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Nasa discovers entire solar system like ours

Nasa discovers entire solar system like ours

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Kepler-90i -- a sizzling hot, rocky planet that orbits its star once every 14.4 days -- was found using machine learning from Google to scour data from NASA's planet-hunting Kepler Telescope.

Scientists closer to visualizing dreams

Scientists closer to visualizing dreams

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

Scientists in the United States led by Professor Jack Gallant of the University of California, Berkeley, have built a computer that can 'decode' the brain activity signals from a scanner and match them to photographs of what a person has seen.

French slope in Schumacher ski accident up to standards

French slope in Schumacher ski accident up to standards

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

The French mountain slope on which former Formula One champion Michael Schumacher had a skiing accident had been prepared according to national standards, the local prosecutor told a news conference on Wednesday.

Stressed & hungry? Then, there is a reason

Stressed & hungry? Then, there is a reason

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

Ever wondered why you tend to overeat when you are stressed? Well, a study has the answer finally -- it's due to "hunger hormone" ghrelin which also has an "anti-depressant" effect. It is known that fasting causes ghrelin to be produced in the gastrointestinal tract, and that the hormone then plays a role in sending hunger signals to the brain.

13 foods to calm anxiety and reduce stress

13 foods to calm anxiety and reduce stress

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

The right food choices can help reduce anxiety and stress, says Chef Prabhakar Nagraj.

Pogonotrophy & the Joy of being 'Beardiful'

Pogonotrophy & the Joy of being 'Beardiful'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Will the beard continue to be in vogue once WFH wraps up? asks Sandeep Goyal.

Overeating at e-v-e-r-y meal? Here's how to control it!

Overeating at e-v-e-r-y meal? Here's how to control it!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

The biggest step towards overcoming the habit of overeating is recognising that it exists

How Virtual reality is taking shape in the start-up world

How Virtual reality is taking shape in the start-up world

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

In Mumbai, Xenium, an interactive digital agency, is launching a VR lounge later this month.

How Virtual reality is taking shape in the start-up world

How Virtual reality is taking shape in the start-up world

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

In Mumbai, Xenium, an interactive digital agency, is launching a VR lounge later this month.

US On Diplomacy Road With Taliban?

US On Diplomacy Road With Taliban?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

There is growing acceptance of the idea in the international community that engaging the Taliban government is a far better approach than ostracising it, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

As Work From Home Deepens...

As Work From Home Deepens...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

... Are far-reaching social changes coming with it, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

'COVID-19 can quietly enter your body, without causing pain'

'COVID-19 can quietly enter your body, without causing pain'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'The COVID-19 virus has the power to quietly enter your body, without causing pain via symptoms, because it craftily manipulates your pain response.'

#BeingBebo! Kareena's jaw-dropping moment

#BeingBebo! Kareena's jaw-dropping moment

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Is it hot in here? No! It's just the Kareena effect.

9 Reasons For Infertility

9 Reasons For Infertility

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Sedentary lifestyle habits -- especially the ones that young working professionals have developed during the COVID-19 pandemic of being at home -- can lead to infertility, alerts fertility expert Dr Gunjan Sabherwal.

Mamata's friend-turned-foe Mukul Roy returns to Trinamool

Mamata's friend-turned-foe Mukul Roy returns to Trinamool

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

In a blow to the prestige of the saffron brigade, Bharatiya Janata Party's national vice president Mukul Roy along with son Subhranshu, rejoined the Trinamool Congress on Friday, with Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and other leaders of the state's ruling party welcoming the prodigal back to the fold.

'PLA is now concentrating on Arunachal Pradesh'

'PLA is now concentrating on Arunachal Pradesh'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'Why wouldn't so strategically-minded an adversary, such as China, not militarily exploit to the maximum Indian timidity, stupidity, and cupidity all along the LAC and legitimate, as it has done so often in the past, the fait accompli of incremental territorial grabs which, by the way, is its strategy and policy as implemented on the ground?'

How to stay FIT at home: 4 things you should do

How to stay FIT at home: 4 things you should do

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Include nutritious food in your diet. Avoid alcohol. Take your last meal at least 3 hours before bedtime.

After a decade in Opposition, 2021 sees DMK's return to power in Tamil Nadu

After a decade in Opposition, 2021 sees DMK's return to power in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

After a gap of 10 years, the DMK snatched the reins of power from arch rival AIADMK, with its president M K Stalin leading the party to a stellar performance and in the process, helming the state as chief minister for the first time.

Kohli nearly accuses Smith of cheating over DRS row

Kohli nearly accuses Smith of cheating over DRS row

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

'I have seen it twice while batting. I have seen their players looking upstairs (dressing room).' 'I can only say, if it happens more than twice, it's not brain fade'

10 Ways to Handle Your Child's Tantrums

10 Ways to Handle Your Child's Tantrums

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Be mindful of your tone while you try to calm down your child and refrain from yelling, shouting, or hitting, advises Asha Vaghasia, founder, We Positive Parenting.

Is loose underwear good for your sperm?

Is loose underwear good for your sperm?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Men who most frequently wore boxers had significantly higher sperm concentrations and total sperm counts, a study has revealed.

Will Modi breach Rajiv Gandhi's 404?

Will Modi breach Rajiv Gandhi's 404?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

'It is a well-entrenched belief in the downtrodden, the deprived sections, that Modi cares for them. He has come to occupy their mindspace as their messiah.' 'And it is this deprived, dispossessed section that is powering his electoral performance, breaking ancient shibboleths and shackles like religion and caste and region and language,' argues Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Beware! A 10-min cellphone chat may trigger cancer

Beware! A 10-min cellphone chat may trigger cancer

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

Human and rat cells, when exposed to radiation at a frequency that is used in cell phones, the radiation began to switch on a chemical signal inside the cells within 10 minutes.

The harsh truth about midnight snacking

The harsh truth about midnight snacking

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Eating at night can put you at higher risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Must-read: Selma Blair's touching post about multiple sclerosis

Must-read: Selma Blair's touching post about multiple sclerosis

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The actor, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis four months ago, reveals why she walked the Oscar's red carpet with a cane.

Is your gut healthy?

Is your gut healthy?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

If it's not, Dr Muffazal Lakdawala lists the problems you can face.

Did you know that you can die of sleep apnea?

Did you know that you can die of sleep apnea?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Here's all you need to know about sleep apnea, its types and symptoms.

Is India Politicising The Womb?

Is India Politicising The Womb?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

It doesn't make sense to view the womb through the prism of religion, community and tradition, warns Shyam G Menon.

Can depression be traced back to your genes?

Can depression be traced back to your genes?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

A new research has pinpointed some genes that can trigger depression.

No foul play in Schumacher fall: Police

No foul play in Schumacher fall: Police

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

French investigators have ruled out any third party involvement in the ski accident of former Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher and have closed the case, the local prosecutor said on Monday.

India MUST Vaccinate Like Mad!

India MUST Vaccinate Like Mad!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

It is our only chance of avoiding a repeat of our catastrophic second wave, asserts Naushad Forbes.

India-China: A tale of two spiders

India-China: A tale of two spiders

Rediff.com16 May 2015

How should sophisticated countries deal with others that have a huge body but a small brain?

Outrageous to question Smith's integrity: Cricket Australia

Outrageous to question Smith's integrity: Cricket Australia

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Firmly backing Steve Smith, Cricket Australia said questioning his integrity is 'outrageous' and there was no 'ill-intent' in the captain's move of seeking the help of the dressing room when deciding whether to review a decision during the second Test against India.

10 foods that are good for your GUT

10 foods that are good for your GUT

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Green vegetables contain a high amount of soluble and insoluble fiber to balance your good and bad gut bacteria.

WFH: 10 healthy tips for young professionals

WFH: 10 healthy tips for young professionals

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Aditya Bafna, MD, CEO, Seva Group explains how a healthy and mindful habits can help improve productivity at the workplace.

Did Perera consult dressing room before taking DRS?

Did Perera consult dressing room before taking DRS?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

Sri Lanka batsman Dilruwan Perera was caught on camera looking at the dressing room before he asked for a review to overturn an leg before wicket decision by onfield umpire Nigel Llong, on Day 4 of the first Test against India in Kolkata.

REWIND: When Smith & Co. were caught in the act in India

REWIND: When Smith & Co. were caught in the act in India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

This was not the first time that Steve Smith and the Australian team resorted to unfair measures in a Test match to gain advantage over their opponents.

Is Sonali Bendre's cancer curable?

Is Sonali Bendre's cancer curable?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Making healthy alterations to your diet will help starve cancer cells, suggests oncologist Dr Rakesh Bhade.

What is Putin up to?

What is Putin up to?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

'Like everyone else addicted to Kremlin politics, I too have a thesis.' 'Foreign policy is known to be Putin's forte -- and Russia's stability his obsession.' 'As we enter the 2020s, it is clear that an extraordinary turbulent decade lies ahead in world politics and it casts dark shadows on Russia's future,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

How to refuel your body after a workout

How to refuel your body after a workout

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Eating poorly may make you feel exhausted after a workout.