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Barkha Mathur

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What Microsoft's VRS signals about workforce design in Big Tech in AI era

What Microsoft's VRS signals about workforce design in Big Tech in AI era

As Microsoft rolls out a voluntary retirement programme for its US workforce, experts say AI may push firms to trim middle layers and redirect costs

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Myth vs Fact: Can microwave use lead to cancer? Here's what doctors say

Myth vs Fact: Can microwave use lead to cancer? Here's what doctors say

Fact-check Friday: From radiation myths to plastic risks, we ask an oncologist what happens when you microwave food and whether there is any proven link to cancer

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Toronto HIV patients in rare remission list after bone marrow transplant

Toronto HIV patients in rare remission list after bone marrow transplant

A Toronto man living with HIV for 27 years is in sustained remission after a bone marrow transplant using HIV-resistant donor cells, according to University Health Network clinicians

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Five-second rule: Is dropped food ever really safe to eat? Myth debunked

Five-second rule: Is dropped food ever really safe to eat? Myth debunked

Fact-check Friday: You've probably followed the five-second rule after dropping food; here's how bacteria transfer instantly, what factors matter, and why this popular rule may not protect you at all

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OpenAI's India test: Can massive AI use scale turn into a paying market?

OpenAI's India test: Can massive AI use scale turn into a paying market?

India may be OpenAI's largest user base outside the West, but monetisation remains the harder challenge

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Do blue light glasses really help? Here's what an eye doctor wants you to know

Do blue light glasses really help? Here's what an eye doctor wants you to know

Are blue light glasses a must-have for screen users or just clever marketing? Here's what an eye specialist wants you to understand before buying them

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Why your hair is losing density: Hidden health triggers you may be missing

Why your hair is losing density: Hidden health triggers you may be missing

Hair thinning isn't always about age or genetics; dermatologists explain how stress, poor nutrition, hormonal imbalance, and lifestyle habits can quietly reduce hair density

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Restarting your workouts every few weeks? Here's what's really going wrong

Restarting your workouts every few weeks? Here's what's really going wrong

If you feel stuck in a loop of falling off track and restarting plans, experts explain how behavioural patterns, emotional triggers, and mindset shifts can help you stay consistent

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Thinking of Botox before 30? What doctors say about benefits and risks

Thinking of Botox before 30? What doctors say about benefits and risks

As Botox gains popularity among people in their 20s, experts examine whether early use truly prevents ageing and explain who may benefit, potential risks, and when it is best avoided

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Do we really use only 10% of our brain? Neurologist busts the myth

Do we really use only 10% of our brain? Neurologist busts the myth

The idea that humans use just 10% of their brain has persisted for decades; but, is it true?

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