A team of researchers at the University of Cambridge has developed a brain training app that can improve concentration against daily distractions that people face in a connected world.


This brain training app can boost attention, concentration


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Hundreds of commuters were caught in a 5-km-long traffic jam for nearly three hours in the wake of traffic restrains caused by movement of Denmark Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen and other foreign dignitary in south Delhi, an traffic officer said on Sunday.


Hundreds of commuters caught in long traffic jam in soth Delhi


A team of researchers has discovered a new technique to examine how musicians intuitively coordinate with one another during a performance, finds a new study.


Here's how musicians coordinate with each other non-verbally


For people who find it difficult to take out extra time for physical activity after a hectic schedule, exercise just got simpler and harder to avoid. Researchers have shown that a few minutes of stair climbing called the 'stair snacking' approach, at short intervals between work, can improve cardiovascular health.


Here comes 'stair snacking' to improve heart health


To mark 30 years of the World Wide Web (WWW) in March 2019, British Council India is now inviting proposals from creative professionals in UK and India who have a powerful idea that could engage and unite millions of young people globally.


British Council invites creative digital culture projects from India, UK


Fashion designers Anju Modi, Gaurang Shah, Namrata Joshipura, Payal Jain, Rahul Mishra and Rajesh Pratap Singh got together to showcase their interpretation of 'Make in India' theme at the ninth edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2019 here.


Seven fashion designers pay ode to 'Make In India'


Do you think bilingualism will benefit your kid in any way? Think twice. A new study suggests that although speaking more than one language can provide social opportunities along the way, bilingual children are not necessarily more advantageous than monolingual ones when it comes to executive functions.


Being bilingual may not benefit your kids


In a fresh attempt to woo children into joining its network and boost user growth, Facebook is testing a new hub called "LOL" that will let kids share and post humorous meme content.


Facebook testing 'LOL' app to woo kids, experts wary


If you have been hit by the winter cold and are thinking about taking medicines that relieve your aches, pains and congestion, be careful. Those may also put your heart at risk, the American Heart Association has warned.


Anti-inflammatory drugs may put you at heart attack risk


Men and women who are distressed in midlife could be at higher risk of developing dementia in their old age, suggests a new study.


Extreme distress increases risk for dementia: Study


Frailty can make older adults more susceptible to Alzheimer's dementia, finds a study that suggest that frailty should be considered in clinical care and management of the age-related disease.


High levels of frailty may predict dementia risk: Lancet


Sleeping more than nine hours per night during pregnancy may be associated with late stillbirth, suggests a new study.


Sleeping for long hours during pregnancy linked to stillbirths


"Chicks love a vegetarian", a new tongue-in-cheek campaign by animal rights organisation People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, features actor Kartik Aaryan, who has a huge female fan following courtesy his films "Pyaar Ka Punchnama" and "Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety".


Chicks love a vegetarian: Kartik Aaryan fronts PETA India campaign


A team of researchers are in the process of developing smart garment technologies that would prevent falls in people with Parkinson's disease.


Now, smart garments to prevent falls in Parkinson's patients


Does a whiff of pizzas, burgers or sandwiches entice you, but you refrain from eating them due to the high-calories it contains? Take heart, smelling these for longer than two minutes will make you feel satiated, suggest researchers, including one of an Indian-origin.


Smelling high-calorie food for 2 minutes can help you eat less


Over 20 per cent women in India live with an undiagnosed thyroid problem and do not even realise that it is the cause of various health issues including infertility, health experts have said.


Undiagnosed thyroid problem can increase infertility risk: Experts


If you are suffering from diabetes, then following some lifestyle and health factors may prove to be good for your heart and can help prevent disorders, says a new study.


Heart-health behaviour helps reduce diabetes risk


With over 7,000 km of coastline, India has a big potential for marine transport, but the lack of infrastructure is a major obstacle, a British businessman of Indian origin who has a major stake in the sector, has said.


'India has potential for marine transport, infra a big deterrent'


Fasting may not be just a religious or political practice. It may actually protect you against age-related diseases and improve your overall health, researchers say.


How fasting can improve your overall health


While disgust needs just one facial expression to get its point across throughout the world, happiness has 17 -- a testament to the many varied forms of cheer, delight and contentedness, finds a study.


Scientists decode different ways human face conveys happiness


For multi-disciplinary artist and winner of the 2017 Glenfiddich 'Emerging Artist of the Year' Sitaram Swain, grey defines uncertainty, anxiety and impermanence, but on closer look, one finds his 'grey' cement-based works a satire on increasing urban areas.

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