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Word of the day: Alacrity - Studies show strong vocabulary improves professional success by nearly 30%. “Alacrity” is one such powerful wor...

A shibboleth is a word or custom that identifies members of a group. Originally from an ancient Hebrew story, it now includes slogans, beli...

A recent survey reveals America's emoji preferences. The Face with Tears of Joy is the most popular. Rolling on the Floor Laughing and Smil...

Regular bowel movements often indicate good gut health. Frequency varies, but consistency is key. Changes in routine, pain, or abnormal sto...

Music composer A R Rahman warns about the dangers of uncontrolled artificial intelligence in music. He acknowledges AI's potential but stre...

In a recent announcement, Elon Musk, the owner of X, advised users of the platform to refrain from excessively using bold fonts in their po...

In a contentious Rajya Sabha session, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Congress members clashed over giving legal status to t...

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The researchers developed a memory task to be played on digital devices.

The study says international travel risks spreading antimicrobial resistance globally.

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Are you addicted to your smartphone? This app can help restrain you from using your device during meetings, conferences or social gathering...

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UN's Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) has expressed concerns over pollution and food safety issues in the world's second largest ec...

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As communication becomes more complicated even as it becomes concise, the latitude for conveying emotion is decreasing.