Bedtime Stories
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No, having too much sex is not likely to increase the risk of cancer
Misreading findings of a recent study can lead to stigma around STIs and having multiple sexual partners.
Jayne Lucke, The Conversation
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The weird history of beds reveals how pillow talk has changed over the ages
From cramming into a single bed with 51 others or presiding over royal meetings – humans have done just about everything in bed.
Brian Fagan, The Conversation
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Drugs, counting sheep and cold baths: Victorians too cared deeply about a good night’s sleep
But their concern extended only to ‘brain-workers’ – businessmen, financiers, even students – and not industrial classes who worked impossibly long hours.
Sally Shuttleworth, The Conversation
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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The Nobel Prize for medicine reminds us how important sleep is. So, how well do Indians sleep?
Indians might be among the most-sleep deprived people in the world. Among the worst affected are call centre employees.
Vijay Shankar
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Cot in action: A short history of the Indian khaat, from Ibn Battuta to Rahul Gandhi
The amazing piece of furniture was ignored, until a rally of the Congress vice-president made a meme out it.
Sunaina Kumar
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Why did sex evolve? Researchers edge closer to solving longstanding mystery
There's long been a lack of evidence for why sex has become so much more common than asexual reproduction across nearly all species. Thankfully, this is now slowly changing.
Laurence D. Hurst, The Conversation
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