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In nature, most species that reproduce sexually tend to have a sex ratio of 1:1. That means an equal number of males and females in the population. This is applicable to humans as well. However, due to external factors, the sex ratio in case of humans is not always 1:1. For example, things like female infanticide can tilt the balance …

There’s a traveller and explorer in each one of us, which explains why tourism is one of the biggest industries across the globe. Almost every country on the planet promotes tourism, as it is one of the key sources of revenue. However, some countries are way ahead of others in terms of the amount of revenue generated through tourism. To …

Across the globe, condoms have emerged as the preferred choice of contraception as well as prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. Condoms have a long history dating back to several centuries, even though modern latex based condoms were produced not before the twentieth century. Condoms are preferred owing to their distinct advantages such as affordable cost, easy to carry and use, …

Eliminate all your man-made belongings and you will soon realize that planet earth is quite a punishing place. Without your clothes, home, and cooling and heating, it would become a great challenge to handle the summer and winter seasons and the rains. Unlike other animals, the average human body is not built to withstand extreme climate conditions. Both extreme heat …

Every crime deserves punishment and the most gruesome ones are dealt with capital punishment. It’s supposed to help with preventing future crimes and also to provide justice to the victim and their loved ones. While the latter purpose is reasonable, it is not certain if capital punishment has made any real difference to crime rate. Crimes like murder, genocide, sexual …

The story of “Incredible India” added a new chapter in its list of achievements on December 11, 2014 when the United Nations General Assembly declared June 21 as the International Yoga Day. This was anounced after PM Narendra Modi called for its adoption during his address to the UN General Assembly on September 27, 2014. This was indeed a great …

Gravity is one of the fundamental forces that make things possible in our universe. Without gravity, it would be difficult to imagine life as we see and experience on an everyday basis. It is generally assumed that gravity is the same at all locations in the world. But did you know that there are places that seem to defy the …

Diabetes has seen a surge in the recent past, however, the preventable blindness caused by the disease too is on the rise. Having more than normal blood sugar levels may not be a direct cause of blindness, but it does increase the chance of developing serious eye conditions like diabetic retinopathy, which can lead to permanent loss of vision over …

Having beards can add some style to your baldhead. Beards make the man look more manly and stunning at the same time. However, beard styles can be challenging to select because different people grow their beards differently. Some men can grow a full beard, while others are scruffy and scattered. When choosing the beard style to keep, choose one that …

Mumbai:  Diabetes can lead to dire outcomes in women.  It can impact each and every aspect of a woman’s health.  It can impact a woman’s overall well-being by causing heart, kidney, pregnancy, and infertility problems. Monitoring blood sugar levels on a regular basis, being active, and eating a well-balanced diet can help you stay healthy. Diabetes occurs when one’s blood sugar …