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Harlem Shake: 10 craziest versions on YouTube

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:27:38 +0530

The Harlem Shake began as a dance in the 1980s but the latest version featured on a flood of online videos.

Bird droppings part of pre-Oscar beauty treatment

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:19:02 +0530

Hollywood stars wanting to look their best for Tinseltown's biggest night of the year are being offered beauty treatments ranging from the lavish to plain loony such as $250,000 black diamond nail varnish and bird excrement facials.

Diamond-encrusted bike designed by Wayne Rooney on sale

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:30:05 +0530

A diamond-encrusted motorcycle designed by England football star Wayne Rooney is expected to fetch 60,000 pounds at an auction in aid of charity next week.

Pizza Hut launches pizza flavoured fragrance

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:28:18 +0530

Pizza Hut took a Facebook message from a die hard fan too seriously and recently launched a bottle that captures the fragrance of the pizza which is high on Italian slices like oregano, tomato sauce, vegetables and cheese.

Valentine's Day: 10 corny but romantic film lines

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:07:45 +0530

It's that day of the year again when the performance anxiety takes down most couples around the world. Don't know what to put in the Valentine's Day card? To whisper in her ear as you sip wine? Here are 10 tried and tested quotes that seem to have worked for the protagonists in the movies. There's no reason it wouldn't work for you.

It's official! Men are more romantic than women

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:58:52 +0530

Men are more likely to make romantic gestures on Valentine's Day than women who are 50 per cent likely to snub the day, according to new UK research.

Women give up diets after 5 wks, 2 days, 43 mins

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:44:13 +0530

Most women give up dieting after an average of five weeks, two days and 43 minutes, according to a new UK research.

Why sound seducers work in TV commercials?

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 07:01:28 +0530

ifted writers are fully cognizant about the world in which words dwell; recognize the fact these precious creatures have a life of their own and need to be passionately wooed to help this breed to attain the magic and mystique that only their (wordsmiths and words) 'combine' can bring to stir up emotions and feeling buried deep in the human heart.

Double-role in advertising; Enriching or distracting?

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:55:56 +0530

Does a double-life in Ad-land work as help or hindrance? Monojit Lahiri probes this seldom explored space.

No films! What are your options this weekend

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 06:17:22 +0530

Don't let your mood dampen by the absence of films, there are several other activities available that can cheer you up.

Indian women feminine and strong: Diana Hayden

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 12:11:03 +0530

Having won the Femina Miss India contest in 1997, Diana was crowned Miss World 1997 at the age of 24.

Exclusive: Deepak Chopra on his YouTube channel

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 10:32:16 +0530

"We will focus on education, entertainment and enlightenment," says writer, physician and spiritualist Deepak Chopra as he launched his YouTube channel.

What Alcoholics Anonymous is, what it does

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 10:24:36 +0530

AA is an international mutual aid movement, founded in 1935, whose aim is to let alcoholics achieve sobriety.

What organic farming is about

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 05:26:17 +0530

Creating your own organic garden may costs you from Rs zero to a maximum of Rs 100 in the early stages and you can keep modifying it as per your needs.

Sleepy drivers as dangerous as drunken drivers

Thu, 31 May 2012 12:43:28 +0530

A blood alcohol level of 0.08 percent is considered legally drunk in most U.S. states.

What is a rave party?

Mon, 21 May 2012 11:30:24 +0530

In India, parties where men and women drink, consume marijuana or hashish, pop tranquilisers and dance to any kind of music is often referred to by the authorities and the press as 'rave' parties.

Breastfed babies may gain less weight: study

Fri, 18 May 2012 03:47:44 +0530

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that mothers exclusively breastfeed for six months and continue breastfeeding as foods are introduced until at least 12 months.

'Hi sexy!' Sexist comment or compliment?

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 04:34:25 +0530

Actress and anchor Pooja Bedi says what is important is the manner in which such words are used.

Saying thanks helps your psychological outlook

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:39:24 +0530

Gratitude is a positive emotion, psychologists for decades rarely delved into the science of giving thanks.

Women more prone to 'broken heart syndrome'

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:20:44 +0530

Females are seven to nine times more likely to suffer 'broken heart syndrome'.

Limited edition cognac for Rs 1.25 lakh a peg

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:59:04 +0530

Surprised? Well, believe it or not, that is exactly how much a 30ml peg of Remy Martin Louis XIII Black Pearl would cost you at the Library Bar at The Leela Palace.

Lata Mangeshkar a gay icon now!

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:41:48 +0530

The nightingale's melodies have become the soundtrack in the lives of gay Indians everywhere.

Toshiba faces $ 100 million gender bias lawsuit

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:51:07 +0530

A senior human resources manager at Toshiba Corp has filed a $100 million lawsuit accusing a US unit of the Japanese technology company of "systemic" gender bias against women in pay and promotions.

Study finds red light cameras cut fatal crashes

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:45:38 +0530

Red light cameras are helping drivers remember that red means stop and are saving lives, according to a new study out Tuesday by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Beer goggles make opposite sex look better!

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:11:50 +0530

It seems beauty lies very much in the eye of the 'beer holder'. A new survey in Australia has found that "beer goggles" really do make other people look more attractive.

Now, a way to lift fingerprints from fabric!

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 06:49:26 +0530

In what could change the face of forensics forever, scientists in Scotland have developed a new technique which they claim could lift fingerprints from cloth and household fabrics such as curtains and couches.

Scientists come up with 'artificial petrol'

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 06:49:14 +0530

Artificial petrol that costs 19 pence per litre could be available in as little as three years.

Parlez vous English? French kids to learn English

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 06:04:52 +0530

Children in France may be compelled to learn English from as early as nursery school if Nicolas Sarkozy gets his way.

Size means power, babies know by 10 months

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 02:15:17 +0530

By 10 months, babies are aware of the fact that size brings with it power.

Love letters are 'a thing of the past'

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:55:54 +0530

It seems that writing love letters is a thing of the past, for a new study has revealed that people are more likely to send a text message or post a 'Facebook' message than penning the traditional mail.

Focus Show - Shave India Movement Season 3

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 08:13:31 +0530

Women come out against men's stubble in Shave India Movement. A sponsored feature on CNN-IBN.

What your cell phone says about u

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 06:52:34 +0530

Believe it or not, mobile phones say quite a lot about their owners.

Chocolate gift causes heart attacks to school boy

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 11:11:01 +0530

Boy dies after eating whole hazelnut chocolate given by his school teacher.

Women's dalliance with other women ok with men

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:55:33 +0530

Half of men would forgive female partner's infidelity if partner is a female.

Dangerous prisoners to become hairdressers

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 05:33:25 +0530

Dangerous convicts in Britain are learning hairdressing as a life skills.

Miracle weed emerges as skin cancer cure

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 07:43:48 +0530

The sap from milkweed can kill certain types of cancer cells on skin application.

Magnets could skew our sense of right, wrong

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 07:34:19 +0530

Scientists find a way to switch off your sense of right and wrong by using magnets.

Teenager's murder plan hatched on Facebook

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 07:28:32 +0530

British Schoolboy killers planned and discussed his murder on Facebook.

Camera to record teenage drivers

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 07:15:24 +0530

Insurance company offers parents a video camera to place in in their children's car.

No hiding from your boss, thanks to mobile app

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 07:11:46 +0530

A mobile phone 'clocking-on machine' now spies on lazy workers misusing company cars.

Gays need more protection, says UN chief

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 04:33:20 +0530

Gays and lesbians need support to protect their rights said UN Secretary General.

Voila! Pakistani girl is now a boy

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 04:32:29 +0530

A 17-year-old Pakistani girl turned into a boy after a sex-change operation.

Canadian man takes sex dolls on world tour

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 04:26:24 +0530

A Canadian man is on a tour across the world with six sex dolls.

Facebook shouldn't replace direct human contact

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:53:09 +0530

Pope Benedict XVI has said that Facebook must not stop face-to-face communication.

British kids to be taught about homosexuality

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:42:33 +0530

The lesson plans are designed to raise awareness about LGBT issues.

29-year-old to become UK's youngest grandfather?

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 06:54:22 +0530

A 29-year-old man to become UK's youngest grandfather as his daughter gets pregnant.

Thai airline recruits transsexuals as flight attendants

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 05:40:15 +0530

A Thai airline has adopted a policy of recruiting transsexuals as flight attendants.

Briton shot at after Facebook exposure

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 04:37:43 +0530

Exposure on Facebook nearly cost a man his life as he was named a police informer.

Argentine woman survives fall from 23rd floor

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 03:45:22 +0530

An Argentine woman survived after jumping from the 23rd floor of a hotel.

Vampire mania has spawned a subculture

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 03:06:39 +0530

Self-identified vampires realize humans are a mix of light and dark.

Self-control toddlers likely to have better wealth

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 03:03:34 +0530

Toddlers having low self- control are likely to have health and money problems.

Drunk pilot jailed for forgetting destination

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 02:19:23 +0530

A drunk pilot was jailed for forgetting his destination at Heathrow airport.

Facebook account of 'Kate Middleton' banned

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 02:11:17 +0530

Facebook has banned Prince Williams's future bride Kate Middleton's namesake.

Oprah Winfrey finds she has a half-sister

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 11:17:04 +0530

Oprah's mother gave up her sister for adoption 50 years ago.

Dare to buy; house of snakes on sale!

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:12:59 +0530

Buy it at your own risk as thousands of snakes slither around on the ceilings and walls of the "horrible" house in the US.

World's highest restaurant opens in Dubai

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:49:35 +0530

'At.mosphere' is located on the 122nd floor of the 828-metre high Burj Khalifa.

Pope: Marriage is not an absolute right

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 11:37:39 +0530

The Vatican's concern about marriage annulments is largely directed at the US.

Fanciful ways to retain talent in organisations

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 11:09:18 +0530

Don't be surprised to meet a Chief Belief Officer or a Cost Kill Analyst.

Being too close to your spouse isn't good at all!

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 05:45:30 +0530

Do you feel that your spouse doesn't understand you? It may be because you are too close to each other, scientists say.

Luxury shoemaker raises $34 mn to save Colosseum

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 05:28:56 +0530

Luxury shoemaker Tod's will fund the restoration of Rome's Colosseum with a 25 million euro ($ 34 million) sponsorship campaign.

In parliament, the ties have it!

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 05:23:35 +0530

A left-wing member of German parliament disciplined for refusing to wear a neck-tie defended himself on Friday by saying most of his constituents don't wear ties either.

Now, Chinese adults can't take parents' money

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 05:14:24 +0530

Parents in an east China province have been empowered by a new law to decline their adult children's monetary demands.

Shocking account of sex by 2nd grade students

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 05:07:21 +0530

A second-grade teacher was placed on leave while a school and police investigate accounts by students that classmates engaged in oral sex and stripped off some of their clothes during class, officials said Friday.

Living it Up: Surviving the city

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 12:39:06 +0530

On this week's episode women show how they can survive their worst fears and fight back.

2,000-year-old lamp sells for 445,000 pounds

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 12:06:43 +0530

An antique marble lampshade installed at a retired school teacher's home in Britain was found to be a 2,000-year-old Roman relic and sold for a staggering 445,000 pounds at an auction here.

Cloud 9: Couple gets engaged on hot air balloon

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 11:58:45 +0530

You could say they were in seventh heaven as they got engaged! A couple in Kolkata exchanged rings on a hot air balloon, 100 meters above the ground.

Phone keeps ringing in crocodile's tummy

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 11:46:06 +0530

The crocodile in "Peter Pan" happily went "tick-tock" after swallowing an alarm clock but a crocodile in Ukraine has been a little less fortunate.

Accused Kennedy-daughter stalker 'giving love'

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 11:28:35 +0530

A lawyer for a man charged with stalking Caroline Kennedy's daughter says his client believes he was only offering his love when he showered her with flowers, balloons and romantic e-mails.

Coming soon: India's first Milk ATMs in Pune

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 11:22:37 +0530

ATMs of a different kind may soon be available for those having erratic work schedules in the IT hub of Pune.

Old teaching methods more suited for retaining knowledge

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:51:19 +0530

Old-fashioned ways of teaching like reciting times-tables are better says study.

Oldest half marathoner wants to run till end

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 05:24:19 +0530

99-year-old Fauja Singh took to running with a passion only in his twilight years.

Putin's mistress to launch Barbie-style doll of herself

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 05:17:19 +0530

Russian PM's alleged mistress Alina to release 'The Alina doll' later this year.

Always get the best deals? Thank your surname!

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 04:25:21 +0530

Are you always the first to grab a bargain or a concert ticket? If you think that it's down to luck or knowing the system, think again, for a new study says it could depend on your surname.

Couples communicate no better than strangers

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 03:29:19 +0530

The same communication problem also is true with close friends, a recent study has found.

Secret of successful women is 'femininity'

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 03:12:56 +0530

Ladies, please note -- if you want to become successful at work, please shun the aggressive attitude, for a new study says that femininity is the best way for a woman to succeed in a man's world.

Dracula goes dry as new drink rules bite

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:51:13 +0530

Dracula film premiere had no alcohol as Turkish islamic rules tightens.

Turning 50 is key to a content life

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:46:25 +0530

It seems that 50 is the golden age of happiness, new study has found.

Japanese man's world record for 'pi' calculation

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:46:20 +0530

A Japanese businessman has taken concept of 'pi' to trillions of digits.

Scientists reveal why first impressions last

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:12:07 +0530

Common observation suggest that first impressions are notoriously persistent.

Student rates female schoolmates on Facebook

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:04:05 +0530

A high school student has been suspended for rating his female schoolmates on FB.

Dogs bred for meals 10,000 years ago

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 03:42:55 +0530

Man's best friend- the dog- were bred to be eaten and serve as hunting dogs.

Man snorts ashes mistaking it as cocaine

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:29:48 +0530

Burglars snorted the cremated remains of a man thinking it was cocaine.

Adults from divorced homes contemplate suicide

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 06:39:27 +0530

Adult children of divorced parents are likely to think about committing suicide.

Chittagong raid survivor going strong at 101

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 02:33:49 +0530

Chittagong armoury raid survivor Binod Behari Choudhury at 101 remembers the day.

Teenage dancer asked Berlusconi for 5 mn euros

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:48:51 +0530

Teenage dancer asked for 5 mn Euros from Berlusconi to keep silent.

Adult woman on trial for seducing 12-year-old

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:40:53 +0530

Diane Pullar is accused of having sex with a minor boy for atleast 5 times.

Monk caught with nun's skeleton at airport

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:22:08 +0530

A monk was detained at the airport after skeletal remains were found in his bag.

Gay couple wins legal battle over double room

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 05:38:31 +0530

Court says: Hotel refusing double room to gay couple acted unlawfully.

Genetic makeup impacts choosing friends

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 04:28:31 +0530

Researchers have found that people partly choose their friends by their genes.

Don't look now, but there's a cat in the jury box

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:47:17 +0530

Bizarre it may seem, but a cat has been ordered by a US court to do jury service.

Buddhist monk into fashion, music and tweets

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:49:01 +0530

A Buddhist Monk spreads religion through pop music, latest gadgets and fashion.

Sex doll ditches rider in Australia floods

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:27:21 +0530

Inflatable sex dolls not recognized as flotation devices: Australian authorities.

Therapist tries to turn gay man straight

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:20:15 +0530

A psychotherapist in Britain who tried to convert a gay man into a heterosexual .

Funky fonts help kids remember things better

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 07:01:42 +0530

Does your child find it difficult to remember important lessons. Then, try to get those printed in Comic Sans, as scientists say funky fonts help students learn better.

Beautiful people 'are more intelligent'

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 04:24:18 +0530

Many may say that it's not fair, but a new study has claimed that good-looking people are also the cleverest.

Dumb blonde? Jokes apart, they're bright

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 04:15:51 +0530

A research has dispelled the myth that beautiful blondes and handsome men are not very bright.

India's WC squad: Top trending story today

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:13:58 +0530

BCCI announced the 15-member squad for the ICC World Cup 2011, which begins from February 19.

Love 'everlasting' for married couples

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 10:53:14 +0530

Who says love and passion between married couples die down with years?

Woman 'poses as man' to have sex with women

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 10:37:33 +0530

A British pretended to be a man to have sexual contact with two female partners.

Oldest living African-American dies at 113

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 02:46:26 +0530

Woman believed to be one of the last children of US slaves has died at age 113.

Critics' Choice Awards: Top trending story today

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 12:40:36 +0530

Music maestro AR Rahman won the Best Original Song award at the 16th Critics' Choice Movie awards in Los Angeles.

The elderly log in for online dating

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 09:47:29 +0530

The number of seniors - classified as anyone over 55 - using the targeted dating site is growing, according to SeniorPeopleMeet.com, which says they attract 1,000 new members a day.

Bullet-proof liquid armour for British troops

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 06:17:24 +0530

British troops to wear bullet-proof jackets made from a secret liquid substance.

Thieves steal BMW from Detroit auto show

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 03:49:16 +0530

Two thieves stole a brand new BMW 750i xDrive Sedan idling outside an auto show.

Trapped burglars call police for help

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 03:27:52 +0530

Trapped in an elevator thieves called in on their own crime to police.

Tiger mom's memoir meets ferocious roar

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 03:05:40 +0530

The book 'Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother' describes harsh methods of parenting.

New Zodiac Ophiuchus: Top trending story today

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:30:12 +0530

The buzz around the new zodiac sign Ophiuchus is the top trending news story today.

Plane delayed to help man bid final farewell

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 10:52:46 +0530

The man's three-year-old grandchild on the plane was to be taken off life support.

Now love commandos to help love bloom

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:26:00 +0530

Love Commandos are on a mission to help 'love birds' to promote love marraige.

Scientists dissect anatomy of conflict in love

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:05:48 +0530

Most volatile emotions felt by people occur during a conflict in love.

Malaysians to honour Indian god of war, fertility

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:22:21 +0530

Many Malaysians will skewer their tongue to honour God of war and fertility.

Credit cards saves bouncer from knife attack

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:10:56 +0530

A Wallet stuffed with 20 plastic cards saved a doorman from a knife attack.

Sex in space: will the earth move?

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:08:03 +0530

NASA must study the topic of sex in space, experts have suggested.

Does courtship bring genes into play?

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 02:13:31 +0530

Being around opposite sex activates genes to perform certain courtship rituals.

Lohri, Infosys results top news trends today

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 01:05:26 +0530

Lohri - the harvest festival of India dominates Indian trends today.

Sex workers to get mediclaim policy

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 09:02:31 +0530

Mamata Banerjee has asked for mediclaim policy for sex workers and their children.

Pope Benedict set to beatify John Paul II

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:57:05 +0530

Former Pope John Paul II will move a step closer to sainthood this week.

Breast implants catch eye of tax agents

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:38:37 +0530

Tax inspectors target breast implants, luxury cruise ships in Argentina.

An eye mask that can brighten your morning

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 07:43:03 +0530

Waking up before sunrise leaves you in a dark mood? Don't worry, as researchers have developed a new eye mask which they say can stimulate your body and help brighten your morning.

Iceland's penis museum to get human specimen

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 07:10:42 +0530

Sigurour Hjartarson will finally get to claim the penis promised to him by an Icelander 14 years ago.

Optimistic teens show lower depression risk

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 04:56:50 +0530

Study: Teenagers with a sunny outlook on life less likely to develop depression.

Oklahoma boy rescued after tongue gets stuck on pole

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 03:46:21 +0530

The boy told officials he got stuck after his brother dared him to lick the pole.

Minnesota baby girl born at 1:11 am on 1/11/2011

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 03:39:24 +0530

Amy Zeller gave birth to a baby girl at exactly 1:11 am on January 11, 2011.

Wannabe gigolos duped by Pune couple

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 01:27:16 +0530

A couple who lured men with a tempting promise to turn them into 'gigolos' arrested.

CAT 2010 result top trending story today

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:07:10 +0530

The much-awaited results for the Common Admission Test (CAT) have been announced.

CAT 2010 result top trending story today

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:07:10 +0530

The much-awaited results for the Common Admission Test (CAT) have been announced.

Office affair? Declare it in writing, says UK boss

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:10:53 +0530

A local authority in Britain accused of compelling staff to declare office romance .

Fussy babies introduced to solid food too early

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 05:57:42 +0530

Is your child very fussy about eating? Then, you are twice more likely to introduce solid foods to the baby too early, says a new study.

Kerala campus gets condom vending machine

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 05:40:44 +0530

Over 30,000 employees at the Technopark campus here will have a condom vending unit at their disposal in a week's time, with healthcare firm HLL Lifecare Ltd set to install one there.

Woman fights to keep maiden name in death

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 05:17:44 +0530

After nearly fifty years of persevering with a life under her husband's surname, 75-year-old Kyoko Tsukamoto is taking the Japanese government to court so that she can at least bear her own name when she dies.

What's in a name? For the pope, a lot

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 05:05:29 +0530

If you're Catholic and are expecting a baby don't even think of naming it anything like Crystal, Heather, Track or Chelsea unless you want to upset Pope Benedict.

Imran Khan, Vivek Shauq lead Indian trends today

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:01:42 +0530

Imran Khan's wedding and actor Vivek Shauq's sudden death become the top trending stories in India today.

Archeologists find 6000-years-old wine press

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:32:07 +0530

Archeologists have unearthed the oldest wine-making facility ever found, using biochemical techniques to identify a dry red vintage made about 6,000 years ago in what is now southern Armenia.

MIT rolls out amazing artifacts for 150th birthday

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:10:31 +0530

A letter following a chance meeting with Albert Einstein and 1930s research on the perfect cup of coffee are two artifacts in an exhibit to mark the 150th anniversary of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Washington ranks as most well-read city

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:49:00 +0530

Washington is not only the political capital of the United States, it is also the most literate city in the nation, according to a study released on Monday.

Polish housewives strip for calendar

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 06:03:15 +0530

Eleven Polish housewives strip their clothes to raise money for a sick child.

Holding a job key to happiness, not salary

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 04:19:44 +0530

New survey: Holding a job is more important to people than how much they are paid.

New Study: Don't forgive your spouse

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 03:37:09 +0530

It may be better to hold a grudge against your transgressing spouse.

Sakshat tablet, Facebook rumour: top trends today

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 01:42:05 +0530

India's ultra-low cost computing device Sakshat tablet and Gayatri Reddy, the owner of the IPL franchise Deccan Chargers set top Indian trends on Monday.

Women want Scarlett's pout, Gisele's body

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 05:53:15 +0530

The 14th Annual Famed Hottest Looks Survey compiled by Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeons Dr. Richard Fleming and Dr. Toby Mayer is out.

Heil Hound: Nazis dogged by Hitler-mocking mutt

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 04:00:30 +0530

Newly discovered documents have revealed a bizarre footnote to World War II: the Nazis' dogged obsession with a Finnish mutt who gave not a howl, but a heil.

A taxi with photos of the dead!

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 03:49:13 +0530

A taxi decorated on the inside with obituary photos of the dead.

Goa gets first air conditioned public toilet!

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 03:36:24 +0530

Goa's first air conditioned public toilet was Saturday installed at Chief Minister Digambar Kamat's legislative assembly constituency in Margao, 35 km from here.

Indian Premier League rules world trends today

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 01:01:50 +0530

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Youngsters choose self-esteem over sex, money

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 10:05:02 +0530

College students prefer self-esteem over sex, money and other pleasures: Study

A wrapping that'll tell you when food's going off

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 07:23:47 +0530

Now, an intelligent food wrapping which will tell you when food's going off, say scientists who claim to have created the packaging that changes colour if the contents are going bad.

What to get NKorean heir apparent on his birthday

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 07:13:15 +0530

What do you get the future leader of North Korea for his birthday?

Drunken burglar gets stuck inside house

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:56:35 +0530

Police in Delaware say a man broke into a house, got drunk and couldn't make his way back outside - so he called 911 for help.

Israeli court's green light to "modesty buses"

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:52:15 +0530

Israel's Supreme Court gave the green light on Thursday for the continued operation of gender-segregated "modesty buses" serving ultra-Orthodox Jews.

Getting married? Take the quiz first

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:46:25 +0530

A British family law firm is urging couples to take a "compatibility quiz" before getting married or deciding to live together.

Malaysian man dumps wife for being a demon

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:40:51 +0530

A Malaysian man abandoned his wife after a temple medium convinced him that she was a demon who wanted to kill him.

Screen awards, Huckleberry Finn: Top trends today

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:25:43 +0530

Top trending stories today: Star Screen Awards, No One Killed Jessica, Swami Nithyananda, Patiala House, Huckleberry Finn, Ted Williams, CES, bird fall

Common sense key to entrepreneurial success

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:14:27 +0530

Practical intelligence, or common sense, is key to success in business.

Women's tears send "no sex" message to men

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:10:18 +0530

Women's tears are a turnoff for men, Israeli researchers say.

Humans first wore clothes 170,000 years ago

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 11:45:52 +0530

Humans began to wear clothing 170,000 years ago, a technology which enabled them to migrate out of Africa successfully, a new study has claimed.

DNA test can now tell hair colour

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 11:18:50 +0530

Researchers have found that DNA taken from blood, sperm, saliva or skin cells can tell whether someone has red or black hair with more than 90 percent accuracy.

Name the song, and your car stereo will play it

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 10:56:19 +0530

Now your car stereo will play whatever you desire from among millions of songs, just name the song.

Qatari women delaying marriage for career

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 10:32:11 +0530

Women in Qatar, who earlier got married in their teens, are now delaying their weddings till their late 20s or early 30s to focus on education or pursue a career, a study has found.

A helmet that alerts pilot about enemy planes

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 06:12:37 +0530

British military pilots will soon don a new helmet which will allow them to shoot down enemy jets by just looking at them -- a breakthrough that could put an end to the century-old concept of the aerial dogfight.

Warm hearts amid ice at China sub-zero wedding

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 04:33:36 +0530

Ice, snow and chilly temperatures couldn't stand in the way of eighteen couples getting married on Thursday at Harbin's Ice and Snow Festival in northeastern China.

Cute! White lioness bears 3 cubs in Argentina

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 03:56:58 +0530

Zookeepers in Buenos Aires showed off triplets Wednesday - three white cubs born to a pair of white lions imported from South Africa.

Starbucks cuts name, 'coffee' from logo

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 03:36:46 +0530

Starbucks Corp, the world's biggest coffee chain, dropped both its name and the word "coffee" from its 40-year old logo.

2010 was a turning point for online ads

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 03:33:49 +0530

Latest study shows advertisers take digital media seriously for display purposes.

German baby abandoned in suitcase

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 02:54:22 +0530

A day-old girl was dressed neatly in a sweater, wrapped in a sleeping bag, zipped into a suitcase and left near a hotel in Hamburg, police said today as they launched a search for her mother.

Telangana, Starbucks: Top trending stories

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:20:29 +0530

IBNLive: 7th Jan-2011,Top Trending News Topics- Sri Krishna Committee Report, Telangana News, Sony Ericsson, Mandira Bedi, Salman Taseer, Union Territory, Hydrabad News, Jacques Kallis

China police wear colorful clothes to help image

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 11:40:54 +0530

Police in China appear to be trying to improve their often harsh public image. One city is trying to do it with more fashionable red raincoats for their female traffic officers.

Pilot spills coffee, triggers hijack alert

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 11:21:39 +0530

A pilot's spilled coffee accidentally triggered a hijacking alert and caused a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Frankfurt, Germany, to make an unscheduled stop in Canada.

Homeless man's voice prompts job offers

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 11:13:31 +0530

With a deep, refined voice, Ted Williams simply asked for help to get off the streets.

Singaporeans donate bras to deprived women

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 11:02:37 +0530

A Singaporean website collected over 10,000 bras to give to poor and deprived women.

Curses! Romania witches forced to pay income tax

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:54:30 +0530

Everyone curses the tax man, but Romanian witches angry about having to pay up for the first time are planning to use cat excrement and dead dogs to cast spells on the president and government.

Businessman, bank clerk held for fraud

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:20:34 +0530

The two allegedely withdrew Rs 33 lakhs from account of a teenaged boy.

Pink tour agency draws gay Buddhists to Nepal

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 07:01:58 +0530

Nepal launched the country's first travel agency for LGBTs.

French saddest people in the world: survey

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 06:23:35 +0530

French are the saddest people in the world while Indians are optimists, a survey has revealed.

Train late by 13 hours, but still ahead of time!

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 03:52:48 +0530

The story of two students who travelled on the Maharashtra Sampark Kranti Express from Mumbai to Delhi.

90 yr old Duchess lawfully restrains admirer

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 01:11:31 +0530

75-year-old Man served restraining order for wooing 90-year-old Duchess.

Why women want to marry richer men

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:22:32 +0530

The idea that women dislike being financially dependent on men is a myth.

Appeals court seeks guidance on gay marriage

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:03:24 +0530

Appeals court cannot decide if gay marriage ban is constitutional in California.

Mom gives birth to 1 twin in 2010, 1 in 2011

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 10:38:45 +0530

A northern Illinois couple welcomed their new daughter to the world in the last minute of 2010 - and a twin son in the first minute of 2011.

Wives beat up man for his 5th marriage plans

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 02:25:17 +0530

Man publicly beaten up by his wives who claim he is planning 5th marraige.

Shirdi temple has ornaments worth Rs 32-cr

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:52:18 +0530

Shri Saibaba temple in Shirdi has ornaments and jewellery worth over Rs 32-crore.

Michael Jackson doctor faces death charge

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:30:33 +0530

Dr Conrad Murray, Jackson's physician charged with involuntary manslaughter.

Suicidal NY man leaps, saved by garbage pile

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 11:36:30 +0530

Man trying to suicide lands up in garbage pile after jumping from his apartment.

Cretan tools point to 130,000-year-old sea travel

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 11:10:43 +0530

Crete have discovered evidence of world's first sea voyages by humans.

A village that boasts of being crime-free

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 11:04:58 +0530

No murders, kidnappings, even petty crimes is the record of a village in UP.

Dogs aren't the only best friends of man

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:59:33 +0530

Many other animals other than dogs are just as adept at working for humans.

'Mappies' - over 50 and fun loving people

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:52:52 +0530

Mappies are keen to embrace new projects when their children leave home.

Conman says he had sex with over 2,500 women

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:37:54 +0530

A notorious conman in Britain has claimed he had sex with 2,500 women.

Spain bans smoking inside bars, restaurants

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 04:20:49 +0530

Spaniards spend a lot of time in bars, and will probably spend less time now.

India to go past Russia by 2013 in spirits market

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 02:40:03 +0530

India is likely to become one of the top five markets for vodka worldwide by 2015.

Pippa: The first British baby of 2011?

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:34:38 +0530

Pippa Lewis is said to be the first British baby of 2011.

Guess what scares a woman driver

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:27:25 +0530

Guess what scares a woman driver? It's not heavy traffic or bad weather, but having her husband on board, a survey has revealed.

Facebookers, Googlers just got banished

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 05:44:15 +0530

The banishment of "Facebook" and "Google" as verbs was suggested by a Canadian word-watcher.

Pamela Anderson is PETA's Person of the Year

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 03:37:20 +0530

Playboy model Pamela Anderson has been named the Person of the Year by PETA for her tireless work to end cruelty against animals.

Bowling, badminton and Bollywood in 2011

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 01:20:47 +0530

Leisure sports, live performances are some of the activities Indians chose this New Year.

Consumer outlook for 2011 is optimistic: poll

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 01:04:21 +0530

A brighter consumer outlook for 2011 marks the end of a year marred by recession and economic crises.

Website aims to be Facebook for gays in military

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 01:01:33 +0530

Currently the US military is drafting rules to implement the new policy.

How to say no to a hangover this New Year

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 02:17:02 +0530

Here's a rundown on how to beat the hangover this New Year.

Plane makes u-turn to offload unruly passengers

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:45:59 +0530

Don't create a ruckus inside a plane, you may be taken back to the airport and offloaded!

Carla Bruni is France's most 'irritating' celeb

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:03:21 +0530

The Italian-born singer-model came top of a list of "personalities you want to smack".

Word warriors vanquish 'viral,' eradicate 'epic'

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:19:38 +0530

It's official: Viral went viral, and now it's been virtually vaporized.

Ohio man blames Ozzy Osbourne for traffic arrest

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:14:42 +0530

Ohio drunken-driving suspect is blaming his arrest on Ozzy Osbourne.

Millions gathering to count in the new year

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:06:51 +0530

Enthusiastic Australians camped out at parks alongside the Sydney Harbour Bridge to win the best view of Friday's spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks kicking off celebrations around the world.

Queen Elizabeth becomes a great-grandmother

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 10:15:16 +0530

Queen Elizabeth becomes great-grandmother to grandson Peter Phillips's new born.

Sound the vuvuzela for a laugh on oddly 2010

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 09:57:27 +0530

The octopus's predictions, perils of "chexting" and many more, a laugh in 2010.

England's 'sprinkler' dance a hit among fans

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 05:49:24 +0530

After making Australia dance to their tune in their historic Ashes triumph in Melbourne, England broke into a "sprinkler" celebration dance which has become a huge hit with the fans.

Wall St bankers, publicly modest, eye fancy toys

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 05:04:21 +0530

Wall Street executives may face smaller bonuses and a public that still eyes them with suspicion, but that isn't stopping them from rediscovering their love for luxury.

Soccer scandals shaping kids' view of marriage

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 04:49:59 +0530

Children are growing up thinking that marriages are not meant to last because so many football and pop stars have high profile affairs and bust-ups, an expert warned on Wednesday.

Man tried to register taxi he stole: police

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 03:51:49 +0530

Authorities in Northern California say a man released from a hospital after a psychiatric evaluation stole a taxi and tried to register it at a Department of Motor Vehicles office.

Dispensary sparks food drive with free pot

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 03:46:54 +0530

A California medical marijuana dispensary has raked in food donations with a unique offer: free pot.

Tibetan monks studying science in US college

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 03:33:55 +0530

The Tibetan monks were sent by the Dalai Lama to the US to learn science.

That boy in the picture is my husband!

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 03:09:43 +0530

A British woman rummaging through a box found a 23-year-old photograph in which she was standing next to a boy - and realised that it was her husband whom she had not known then.

In sombre times, Goa flashes a '1000 smiles'

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 02:59:36 +0530

Just when one thought that rising fuel and onion prices, routine political turmoil and a corruption-ridden government had scrubbed the smile off every Goan, here's one possible reason to smile.

Taiwan woman to marry herself in New Year

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 09:27:55 +0530

A Taiwanese woman plans a new start in New Year by holding a splendid wedding.

Third graders get sex education in China

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 05:36:22 +0530

Third graders in Beijing received their first lesson in sex education: A toilet tour.

Court rejects woman's claim to virtual assets

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 11:36:16 +0530

A court in China has dismissed a woman's claim to virtual assets she had earned while playing online games with her husband whom she was divorcing, a media report said.

First humans came out of Middle East?

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 10:07:03 +0530

Archaeologists claim that modern man may have evolved in the Middle East.

Wine auction sales top $350 million

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 09:56:48 +0530

Auction houses sold more than $350 million worth of wine worldwide in 2010.

Kate Middleton gets wax double post wedding

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 09:33:04 +0530

Kate Middleton will take her place at Madame Tussauds only in 2011.

Most women feel ashamed at least once a day

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 03:26:34 +0530

Study shows women beat themselves up daily about their relationships, work and body shape.

Oprah is the richest among Hollywood rich

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:34:58 +0530

TV mogul Oprah Winfrey tops the list of Hollywood's rich of the year compiled by Forbes magazine.

Man faces charges for reading wife's e-mail

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:15:36 +0530

He learned of his wife's affair by reading her e-mail on their computer.

Latin America most dangerous for journalists

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:00:28 +0530

Latin America ,the most dangerous region for with 35 murders in 2010.

Obama, Clinton 'most admired' by Americans

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 11:59:14 +0530

Obama is Americans' 'Most Admired Man of 2010', substantially ahead of former presidents.

Everyone wants to be Sandra's neighbour

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 11:50:32 +0530

Americans would most like to live next door to actress Sandra Bullock in 2011.

Polish twins with different fathers

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 11:35:18 +0530

A pair of twins born in Poland have different fathers, Polish media reported -- in apparently only the seventh such case in the world.

Blizzard chills end of US holiday shopping

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 09:40:28 +0530

Major snowstorm on US East Coast kept many shoppers home just after Christmas.

Men can't pick clothes: survey

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 03:24:17 +0530

A new survey has found that most men can't pick clothes -- in fact, they rely on women, their wife or mother for advice on what dress to buy.

Facebook feature in brain rules social network

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 03:18:31 +0530

Do you spend time with a lot of friends? That might mean a particular part of your brain is larger than usual.

Prince William, Kate spend Christmas apart

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 05:10:28 +0530

Prince William and Kate Middleton have spent their first Christmas separately.

Japanese chefs to open Sushi school in UK

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 04:07:31 +0530

Japanese chefs have declared war on so-called "pseudo sushi" in Europe.

Hindu yoga teacher at Uttar Pradesh madrassa

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 03:20:37 +0530

Imdadul-Jamia-Uloom Madrassa in Karari town in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district has introduced yoga lessons for its 600-odd students.

That's my byline! what is celebrity journalism?

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 03:12:28 +0530

Researchers have turned the spotlight on newspaper bylines, documenting how journalists in major dailies fought for them, paving the way for today's celebrity journalists.

Emotional intelligence better in private sector

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 03:06:25 +0530

High levels of emotional intelligence (EI) foster positive attitudes at private sector workplaces, but not in the public sector, a study says.

You are what your father ate, study finds

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 03:02:31 +0530

Environmental influences, including diet, that a father experiences can be transmitted to his offspring, "reprogramming" the latter's genes.

For happy marriage, save sex for honeymoon!

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 12:58:51 +0530

Couples who marry the old-fashioned way -- delaying the joy of the wedding night -- enjoy happier marriage.

Pipe organ ringing on Christmas for 111 yrs

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 11:11:53 +0530

Pipe organ in Shimla Christ Church rings on Christmas for last 111 years.

Secret Santa spreads Christmas cheer

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:52:50 +0530

The Secret Santa Claus of St. Louis had no beard, no pot belly and no reindeer.

Is that Kate Middleton on UK royal coin?

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:40:56 +0530

Design for UK royal coin released to mark Prince William and Kate engagement.

Cuban eggs fall foul of US Customs

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:27:22 +0530

Jail term for smuggling 72 unhatched pigeon eggs from Cuba to US.

'US intervened in Fahrenheit 9/11 screening'

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 03:27:23 +0530

US officials panicked on hearing a rumour that a New Zealand cabinet minister was hosting the screening of "Fahrenheit 9/11" and they termed it a "potential fiasco", reveals a US cable put out by WikiLeaks.

Periodic Table etched on professor's hair!

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 03:21:32 +0530

Scientists have written, on a strand of human hair, what they believe is the world's smallest periodic table -- showing the power of nano-writing.

Selfishness drives people to climb Everest?

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 02:48:38 +0530

People who pay as much as $50,000 to climb Mount Everest often do so out of selfish motives.

Scientists find gene that triggers violent anger

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 02:40:46 +0530

Researchers have discovered a genetic mutation that could trigger violent anger under alcohol's influence.

Do we follow ancient rituals while shopping?

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 02:34:46 +0530

During the last-minute holiday rush, men seek their prized item, pay, and leave without much ado. Women study the fabrics, colour, texture and price.

Body temperature best for keeping fungi at bay

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 01:29:31 +0530

Our 37 degrees Celsius body temperature is just warm enough to ward off fungal infection and obviate the need for snacking.

Assault more likely on girls in deprived areas

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 01:22:33 +0530

Teenage girls living in the most deprived areas are five times more likely to be assaulted than their affluent male and female peers, a British study has found.

Loving your car or gun? Yes pet!

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 01:13:07 +0530

The way people treat their possessions looks like they are in love with them, says a new study.

Why beautiful people grab more attention

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:43:36 +0530

A Canadian study confirms the adage that beauty lies in the eye of the beholder.

French truffle farmer detained for murder

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:16:30 +0530

A French truffle grower was detained on charges of shooting dead a man he believed had stolen some of his prized fungi.

Expelled gays want to re-enlist in military

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:06:37 +0530

Gays outted from US military plan to re-enlist or fight for same-sex marraige.

Pro-Kremlin group luring youth with spy luster

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:59:48 +0530

Russian celebrity spy Anna Chapman to rally youth support for Vladimir Putin.

Pay up to insure '12 Days of Christmas'

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:45:22 +0530

Insurance premiums twenty times the cost of christmas presents.

Tip for Santa: reflective reindeer collars

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 09:55:49 +0530

Norwegian reindeer owners have a Christmas safety tip for Santa

Beatles' Abbey Road crossing now a heritage site

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 06:29:23 +0530

A London zebra-crossing made famous by Beatles has been listed as a heritage site.

Onion free on purchase of tyre!

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 03:35:37 +0530

A tyre seller here has offered to sell the vegetable free of cost, on the purchase of a tyre from his shop.

Motivated? Well don't put that on your CV

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 03:10:17 +0530

Applying for a new job? Well, don't put on your CV that you are a proactive team player with a proven track record and a dynamic skill set, even if you're.

Santa traffic tip: reflective reindeer collars

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:49:24 +0530

Norwegian reindeer owners have a Christmas safety tip for Santa -- put reflectors on his fleet-footed animals so they won't get hit by cars.

Passenger's chants delay aircraft take-off

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:30:38 +0530

An Air Malta flight from London Heathrow was forced to return to the terminal after a passenger started praying and chanting in the aisle just before take-off.

Santa makes an epic journey - to Nepal

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:20:00 +0530

Four years after the Hindu kingdom of Nepal became a secular republic where Christians no longer face state persecution, guess who is making an epic journey here this Christmas? It's good old Santa Claus.

Christmas present peekers in for regret

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:06:06 +0530

Beware the Christmas present peekers. You might be regretting it.

'Wikileaks' enters the English language

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:24:24 +0530

"WikiLeaks" is now in the list of proper names to enter the English language

The 10 things you didn't know about onions

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 05:52:31 +0530

Here are the 10 things that you didn't know about onions!

'Austerity' named word of the year in US

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 02:07:05 +0530

US dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster named "Austerity" as the word of the year Monday, reflecting the cost-cutting ethos that has gripped the US economy and culture.

Ohio face transplant patient meets donor's family

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:29:54 +0530

The nation's first face transplant patient has said a donor saved her from a life of eating and breathing through a tube.

A ho-ho-holdup! 'Santa Claus' robs yacht club bar

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:16:55 +0530

Call it a ho-ho-holdup. Police say a man dressed as Santa Claus has robbed a Rhode Island yacht club.

How you talk is how unknown people judge you!

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:02:28 +0530

Move over, first appearances. It's actually how you talk which most influences how unknown people judge you, says a new study.

Australian says 'f*** off & go home' to kids

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:10:21 +0530

A teacher in Australia, who was under scrutiny for snapping a girl student's bra strap, told students to "f--- off and go home", a tribunal has heard.

Running red light leads to marijuana bust

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:35:20 +0530

Police stopped a driver for running a red light and discovered more than 500 pounds of marijuana inside his minivan.

Parents start to see TV, Internet the same

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 02:59:47 +0530

No TV for a week, the time-honored punishment for misbehaving children, has been enhanced. Now, parents are also withholding Internet access to punish their kids, further sign that the Web has become as important to families as television.

Gay ban repealed, but restrictions remain

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 02:38:36 +0530

While President Barack Obama this week is expected to clear the way for gays to serve openly in the military, the new law won't go into effect immediately and unanswered questions remain.

Mom's voice activates newborn's language learning

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 02:27:54 +0530

Researchers at the University of Montreal made the discovery after performing electrical recordings on the infants within 24 hours of their birth.

Warning: you can try this at home!

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 01:22:53 +0530

Pots and pans have begun rattling furiously in Goa's Christian homes. With Christmas around the corner, a soft, sweet-smelling haze has begun wafting around ovens and frying pans.

UAE hotel regrets $ 11M Christmas 'overload'

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 01:09:07 +0530

An Abu Dhabi luxury hotel that boasted an $ 11 million Christmas tree decorated with gold and gems admitted Sunday it may have taken the holiday spirit a bit too far.

Students get teacher's body at first dissection

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:45:02 +0530

It was their first dissection, but students at one of Sweden's top medical schools were faced with a familiar sight in the classroom - the body on the table belonged to their late teacher.

Detectives now track 'online infidelity'

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 02:22:27 +0530

Cyber laws expert Pavan Duggal says it starts with flirting online which often manifests into chat addiction.

Ranbir Kapoor voted Sexiest Asian Man

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 01:55:18 +0530

The Kapoor scion famous for his high-profile romances topped the poll conducted by a London weekly.

Centenarian pledges to donate eyes

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 08:42:38 +0530

Pandit Sudhakar Chaturvedi worked with Mahatma Gandhi during India's freedom struggle.

Lee Harvey Oswald's coffin auctioned for $87k

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 07:17:49 +0530

John F Kennedy's assasin, Lee Harvey Oswald's coffin has been auctioned for $80k.

Punitive damages given to a dead woman's estate

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 08:15:19 +0530

The third largest US cigarette maker has been ordered to pay USD 81 million in punitive damages to the estate of a dead woman.

India's urban population to double in 25 years

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 05:18:23 +0530

Finance minister Pranab Mukherjee said the trend in India was set to change on the back of high economic growth.

People in 60s cope better with stress

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 05:15:16 +0530

Emotional intelligence can sharpen as we enter our 60s, giving older people an advantage in the workplace and in personal relationships.

Jolie-Pitt Hindu wedding tickles Canada

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 03:07:38 +0530

The reported decision by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to have a Hindu wedding has drawn reaction from the Canadian media and readers.

Swiss bank issues non-sexy dress code

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 01:09:28 +0530

All staff in a Swiss bank has been told to wear non-sexy apparel.

Social networks help cope with challenges

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 06:08:39 +0530

Belonging to groups affects mental health because groups provide support, help one feel good about self and keep one active.

Social Media: Older generation in US more savvy

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 04:20:52 +0530

According to the Pew Research Center report, adults aged 65 and older are now the fastest-growing group of people using the Internet.

Facebook's oldest user is a 103-year-old lady

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 04:20:50 +0530

Ivy Bean, of Bradford, who died aged 104 in July, was thought to be the previous record-holder for the oldest Facebook user.

Christie's wine sales top $71 million for 2010

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 09:57:59 +0530

Christie's auction house reported global wine sales topped $71 million for 2010, or about what they were in 2007 before the recession began.

Survey names Facebook best place to work

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 01:55:55 +0530

Facebook is the best large U S company to work for, according to a survey by a career website published on Wednesday.

Postal worker arrested after delivering mail naked

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:11:40 +0530

A Wisconsin postal carrier says he simply wanted to cheer up a woman on his rounds when he decided to deliver mail in the buff.

Whatever" voted most irritating word in poll

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:54:58 +0530

For the second consecutive year "whatever' topped a Marist poll as the most annoying word or phrase in the English language.

If Japan was a person, it would be in its 50s: poll

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:41:26 +0530

If Japan was a person, it would be in its 50s. By contrast, China would be a little over 30, slightly younger than India.

Online flirting: it's all about lip service

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:18:26 +0530

"Shall I compare thee to a Summer's day?," asked Shakespeare. Women in today's world replied: "No, just tell me I have beautiful lips "

Security camera snaps naked man

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:04:57 +0530

A man caught naked in a south Mississippi church cemetery says he was trying to take photographs of spirits.

Inmate seeking kosher meals

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:31:57 +0530

A convicted drug dealer cited his adherence to Festivus celebrated on the episode of "Seinfeld" to get better meals at the Orange County jail.

Obama Amritsar skip: Time's Top 10 Religion Stories

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:49:52 +0530

US President Barack Obama's decision to skip a planned visit to the Golden Temple during his India trip has been listed ninth among Time magazine's 'Top 10 Religion Stories'.

Many elderly in U.S. will face poverty: study

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:06:33 +0530

New Study: Half of elderly Americans will face a future with at least one year below or close to the poverty line.

Celebrities call for release of Sakineh Ashtiani

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 05:57:26 +0530

Celebrities including Robert Redford, Robert De Niro, and Sting have called on Iran to release a woman sentenced to death by stoning for adultery.

'Strippermobile' delivers Christmas donations

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 05:50:20 +0530

The "strippermobile" has made another run in Las Vegas, this time with properly dressed Santa's helpers riding for a good cause.

How to survive the office party

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 05:17:19 +0530

The Mad Men-esque days of over-the-top office parties where co-workers got roaring drunk, and ended up wearing lampshades are out of style.

Lesbian snaps ties with husband for lover

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 04:57:49 +0530

A 21-year-old woman, who got married last week in Jharkhand, snapped ties with her husband to stay with her woman lover, police said Monday.

Destination India could be next for Michelin guides

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 04:44:56 +0530

What's the link between a French tyre company and food, one may ask. The answer is in the company's name - the $ 20-billion Michelin.

Driving instructor groped learners as punishment

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 03:47:06 +0530

A driving instructor in Britain groped women learners after telling them it was "punishment" for motoring mistakes, a court has been told.

Elizabeth Edwards remembered for her grace

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:23:49 +0530

Elizabeth Edwards was eulogized on Saturday as a woman who lived her public life at the center of raw emotions but found strength in family, friends and strangers.

Nepal celebrates 'marriage made in heaven'

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 04:50:33 +0530

Nepal celebrated 'Vivah Panchami'on Friday.This celebration underscores the deep religious ties between India and Nepal.

Think about food, and you'll eat less: study

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 04:48:05 +0530

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh found that the particular snack imagined becomes less appealing in real.

Porn pioneer John Leslie dead at 65

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:02:41 +0530

John Leslie, an award-winning adult film actor and director who appeared in more than 300 movies during porn's so-called Golden Age in the 1970s and 80s, has died.

Czech towns deploy cardboard police in miniskirts

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:54:21 +0530

Life-sized cardboards of female police officers in miniskirts placed alongside roads have managed to slow down speeding drivers.

Dear sir, you're pregnant, hospital tells man

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:35:31 +0530

A hospital in Britain has mistakenly sent a letter to a 50-year-old man telling him he was pregnant with twins.

Divorce is good for a man's health

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:30:02 +0530

Women who divorce are likely to become less fit, experts say.

Five-year-old kid names Putin's new puppy

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:23:35 +0530

Dima Sokolov, who chose the winning name of "Buffy", was invited by Putin to the governmental residence near Moscow.

And the 'Miss Pachyderm' award goes to....

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 05:50:07 +0530

Nepal has the highest mountain in the world and now, the Himalayan republic is going to win another jumbo distinction when it holds the world's "biggest" beauty pageant -- for elephants.

Helping women in distress fight back

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 02:53:24 +0530

The programme 'Expressions-creating female spaces' was organised to honour the accomplishment of women by giving them an opportunity to share their personal stories.

From jail to stage - reforming prisoners

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 02:43:36 +0530

Once hardened criminals and now do-gooders for all of society, Nigel Akkara & Debashis Chakraborty stage the story of " Valmiki"

Globalising India needs schools of tomorrow

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 02:10:58 +0530

Harvard Education professor David Perkins who believes that "schools of tomorrow" should move towards teaching "knowledge that matters."

People in non-traditional jobs judged harshly

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 01:28:16 +0530

People are likely to be judged more harshly for mistakes if they're in a job that's not traditionally associated with their gender.

Going niche is the future for Indian television

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:33:51 +0530

Babies, cars, food and fashion - Indians are now waking up to a plethora of television channels catering to their individual needs.

China's rags-to-richest village aims still higher

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:15:33 +0530

Huaxi, a booming market town of 36,000, is a capitalist success story despite decades of Communist control in China.

Aussie scientists to study minds of animals

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 06:04:35 +0530

The study will use cognitive principles based on human psychological theories to assess animal emotions.

Indian American student wins US science prize

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 05:05:03 +0530

Inspired by science fiction movie "I, Robot," Indian American student shares top US science prize.

Japan retailer to pull Nazi outfit after complaint

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 06:32:55 +0530

A Japanese discount chain said it will pull a Nazi costume from its shelves after receiving a complaint from an American Jewish organization.

New rust-eating bacteria munching away Titanic

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 05:00:41 +0530

Titanic was the largest passenger steamship in the world when it set off on its maiden voyage from Southampton, England to New York City on April 10, 1912.

High-end whisky unveiled in China

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 03:47:30 +0530

A special aged Scotch whisky blend aimed at wealthy Chinese connoisseurs has just been unveiled in Beijing.

MJ's memorabilia fetches over $ 400,000

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 05:44:25 +0530

Over 100 items from Michael Jackson's life and career including a custom-made costume for his friend and companion Bubbles, the chimp, went under the hammer.

'Munni...' becomes a political taunt in Pakistan

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 05:08:30 +0530

Pakistan People's Party's leader used the lyrics of the song in a dig against the opposition.

Good-looking couples likely to have daughters

Sun, 05 Dec 2010 08:36:13 +0530

Beautiful women and men tend to have girls more than those who are less blessed in looks, a study published in the journal Reproductive Sciences said.

Single moms to compete in Miss Great Britain

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 04:38:10 +0530

The earlier rule said that entrants must be unmarried, but if you were a single mother you were also barred.

Weirdest things people have put in a coffin

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 12:35:41 +0530

In conversation with the man who is in the driver's seat when you make the final journey. Dion Michael Pinto talks about the business of managing funerals.

China has 3rd largest number of $ millionaires

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 02:14:14 +0530

According to BCG's research, entrepreneurs account for the majority of China's high-net-worth population over $ one million.

Parenting influences child's mental health

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 11:15:01 +0530

The study found that parents who're hostile towards their children promoted increased levels of aggression in children.

Spanish woman claims ownership of the Sun

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 05:49:47 +0530

The woman said that she plans to profit from her property and wants to charge those who derive a benefit from the sun's energy.

Malaysia: FB helps recruit girls as 'drug mules'

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 05:10:45 +0530

Deputy Foreign Minister Richard Riot said that syndicates "picked up" their victims on Facebook, promising them rewards to carry packages for them.

Facebook causes one in five divorces: Survey

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 04:38:34 +0530

According to the survey by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 80 per cent of lawyers reported a spike in cases using social media as cheating evidence.

Salman Khan honours 13 real heroes

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 07:47:33 +0530

IBN 7 saluted 13 real heroes at the IBN 7 Bajaj Alliance Super Idols Awards ceremony on Tuesday.

A journey from management to photography

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:19:02 +0530

The two IIM graduates have taken up wedding photography as a profession.

CNN honoured Real Heroes 2010 in LA

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 01:57:19 +0530

CNN honoured 10 extraordinary people from different walks of life -- they are the heroes of 2010.

Indira Gandhi in Time's most powerful women list

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 10:26:46 +0530

Time magazine has ranked the former Indian prime minister as the 9th most powerful woman of 20th century.

Flirting can be more than fun, researchers say

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 02:41:52 +0530

A new research study says that finding success in romance depends in part on understanding your own personal "flirting style."

Delhi gears up for Short and Sweet Theater Festival

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 06:21:03 +0530

Short and Sweet Theater Festival will be showcased in the national capital from November 11 to 19.

More women respected in Pak than India: report

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 05:56:26 +0530

Compared to India, a higher percentage of women in Pakistan feel they are treated with respect, says a UNDP report.

Secret Kitchen: celebrating Diwali

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 03:57:28 +0530

Celebrating Diwali with the Commonwealth Games medal winners.

Secret Kitchen: savouring Bengali sweets

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 11:02:02 +0530

In this episode of 'Secret Kitchen' Bikramjit Ray savours the taste of Bengali sweets.

Deepika Padukone, Siddharth Mallya get candid

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:44:39 +0530

You'll see the final product but preparations are already on for the 2011 Kingfisher calender.

Miracle dog: Kanga fights for life on 2 two legs

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:04:43 +0530

After multiple amputations and a battle with cancer - Kanga is considered a medical miracle and an inspiration to the people she meets.

Secret Kitchen: French dish by an Englishman

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 02:55:30 +0530

In this episode of 'Secret Kitchen' Bikramjit Ray has picked up flavours from across the world.

Lisa promotes Stem Cell Technology in India

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 09:52:09 +0530

After having battled cancer through stem cell transplantation, the actress has become the global advisor for the same.

Oregon man gets his eyeballs tattooed

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 02:52:26 +0530

An Oregon man is taking his love of tattoos to a new level, and doctors say, it's dangerous.

UN report: Men outnumber women globally

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 05:43:18 +0530

There are 57 million more men than women globally, a UN report said.

Memorial to carpenter who tried to kill Hitler

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 03:00:53 +0530

Elser concealed a bomb inside a pillar he had hollowed out in a Munich beer hall where Hitler was due to speak on Nov 8, 1939.

Bosses 'rarely believe staff who call in sick'

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 02:40:55 +0530

Three-quarters of all bosses in Britain rarely believe staff who call in sick, a new survey has found.

Lucid dreams becoming frequent, shows study

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 03:55:17 +0530

But for more and more of us, lucid dreams are now becoming frequent, and a reality.

Zindagi Live: Meet the real life 'idiots'

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 10:05:04 +0530

These people have courage to listen to their hearts and minds. They also have fulfilled their dreams.

TWTW: Cyrus on CWG closing, Kalmadi

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 09:21:37 +0530

Here's a look at this week's big headlines on 'The Week That Wasn't' with Cyrus Broacha.

Living It Up: Story of an old generation

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 08:29:19 +0530

On this show, meet some old people who may not have time or age by their side but they have the spirit to live and stay healthy.

Taste the Dhaka food flavour on this Pujo

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 07:50:00 +0530

Here's the authentic dish for those of you who can't come in Kolkata during the festival and still want a taste of that famous Dhaka flavour.

Secret Kitchen: Pujo and flavours of Kolkata

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 06:20:49 +0530

Take a look at this very special episode of 'Secret Kitchen' on pujo in Kolkata and its exotic recipes.

TV addicts more prone to psychological problems

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 02:47:21 +0530

Researchers in the UK found children who spend a lot of time in front of television and computer monitors had more psychological problems.

Will lady luck shine on 10.10.10?

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 07:32:39 +0530

As the 10th day of the 10th month of the 10th year, Sunday is being hailed as one of the luckiest of the century.

Jackson basketball auctioned for $ 294,000

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 09:42:33 +0530

Up to 400 celebrity items were put on the auction block in Macau, including a Marilyn Monroe black lace bra.

Meet TLC hosts Ian, Bobby and Kevin

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 05:23:31 +0530

Here are the popular hosts of TLC, India's leading lifestyle channel.

Only 22 pc of women find mention in news

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:59:01 +0530

Belying perceptions of a manifold increase in women as subjects or writers in media, a new report says that the female gender constituted just 22 per cent of the people heard or read about in news.

Smokers waste a year of their lives on fag breaks

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:35:14 +0530

Smokers work an hour a day less than non-smoking colleagues - wasting over a year of their lives on office cigarette breaks, a study has revealed.

Ganesh Utsav: It's raining gifts

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 03:07:58 +0530

The Ganesh Utsav is over, but the gifts continue to pour in. Even a week after the festival, members of the Lalbaugcha Raja Mandal are counting gifts from devotees that include gold, silver and cash.

Priyanka, Ranbir, Aamir bag GQ awards

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 11:00:41 +0530

The GQ Men of the Year Awards were held Sunday evening with lots of glitz and glamour.

Britain worst, France best place to live in Europe

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 01:42:30 +0530

France topped the Quality of Life Index for the second year in a row, with the French enjoying the highest quality of life, followed by Spain and Denmark.

Zindagi Live: Life with Alzheimer disease

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 06:55:22 +0530

On this week's episode, learn about the people, who are suffering from the Alzheimer disease.

LIving it Up: A journey to pregnancy

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 06:01:17 +0530

On this week's episode, share the experience and explore the amazing journey to the pregnancy.

Britain's Prince William a Flight Lieutenant now

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 01:13:12 +0530

Britain's Prince William has graduated as a fully qualified 'search and rescue' helicopter pilot.

One in 7 Americans live in poverty: Census

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 08:34:41 +0530

The ranks of the working-age poor climbed to the highest level since the 1960s as the recession threw millions of people out of work last year.

Indians least bothered about getting old: Study

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 08:10:19 +0530

Across the globe, 72 per cent of those aged 65 and above do not consider themselves to be 'old' and only 22 per cent have put money aside for old age.

'Sextuplets Take New York' off to heavy start

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 03:51:10 +0530

This reality TV programme will premier on TLC and will spotlight the economic reality of raising sextuplets in the daunting period of recession.

Austin, Texas ranked sexiest city in US

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:10:54 +0530

Dallas, Houston and San Antonio also scored high marks in the ranking by a Men's Health Magazine.

Who is Rafa Nadal's girlfriend?

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 03:08:10 +0530

With Perello showing up with Nadal at several matches and vacation spots, the media is rife with speculation of a budding romance between the two.

Specs might become redundant in 10 years

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:45:32 +0530

In a breakthrough that could do away with glasses for the shortsighted in 10 years, scientists have found the gene that causes myopia.

Men more prone to cancer than women in Delhi

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 09:32:46 +0530

Delhi ranks third to report all kinds of cancer in men, according to a survey conducted by the National Cancer Registry Programme.

Too little sleep raises obesity risk in kids: study

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:59:08 +0530

Children aged four and under who get less than 10 hours of sleep a night are nearly twice as likely to be overweight or obese five years later.

'BP Spillcam' deemed top TV word

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:53:16 +0530

'BP Spillcam' topped the list by the Global Language Monitor due to the live camera feeds of the ruptured deep sea well that caused the world's biggest offshore spill.

Can money buy happiness? Maybe, up to $ 75,000

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:14:57 +0530

A survey of 1,000 Americans shows they are overall fairly happy, and more money equals more satisfaction up to a point.

Modern Etiquette: What they see is what you get

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:03:17 +0530

'What they see is what you get,' fashion consultant Georgia Donovan told the Sotheby's staff in her talk entitled 'Appearance Matters'.

Islam will rule Europe: Italian priest

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:56:59 +0530

Christians in Europe must have more children or else the continent would become Islamised, said a Vatican official.

More Russians going abroad than ever before: Report

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:31:53 +0530

The flow of tourists grew by almost 1,625,000 trips, which is by 42.7 per cent in the first six months of the current year

It's time for the women to take charge: study

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:50:42 +0530

By 2020, one in every three workers will be a woman and they will increasingly be in control of the workplace, a study has revealed.

Pakistani Muslim youths turning into atheists

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:11:16 +0530

Pakistani Muslim youths are beginning to question the existence of God and, in the process, giving up Islam to become atheists.

Zindagi Live: We are not family

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:35:11 +0530

This week, we bring you people who were raised by a divorcee father or mother.

UK alcohol consumption suffers sharp slump

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:45:46 +0530

Alcohol consumption in Britain saw its sharpest decline in more than 60 years in 2009 in contrast to the perception that the country has a growing drink problem.

Dangers of flying change around the globe: Study

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:31:14 +0530

Flying in the developing world is 13 times more dangerous than flying in the United States or other first world countries.

Indian filmmakers shift focus to rural life

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:24:31 +0530

Made on smaller budgets some movies are exploring themes such as farmer suicides and sexual attitudes in rural India.

British women world's most ugly tourists

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:03:27 +0530

Women from the country are known across the world for their bad behaviour, poor dress sense and drinking habits when on holiday.

106 years old and still a virgin!

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:05:31 +0530

She is of the opinion that being single has made her stay strong.

Ganesh Chaturthi to go green in Goa

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:23:30 +0530

Environmentalists in Goa have began campaigning for an eco-friendly Ganesh festival in the coastal state this year.

Friends key to changing health behaviours

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:17:02 +0530

To change behaviour, you need to be surrounded by the message from neighbours, family and members in the community, US researchers find.

Beer has a 'deep-fried' avatar now

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:06:22 +0530

For all you beer buffs, here's good news - a chef in the US has come up with what he claims to be the world's first recipe for deep-fried beer.

Mumbai dabbawalahs to learn spoken English

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:18:49 +0530

YCMOU has launched a special programme to teach English to the 5000 dabbawalas of Mumbai.

Older people enjoy negative stories about young

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:57:13 +0530

Living in a youth-centred culture, the older people appreciate a boost in self-esteem by reading negative stories about younger folks.

Living It Up: consumed by the drink

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 06:47:47 +0530

On this week's episode, we bring you those who nearly lost everything they had due to their addiction to alcohol.

TWTW: No work and fat hike makes MPs rich men

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 06:39:03 +0530

Also on this week's episode, watch Cyrus as he cools off at Brazil's beaches as he gears up to take part in Khatron Ke Khiladi.

No one's too old for Facebook: Study

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:49:06 +0530

Social networking groups are no more an exclusive domain of teenagers. It is now catering to all those who are older but are young at heart.

In school at home

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:20:39 +0530

The American International Academy, a US-based online education academy, is offering the US equivalent of a Class 12 certificate to students based in India.

Marriage is bad for your sex life: survey

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:48:20 +0530

Couples who have sex over 4 times a week before their wedding, barely have it once a week 3 yrs after tying the knot.

Teens survive on the thrill of text messages

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 03:53:46 +0530

A recent study has confirmed that today's teenagers are addicted to text messages so much so that they exchange almost 200-300 texts every day.

4 Indo-Americans among top young entrepreneurs

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 03:29:05 +0530

The survey done by a monthly business magazine 'Inc' that describes its young achievers as people who are "building unique brands, making money along the way.

Give up smoking for better sex life: Study

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:31:50 +0530

More than 53 per cent of smokers being treated for impotence said that their problems eased within six months.

TWTW: Independence Day special

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 09:48:16 +0530

This week, the show also takes a dig at the humor surrounding the MPs' demand for a salary hike.

Zindagi Live: get up-close and personal with radio stars

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 07:11:24 +0530

On this week's episode of Zindagi Live, meet the men and women whose voices echo on FM radio sets across cities.

Tollywood left high and dry after drug abuse

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 06:53:45 +0530

A day after popular Telugu film star Ravi Teja's brothers were arrested while procuring cocaine, the film industry has come under the scanner.

Ynot: Youngistan's take on CWG

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 04:11:55 +0530

On this episode of Ynot we take a look at what young India thinks of the much talked about Commonwealth Games.

80 pc unaware of alarming child mortality rate

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 10:59:10 +0530

The survey commissioned by the Global Movement for Children found that eight in 10 respondents underestimate the levels of child mortality in India.

Jakarta gets women-only trains to avert groping

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:21:48 +0530

The state-owned railway operator is now providing 20 female-only carriages and plans to add more in the next 3 months.

Turn down iPod volume or get deaf: Report

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 04:08:30 +0530

Teenagers are being urged to turn down the volume on their iPods after a US study found hearing problems among youngsters have risen by nearly a third in 15 years.

It's not just gold, wine glitters too

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 02:29:30 +0530

Wine, like gold, symbolises wealth and has more millionaires investing in it for its tangible, intrinsic value.

Chinese varsities ban extra-marital affairs

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 03:39:37 +0530

Having an extra-marital affair or "wrecking" other people's marriages can now lead to expulsion from universities in China.

Woman survives ninth-floor fall

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:16:50 +0530

A 21-year-old woman survived a fall from the ninth floor of a building in Argentina's capital Buenos Aires.

Cyrus on why we should love our neighbour

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 04:55:14 +0530

Speaking on the I-Day, Cyrus Broacha strikes a hilarious note on how fortunate we are to be free from the oppression of the foreigners.

Man bikes across US to raise funds for Indian kids

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:32:10 +0530

Age did not deter this 67-year-old American, who worked as a teacher in India for a couple of years, from undertaking a 3,831 miles bicycle tour across America to raise funds to the tune of $ 14,500 for the education of children in India's rural areas.

Inside story: Black runners vs White swimmers

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:20:38 +0530

Why is it that all the finalists in one sport are of one origin, today, and all the finalists in another sport are a different origin?

Being attractive not always a boon in workplace

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 11:10:17 +0530

Los Angeles: It's not always the case when bosses favour attractive women. Beauty has an ugly side too, at least for some women who look for jobs considered "masculine" by society. Attractive women were discriminated against when applying for jobs considered "masculine", and for which appearance was not seen as important to the job, according to a study conducted by the University of Colorado's Denver Business School.

Ynot: tracing the origins of Mumbai mafia

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 04:27:26 +0530

On this week's episode, we visit Haji Mastan's area of influence in Mumbai to understand what turns what men towards crime.

Secret Kitchen: dining with the troops

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 02:28:57 +0530

On this week's episode, Bikramjit explores the dishes and the recipes found in the kitchens of Rajputana Rifles.

Study blasts theory that women do more work

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:42:56 +0530

A study shows that when both paid work and unpaid duties such as housework, care and voluntary work are taken into account, men work as much as women.

'Kama Sutra' now published as audio book

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:39:12 +0530

Kama Sutra contains advice on relationships and one of its chapters describes 64 types of sexual acts.

Suited, sharp: Indians dress smartest for work

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 06:09:01 +0530

Wearing shorts to work in Hungary might not merit a second glance but in India you are likely to be deemed a slacker who won't make senior management, according to a global Reuters/Ipsos poll on business attire.

Snoring husbands unleash the beast in women

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 02:13:10 +0530

London: All it takes is a gentle snore to turn a woman into a beastly bedfellow. Watching her husband doze off the moment his head hits the pillow unleashes deep regrets in a woman. One in four wives admitted waking their husbands up because of sleep envy.

Sisters act like balm to the soul: study

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:50:21 +0530

London: A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life - so says an adage. Now, scientists too say that sisters are good for your soul. A new study has shown that growing up with at least one girl sibling protects against feeling "lonely, unloved, guilty, self-conscious and fearful" - in fact, affectionate siblings of either sex have positive influences irrespective of their age, gender or difference in the number of years.

Now, own a private island for $ 500,000

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:22:38 +0530

The picturesque Picnic Island off the coast of Tasmania, southeastern state of Australia, is on sale and is expected to fetch between $ 500,000 and $ 1 million.

Beautiful People: Dikshit on her Delhi dreams

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:52:49 +0530

On this week's episode, the Delhi Chief Minister speaks on the ongoing preparations for the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

30 Minutes: it's not a model life

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 03:56:36 +0530

This week's episode 'Stars in her eyes' takes a look at the pain, struggle and exploitation surrounding the glamour industry in India.

Secret Kitchen: Afghan flavours in India

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:44:52 +0530

In this week's Secret Kitchen, CNN-IBN discovers the flavours of Afghanistan, right here in India!

Party tip: NZ school gives condoms to teens

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:22:36 +0530

A school in New Zealand gave out condoms to students attending a ball "to help them make better choices" but the move has shocked an advocacy group.

Churchill's dentures auctioned for 15,200 pounds

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:06:18 +0530

A pair of dentures worn by war-time British PM Winston Churchill were auctioned for 15,200 pounds, thrice the expected price.

Girls in miniskirts cause men to crash cars

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:02:06 +0530

The survey of more than 1,300 motorists found that 25 per cent of male drivers have had at least accident or a near-miss in the summer in the last five years.

Half of pet dogs overfed, spoilt: Study

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:59:36 +0530

It's not just humans who are becoming fat, a study has shown that half of all dogs in Britain could soon be dying prematurely because they are overfed and spoilt.

Your job could influence how you die: study

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:56:49 +0530

New York: What a person does for a living could play a role in how they die, according to a new research. After analyzing 1.6 million deaths over a decade, British scientists found that painters, bricklayers and roofers had about twice the average rate of death from drug abuse, while merchant seamen, cooks and bar staff had a higher risk of alcohol-related deaths.

Thanks, but no thanks: Winemakers to FB, Twitter!

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:33:41 +0530

Old and new world winemakers try to avoid Twitter and relegate social media to marketing departments.

Zindagi Live: paying tribute to Kargil martyrs

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:39:17 +0530

On the occasion of the 11th anniversary of Kargil war victory, Zindagi Live pays tribute to the brave soldiers.

Elvis Presley autopsy tools removed from auction

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:54:53 +0530

A grisly collection of autopsy tools used to prepare Elvis Presley's body has been removed from auction after doubts were raised about their provenance and authenticity.

Forbes 30 inspiring women: activist to actress

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 08:04:28 +0530

Indian author and activist Arundhati Roy is ranked third and PepsiCo's India-born chief Indira Nooyi 10th in Forbes list of the world's 30 most inspiring women that also features Mother Teresa and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Argentina promotes gay tourism

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:29:43 +0530

Argentina became the first latin American country to approve same-sex marriage.

Ynot: the great hijab debate

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 04:45:22 +0530

On this week's episode of Ynot, we discuss the issue of hijab and what it means to a young Muslim girl.

Focus: Indian Innovation Awards

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 04:40:09 +0530

The Indian Innovation Awards recognises innovative organisations that focus on socio-economic growth.

Secret Kitchen: the fabulous sweets hunt

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 04:30:26 +0530

In this week's episode, find out all about classic Indian sweets as Bikramjit ventures out to satiate his sweet tooth.

Scintillating salsa all set to sizzle in Delhi

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:21:59 +0530

New Delhi: Salsa, the scintillating Latino dance music from Colombia, is all set to rock the capital to its raucous beats on July 30 to mark the 200 years of independence of the South American country. The concert by popular Salsa music troupe, LA 33, will be presented by the Embassy of Colombia and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) at the Mavalankar Auditorium here.

Al Gore faces sexual harassment charges again

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:10:33 +0530

Former US vice president Al Gore faces two more allegations of sexual misconduct from two women, a month after a Portland massage therapist publicised her claims that the former presidential candidate groped her in 2006.

Kapil to fulfill Indian migrant's last wish

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 03:52:23 +0530

Melbourne: Legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev is all set to fulfill the last wish of an Indian migrant to Australia who died more than six decades ago. Kapil will land in Australia this weekend to collect the ashes of Pooran Singh and take them to India for immersion.

Autopsy tools used on Elvis go up for sale

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:58:32 +0530

Autopsy tools used to embalm and prepare Elvis Presley's body for his funeral in 1977 are set to go under the hammer at a Chicago auction house.

Airhostess who robbed sleeping passengers held

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:41:55 +0530

An airhostess is facing 10 years in prison in France after admitting stealing money, credit cards and jewellery from business class passengers as they slept on long-haul flights. The 47-year-old Air France employee dubbed the "Mile High Pickpocket" was caught following complaints about missing money, credit cards and designer jewellery.

Russian spy Anna will reveal all for $ 250,000

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:13:16 +0530

Russian spy Anna Chapman, who was sent back home after being arrested in the US, is in a secret $ 250,000-deal to reveal her espionage adventure and wants the money to be paid into the Swiss bank account of one of her associates.

Winston Churchill's dentures up for sale

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:30:11 +0530

A partial set of British wartime PM Winston Churchill's gold-mounted dentures, specially designed to disguise his natural lisp, go up for sale.

Women most beautiful at 31

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 04:53:16 +0530

A recent study in UK breaks the age-old myth that teenagers are the most attractive.

Brit view? Minister says burqa empowers women

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:36:21 +0530

As debate intensifies across Europe on banning the Islamic full-body veil at public places, a British minister has defended a Muslim woman's right to wear the burqa and says it is empowering.

Living It Up: India's lurking disease scare

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:53:12 +0530

Metabolic syndrome which puts people at risk of heart attacks, diabetes and other diseases is rising among the population.

Secret Kitchen: best foreign chefs in Delhi

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 04:44:24 +0530

Find out which are the restaurants in Delhi serving the best in French, English and Korean foods.

Cyrus takes a dig at K'taka assembly drama

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 04:24:54 +0530

On this week's episode, also watch Cyrus as he tries to interview Maharashtra chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Shivaji book controversy.

Oracle Paul now has a song to its name

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 02:54:02 +0530

The German octopus, which correctly predicted the outcome of all Football world cup matches, now has a song dedicated to it.

'2.5 mn Muslims threaten to leave Facebook'

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:04:11 +0530

Angry over the removal of certain Islamic pages from Facebook, more than 2.5 million Muslim users are likely to quit the social networking website, according to a media report.

Britons report more sick days than other Europeans

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:55:04 +0530

This culture is costing the economy billions of pounds in lost production, benefits and health care.

It's adult business: Penthouse bids for Playboy

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:55:46 +0530

The owner of Penthouse magazine made a formal, competing bid for the Playboy empire on Thursday despite founder Hugh Hefner's insistence that he does not intend to sell the company and instead wants to buy the shares he doesn't already own.

Pak leads world in search for sex online

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:11:18 +0530

Google search trends show that Pakistan tops for porn searches per person across the world.

Excess computer work creates craving for sweets

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:08:26 +0530

Excessive work on a computer, including staring at the screen for a long time, creates a craving for sweet treats

Mother jailed for sex with 14-year-old son

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:29:06 +0530

Aimee L Sword, 36, apologised for her actions at her sentencing on Monday in Oakland County Circuit Court

Mystery cracked: egg came after the chicken

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:50:33 +0530

British scientists claim to have solved the age-old mystery.

Most Americans lack faith in Obama: poll

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:44:58 +0530

Nearly 60 per cent of American voters say they lack faith in President Barack Obama, according to a public opinion poll published on Tuesday.

Ex-model Padbidri found dead, suicide suspected

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 08:45:51 +0530

A 30-year-old former model was found dead at her residence in suburban Versova on Sunday and is suspected to have committed suicide, police said.

Focus Overdrive: a road trip through Bhutan

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 08:24:44 +0530

Travelling through the Himalayan paradise of Bhutan, one of the happiest countries in the world.

Cyrus has fun at Dhoni's wedding, BJP's bandh

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 08:03:51 +0530

The media couldn't get in but this episode of The Week That Wasn't reports straight from India captain M S Dhoni's wedding in Dehradun. Also on the show: why BJP is secretly happy with the fuel price hike and a tell-all interview with actress Bipasha Basu.

Honour killings, a global phenomenon

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 11:31:01 +0530

Even as the Government is contemplating bringing in a new law to deal with the spurt in honour killings, reports by human rights organisations show that cold-blooded murders in the name of saving family pride had been prevalent in many parts of the world.

Artists working extra time on Rath Yatra eve

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 02:59:02 +0530

Puri is getting all set for the annual Rath Yatra. The chariots of Gods roll out every year but the wonder is that they are made without any measuring scales and yet they are perfect.

Abusive language on Facebook cost students dear

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:38:10 +0530

In a bizarre incident, a school in Vadodara has suspended six students for allegedly using abusive language on Facebook.

Georgian matriarch celebrates 130th birthday

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:36:09 +0530

Antisa Khvichava celebrates her 130th birthday. Numerous documents, including her Soviet-era passport, pension book and notes in archives, say that she was born on July 8, 1880.

Larry King and his wife file to dismiss divorce

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:57:18 +0530

Broadcaster Larry King and his seventh wife have filed legal papers withdrawing their planned divorce.

Delhi most unsafe for women, finds UN survey

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:29:50 +0530

About 85 percent of Delhi's women feel vulnerable to sexual harassment in the national Capital, according to some shocking findings of a joint survey by the UN and Delhi government.

Word game helps predict lovers' split

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 05:59:08 +0530

Researchers have developed a word game that can help tell whether a romantic relationship is heading for a split.

10-year-old gets gun license in Britain

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 02:08:18 +0530

A 10-year-old in Britain cannot legally buy cigarettes or alcohol but it now turns out that a child has been issued a licence for a shotgun.

"No English, no job" for a few Japanese offices

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:35:34 +0530

In a bid to plug dwindling domestic consumption, some of Japan's big-name retailers are telling their employees to start speaking English -- or find another job.

Forbes India: Online whisky tasting

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:45:11 +0530

Online whisky tasting is a cool idea of getting all connoisseurs in one place.

Disney loses $ 270 million over "Millionaire"

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:36:51 +0530

Walt Disney Co will have to pay the British company that created "Who Wants to Be A Millionaire" $ 270 million in unpaid revenues from the popular TV game show.

French scandal drama has a twisted plot

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 07:03:04 +0530

b> You couldn't make this stuff up. The political funding scandal gripping France is a thriller mixing the high drama of Corneille and the farce of Moliere. It is a tale of unimaginable wealth, high society glamour, low politics, tax havens and a family feud, with declarations of high moral purpose undermined by mutinous servants.

Widow lives with corpses of husband, sister

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:32:31 +0530

The 91-year-old widow lived by herself in a tumbledown house on a desolate country road. But she wasn't alone, not really, not as long as she could visit her husband and twin sister.

Divorce is contagious too!

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:36:06 +0530

Believe it or not! Divorce too is contagious like some diseases and can infect friends, colleagues and families.

TWTW: Cyrus on fuel price hike

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:01:01 +0530

Watch news spoofs of the past week in this special show by Cyrus Broacha.

Eunuchs in India: the untold story

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 03:00:14 +0530

Know more about the euphoria behind the life and times of eunuchs.

Secret Kitchen: Hot, spicy dishes of Varanasi

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 02:09:29 +0530

Australian scientists develop the perfect prawn

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 05:03:46 +0530

Scientists have come up with a way to satisfy Australians' - a genetically bred strain of larger, black tiger prawns that taste great.

Child victims often abused by known people

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:37:22 +0530

Often it's an adult who knows the child well. A report suggests 53 percent of child victims are sexually abused by someone known to them.

How to protect children from sexual abuse

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:37:20 +0530

In a disturbing incident, a dyslexic girl was reported to be raped by her tutor for seven years. So how safe is our children? How do we protect them?

New Delhi among 10 worst cities for commuters

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 02:50:49 +0530

If you think your drive to work is bad then spare a thought for commuters in the cities of Beijing, Mexico City and Johannesburg which have come top in a global poll of the worst driving commutes in the world.

Style, stress, suicide in fashion world

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:12:08 +0530

Former supermodel Viveka Babajee's suicide has put the fashion industry in the news for wrong reasons once again. The fashion fraternity, however, feels that Babajee's death is not a reflection on the industry but on how you personally deal with a situation.

From truffles to caviar, fancy foods tempt US consumers

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:20:14 +0530

From vintage sardines to tiny pearls of hand-rolled tea, fancy food finds plenty of hungry, high-end consumers in US.

CNN interviewer Larry King quits

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:00:27 +0530

In his 25 year long career, King interviewed statesmen and stars from a prime-time perch at CNN.

Power boots to charge mobile phones

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 02:46:09 +0530

For those who dread ending up with a dead mobile phone battery with no electric plug power points around, may now have a solution -- power boots.

MBA from second-rung business school and stuck

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:49:15 +0530

Gaurav Kapoor completed his MBA from a Greater Noida institute, but the two-year course couldn't get him the job he wanted and he finally joined a BPO. He is among the thousands who are virtually "unemployable" as the second rung B-schools they studied in failed to impart the necessary soft skills.

Women rule Forbes' celebrity power list

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:12:33 +0530

Glam pop star Lady Gaga made the list for the first time, taking fourth place with estimated earnings of $ 62 million.

Spouse can be more stressful than boss: Poll

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:22:46 +0530

58 per cent of the people who took part in the poll said that their partner caused more stress than their boss.

Zindagi Live: fighting back, saying no to drugs

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 09:54:03 +0530

Meet the people who got out of their drug habit with help from their families and friends.

Secret kitchen: Hunt for royal recipes in Jaipur

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 04:24:34 +0530

Secret kitchen finds out what goes into the recipes of the fine royal delicacies.

Cyrus on Monica Bedi, Yashwant Sinha

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 03:18:12 +0530

Cyrus Broacha takes a lighter view on the national and international events that made headlines in the pa

Y Not: sexual harassment at workplace

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 03:08:30 +0530

We speak to young professionals and try to find out where does one draw the line as afar as sexual harassment is concerned.

007's Aston Martin to go under the hammer

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:44:25 +0530

The iconic 1964 Aston Martin car that actor Sean Connery drove as the fictional MI-6 agent 007 in Bond films Goldfinger and Thunderball is expected to fetch 3.5 million pounds when it goes under the hammer in October. Clearly, if the world is not enough, perhaps the multimillion-pound James Bond car might suffice for the lucky winning bidder.

Luxury resort for pets at Disney World

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:41:52 +0530

A new luxury resort opening at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida boasts air-conditioned suites with televisions and a water park, for dogs and cats.

Lost tribe discovered in Indonesia's forests

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:03:25 +0530

A tribe of hunter gatherers living in trees in the remote forests of Indonesia's easternmost region of Papua has been discovered officially for the first time by the country's census, an official said on Thursday.

Japanese don't holiday; French vacation must

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:02:34 +0530

The Japanese are the most holiday-deprived nation in the developed world, taking an average nine days off a year, while the French enjoy the most, averaging 34.5 days off annually, a survey found.

FTN: Hindi took sheen off South Indian languages?

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:08:29 +0530

The first World Classical Tamil Conference began in Coimbatore on Wednesday. The conference has been described as a forum to celebrate the world's oldest living language, which is Tamil of course.