Bhupendra Singh ChundawatNo Indian had ever reached the final of a singles event at the Asian Games before the 23-year-old from Hyderabad, who lost 13-21 16-21 to Chinese Taipei’s Tai in just 34 minutes. It is the first time that India has won two individual medals at the Asian Games with Saina Nehwal clinching a bronze earlier. … Read more
’40 days of austerity begins in South Raj’ Udaipur : In Udaipur region, has begun a period of austerity of 40 days observed by the males of the tribal community. Gavri , is the dance which they perform and strictly abstain from alcohol & non-veg items! Host villages that organize these dance dramas are enacted for … Read more
Hershey India appeals to the ‘hot’ Indian palate with this unique launch Hershey India Pvt. Ltd. recently launched Jolly Rancher Hotties, a hard candyspecially developed to appeal to the`hot’ Indian palate.The candy is a part of the Jolly Rancher confectionery range, which is known for its unmistakable bold, sweet and tart fruity flavours. Jolly Rancher … Read more
One of the most intriguing questions about the human brain is also one of the most difficult for neuroscientists to answer: What sets our brains apart from those of other animals? “We really don’t understand what makes the human brain special,” said Ed Lein, Ph.D., Investigator at the Allen Institute for Brain Science. “Studying the … Read more
Bone marrow, the spongy tissue inside most of our bones, produces red blood cells as well as immune cells that help fight off infections and heal injuries. According to a new study of mice and humans, tiny tunnels run from skull bone marrow to the lining of the brain and may provide a direct route … Read more
Levels of some persistent organic pollutants (POPs) regulated by the Stockholm Convention are decreasing in the Arctic, according to an international team of researchers who have been actively monitoring the northern regions of the globe. POPs are a diverse group of long-lived chemicals that can travel long distances from their source of manufacture or use. … Read more
Over the past 50 years researchers, clinicians, professional organizations, and health charities have waged war on sugar, calling for dietary recommendations to be changed and for a sugar tax on soft drinks and sweet treats in an effort to reduce obesity and cardiovascular diseases. In 2014, the WHO recommended that adults and children reduce their … Read more
