How Cheese, Wheat and Alcohol Shaped Human Evolution

You aren't what you eat, exactly. But over many generations, what we eat does shape our evolutionary path.

As our evolution continues, the crucial role of diet hasn't gone away. Genetic studies show that humans are still evolving, with evidence of natural selection pressures on genes impacting everything from Alzheimer's disease to skin color to menstruation age. And what we eat today will influence the direction we will take tomorrow.


The Best Way to Wash Your Face Is Actually a 200-Year-Old Method

Washing your face seems rather foolproof, right? Turns out there is a right and wrong way to do it, too.


One of the most beneficial washing techniques—for skin, makeup removal, and pH wellbeing—is the practice of double cleansing.

RBI Floating Rate Savings Bonds (2020)

Floating rate saving bond (FRS) comes with a minimum investment of Rs 1,000 and there is no limit prescribed on the amount of money you can invest. Tenure is seven years. Both resident individuals and HUF can invest in these bonds, but non-resident individuals are not allowed to invest. Bonds can be bought from public sector banks and select private sector banks like Axis Bank, IDBI Bank, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank.
  • FRS holders will be paid at the rate of 7.15 per cent
  • FRS will always pay 0.35% more than the rate offered on NSC.
  • FRS pays interest every six months


Unlock3: Night Curfew Removed, Schools, Colleges To Stay Shut

Schools, colleges and educational institutions will remain shut till the end of August, the government said in the fresh guidelines issued today.


Delhi's Corona Situation: Not As Good As It Appears

A study of the coronavirus fight in Delhi, India suggests that there is both bad & good news (even if the reality is not quite as good as the Delhi government is depicting).

On July 27, 2020, the Delhi High Court asked the government why it is resorting to using antigen tests rather than the "gold standard" PCR Tests. Antigen Tests are globally known to be unreliable as they very often falsely report Covid-infected people to be Covid-free.


Indian Schoolgirls Discover Asteroid Moving toward Earth

Two Indian schoolgirls have discovered an asteroid which is slowly shifting its orbit and moving toward Earth.

Radhika Lakhani and Vaidehi Vekariya, both studying in 10th grade, were working on a school project when they discovered the asteroid, which they named HLV2514.

Asteroids are taken very seriously by NASA. Since this asteroid is changing its orbit it has become news.

Pupils could not celebrate the discovery, due to the pandemic.


Amazing Selfie Skills in Pakistan

The entire string falls from the river crossing bridge

 

This selfie absolutely goes wrong! :) The video seems to be from Pakistan.