Myth Busting
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Three mistaken assumptions about dietary supplements to watch out for
The supplements industry relies on these marketing messages that are not t necessarily correct or good for your health.
Katie Suleta, The Conversation
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50 years of ‘Napalm Girl’: Media myths still surround the horrific photo of the Vietnam War
These are well-known stories about or by the news media that are widely believed and often retold but which, under scrutiny, dissolve as wildly exaggerated.
W Joseph Campbell, The Conversation
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Selfish and spoiled: Do only children deserve the bad rap they often get?
If we look at personality, no differences are found between people with and without siblings.
Ana Aznar, The Conversation
Trending
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Instant ‘gate-cane’ weddings in parched Marathwada supply desperate labour to sugar industry
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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Women aren’t better at multitasking than men. They’re simply forced to do more work
Researchers found that multi-tasking equally affected speed and accuracy of task completion in both men and women.
Leah Ruppanner, The Conversation
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A short history of Yeti mania, from the Ramsay Brothers to Tintin
The existence of the giant creature has long been disproved by scientists. So why does the legend persist?
Devarsi Ghosh
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Ramdev is wrong, India should not adopt a punitive approach to population control
Studies on India’s two-child policy show that the burden of disqualifications and disincentives is invariably borne by the already marginalised.
Kanika Sharma & Mohan Rao
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Chronic disease is not inevitable or natural, even with age
To stem the rising tide of chronic disease, we must alter the elements of our environment.
Clayton Dalton, Aeon
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Podcast: Why Bollywood lead actors are not cast in the same mould as heroes elsewhere
The classic concept of the hero going on a journey and being transformed is missing in our films.
Devdutt Pattanaik and Jerry Johnson
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Podcast: Can we Indians live without anger?
Is the path to social justice through rage? And can we even achieve it?
Devdutt Pattanaik and Jerry Johnson
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success