‘Ancient civilisations knew how to adapt to seasonal changes’

‘Ancient civilisations knew how to adapt to seasonal changes’: ‘Located on levees’“Sediment analysis gave us the clue that these sites were located on levees (geographical term used to describe natural embankment of rivers). They [prehistoric people] were clever

The biology of first cousin marriages!

The biology of first cousin marriages: That marriages between blood relations might lead to health issues for the child has been suspected for several years. Now, a detailed analysis of the issue involving over 11,000 children, born out o

New method can kill cancer cells in two hours, shows study

New method can kill cancer cells in two hours, shows study: Researchers have developed a new, non-invasive method that can kill cancer cells in two hours, an advance that may significantly help people with inoperable or hard-to-reach tumours as well as young

Rahi Gaikwad on the predicament of tomato growers in Narayangaon

Rahi Gaikwad on the predicament of tomato growers in Narayangaon: Last week, the grey rain clouds over the Sahyadris seemed full of promise. A few light showers, and colour was slowly returning to parched leaves and the dry earth was beginning to yield again. In Nar

What Happened Before History? Human Origins

Breastfeeding linked to better childhood behaviour: study!

Breastfeeding linked to better childhood behaviour: study: Children fed only breast milk for their first six months — as recommended by the World Health Organisation — were 56 per cent less likely to exhibit such disorders than those breastfed for less than o

Death toll in Bihar lightning strike goes up to 57!

Death toll in Bihar lightning strike goes up to 57: The number of those killed by lightning in Bihar has gone up to 57.
State Disaster Management Department officials said reports of the deaths from 17 districts were confirmed. The death toll was hi