Loknath Das
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Health
How books, toys and learning activities at home can boost your child’s brain power
Learning activities at home in the early years of a kid’s life make an important difference to their achievement in school, a…
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Health
Want to cut back on alcohol consumption? 11 minutes of mindfulness is all you need
A brief training in mindfulness strategies may help heavy drinkers cut back on alcohol consumption, claim researchers (including one of Indian origin).…
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Education
40% reservation for girls at planned schools, institutes for minorities: Naqvi
The government has decided to proffer 40% reservation for girls at 100 Navodaya-type schools and five higher education institutes it…
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Education
No NEET-like single entrance exam next year for engineering
The human resource development (HRD) ministry has decided against conducting a single entrance exam for engineering from next year and…
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Health
Thought e-cigarettes were safe? Beware, even one puff can affect your heart!
E-cigarretes have always been controversial. While past research has found that it increases risk of cigarette smoking in youth, studies have…
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Business
Stock traders cheer on Bannon exit
US stocks regained ground on Friday, after it was confirmed President Donald Trump’s polarising adviser Steve Bannon would depart the…
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Health
Feeling hassled and unable to cope? Here are 5 apps that will relieve stress
There has been a lot written about the ill effects of stress. It is inescapable and it can damage your…
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Health
Age is just a number. Elderly people can exercise and socialise to stay fit and prevent weakness
Age-related frailty may be a treatable and preventable health problem, just like obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, according to a…
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Business
United Bank of India slips into red with Rs 211 crore net loss in first quarter
State-owned United Bank of India (UBI) on Saturday reported a net loss of Rs 211.46 crore during the first quarter…
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Travel
Culture travellers, take note. These 7 upcoming museums should be on your bucket list
Some of 2017’s biggest museums are opening their doors in the final months of the year. Here’s a look at…
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