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Purr-fect petting: Study sheds light on how to bond with cats
Instead of simply smiling, it seems that the key to feline bonding is to slow blink at a cat.
Sat Oct 17 2020
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'Wanita Waja Negara Sejahtera' theme for National Women's Day 2020 celebration
The ministry also urged the community to work together, support the government's effort in strengthening women through various approaches.
Tue Aug 25 2020
![Estee Lauder sued for discriminating against new fathers Estee Lauder sued for discriminating against new fathers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/61477754411_fatherbabychild.jpg)
Estee Lauder sued for discriminating against new fathers
The company's parental leave policy allows new fathers to take two weeks of paid leave for "child bonding," while new moms get six weeks, according to a lawsuit filed.
Fri Sep 01 2017
![Modern-day childhood, smartphones and apps Modern-day childhood, smartphones and apps](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-05/81431683817_295x200.jpg)
Modern-day childhood, smartphones and apps
More children are now accustomed to staring at a screen rather than engaging in real world interactions. Cherish Leow ponders on the effect of technology and apps to modern-day childhood.
Mon May 18 2015
![A spritz of bonding hormone could lead to weight loss for men: study A spritz of bonding hormone could lead to weight loss for men: study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-02/71423287981_295x200.jpg)
A spritz of bonding hormone could lead to weight loss for men: study
A nasal spray made of synthetic oxytocin -- the hormone released during breastfeeding and sex -- worked as an appetite suppressant in a group of healthy men in Boston.
Mon Mar 09 2015
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PABM can uplift Malay language, enhance bonding - Najib
The Malay (Bahasa Melayu) Speech Competition (PABM) can uplift Bahasa Melayu and enhance bonding between people of different cultures.
Sat Apr 26 2014
![Not just baby talk: chatting spurs brain development Not just baby talk: chatting spurs brain development](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-03/71362459160_295x200.jpg)
Not just baby talk: chatting spurs brain development
Baby talk is more than just bonding: chatting with your infant spurs important brain development that sets the stage for lifelong learning, researchers said.
Sat Feb 15 2014
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One million minutes of family togetherness
More than 6,500 Malaysians were treated to a family movie viewing experience recently in an effort to promote family togetherness.
Tue Jun 25 2013
Australian relay team to come clean on pranks
Six members of the men's 100m Australian relay swimming team confessed about a controversial bonding session ahead of the London Olympics.
Thu Feb 21 2013