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SEOUL - South Korea aims to ban eating dog meat and put an end to the controversy over the ancient custom amid growing awareness of animal rights, a ruling party policy chief said on Friday. The Korean…

ROME - A diver who spotted something metallic not far from Sardinia's coast has led to the discovery of tens of thousands of ancient bronze coins. Italy's culture ministry said Saturday that the diver alerted…

Humans have been kissing for a long time, according to an article published in the journal Science on Thursday. Researchers studied cuneiform texts from ancient Mesopotamia in an effort to unlock the secrets behind smooching lips.…

Adding to the grandeur of Poonch, a city rich in history, the historic 'Poonch Fort' in the middle of the town, is a beautiful tourist attraction, which despite its dilapidated condition, reminds of the greatness of the ancient architects…

Supermarkets have featured bunches of chrysanthemums for weeks now, a prompt to spend upbig for Mother’s Day. And we do – at least $200 million on cut flowers, many of them ’mums.Of course it could just be that chrysanthemums are in season.…

Microorganisms – in particular bacteria – are skillful chemists that can produce an impressive diversity of chemical compounds known as natural products. These metabolites provide the microbes major evolutionary advantages, such as…

Every week, a small group of older women gathers in a little room next to the courtyard of a senior living center in Northern California to practice the centuries-old Japanese craft of arranging flowers. The ikebana stylists, ranging from…

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi After a detailed discussion with all the forces, a decision has been taken by the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah where the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will introduce millets…

Every week, a small group of older women gathers in a little room next to the courtyard of a senior living center in Pleasanton to practice the centuries-old Japanese craft of arranging flowers. The ikebana stylists, ranging from 75 to 95…

Image Source: Getty / Iuliia Bondar Growing up Asian, I distinctly remember one of the beauty rituals my mom enforced: slathering my hair in coconut oil. To ensure my hair was shiny and strong, the chunky coconut lather sat on my head for…