In their review of studies, published in the journal Aerosol and Air Quality Research, the scientists specifically drew focus on relative humidity, which is a measure of water vapour in the air compared to the total saturation of vapour that can exist in the air at its current temperature.
Newspapers have carried stories of the Uttarakhand catastrophe. Unfortunately, we have hardly seen any brands in India taking any big initiatives to help the people who have suffered losses.
Super sub Ivan Bukenya's strike a minute before the regulation time saved East Bengal the blushes as they managed to hold minnows Aizawl FC to a 1-1 draw in the opening match of the 10th I-League football tournament in Barasat (West Bengal) on Saturday.
'Krishna is your best friend. He knows what's best for you.' 'They talk about death being a final exam. So at 65, I have to be studying for my final exam.'
The winners will split an eight million Swedish kronor (USD 924,000) award funded by the Swedish central bank.
As cinemas remain shut and watching movies on big screen still a distant dream, OTT platforms are keeping us distracted from the pandemic with its steady supply of content.
Less than two months before the election, United States President Donald Trump seems to have something to celebrate -- a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize.
It was a very disappointing start for the Indian trio of Shiv Kapur, Jeev Milkha Singh and SSP Chowrasia at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland.
As the world waits with baited breath to know who will win the Nobel Peace Prize 2013 -- to be announced on Friday -- we take a look at some of the frontrunners in the race for the most prestigious honour.
There is an Assam connection to this year's Nobel Prize ceremony in Stockholm with a special tea served at the grand banquet coming from the northeastern state of India.
The company has been buffeted by setbacks. Its expansion plans are on hold, promoters have pledged their shares and its market cap has tumbled.
The search engine giant pays American graphic designer and filmmaker a tribute
Rediff.com takes a walk down the memory lane and showcases women who have won the coveted prize.
After a solemn, calming funeral service, Wing Commander Darryl Castelino, who perished in a rescue mission in Uttarakhand last week, was laid to rest in Mumbai. Abhishek Mande reports
The latest family picture of the Obamas, looking exceptionally stylish on the joyous occasion of Easter is out.
Former champions Chennai City FC defeated Gokulam Kerala FC 2-1 in their opening match of the I-League, Kalyani, on Saturday.
Two nights after they clashed at a fierce presidential debate, United States President Barack Obama and his Republican rival Mitt Romney shared the stage again at a high-profile charity dinner in New York, this time trading light-hearted jabs, poking fun at each other and at the bitter election campaign.
The American trio of Jeffrey C Hall, Michael Rosbash and Michael W Young won for "for their discoveries of molecular mechanisms controlling the circadian rhythm".
The leading ladies in the all his films have always graced the colour.
Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday denied rape allegations levelled against him, saying his conscience was clear and that he would calmly await the results of any investigation.
Anthony Hopkins tells us how he became Hitchcock.
South African players are infuriated at being branded losers and chokers by one of their staff in a book that could shake their Australian tour.
Buckingham Palace, one of the world's most iconic buildings and a focal point for British national life, is celebrating the 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria's birth with a special exhibition dedicated to Queen Elizabeth's great-great-grandmother. Ahead of its public opening, the Queen was given a special preview. Take a look inside the Queen Victoria Palace Exhibition as it opens at Buckingham Palace in London, England.
The designer, who started with two sewing machines in the balcony of her Mumbai home, is the first India-based fashion designer to open a flagship store in New York City.
A handful of his superb movies like Rebecca, Spellbound and Notorious are available on Blu-ray.
Rahul Gandhi said he had helped the party conceptualise its 'Nyay' scheme to help remonetise the economy.
The Avengers is an absolute blast.
The movie is a unashamed re-worked version of Alfred Hitchcock's Strangers in a Train.
Raja Sen lists ten promising biopics that he's excitedly looking forward to.
Pioneering Indian American biochemist Har Gobind Khorana, who won the 1968 Nobel Prize for medicine, has died of natural causes in Concord, Massachusetts. Khorana, 89, who was Massachusetts Institute of Technology 's Alfred P Sloan Professor of Biology and Chemistry emeritus, died earlier this week. He won the Nobel Prize in 1968, sharing it with two others, for unravelling the nucleotide sequence of RNA and deciphering the genetic code.
Ahmed Musa returned to the line-up with devastating effect as he scored both goals for Nigeria to help them resuscitate their World Cup hopes in a 2-0 win over Iceland at the Volgograd Arena on Friday.
The Carolina Herrera dress is being specially designed for Breaking Dawn, the latest Twilight installment.
Meryl Streep stands a very good chance of winning this year.
Raja Sen tells us who could come out on top when Oscar Awards take place come February 26.
Dylan was named winner of this year's Nobel prize for literature in October for his vast body of lyrics and poetry but has since been reluctant to publicly acknowledge the honour.
'Bypass Road goes around in circles and gets nowhere,' declares Sukanya Verma.
Lionel Messi scored a 50th freekick goal for Barcelona as he led his side to a quick-fire comeback to win 3-2 at Valencia on Sunday and keep the pressure on La Liga title rivals Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid.
As the 'Deadly Dutt' turns senior citizen, Sukanya Verma looks back at 10 of his most underrated performances.
Mr Jobs' resignation has prompted various eulogies, with many aptly calling him America's greatest industrialist ranked right up there with the likes of Henry Ford and Andrew Carnegie. But many also made references to his "micro-managing".
Mr Jobs' resignation has prompted various eulogies, with many aptly calling him America's greatest industrialist ranked right up there with the likes of Henry Ford and Andrew Carnegie. But many also made references to his "micro-managing".
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