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Fighting that sugar craving 

Wean yourself off white sugar by substituting it with stevia or monk sugarderived from monk fruit

2 min read12 Jun 2017
Science

Work on brain’s reward system wins scientists a million euro prize

The scientists' research found that dopamine neurons are at the heart of the brain's reward system, like 'little devils in the brain that drive people towards more rewards'

1 min read6 Mar 2017
Science

Scientists identify neurons that tell brain to stop drinking

D2 neuronsa type of dopamine receptorsdiscourage drinking when activated

2 min read7 Jul 2016
Mint-lounge

The sex instinct

For all practical purposes, I am a liberal and think casual sex is an acceptable proposition. What stops me then from indulging in a perfectly moral and pleasurable act?

6 min read4 Oct 2015
Mint-lounge

Stay out of traffic for better health

Men who feel less masculine are more likely to be violent, and video games can lead to obesity in young women studies and research tips for healthier you

3 min read28 Sep 2015
Politics

A pill to boost compassion?

A new study shows a drug that causes a greater willingness to engage in pro-social behaviours

2 min read20 Mar 2015
Opinion

Confessions of a recovering junkie

The pleasure centres that tickle Internet junkies and drug addicts are the same—we know this because of recent advances in the neurosciences

5 min read6 Mar 2015
Companies

Emami plans to make 50 Ayurvedic drugs from Zandu stable

Emami plans to make 50 Ayurvedic drugs from Zandu stable

3 min read5 Jul 2009

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The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared

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