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Aravali degradation: Encroachments, mining and urban sprawl hit ecology; study flags threat to groundwater, biodiversity | India News

NEW DELHI: Encroachments, deforestation, illegal mining and expanding urban infrastructure in the Aravali ranges have severely damaged groundwater recharge, biodiversity, air quality and climate regulation, according to a new study.The research, titled Eco-restoration of the Aravali Landscape, was undertaken by the Sankala Foundation with support from the Embassy of Denmark in India and the Haryana…

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Flipping the script: New study says men are more ‘romantic’ than women, crave for emotional security

While traditionally, women are known to be more romantic than men, a new study has flipped that script. Yes, that’s true! A major study published in Behavioral and Brain Sciences, shows that men crave steady love more deeply, gain bigger health boosts from relationships, and hate breakups more than women do. They seek partners harder…

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UAE axes funding for Emiratis to study in Britain over Muslim Brotherhood concerns

LONDON: The UEA has removed Britain from the list of countries Emirati students can study at on government scholarships due to fears of radicalisation by Muslim Brotherhood on university campuses.The UAE ministry of higher education and scientific research maintains an approved list of universities and majors eligible for scholarships for Emirati students studying abroad. The…

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Online dating might be the new norm, but study says such couples are ‘less’ happy in love than their more ‘traditional’ counterparts

Love, or rather ‘true’ love is incredibly hard to find, which is why dating apps are a rage now. However, a new study demonstrated that online partner searches lead to lower relationship satisfaction, than meeting someone face-to-face. The researchers conducted surveys with 6,600 participants from 50 different nations, which revealed that online couples lacked sufficient…

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