India’s online civility goes down: Microsoft
Online users always fear bullying, especially in the social media and India is no exception. A new research shows that unwanted sexting, unwanted contact, treating meanly, trolling and hate speech are the top risks...
Heavy breakfast can reduce weight
There are different suggestions whether one should eat heavily for the breakfast or not.
German researchers say, one should go for healthy and heavy breakfast and it will help lose weight.
Lead researcher Dr. Juliane Richter,...
Singapore-based GIIS to give Rs 5 Crore-worth scholarships to Indian students
Global Indian International School (GIIS), a Singapore based chain of premier institutions, with a network of 21 campuses across 7 countries, has introduced multiple scholarships for students in India.
The school aims to provide various...
Children need more protection: UN
The world is not protecting adequately the health of children and their future, according to a landmark report released by the Commission under the World Health Organisation, UNICEF and The Lancet.
The report - "A...
Google Play Store removes 600 apps for disruptive ads
Whether playing a game, chatting or reading, advertisements may be big distractions to most of you. Finally, Google is coming to your help, at least to a certain extent. It has started with some...
UN Body wants tightening of commercials targeting children
Children the world over are addicted to commercials,which advertise harmful junk foods that cause several health issues in them, according to a World Health Organisation report.
The report - "A Future for the World's Children?",...
Financial assistance for Bengali Hindus in Assam
Bengali Hindu brides and grooms in Assam who choose Assamese Hindu partners will receive financial assistance. The Linguistic Minority Development Board's scheme will provide financial assistance as part of strengthening the bond between the...
Human Swan Sacha Dench is CMS ambassador
Conservationist Sacha Dench was appointed as Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) Ambassador at the ongoing Conference of Parties to CMS in Gandhinagar, India. The meeting appointed her as ambassador to raise awareness on migratory...
Actor Hooda to be aquatic Ambassador for CMS
Indian actor and equestrian Randeep Hooda is the new ambassador for aquatic species of Convention on Migratory Species. He will be the ambassador till 2023.
A famous film actor, he has stood for environmental causes...
Biologist Redmond is terrestrial species ambassador
British biologist and conservationist Ian Redmond is appointed ambassador of terrestrial species at the Convention on Migratory Species. The ongoing Conference of Parties to CMS in Gandhinagar, India, appointed him as ambassador.
He is made...
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Sleep is still balm of hurt minds
Sleep tight, you will get up calmer tomorrow. Or else, it will increase your anxiety levels.
And the wise words of William Shakespear (in Macbeth)...
