to stay stuckThe psychological goal of grief is not necessarily to erase the person from your thoughts. Sometimes, adapting to loss means learning to li...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Psychology says people who love sitting by the window and observe strangers maybe curious about their environmentPeople who love looking out of their windows may be drawn to a surprisingly rich psychological experience. The window can provide informati...
25 Aug, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Three from Assam among seven in first batch of first-of-its-kind NCVET-approved Tea Sommelier courseThe programme is an NCVET-approved skill programme aligned to NSQF Level 4, covering tea appreciation, tasting, blending and artisanal tea ...
25 Aug, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of more than 20% in one year, as per analystsWhen the stock market is hit by a mix of head and tail winds, it is probably the right time to look at stocks from sectors witnessing struc...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 25%Market breadth is important, especially at this point of time. It is a better indicator of both underlying sentiment and what is likely in ...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.44 PM IST