A new research has studied the impact of passive screen use on the cognitive development of a young child, and the results revealed that screen exposure, whether from a TV or a mobile device, might be beneficial depending on the context in which...

Kolkata: A war of words erupted between the TMC and BJP over the credit for UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage (ICH) tag to Durga Puja, Bengal’s biggest festival. Union Minister of State for Education Subhas Sarkar slammed the TMC-led government...

Researchers found that women who have a history of diabetes during pregnancy can still reduce their risk of developing it by living a healthy lifestyle that includes eating well, quitting smoking, exercising frequently, and avoiding weight gain.

West Bengal panchayat and rural development minister Pradip Majumdar has sought an appointment with Union rural development minister Giriraj Singh to request the release of funds under rural development schemes put on hold by the Centre over...

Chandigarh: Punjab Police last week busted an ISI-backed terror module jointly handled by Canada-based gangster Lakhbir Singh, alias Landa, and Pakistan-based gangster Harvinder Singh Rinda with the arrest two of its operatives.

Former Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu will observe a ‘maun vrat’ during the nine-day Navratri festival, which began on Monday and has refused to meet anyone without ‘prior appointment’. 

The Supreme Court last week stayed proceedings against former Karnataka Chief Minister and senior BJP leader BS Yediyurappa in an alleged corruption case. A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Hima Kohli issued notice to the private complainant...