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Masculinisation of the male foetus depends not only on the testes, but also the placenta. (Photo:Representational/Pixabay)

Alternate pathway decoded behind penis development

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Penis development requires more than just testosterone.

Walk to soak in the local culture that will make you fall in love with the place. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

City hotspots for the walking enthusiasts

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Here are cities in the United States best suited for walking.

Develop effective prevention efforts toward various aspects of youth drinking environments. (Photo:Representational/Pixabay)

Alcohol consumption may lead to dependency

Menthol cigarettes may be harder to quit than other cigarettes. (Photo:Representational/Pixabay)

Is smoking menthol cigarettes harmful?

Some of the early artworks of Vaikuntam on display.

A visual delight

Her work titled Lives of Land has been put up at Mohammed Ali Warehouse in Mattancherry.

Nature in true colours

US President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up as he returns to the White House after his annual physical exam on February 8, 2019. (Photo: AFP)

Trump mildly obese but in good health

Jim Bridenstine, head of the US aerospace agency NASA, says he hopes to have austronauts back on the moon by 2028. (Photo: AFP)

NASA eager to camp on the Moon

the study discovered that older women had higher local network efficiency and lower global network efficiency than older men. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Sex matters when it comes to brain health in old age

A Monarch butterfly rests on the forehead of a man, at the Amanalco de Becerra sanctuary, on the mountains near the extinct Nevado de Toluca volcano, Mexico. (Photo: AP)

Mystery monarch haven located in Mexico

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Turmoil-hit Pakistan rolls out red carpet for Saudi crown prince

The crown prince was due to reach Pakistan on Saturday, but his arrival was delayed for a day.

Telangana mall sees stampede-like situation over sarees for Rs. 10

As word spread, the number of customers began to swell creating a stampede. (Photo:ANI)

Quarrel over phone charger leads Maharashtrain man to be attacked with knife

man was allegedly attacked with a knife by his sister's fiance after the latter drained out his mobile phone battery playing an online game. (Representational Image)

Mayank Markande's father reveals reason behind his son's different surname

Mayank Markande played for the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2018. (Photo: AP)

Cricket Club of India ‘covers’ Imran Khan portrait on its restaurant wall

At least 40 CRPF paramilitary troopers were killed in a terror attack while several others are battling for their lives. (Photo:PTI)

Watch: Will Smith has something to say to Ranveer Singh after watching 'Gully Boy'

Ranveer Singh with Will Smith. (Photo: Instagram)

Why this Delhi traffic cop shows riders who break rules a mirror?

Although the law mandates proper headgear for bikers in Delhi, it is common to see youngsters zip past either without a helmet. (Photo:Youtube)

Pak punishes students for dancing, waving Indian flag

The registration of the 'Mama Baby Care Cambridge School' has been suspended. (File Photo)

Virender Sehwag pledges educational support to children of Pulwama attack martyrs

Alongside Sehwag, Star boxer Vijender Singh, who is employed with Haryana Police, is donating a month's salary.

Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy starring Ranveer-Alia earns this much on Friday!

A still from the movie Gully Boy.

Gallery

Christmas is an annual festival, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration around the world. (Photos: AP)

Santa Claus is coming to town: World gears up to celebrate Christmas 2018

Santa Claus is coming to town: World gears up to celebrate Christmas 2018

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Christmas is an annual festival, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration around the world. (Photos: AP)

Santa Claus is coming to town: World gears up to celebrate Christmas 2018

From a baby elephant, to a rhinocerous killed by poachers and Sully, President Bush's service dog, here are animals who were in news. (Photos: AP)

In Photos: Animals who grabbed headlines this week

From scampi, to porchetta or even pot roast, here are edible dishes to satiate your taste buds. (Photos: AP)

Food porn: Amazing dishes for the hungry soul

The Hong Kong Pulse Light Festival is showcasing 18 creative light art installations and an enhanced version of 'A Symphony of Lights'. (Photos: AP)

Hong Kong gears up for Christmas with Pulse Light Festival

Health and Wellbeing

Indian Council of Medical Research

Bengaluru: Cancer second biggest killer in India: 1,300 die every day

The school is dedicated to encouraging the children towards both so that these become lifelong habits .The curriculum at Redwood provides for both,”Ms Madhura explains. (Representational Image)

School helps make healthy life choices

The study has helped bedunk the previously held assumption that it did not really matter which sperm fertilises an egg as long as it can fertilise it. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Mature sperm produce healthier offspring

Can depression speed brain aging? Age and lifestyle responsible for the failure of IVF treatments New therapy to combat cancer metastasis

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Fashion and Beauty

Grand finalle of Pernia’s Pop-Up Runway Spring/Summer 2019.

Pernia’s Pop-Up Runway Spring/Summer19

A screenshot taken from an online fashion outlet showing the Gucci turtleneck black sweater for sale, that Gucci had to pull back from their online and physical stores . (Photo: AP)

Gucci left red-faced over 'blackface'

A stunning chic look by Zimmermann for a modern day spy at NYFW 2019. (Photo: AP)

Classic espionage at NYFW 2019

Neutral coloured fabric run over by the Mercedes model is used to create these bags with utmost finesse. (Photo: ANI)

Buying bags run over by a Mercedes AMG GT R?

Gigi Hadid in a beautiful Burgandy Velvet Pant suit from Tom Ford’s collection

Tom Ford makes a statement

A catchy, 'New York Post' bowtie from the collection. (Photo: AP)

Tabloid news sizzles at the NYFW 2019

Lee's films have examined themes like race relations, colourism in the black community, the role of media in contemporary life, urban crime, poverty and other political issues. (Photo: AP)

Spike Lee takes a strong stand against blackface

Tadashi Shoji’s collection was big on the glam factor with exquisite use of sequins, lace and velvet. (Photo: AP)

South-east Asia shines through at NYFW 2019

Food and Recipes

The antioxidants in green tea have been found to help inhibit cancer growth.

What’s your cup of tea?

The Disneyland Park in California now offers vegan food ranging from jackfruit burgers to egg-free Mickey Mouse-shaped waffles. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Disneyland California the most vegan-friendly themed park

MBA Chaiwala is enthusiastically promoting and celebrating Valentine’s day as a day for singles instead. (Photo: MBA Chai Wala/Facebook)

Ahemdabad celebrating single-hood: the anti-Valentine’s series

Fishy business The artwork on platter; serve it in style! Discounted Pizza for Brexit referendum

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Sex and Relationship

55 per cent female participants and 47 per cent male participants opined that celebrating the day 'helps strengthen marital bonds'. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Indian millennials looking for love in matrimony

The study also discovered that that some types of activities may be more beneficial to males than females, and vice versa. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Make art for quality couple time

Hugs are not just a physical gesture, they can also be cues and signs to bigger issues regarding interpersonal relationships. (Photo: PixaBay)

Hugs that are not really intimate: the anti-Valentine's series

Kanye Special on Propose day. (Photo: File)

Self love Kanye Style: the Anti-Valentine's series

Paprika Café at Courtyard by Marriott comes up with romantic theme of Éclairs accompanied with a lavish buffet and music.

All you need is love!

There is no one strict recommendation or guideline that applies to everyone when it comes to sexual activity after childbirth. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sex after pregnancy?

Women feel neglected if their partners spend more time watching pornography instaed of connecting with them. (Photo:Representational/Pixabay)

Pornography consumption related to eating disorder

The key areas of focus for Mumbai Pride March 2019 were issues pertaining to inclusion and opposition of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2016. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mumbai flaunts its 'Pride'

Travel

Approximately 20 countries along with all the states of India will participate in this magnificent event. (Photo: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn_jT26BFi1/)

Surajkund starts tomorrow!

The picturesque view from the top of the mountain.

Hyderabad: An escape to the top of Khilla Ghanpur

Kavitha Kanaparthi

Racing ahead on roads less travelled

Go backpacking! Ruining the ruins: Keep vandals out 7 reasons why you have to visit Ladakh

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Viral and Trending

Tiger mask created by artist Sumantho Chowdary.

Creating to conserve

Different styles of artwork already made at the park.

Hyderabad’s first ever Dakhini park

A still from the music video Biba starring Shah Rukh Khan with Marshmello.

Mello Gang welcomes Marshmello

Congress MP Navjot Singh Sidhu’s insensitive remarks on the CRPF attack has stirred the hornet’s nest.

Country stands united

(Photo: Representative Image)

The employment crisis

This is not the first time that Staudenmaier has tried his luck at such attention seeking gimmicks. (Photo: Instagram/@jstaudenmaier)

A potential host for Oscars 2019

Choosing the right way of life

Although the authorities, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have ensured the nation that the soldiers’ sacrifice will not go in vain, the entire country is on boil over the massacre.

A nation outraged

Books and Art

The basic rule of creating a spacious environment is by going clutter-free.

Boosters for a bachelor’s pad

Gem Stone Mirror

The mirror has two sides!

Democracy, a work in progress: At a zilla parishad panchayat samiti election at Koparde village in Karad, Maharashtra. (photo: PTI)

As polls loom, much to celebrate about India’s democracy, despite shortcomings

The x, y and gene of pre-historic India Soul-stirring Urdu shayeri The Gender bender: With two women & a cat

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Pets and Environment

This map made available by NASA shows global surface temperature anomalies for 2014-2018, where higher than normal temperatures are shown in red and lower than normal temperatures are shown in blue. (Photo: AP)

The future is hot

High winds and stormy winter seas could affect guillemots' feeding patterns, experts said. (Photo: AFP)

Riddle of the dead guillemots

Experts estimate that flying insects across Europe have declined 80 per cent on average. (Photo: AFP)

Insects: the key foundation of ecosystems in rapid decline

A handout picture from 2016 released by ocean research institiute Nekton, shows a submersible craft working above the seabed off the coast of Bermuda. (Photo: AFP)

Into the unknown

Further study is required to understand as to why these flying squirrels fluoresce. (Photo: Pixabay)

Fluorescent flying squirrels

One-third of Himalayan glaciers will melt by the end of the century due to climate change, threatening water sources for 1.9 billion people. (Photo: AP)

Himalayan glaciers in grave danger

The magnetic north pole is wandering about 34 miles (55 kilometers) a year and at the end of 2017 it crossed the international date line. (Photo: Pixabay)

Check your compass!

Camel milk is considered to be the latest superfood by supermarkets in the US and the UK, as well as online retailers such as Amazon, also tapping into growing consumer interest. (Photo: AFP)

Camel milk to save camels