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Paris Covid passes : 3 police officers injured at protests against COVID-19 passes
Paris, Jul 31 (UNI) At least three police officers have been injured during protests against mandatory COVID-19 passes in Paris, the BFMTV broadcaster reported on Saturday, citing a law enforcement source.
Earlier in the day, the French…
UK Prime Minister Johnson, his wife expecting 2nd child
London, Jul 31 (UNI/Sputnik) UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife, Carrie, are expecting their second child, according to the latter's Instagram account.
"I feel incredibly blessed to be pregnant again but I’ve also felt like a bag…
Study finds if testosterone influence success
New research has found little evidence that testosterone meaningfully influences life chances for men or women.
In fact, the study suggests that despite the social myths surrounding testosterone, it could be much less important than…
How to encourage your child to be friends with special needs kids
Chances are that at some point your child will meet a child who has special needs or have a classmate who is differently-abled. Though children are less likely to be apprehensive about making friends – they may still need our guidance on…
Can dogs watch television?
Yes, dogs do look at the television. It may be due to the movement, the sound, the music or perhaps another animal on the screen, but this usually only lasts a few seconds, so the dog may quickly get bored. Sometimes the introduction or…
The truth about “clean eating”
The clean-eating movement has been a popular dieting trend for quite some time now. Although not clearly defined, it generally promotes eating more whole foods, fruit and vegetables, unrefined and unprocessed food. Sounds good right? Whilst…
The Changing Learning Path: Real Versus Virtual Experiences To Nurture Creativity Among Students
Indian Schools are no exemption to the unique diversity ranging from Government Primary Schools in rural interiors to International Boarding Schools located in hill stations. Some of the key areas in which the schools of India differ…
The Surprising “Secret” Lens Making Method Used by the “Father of Microbiology” Discovered After 300…
A microscope used by Antoni van Leeuwenhoek to conduct pioneering research contains a surprisingly ordinary lens, as new research by Rijksmuseum Boerhaave Leiden and TU Delft shows. It is a remarkable finding, because Van Leeuwenhoek…
How parents can juggle work and kids’ online education
The media is abuzz with articles that talk about how schools and colleges have seamlessly adapted to providing online education during the COVID-19 lockdown. There are endless debates on which online platform is more suitable for lectures,…
What entertainment do dogs like?
Dogs usually have a very strong exploration streak, and they love scanning new environments to see what may interest them. They may even stop to watch something interesting out of curiosity or to work out if the situation is safe or…
Detoxing: does it really work?
“Detoxing” has been popular for quite some time. The term usually refers to short‐term interventions that claim to eliminate toxins from the body, improve health, cause rapid weight loss, and make skin glow. These diets include starvation…
Join The Transformational Journey From Childhood To Adulthood
The first transition period is from childhood to adolescence and the second is from adolescence to adulthood. During the adolescence phase they are treated like children and expected to act and behave like an adult. Isn’t it so confusing…
Airports Could Generate Enough Solar Energy to Power a City
Australian airports are ideal hosts for large-scale solar installations.
A new study has found Australia’s government-owned airports could produce enough electricity to power 136,000 homes, if they had large-scale rooftop solar systems…
PM Modi launches various new initiatives for education sector
Chandigarh/New Delhi, Jul 29 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched various new initiatives for the education sector on the completion of one year of implementation of National Education Policy-2020 in India.On this…
NASA: Boeing Starliner spacecraft crews in no danger after launch delay
Washington, Jul 30 (UNI/Sputnik) NASA said there is no immediate danger for the crews of the International Space Station (ISS) and Boeing Starliner spacecraft are in no immediate danger after the incident with module Nauka.
"As far as the…
Lack of outdoor activities leading to myopic shift among children
New Delhi, Jul 29 (UNI) The decreased outdoor activities among children due to mounting academic pressure over the years and the outbreak of Corona pandemic have taken a serious toll on the eyes of younger people.
Dr Pankaj Ranjan, a…
Negotiable Parenting: Managing power equations and struggles between parents and children
The most common concerns of a lot of parents pertain to the behavioral aspects of children. These issues mainly include back answering, disobedience, stubbornness, lack of cooperation and the like. Such issues can really take a toll on the…
Why do dogs sleep so much?
In the wild, dogs need to conserve their energy for hunting. Hunting requires a lot of energy for a dog and a lot of stress is placed on them as they are using their physical and mental energy. Time between hunting is spent resting, calming…
Why we eat what we eat: The barriers to dietary and lifestyle change
One might assume that the many factors influencing food behaviour provide a whole set of means to intervene in, and improve, people's food choices. However, closer examination reveals that barriers to dietary and lifestyle change exist.…
All About Bracing Yourself For Coping With Examination Stress
Unlike his friends, Prateek, a 17-year-old boy of Class XII, was very frustrated today. Even in the school bus when all his friends frolicked, Prateek kept to himself and did not speak a single word to anyone. Today, the board examination…
