‘Greener’ way to dye clothes with peacock feathers
Life Desk :Inspired by the dazzling multi-coloured peacock feathers, researchers have developed a new and non-polluting method to colour textiles without the use of traditional...
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Pathological intervention during brain tumor operation
Life Desk :Today’s workflow for determining a diagnosis during an operation requires the surgeon wait for 30 to 40 minutes while tissue is sent to...
Popping balloons can cause hearing loss
Life Desk :If you thought bursting balloons at a birthday party is plain fun, think again! Researchers have found that popping balloons can be louder...
Safety of herbal supplements
Life Desk :Herbal supplements are often perceived to be safe, gentle, and a natural way of providing support for overall health & well-being. Many herbal...
Home is where the heart is
Life Desk :He wants minimalism. She wants luxe’ glam. He wants parties, she wants a quiet home. And never the twain shall meet. Newsflash: the...
Cooking a romantic meal
Life Desk :A nice meal isn’t just about the food, it’s about the atmosphere, the ambience and setting the scene. Whether it’s for a special...
Oscar winner Nicole Kidman to pen ‘tell-all book’
Life Desk :According to a source, the Oscar winner Nicole Kidman has decided to pen a tell-all book which will go into detail about her...
Space-saving ideas for bedroom
Life Desk :Bedroom space-saving ideas for newlywed couplesBedroom space-saving ideas for newlywed couplesA wedding in the family means adjusting a new member into the house....
Poor, violent urban neighborhoods ups depression in older adults
Life Desk :Given the shift towards an aging population and the growing rates of depression among older adults, understanding the factors that contribute to depression...
Reproductive Health Awareness Day 2017
Life Desk :February 12th is celebrated as the Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Day to raise awareness about issues related to sexual and reproductive health....
Scientific data to better assess public health risks
Life Desk : A new National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report recommends approaches for using 21st century science to evaluate the many factors...
Hygge up your home
Life Desk : Admit it, 2016 was a tough year – globally and nationally. Demonetisation, unexpected celebrity deaths and a bleak political scenario has left...