If you are sitting for over 30 mins at work: A new study warns this everyday office habit increases cancer risk; advises light movement for one hour a dayCancer risk of sitting too long: A study of over 91,000 UK Biobank participants has found that each additional hour of prolonged, uninterru...
05 Jul, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Persian proverb of the day: 'This game is not suitable for you whose house is made of straw' ; life lessons on resisting impulsive behaviour and knowing your flaws before judging othersA Persian proverb, "This game is not suitable for you whose house is made of straw," powerfully advises caution, especially when facing per...
04 Jul, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
Psychology says people who don't like wearing contact lenses aren't necessarily afraid, they prefer glasses due to a very normal reasonA common assumption is that people who prefer wearing glasses are simply afraid of touching their eyes. Psychology does not support such a ...
04 Jul, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
Even regular exercise can't beat the damage done by this common daily habit that increases cancer risk, scientists warnA new study by researchers at the University of Glasgow suggests that spending long, uninterrupted hours sitting may increase the risk of d...
04 Jul, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Malaysia's tallest rainforest trees keep pumping water to their highest branches even during drought, thanks to a hidden hydraulic adaptation, scientists foundA groundbreaking study challenges the long-held belief that taller trees are more vulnerable to drought. Researchers found that giant dipte...
04 Jul, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
A simple 10-minute daily habit can help in better blood sugar control and lower diabetics risk, say health experts. They explain the science behind itA simple, ten-minute walk after meals can significantly boost metabolic health and combat chronic illness, according to researcher Neal K. ...
04 Jul, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Celebrity nutritionist shares 7 underrated exercises for health and longevity: They're not about the gym or lifting weightsBeyond intense workouts, lasting health hinges on daily choices. Celebrity nutritionist Luke Coutinho highlights seven unconventional habit...
04 Jul, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
Our focus is data centres because they are big fibre guzzlers: Corning's Sudhir PillaiCorning broke ground for a new optical connectivity manufacturing facility in Pune in February this year. The plant is being built alongsid...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
Maharashtra to ban sale of 'Sting' energy drink within 500 metres of schools: Minister ZirwalMaharashtra has banned the sale of 'Sting' energy drink and similar intoxicating substances within 500 meters of schools. This decision fol...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Sumitomo Chemical shares soar 11%, record biggest single-day surge in nearly 2 years. Here’s whySumitomo Chemical India shares surged around 11% as heavy volumes and a major development at its Japanese parent’s Korean subsidiary lifted...
03 Jul, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Energy drinks or sports drinks? : Top neurologist explains the key difference you’re missing and how it affecrs your bodyHyderabad neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar clarifies that energy drinks primarily offer caffeine and sugar, not true energy for workouts. He em...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
Psychology says people who always need coasters for their cups or glasses aren't anxious, they may simply prefer order and predictabilityPsychology says people who always use coasters may be influenced by conscientiousness, habit formation, perceived control, and environmenta...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
India initiates anti-dumping probes against five products from China, other nationsThe five items are moulded soda-lime glass vials; electric tractors in 6x4 and 4x2 axle configuration in any form; cyanuric chloride; polye...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Stop throwing these away: 7 kitchen scraps that can grow into fresh plantsTransform your kitchen waste into fresh produce with simple regrowing techniques. Common scraps like spring onions, lettuce, celery, garlic...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
'Plastic Not Allowed!': Dia Mirza trolled after 5-year-old son's stern warning to coconut delivery man on plastic bags and strawsActress Dia Mirza sparked a social media debate after recounting her son Avyaan's encounter with a coconut delivery man over plastic packag...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
JP Nadda to unveil healthcare programme for children up to three yearsUnder the programme, newborns will receive up to nine home visits during the first 42 days of life, while at-risk children will receive up ...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
Ambient intelligence: How AI is becoming omnipresent in our lives and the implicationsAmbient intelligence, once a futuristic concept, is now a consumer reality with AI embedded in everyday devices like smart glasses and ring...
28 Jun, 2026, 09.45 AM IST