Festive season, mental health month and Oktoberfest, there’s a lot happening in October. Do not miss out on important conversations in popular media; here’s a weekly round-up of our top feature stories for your weekend reading

Nine runners from Bhutan are among the 29 endurance athletes who will compete across a distance of 203 kilometres (125 miles) spread over five days at an average altitude of 4,500 metres (14,800 feet), with the highest point reaching 5,470 metres (17,946 feet)

The research found evidence that it was not simply because the familiar experiences were a safe bet that people knew they would enjoy, but also because they were more likely to find those familiar things personally meaningful

`Shelf Life` is a fortnightly series that explores the reading culture in Mumbai. This week, we look at Ramesh Tukaram Shinde’s personal library, consisting of rare books and documents authored by Dr BR Ambedkar and collected over a period of 60 years

In addition to Bialiatski, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the peace prize to Russian human rights organisation Memorial and the Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties

According to a new report, published in the Journal of Hepatology, countries must achieve at least a 3 per cent annual decrease in liver cancer incidence and mortality rates to avoid this increase

As the pet boom persists, visitors are increasingly looking for accommodations that let them bring their four-legged companions along and provide lots of outside room for them to roam

Taking care of your skin often means understanding your skin type, and knowing what ingredients to use to keep acne and blemishes at bay

The craft beer space in Mumbai is evolving faster than ever before. As Mumbaikars are enjoying the various flavours, brewers and restauranteurs are building on the love being shown for Indian flavours