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Looking forward to sleeping in during the weekend? Here's why you shouldn't

The study has found that sleeping longer on weekends leads to social jet lag, which increases the risk of heart diseases by about 11 percent.

Jun 6, 2017

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Citizen scientists discover brown dwarf 100 light years away

Brown dwarfs are spread throughout the Milky Way, the galaxy in which our solar system dwells.

Jun 4, 2017

New bridge constructed in record time of 165 days on Savitri River

The British-era bridge in Maharashtra, collapsed on August 2, 2016 due to incessant rain, has been rebuilt in a record time of 165 days.

Jun 4, 2017

6.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Bering Sea near Alaska

The US Geological Survey (USGS) said that the earthquake was not expected to cause Tsunami.

Jun 3, 2017

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Great Barrier Reef can no longer be saved, say scientists

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority may declare the reef as a World Heritage Site "in danger."

Jun 2, 2017

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IT layoffs: Pessimism, fear grips employees; mid-level staff most vulnerable

A survey covering 11,000 IT employees by a business newspaper throws up many interesting insights into the context of job cuts.

Jun 2, 2017

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71% Indian SMEs optimistic about domestic economic growth in 2017: Survey

The survey was commissioned by American Express and carried out by Oxford Economics.

Jun 1, 2017

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India's factory output growth rate falls to 3-month low in May

The Nikkei Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index, compiled by IHS Markit, fell to 51.6 in May from April's 52.5.

Jun 1, 2017

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Air India should be completely privatised, Niti Aayog tells Modi Govt: Report

Niti Aayog has made a case for fully privatising Air India in its report to the Prime Minister's Office submitted a few days ago.

May 31, 2017

Online education to be worth $1.9 billion in India by 2021: Google-KPMG report

Online education in India is witnessing a staggering growth and is expected to grow eight times in the next four years, according to a Google and KPMG report.

May 31, 2017

Scores of toppers; tons of marks; dreams soaring high: But does India have enough opportunities for these talents?

Lakhs of candidates excel in Board exams every year and get ready for the job market. Amid all the celebrations, that is a deep concern for many.

May 30, 2017

China's new space telescope will scan Milky Way to unearth secrets that are probably still unknown to NASA

Compared to existing X-ray satellites, HXMT has a larger detection area, broader energy range and a wider field of view.

May 29, 2017

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Samsung Galaxy Feel with small screen launched: Was it released to take on iPhone SE?

Samsung Galaxy Feel with 4.7-inch display could have been launched to take on Apple's iPhone SE that was released last year.

May 27, 2017

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Baby Boomers feel fitter and healthier than younger generations, reveals study

Access to healthcare is becoming more limited and so many people are realising the importance of staying active as they advance in years to remain healthy for as long as possible.