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The world of espionage and spies is pretty intriguing and exciting. Although most of it is kept under wraps, some incidents and stories do make it out in public domain. Over the years, we have seen several cases where spies have been targeted in ways that look quite like a James Bond movie. Latest reports talk about ‘Havana Syndrome’, which …

Although matters related to death can be disturbing, it is natural for humans to investigate and understand the facts and science involved. After burial, everything looks peaceful on the surface. However, inside the body, a plethora of activities and processes are active at the cellular level. One of the outcomes is grave wax, technically referred to as adipocere. It is …

If you love your pets, you apparently want to pamper them to the best of your abilities. For example, you may want to feed your cat and dog their favorite food. However, it is important to note that something that’s safe for humans may not be so for animals. Chocolate is one such food item that can be dangerous for …

One of the most widely consumed alcoholic drinks, beer is loved by people of all age groups. It’s refreshing taste, bubbly feel, cooling effect and mood boosting capabilities are among the key reasons why people prefer beer. When measured in volume, consumption of beer is way ahead in comparison to other alcoholic beverages such as whisky, wine, vodka, rum, gin, …

It is widely known that bananas are radioactive. But it does not mean that it will have any harmful effect on you. Bananas are a rich source of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. As long as you consume bananas in moderation, it would be a healthy choice to make. Why bananas are radioactive? Natural radioactivity in food is a common phenomenon. …

Medical professionals running private practices sometimes get so busy helping their patients that they forget that they also have a business to manage. When this occurs, those same health care workers do not hesitate to hire an accountant to organize their bookkeeping and offer a few temporary solutions. Still, they might be overlooking another solution that would prove to be …

It’s biology 101: every living being, in one way or another, relies on the sun for its continued existence. Sunshinemakes plants grow, which nurture animals. People set their daily rhythms to the movement of the sun and plan their holidays around its abundance. They play in the sunshine, bask in the sunshine, read, work and garden in the sunshine. It …

Pune – Minimally access brain surgery technique uses specialised endoscopes with high resolution video cameras to perform surgery of the brain. This technique can be used to diagnose and treat neurological conditions such as brain tumours, hydrocephalus (fluid build-up in the brain) and movement disorders. Traditional brain surgery requires removing a part of the skull to allow access to the …

Article by Dr. Manjunath Malige, Chief Endocrinologist and Diabetologist, Aster RV Hospital, JP Nagar, Bengaluru Diabetes is a chronic illness in which your body’s normal mechanisms for managing blood sugar, also known as blood glucose levels, fail. Blood sugar levels rise as the meal is broken down by the body. Your body’s cells take the sugar into your circulation and …

There is a general rule that people should avoid getting into personal relations at the office. Most companies and bosses frown at such relationships, as it can lead to unnecessary complications and affect the productivity of people involved. Such relations can also create embarrassing moments for other team members. There have been many cases where such relationships have led to …