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Women's hair looks its best at 29, says study

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:22:12 +0530

Women in their late twenties can rejoice as a report suggests that your hair would look best as you reach 29 years of age.

Decoded: Why people like to watch violent movies

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 03:18:06 +0530

People are more likely to watch movies with gory scenes of violence if they felt there was meaning in confronting violent aspects of real life, according to a new study.

Masaba unveils the young Satya Paul girl at WIFW

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 02:19:43 +0530

Satya Paul appointed 24-year-old Masaba, daughter of actress Neena Gupta, as Fashion Director late last year.

Men complain more on Twitter than women: study

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 01:38:49 +0530

Women tweet more but men are bigger complainers on Twitter, according to a new study of the social networking site.

Childhood is over by age of 12 for today's kids

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 06:26:12 +0530

Childhood is effectively over by the age of 12 for today's kids because of a "toxic" mix of Internet and pressure to become interested in sex before they are ready.

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.

Entrepreneurs are the happiest workers: Study

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 06:59:53 +0530

Despite working longer hours and having less time off, business owners are 50 per cent more satisfied with their jobs than those who work for others, according to a new study.

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.

Scientists find why it is so hard to say sorry

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 02:13:44 +0530

While apologising can lessen feelings of guilt and help restore a wrongdoer's image, declining to do so can have even more powerful psychological benefits, according to a new study.

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.

Bathroom the cleanest place to eat in hotels: study

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 09:50:25 +0530

The next time you spend a holiday at a hotel, do not order food in bed. A new study says a bathroom is actually the most hygienic place to eat in most hotel rooms.

Women can tell if a man is cheating just by looking at them: study

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 10:24:04 +0530

Women can tell with some accuracy whether an unfamiliar male is faithful simply by looking at his face, but men seem to lack the same ability when checking out women, according to an Australian study published on Wednesday.

Paris Hilton is fascinated by Indian fashion

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 02:05:47 +0530

This is Hilton's second visit to India. She visited the country last year to launch her range of accessories.

Cat-Friend vs Dog-Friend: So, whose side are you on?

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 08:01:40 +0530

This hilarious video takes the never-ending comparison between dogs and cats to another level.

Watch: Hilarious video of a troubled Blackberry user

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 05:05:03 +0530

If you are a Blackberry user, you would know the love-hate relationship that the consumer and the product share. Watch this hilarious video of a troubled Blackberry user.

Watch: Viral video of boy imitating cricketers, commentators

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 02:01:04 +0530

By now we are sure everybody has seen the video on their Facebook news feed or on their Twitter timeline and if not, then watch it now!

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.

Raipur school teacher wins Mrs India World Wide

Sun, 30 Sep 2012 07:05:04 +0530

Rebecca has two children 7 year old daughter and 14 year old son. Her husband is a doctor by profession.

Now, a hands-free sperm extractor for donors

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:31:48 +0530

A hospital in China has introduced sperm extractors with an adjustable massage pipe and screen that plays films for users to help them extract sperm.

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.

Avril Lavigne to design a unique gown on her wedding

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 11:48:11 +0530

Avril Lavigne promises a 'badass' wedding dress she might make herself when she marries rocker Chad Kroeger.

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.

Women cleverer than men, say new findings

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 02:51:43 +0530

The battle of the sexes got a new twist with psychologists finding that IQ scores of women have risen above men's for the first time in a century.

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.

Indore girl wins Miss Asia Pacific 2012

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 01:56:02 +0530

Himangini Singh Yadu is the first one to win the crown in 12 years. The beauty pageant was held in Busan, South Korea.

Sabavala work sells for Rs 2.16 crores in London

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 10:20:52 +0530

A stunning image by one of India's foremost modern artists Jehangir Sabavala sold for a record 253,650 pounds to lead a strong selection of works by major South Asian artists at the Bonhams annual summer sale of Modern and Contemporary South Asian art on Thursday.

Tagore, Husain's works to be auctioned in London

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 08:59:10 +0530

Rare paintings by Rabindranath Tagore, MF Husain and Jahangir Sabavala, so far based in private collections, are due to be auctioned at the annual summer sale of Modern and Contemporary South Asian art by auctioneers Bonhams in London on Thursday.

Remembering MF Husain on his 1st death anniversary

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 10:34:35 +0530

A different aspect of the life of iconic painter MF Husain will come to light on the eve of his first death anniversary with a reading of his personal diary written in Hindi, Urdu and English in New Delhi.

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.

Colour-changing contact lens to monitor sugar level

Fri, 25 May 2012 05:15:04 +0530

Scientists have developed a new colour-changing contact lens that can accurately detect your glucose level in tears.

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.

Looking back in anger could affect your health

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:53:55 +0530

Don't look back in anger at your life - it may take a toll on your health, says a new study. Researchers at the University of Granada have carried out the study and found that people who dwell on their past with regret or bitterness are more likely to fall ill in the future.

Chocolate lovers tend to weigh less: study

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:46:09 +0530

People who ate chocolate a few times a week or more weighed less than those who rarely indulged, according to a US study involving a thousand people. Researchers said the findings, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, don't prove that adding a candy bar to your daily diet will help you shed pounds. Nor did the total amount of chocolate consumed have an impact.

Dating websites agree on predator screening

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 06:30:29 +0530

Leading online dating companies eHarmony, Match.com and the operator of sites ChristianMingle and JDate have agreed to check subscribers against national sex offender registries to screen out predators, the California attorney general said on Tuesday.

Six-year-old girl in National Spelling Bee

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 01:37:34 +0530

The spelling contest has been held since 1925. This year's event will be held May 29 to June 1 in Washington with 277 spellers from the United States, U.S. territories and other countries.

One gene drives aggressive male stress response

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 05:01:40 +0530

Ever wondered why men react more aggressively than women under stress? It's because all their response boil down to a single 'macho' gene, scientists say.

Meet Hatsune Miku, the computer generated popstar

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 01:28:14 +0530

Hatsune Miku has a following that would make most Japanese pop stars green with envy, with thousands of fans at every concert and a big international following. She is computer generated, based on a voice-synthesizing programme developed by the company Crypton Future Media that allows users to create their own music.

'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.

Chinese acrobats to preform at Academy Awards

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 03:26:08 +0530

Chinese acrobats will perform at the Academy Awards for the first time on Sunday, hitting the stage in Los Angeles at the Kodak Theater as part of the ceremony.

Couples face off in Valentine's Day ordeal

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:05:21 +0530

Lips locked at all times -- including for bathroom breaks and meals -- is the less than romantic challenge facing Thai couples trying for the kiss to blow away all kisses at a Valentine's Day marathon.

Top photo award for Arab Spring portrait

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:52:50 +0530

A portrait of a veiled woman cradling a wounded relative in her arms, taken in Yemen by Spanish photographer Samuel Aranda for The New York Times, won the top World Press Photo prize on Friday.

Are aliens avoiding us?

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:44:49 +0530

If alien life really exists, they would have found humans by now, but consciously avoiding us for unknown reasons.

Women are better at parking than men

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:20:15 +0530

It's a research which is likely to reignite the cliched battle of the sexes -- women are much better at parking a car than men.

Men are most often the first to say I love you?

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:17:41 +0530

Have you ever wondered why young men are almost always the first to tell a woman: "I love you"? This is because males often try to smooth-talk their partners in a blossoming romance into bed, a new study has claimed.

Sex, politics, beer topped life in Mesopotamia

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:36:38 +0530

Sex, politics and beer-drinking appear to be among the top day-to-day activities of people in ancient Mesopotamia, according to a newly translated tablet dating back more than 3,500 years ago.

Pillow talk 'as important as sex'

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:13:40 +0530

Men, please note -- pillow talk after a passionate night does matter to ladies. In fact, it's as important for a healthy relationship as sex, says a study.

'Get back on board, damn it!' T-shirts a hit

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:30:46 +0530

A coast guard officer's 'Get back on board damn it!' order to the fleeing captain of the capsized Costa Concordia liner is being printed on T-shirts by a company hoping to inspire Italians to rescue their country from economic crisis.

Now, cure migraine with a botox jab

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:29:26 +0530

Severe headaches for days, nausea and vomiting - migraine patients go through hell. In fact it has been ranked as the 19th most disabling disease by WHO. But anti-ageing drug botox can bring some relief to chronic patients, say experts, though there is not much awareness about this cure yet.

Science's 'most beautiful theories'

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:31:02 +0530

From Darwinian evolution to the idea that personality is largely shaped by chance, the favorite theories of the world's most eminent thinkers are as eclectic as science itself.

Babies' cries get special attention: study

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:39:46 +0530

The sound of babies crying is uniquely able to get adults to react at speed.

Theatre festival in Goa next month

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 12:21:40 +0530

On the final day, dance drama 'Fana a' by Navtej Johar will be staged followed by a Hindi play, 'Adhe Adhure' by Lillete Dubey.

Found! Cells that drive brain's adaptability

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:55:56 +0530

Glia cells, derived from the Greek word for glue, hold the brain's neurons (cells) together and protect the cells that determine our thoughts and behaviours.

How old is old? Depends on the age of who you ask

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:31:40 +0530

With 40 billed as the new 30 and baby boomers redefining the perceptions of aging, how old is old?

99-yr-old seeks divorce for wife's 1940s affair!

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:06:32 +0530

An Italian couple could create a new record of becoming the world's oldest divorcees, with the 99-year-old husband moving a court after he found that his 96-year-old wife had an affair in the 1940s, a report said.

Whale sperm, orgasmic feet top bad science list

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:28:54 +0530

From whale sperm to colon cleansers to the shape of a woman's foot when she has an orgasm, celebrities did not disappoint during 2011 with their penchant for peddling suspect science in the world's media.

Whale sperm, orgasmic feet top bad science list

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:29:48 +0530

Stressed Chinese fight back - with pillows

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:59:18 +0530

A whirlwind of pillows bearing the names of bosses and teachers filled the air as hundreds of Chinese gathered to blow off stress in Shanghai, staging a massive pillow battle.

Why mom wakes up when the baby turns

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 12:16:50 +0530

Ever wondered why new mothers wake up in the middle of the night when their baby stirs while the dads usually carry on fast asleep? The reason lies in the phase of attaining motherhood, suggests a new study.

Divorce fear stops live-in couples from marriage

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:04:03 +0530

Fear of divorce deters live-in couples from marriage, especially its social, legal, emotional and economic ramifications, says a new US study.

Persistence pays in wooing women

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:05:21 +0530

In the mating game, no matter how many times they're rebuffed, overconfident men never give up and can ultimately be successful, say researchers. The more such a man believes a woman fancies him, the more likely he is to keep trying and, therefore, "get lucky" the next time, says the study.

Social networking may promote alcohol use

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:50:37 +0530

Social networking may be promoting alcohol use among young people in so subtle a manner that users are not even aware of it. "It (social networking) is being employed to organise events, communicate with people while out drinking, and enabling participants to share photos of their socialising and drinking online," said Antonia Lyons, associate professor in psychology at Massey University who led the study.

Man's scent can reveal if he has STD

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 02:00:19 +0530

Feeling indecisive whether to marry a man with body odour? You may benefit from a Russian scientist, who can tell from man's body smell if he has a sexually-transmitted disease (STD).

A 'toothy' way to treat spinal injuries?

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:28:45 +0530

A new study has found how teeth could be linked with spinal cord injuries and help patients walk again. Researchers helped mice with broken spines regain some movement in their lower limbs by implanting dental pulp stem cells.

Prejudice rooted in survival instincts of man

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 06:58:25 +0530

Prejudice is a trait that might be rooted in sheer survival as our ancestors avoided outsiders who might have been carriers of disease or plague, reveals a study.

Husbands lose interest when women become mothers

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:29:10 +0530

One in every three women believe that their husbands "lose interest" in them and don't find them attractive any more once they give birth, says a British study.

Boys develop social skills in kindergarten

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:58:24 +0530

High-quality friendships in kindergarten spell better social skills in the first and third grades for boys and also fewer behaviour problems as compared to girls.

Bedtime with Hitler: Nazi leader's linen for sale

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:56:01 +0530

The items were bought in Germany by a private collector several years ago.

Dreams get rid of painful memories

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:44:28 +0530

Dreaming seems to strip painful memories of their lingering bite. During the REM (rapid eye movement) dream phase of sleep, stress chemicals shut down, permitting the brain to process emotional experiences and defanging hurtful memories.

Yoga, work of the devil: Vatican priest

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:15:41 +0530

The ancient Indian practice of yoga that helps in attaining physical and spiritual discipline has been termed a 'work of the devil' by a top Vatican priest. Vatican's 85-year-old chief exorcist Gabriel Amorth also warned of Satanic influences in the 'Harry Potter' books, The Sun reported.

Without dads boys go wild, girls unaffected

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 01:49:43 +0530

Adolescent boys are likely to turn to delinquency if they do not have a father figure in their lives. However, the presence or absence of fathers does not seem to affect adolescent girls, says a new study.

Home births riskier for first-time moms: Study

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:33:45 +0530

To-be-moms please take note: Women who opt for a home birth for their first baby are almost three times more likely to suffer complications than if they go to hospital, a landmark study has found.

Is alcoholism in your genes?

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:22:30 +0530

Scientists have found that people may be genetically inclined to becoming alcoholics at birth. Researchers studying the brainwaves of problem drinkers have discovered a gene which may be linked to drinking, a Daily Mail report said.

Do you sleep text? You could be badly stressed

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:49:16 +0530

Day-to-day stress has triggered an unusual habit of sleep texting - where people text messages even while sleeping, according to researchers. People with this peculiar condition send incoherent messages while asleep to their friends and family - completely unaware of doing it, said researcher Frank Thorne, the Daily Mail reported.

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.

Saudi women's attractive eyes to be covered?

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 06:02:41 +0530

Saudi women with attractive eyes may be forced to cover them up under a new law in the country. The ultra-conservative Islamic state has said it has the right to stop women revealing 'tempting' eyes in public.

Anxiety leads teenagers to harm themselves

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 02:09:06 +0530

In what is being termed the "most comprehensive study" into the problem, a 16-year survey has found that teenagers who suffer from depression or anxiety deliberately harm themselves.

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'.

Meditate while walking with Buddhify web app

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 02:02:15 +0530

The Buddhify app introduces users to restful mindfulness meditation practices.

Women can detect your hidden 'beauty' online

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:16:51 +0530

Trying to woo a woman just by posting your best-looking snap alongside an online profile may not be the best idea after all -- a study has found that women can identify a physically attractive man just by reading his profile.

'Wonder drug' to kill off cancer

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:59:26 +0530

Scientists claim to have achieved a major breakthrough by creating a 'wonder drug' which kills off cancer -- in fact, it could wipe out some of the most deadly forms of the disease.

Will the Taj turn blue tonight?

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:31:13 +0530

While many historical buildings across India will sport a blue look to support a campaign for creating awareness about diabetes Sunday evening, uncertainty about permission to turn the lights on at the Taj Mahal continues.

Pomegranate good for sex life and the heart

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:47:13 +0530

Pomengranate is virtually nature's elixir that can help stave off heart disease, relieve stress and perk up your sex life. A two million pounds study has found that an extract of the whole fruit - including pith, peel and seeds - was given to 60 volunteers every day for a month in the form of a capsule.

Working from home is exhausting: study

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:53:46 +0530

Home-workers are caught between the demands of the office and the demands of family life.

Women suffer from Same Dress Syndrome: study

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:35:49 +0530

Women never change, it seems. At least one in five females admits to having suffered from Same Dress Syndrome.

Vedic Mantra chanting gets a new voice in India

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:43:39 +0530

For centuries, Indian women were forbidden from chanting Vedic Mantras.

Why fingernails on blackboard sound so horrible

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:25:49 +0530

It's because human ears are designed in such a way that it amplifies the screeching sound to make it intolerable.

Women still lag economics, politics: report

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:21:49 +0530

Women are on par with men in health and education, but still lag in economic and political participation.

Russian circus man sets new Guinness record

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:33:44 +0530

A Russian animal tamer has set a new Guinness record, standing on two horses running side by side while his two women assistants stood one on top of another on his shoulders.

Out-of-body experience? It's your brain playing tricks

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 05:23:52 +0530

Spooky scenarios, such as floating above a hospital bed or walking towards the light at the end of a tunnel, can be explained by human brain trying to make sense of the process of death.

Bored of chewing your paan? Drink it!

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 09:06:38 +0530

Ever wondered what it will be like if you are given a chance to do away with making efforts to chew your paan and instead enjoy its ingredients in a smooth drink? In one word, it's heavenly. The liquid paan is named 'paan shot' at the restaurant Punjab Grill by Jiggs Kalra in the Select City Walk mall in New Delhi's Saket.

Ring finger length linked to male libido

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 07:44:12 +0530

The length of a man's fourth (ring) finger has been linked to his libido. The more testosterone a foetus is exposed to, the longer the ring finger is supposed to be. Which explains why men's fourth fingers are usually longer than their index (next to the thumb) fingers, while the reverse is true in women.

Updated Encyclopedia of Life: Aardvark to Zono

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 07:39:26 +0530

When the Encyclopedia of Life released its first online version in February 2008, it offered 30,000 pages on individual species. Version 2, released this week, features some 700,000 species pages and more than 600,000 still images and videos on more than one-third of all living things known to science.

Poonam, Pawar 'assets' target of Twitter jokes

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 08:41:55 +0530

Clearly, the hash tags '#IamPawar' and 'Poonam Pandey', when trending over 24 hours on Twitter, do not make for solemn tweeting.

Delhi to cook world's largest 'Baingan Bharta '

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 07:00:23 +0530

After days of fighting for GM free vegetables, Delhi is all set to take the fight to the next level. The world's biggest GM Free 'Baingan Bharta' will be cooked in Dilli Haat on Tuesday, September 6.

Warne has his own beauty products: Liz Hurley

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 03:56:58 +0530

Actress Elizabeth Hurley says her cricketer boyfriend Shane Warne is so concerned about his appearance that he has his own set of beauty products. Hurley, 46, says that Warne used to use her beauty products previously but now he's got his own, reported Daily Mail online.

Poonam Pandey strips partially for Team India

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 03:50:08 +0530

She posted her partially nude picture on Twitter building they hype around it for days with posts like - "Coming Soon 'Motivational Surprise" and "time for Men in Blue to Win ne how at ne Cost!!! Will b Releasing a sensational Pic as they get on the field!! i am with them! keep Watching".

Baloon like airships to transport goods by 2020

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 06:48:38 +0530

Gigantic balloon-like objects floating in the sky, the successors to the Zeppelins of yore, are set to revolutionise the way cargo is transported around the globe by the end of this decade. America's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is developing the new generation of airships, to replace lorries, trains and ships to carry freight. The first prototype is likely to make its voyage next year.

Bat's saliva to cure stroke victims

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 06:41:22 +0530

The saliva of vampire bats, which feed on blood, can save lives of stroke victims, new research shows. The saliva has a compound that can thin blood and dissolve clots in the brain. Currently, most types of strokes need clot-busting shots within four hours of the attack for effective treatment.

Alcohol 'doesn't make you behave badly'

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 04:01:16 +0530

Getting drunk doesn't make a person behave badly, it just stops him or her from caring about the embarrassment, says a new study. Researchers at the University of Missouri have carried out the study and shown that drunk people are still aware they are making a mistake, but the alcohol reduces brain signals telling us to worry, the 'Daily Mail' reported.

Video games may help improve 'lazy eye': Study

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 03:56:25 +0530

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, found that adults with amblyopia -- a brain disorder in which vision in one eye does not develop properly - experienced marked improvement in 3-D depth perception and the sharpness of their vision after spending 40 hours playing video games.

Cure for baldness on the anvil?

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 03:51:46 +0530

It seems the cure for baldness is on the anvil, for scientists claim they have discovered the source of signals that trigger hair growth. A team at Yale University has identified stem cells within the skin's fatty layer and showed that molecular signals from these cells were necessary to spur hair growth in mice, the 'Cell' journal reported.

Biocomputer spots and kills cancer cells

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 03:02:27 +0530

Synthetic biologist Yaakov Benenson of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich collaborated with Ron Weiss of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US, to design a multi-gene synthetic "circuit" to distinguish between cancer and healthy cells.

Artist Jehangir Sabavala passes away

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:58:28 +0530

Well-known painter Jehangir Sabavala passed away on Friday at the age of 89.

Can't say 'it's over'? Tell break-up agent

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 12:52:54 +0530

On e-commerce platform Taobao.com, these agents promise customers that they will "set them free from their spouses" by chatting, writing break-up letters and even sending back the gifts the lovers have given each other at the start of their relationship, the Shanghai Daily reported.

Is one in 25 bosses a psychopath?

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 12:47:54 +0530

For occupying high positions in any company, many individuals are viewed as highly successful people worth being role models. A study, however, says business leaders are four times more likely to be psychopaths than ordinary people.

Oprah to conduct first live chat on Facebook

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 12:37:32 +0530

Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey will be doing her first-ever live chat with social media website Facebook on Thursday, September 8. Facebook users can tune into the hour-long live video chat on the site at 1:30 pm edt, and can leave questions for Winfrey on the page wall created for the event.

Batmobile on sale for US $ 620,000

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 08:33:38 +0530

A replica of Batmobile, the car driven by Michael Keaton in 1989's 'Batman', with 365-horsepower engine is up for sale for USD 620,000. The vehicle is being offered on eBay by Casey Putsch of Putsch Racing, who is touting it as the "world's only turbine-powered bat car", the Hollywood Reporter said.

Lady Gaga is 9th in Vanity Fair's list

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 07:22:51 +0530

Pop diva Lady Gaga has added another feather to her hat after landing ninth in Vanity Fair's annual New Establishment List. The 'Born This Way' hitmaker not only has made it to the Top 50 of the most innovative visionaries' list released by the magazine, she is the highest ranked woman as well.

Chinese most likely to report 'sick': survey

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 06:18:23 +0530

The Kronos Global Absence survey conducted online in July and released this week found that respondents from countries where there is more paid leave for employees were much less likely to cry off work with an invented illness than those from countries with fewer holiday allowances.

Miss Universe 2011: India pins hope on Vasuki

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:10:47 +0530

With a little more than a week to go, beauties from across the world are already scrubbing and polishing up for the Miss Universe 2011 pageant to be held in Brazil's Sao Paolo. India's hopes are pinned on 27-year-old dusky Vasuki Sunkavalli from Hyderabad.

Space junk reaching 'tipping point' say reports

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:42:40 +0530

The amount of debris orbiting the Earth has reached "a tipping point" for collisions, which would in turn generate more of the debris that threatens astronauts and satellites, according to a U.S. study released on Thursday.

One mosquito coil equals 100 cigarettes

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:26:13 +0530

About 55 per cent of Delhi's population lives within 500 metres from main roads - and is, therefore, prone to a variety of physical disorders.

Now a green alternative to cremation?

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:37:55 +0530

A UK-based company has developed what it claims is probably the world's best green alternative to cremation -- an "alkaline hydrolysis" unit, which has been installed at a funeral home in the US state of Florida.

Which is worse in pregnancy, snuff or smokes?

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:23:46 +0530

Snuff -- ground tobacco that is high in nicotine but doesn't generate the same additional chemicals as cigarette smoke because it's not burned -- is generally assumed to be safer than cigarettes, said lead researcher Anna Gunnerbeck, from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm. That's still the case for many people, but it's not a good option for pregnant woman, she added.

Study finds gene 'overdose' link to being skinny

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:19:57 +0530

In a study in the journal Nature, researchers from Britain's Imperial College London and the University of Lausanne in Switzerland found that a duplication of a part of chromosome 16 is associated with being underweight.

Ancient humans used hand axes earlier than thought

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:01:48 +0530

A team from the United States and France made the findings after traveling to an archaeological site along the northwest shoreline of Kenya's Lake Turkana. Two-faced blades and other large cutting tools had been previously excavated there along with primitive stone flakes.

Germany: dogs trained to sniff lung cancer

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:01:18 +0530

Doctors in Germany have trained dogs to sniff out lung cancer from a sample of person's breath. The dogs are trained to lie down when they detect a cancer sample and can look forward to receiving a treat.

Scantily-clad women an office nuisance: survey

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 01:33:44 +0530

Nearly a third of men among 1,200 surveyed said they were repeatedly distracted by scantily-clad female colleagues wafting across the office.

Harvard most discussed university on Web: survey

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:19:40 +0530

Harvard conquered stiff competition from runners-up Northwestern University and the University of California.

Ladies, please note eating speed linked to weight

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:07:09 +0530

Middle-aged women who eat slowly are much less likely to be overweight or obese than those who eat at a faster pace.

Now, sex tax metres for prostitutes in Germany

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:02:38 +0530

Germany's former capital Bonn has introduced parking meters for prostitutes in a bid to tax the world's oldest profession.

Website that helps find look-alike soul mates!

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 05:22:19 +0530

An American entrepreneur has now launched a website that helps people find their look-alike mate.

Melbourne is world's most liveable city

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 04:38:43 +0530

In the survey of 140 cities around the globe, Melbourne secured the top slot with a score of 97.5 per cent.

Ancient Egyptians used gel to style their hair

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:38:38 +0530

Egyptian mummies dating back to 300 BC were found with fatty acids from plants and animals coating their hair.

Mad scramble on Dutch highway after 'money rain'

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:25:36 +0530

The fantasy of seeing banknotes fluttering down from the sky came true for Dutch motorists.

Princess Diana still UK's favourite royal: survey

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:14:46 +0530

William's wife Kate Middleton secured the seventh place with just four per cent of the vote in the poll.

Earth's closest neighbouring star discovered

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:10:00 +0530

Planetary scientists claim to have uncovered a new stellar neighbour with the discovery of the closest young star to Earth.

Russian cannibal wanted to eat at least 10 people

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 02:46:04 +0530

The young men said at their trial that they were "very hungry".

Mars may have a coastline like Greenland

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:00:01 +0530

Early in its history, Mars may have a cold glacier-rimmed ocean covering its northern lowlands and its coastline may have resembled that of Greenland or Norway, according to a new study.

New iPhone app offers rewards for exercising

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:44:28 +0530

This is the premise that Nexercise is built upon, a free iPhone app that tracks activities ranging from running and weightlifting to fencing and polo and rewards users with free and discounted merchandise in the hopes that users will adopt long-term exercise habits.

Grow 'kitchen garden' on mission to Mars?

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:23:18 +0530

Supplying enough food for a round trip to the Red Planet is one of the greatest challenges facing mission planners. Now the US space agency claims the astronomers could tend 'kitchen gardens' of salad and vegetables to cater to their daily diet.

Watching funny movie best for your heart

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:20:42 +0530

Ha-ha-ha! Laughter really seems to be the best medicine, for a new study has found that watching a funny flick that makes you giggle is good for your heart.

Now, a tiny implant to give 3-month tan

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:17:06 +0530

Want to have a tan but without using sunbeds? You can do that now, as scientists have developed a tiny chip the size of a rice grain which they say can give you a three-month tan once implanted under the skin.

You don't get older, you get better - really!

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 05:42:17 +0530

Jokes about creaky knees, thinning hair and spreading -- or vanishing -- waistlines have long been an inevitable, if unwelcome, part of watching the birthdays pile up.

Bad parenting linked to drinking

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 04:49:34 +0530

Think tank Demos found out that bad parenting made children eight times more likely to become binge drinkers at 16 years, and twice as likely to drink excessively when they were 34.

Is chocolate good for your heart? It depends

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 02:11:56 +0530

Chocolate may be good for the heart but cardiologists are not giving you a license to indulge.

Moms' smoking tied to psychiatric meds in kids

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:58:27 +0530

Children whose mothers smoked while pregnant were more likely to end up on medications such as antidepressants.

Solved: Why many people overeat?

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:53:26 +0530

Scientists have found that "free radicals" -- molecules tied to ageing and tissue damage -- are crucial to suppressing appetite.

Knowing your weaknesses is key to weight loss

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 07:01:30 +0530

Struggling to shed those extra kilos even after following a strict diet regime? Then, you should pay a bit more attention to your own personality type, a top neuroscientist has claimed.

Pistachios can be an alternative to coffee

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 06:56:54 +0530

The search for a caffeine-free coffee has often proven less than fruitful, with versions of the drink which lack not just caffeine's kick, but flavour. Now, a team at University of York claims to have found a possible solution in a type of pistachio nut.

Sex helps elderly women age gracefully?

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 06:53:26 +0530

Veteran Hollywood actress Jane Fonda had recently attributed her youthful appearance to her healthy libido. Now, she is backed by scientists who have found that active sex life can help elderly women cope with ageing.

Turning 20: Quarter life crisis begins?

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 12:39:50 +0530

In his three years of working life, Siddhanth Desai has had four career switches and almost double the number of job changes. In hindsight, the 26-year-old wonders if he focussed too much on his relationships. The pressure of expectations, coupled with his own disillusionment, is making him raise these existential questions.

Calligraphy promoted for sloppy hand-writing

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 12:33:41 +0530

China's primary and secondary schools have been ordered to increase calligraphy classes as widespread use of computer keyboard has made children's handwriting 'sloppy', the government said.

'Chicago' is Broadway's 4th longest-running show

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 12:06:14 +0530

The threat of Hurricane Irene didn't stop the cast and crew of the musical 'Chicago' from celebrating a Broadway milestone Friday night with cake and a very big knife. At a small backstage party at intermission, the show marked its 6,137th performance - tying 'A Chorus Line' for the fourth longest-running show in Broadway history.

Anna Hazare: The new fashion icon

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 09:09:26 +0530

The 74-year old Anna Hazare has brought about a revolution against corruption, but he has also brought about a fashion revolution. Anna Hazare is everywhere this season - on caps, T-shirts and even nails and that's not all, he is there at fashion shows too, both on and off the ramp.

UK's atomic clock 'is world's most accurate'

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:35:49 +0530

An atomic clock at Britain's National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the world's most accurate and it would lose or gain less than a second in some 138 million years, research has found.

Women waste 50bn litres of water shaving legs

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:25:28 +0530

Women who shave their legs in the shower waste about 50 billion litres of water a year that is equivalent to four week's of supply in a city like London, a new research has claimed.

World's oldest person marks 115th birthday in US

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:16:15 +0530

About 15 to 20 people celebrated the birthday of Besse Cooper, a US woman who is listed as the world's oldest person.

King Arthur's round table may have been found

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:04:33 +0530

Archaeologists in Scotland have found a "circular feature" beneath the historic King's Knot in Stirling that they believe could be King Arthur's round table.

Teen jailed for urging Fb pals to kill cops

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:51:11 +0530

A jobless British teenager who used Facebook to incite his 2,000 friends to 'kill of a million police officers' during the recent English riots has been jailed for 33 months.

Astronomers discover planet made of diamond

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:43:56 +0530

Astronomers have spotted an exotic planet that seems to be made of diamond racing around a tiny star in our galactic backyard.

US school district backs off on skinny jeans ban

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:50:32 +0530

Catasauqua Area School District approved a revised dress code this week. It allows students to wear so-called skinny jeans.

Facebook-Twitter to face British officials

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:12:36 +0530

The focus of a lunchtime meeting with the British Home Secretary has shifted from the notion of blocking social networks during riots to how police can use them to inform law-abiding citizens and track down wrong-doers.

Study: Facebook encourages drug, alcohol abuse

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:30:17 +0530

How much time does your child spend on Facebook? Teenagers who regularly use social networking sites are much more likely to drink, smoke and use marijuana, a new study has claimed.

Rich kids less likely to care for elderly parents

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 03:25:20 +0530

Earning less seems to be a blessing in disguise -- the richer people become the lesser they care for their elderly parents, a new study has found.

Japan "computer grannies" grip internet lifeline

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:56:49 +0530

Fifteen years ago, a growing sense of isolation due to old age prompted Kayoko Okawa, then 66, to knock on the door of a local volunteer centre and timidly ask if it was possible for someone her age to start an online community for seniors.

Saudi Arabia discovers ancient civilization

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:27:01 +0530

The discovery of the civilization, named al-Maqar after the site's location, will challenge the theory that the domestication of animals took place 5,500 years ago in Central Asia, said Ali al-Ghabban, Vice-President of Antiquities and Museums at the Saudi Commission for Tourism & Antiquities.

Beer-brewing yeast found

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:21:33 +0530

Scientists have identified a new species of yeast from forests in South America that was behind the discovery of lager, a type of beer brewed and stored at low temperatures.

Like women, men too have 'baby fever'

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:18:07 +0530

If you think it is only women who suffer from an overwhelming urge to have children, think again. For, a new study has found even men suffer from the same syndrome --'baby fever'.

Women talk to dogs more than their partner

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:59:01 +0530

One in five women spend more time talking to their pets than their partners, a survey of 2,000 female dog owners in Britain has found. They also take time off work to look after their poorly dogs and even leave the radio or television on for them, Daily Mail reported Tuesday quoting the study.

How many species on Earth? 8.7 mn give or take

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:34:21 +0530

Scientists have yet to discover, or classify, about 90 per cent of the plant and animal species on Earth, which is estimated to be home to just under 9 million species.

Is Facebook "required reading?"

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:51:22 +0530

British youngsters are ditching Dickens, Shakespeare and Keats for Facebook and Twitter, with one in six failing to read a single book in a month, according to a survey.

Men, boomers fuel growth in spa industry

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 02:28:54 +0530

The spa industry is booming, particularly in China and India, as more men and aging boomers seek pain relief as well as relaxing and luxury treatments, including $1,250 facials.

Writing problems common in children with ADHD

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:53:38 +0530

Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to have writing problems such as poor spelling and grammar than their peers, according to a study.

Women more likely to stray in relationships

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:45:55 +0530

Almost a quarter of women asked during the study were found to have been romantically involved with more than one individual at a time, while just 15 percent of the men admitted to two-timing, Daily Express reported.

Women suffer more stress from daily travel

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:40:08 +0530

The study has found that childcare and housework means women are more sensitive to time spent commuting. They also try to pack in other chores at the same time, such as ferrying children and shopping for food.

Synthetic life may help colonise mars

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:00:19 +0530

Man-made lifeforms are already in the works. Now, scientists have claimed these synthetic organisms engineered to use carbon dioxide as a raw material could help humans settle Mars one day.

Is there a bit of Neanderthal in all of us?

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 07:51:05 +0530

It seems that there's a little bit of Neanderthal in all of us, for scientists have claimed that interbreeding with the species may have helped in boosting the brainpower and immune system of modern humans.

Married women and divorced men gain weight

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 07:19:26 +0530

It seems that marriage and divorce are both bad for the waistline -- while women are most likely to gain weight after tying the knot, men tend to pile on the pounds following a break-up, say researchers.

Prunes could help prevent fractures

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 01:03:48 +0530

They are known to be very effective against constipation. Now, a new study has found that prunes can also help post-menopausal women protect themselves from osteoporosis and bone fractures.

Oldest fossils on Earth discovered

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:45:56 +0530

The Earth's oldest fossils that show convincing evidence of cells and bacteria living in an oxygen-free world over 3.4 billion years ago have been discovered.

The Tempest 'was intended as a musical'

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:38:06 +0530

The Tempest -- first performed in November 1611 - is sprinkled with so many songs and melodic phrases that it clear that the playwright intended it to be read to music, Jonathan Holmes, the artistic director of Jericho House, has claimed.

Breast cancers 'can be blocked'

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:31:16 +0530

Prof Shankar Balasubramanian and colleagues at Cancer Research UK's Cambridge Research Institute says the naturally occurring molecule -- thiostrepton -- "clamps" on to a cancer -causing protein called FOXM1, preventing it from working.

British MP seeks parents' right to smack kids

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:24:46 +0530

A parliamentarian in Britain is urging Prime Minister David Cameron to allow parents to smack their kids as he maintains that state interference in family life is damaging home discipline.

City dumps mayor for not showing up for work

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:42:32 +0530

The newspaper says Harrington missed council meetings in June and July, along with skipping three budget meetings. The Albany Democrat-Herald reports (http://bit.ly/q6i2V5 ) that Sodaville replaced 35-year-old Brady Harrington with the city council's president.

Body art and topless model draw crowd in NYC

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:25:41 +0530

It is legal for women to go topless in the city, but the New York Port reports (http://nyp.st/ptwuy2 ) that police stepped in and asked Golub to do something about the large crowd.

Reality star Kim Kardashian weds Kris Humphries

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:17:41 +0530

Reality star Kim Kardashian married basketball player Kris Humphries on Saturday in a lavish made-for-TV wedding following a whirlwind courtship.

German data authority dislikes Facebook's 'Like'

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 02:57:43 +0530

The state of Schleswig-Holstein's data protection commissioner, Thilo Weichert, on Friday ordered state institutions to shut down the fan pages on the social networking site and remove the "Like" button from their websites, saying it leads to profiling that violates German and European law.

Five mil Britons 'suffer from oikodomophobia'

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 01:33:48 +0530

It may sound a bit strange, but some five million men in Britain are suffering from oikodomophobia -- a fear of tradesmen, a new study has revealed.

Early humans were very efficient mariners

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 12:32:07 +0530

Early humans, thought to be grunting cave-dwellers with little intelligence, were actually advanced mariners who were crossing the Mediterranean Sea from northern Africa at least 130,000 years ago, scientists say.

New 'porno' Chinese text book angers parents

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 12:23:21 +0530

In a bid to offer sex education to primary school students for the first time, China has introduced a text book that has gone overboard with controversial illustrations and descriptions that has left parents fuming.

Anna in fashion at Fashion week

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 12:18:21 +0530

The third day of the Lakme Fashion Week Winter-Festive collection saw several guests and models supporting anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare in his fight against corruption.

Russia plans orbiting hotel in space

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 12:14:38 +0530

A hotel in orbit, lunar sightseeing flights and luxury rides into the cosmos -- all are part of Russia's vision to ensure it is not left behind in the growing space tourism industry.

Apple is worth as much as all euro zone banks

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 12:11:11 +0530

That's the stark result from a steep fall in the share price of banks including Spain's Santander, France's BNP Paribas, Germany's Deutsche Bank and Italy's Unicredit, compared to a steady rise in Apple's valuation, according to Thomson Reuters data.

Hackers disable alarm and start a car with a sms

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 11:55:28 +0530

Computer hackers can force some cars to unlock their doors and start their engines without a key by sending specially crafted messages to a car's anti-theft system. They can also snoop at where you've been by tapping the car's GPS system.

Indonesians swear by train track 'therapy'

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:09:48 +0530

Lying across train tracks is not normally associated with good health, but for a growing number of Indonesians it has become an effective alternative to conventional medical therapy for easing aches and pains.

'Vampire' arrest sparks pop culture discussion

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:01:13 +0530

The arrest of an American man who broke into a woman's house and tried to suck her blood over the weekend has sparked discussion about the impact of vampire books and movies on youth culture.

Couple calls ambulance to save cat

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 06:54:54 +0530

A couple in Britain called for emergency medical help to save their "five-year-old" and did not reveal to paramedics that it was actually a cat, a media report said.

Russian first lady to lead rally of blondes

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:16:25 +0530

Svetlana Medvedev, wife of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, will head a rally of blondes in September. A "parade of blondes" is planned and a cornerstone is to be laid at the construction sites of a restaurant and a museum for blondes.

Sexting is official, you may retweet it

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:11:52 +0530

Sexting has just got the official sanction. And joining it in the dictionary is woot - a word that, for the uninitiated, means an electronic commuication to express enthusiasm or triumph.

No combing! It might stop her heart and lungs!

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:06:42 +0530

Megan Stewart, 13, has a rare condition - Hair Brushing Syndrome - which means she must avoid wearing polyester or touching balloons. Any contact with electrical charges could confuse her brain into switching itself off or sending signals to her heart and lungs to make them do so, Daily Express reported.

China has a plan to avoid asteroid collision?

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:00:19 +0530

The asteroid - which is 270 metres in diameter - will approach Earth at a distance of 37,000-38,000 km in 2029. In 2036, Apophis may come back and collide with Earth April 13, 2036.

Arguing during honeymoon could be bad news

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:55:44 +0530

Honeymooners who believe that indulging in verbal duels during their most romantic phase of married life is just another insignificant incident should think twice before starting off an argument.

Honda slashes prices for the new Jazz

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 03:53:24 +0530

Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) launched a new version of its compact car, Jazz, priced lower than its existing model at Rs 5.50 lakh to Rs 6.06 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Child's early life decides its health in future

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:25:54 +0530

The first thousand days of a child's life are of paramount importance, for they determine what sort of health condition the baby will have in lateral life, a British study has suggested.

15 minutes' exercise extends life by three years

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:02:24 +0530

While initial exercise cut death rates by 14 percent, additional 15 minutes of activity further reduced the rate by four percent. This trend continued until a person raised exercising to 100 minutes daily, after which no further benefit was derived, the Daily Mail reports.

Fake phone calls to avoid boring friends

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:35:48 +0530

If you think that your friend often turns busy over phone on meeting you, it may be that he or she is opting for such a tactic simply to avoid you.

Space hotel to open by 2016?

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 06:43:11 +0530

Just getting there will be an adventure in itself -- it will take two days aboard a Soyuz rocket and it won't be a budget holiday.

Maruti Suzuki launches the all-new Swift

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 01:50:52 +0530

India's largest car-maker Maruti Suzuki India launched the new version of its premium hatchback Swift at an introductory price ranging from Rs 4.22 lakh to Rs 6.38 lakh.

Obama's plans to keep boys away from daughters

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:35:26 +0530

"When I'm re-elected, what I will be getting them (his daughters Sasha and Malia) is a continuation of Secret Service so that when boys want to start dating them, they are going to be surrounded by men with guns."

Beyonce's fragrance tops celebrity perfumes poll

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:30:25 +0530

R&B star Beyonce's debut perfume - Heat - has become the best selling celebrity fragrance in UK, beating others like Coleen Rooney, David Beckham and Mariah Carey.

Addiction a brain disorder, not just bad behavior

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:00:43 +0530

Addiction is a chronic brain disease, says a new definition aimed at helping families.

Women gossip for one-third of waking life

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 04:45:11 +0530

Whether they are at home or at work, females natter for around 298 minutes daily.

Study: fear is in the genes?

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 01:11:40 +0530

Scientists claim to have found a previously unrecognised layer of gene regulation associated with fear extinction.

Remembering Shammi Kapoor, the tech buff

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 04:36:55 +0530

Shammi Kapoor popularised the Internet hugely, he was the amongst the first Indians to have a website of his own.

Hilary Duff pregnant with first child

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 01:05:47 +0530

The 23-year-old singer and actress announced the news Sunday on her website, after noting that she and Mike Comrie, 30, are celebrating their one-year wedding anniversary.

JLo-Anthony split over Scientology row

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:59:01 +0530

The reason for their split is still unknown, but Jennifer Lopez's commitment to Scientology was reportedly a bone of contention between the Hollywood actress and her husband, Marc Anthony.

Now offer Ramadan charity via SMS

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:54:02 +0530

The charity amount, USD 4.10 (15 Qatari riyals), is either added to the user's bill or deducted from the call balance, and transferred to a special fund that will give it to the poor and the needy.

Freedom fighters disappointed with present India

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:50:02 +0530

As India marches into its 65th year of independence, the people who fought tooth and nail for the freedom most of us take for granted feel this is not the nation of their dreams and are troubled by the all-pervading culture of corruption.

Rejection spawns ill health, anti-social feelings

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:19:52 +0530

Acceptance is fundamental to the well-being and worth of an individual. But its evil twin -- rejection -- spawns ill health and anti-social feelings, which can have damaging consequences.

Invest in a gold, diamond rakhi this season

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 01:17:45 +0530

Raksha Bandhan denotes a promise of protection forever from a brother to a sister - so might as well seal it with a life-long investment like a silver, gold or diamond rakhi. Ahead of the festival, these are being readily bought despite their expensive price tag.

The truth is out there: UK X-Files put online

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:29:52 +0530

Men in black, Mork and Mindy, shining lights in the sky and more than 20 years of other alien visitations and bizarre sightings recorded in Britain's own "X-Files" were made available online to the public on Thursday.

Man fired for washing himself with own urine

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:15:44 +0530

Alfred Zoppelt says he was fired after 23 years of working as an attendant at the Belvedere, a castle in Vienna with a major art collection. He says his adherence to urine therapy was previously "never a problem."

Women smokers have more heart risk than men

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:11:33 +0530

Women who smoke cigarettes are more likely to develop heart disease than men who smoke, with the risk for women increasing every year that they smoke, according to a study.

Sex-addict woman demands sex four times a day!

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:06:02 +0530

A self-confessed sex addict British woman, who claims she has slept with 70 men in 10 years, wants to have sex at least four times a day, a media report said.

Impulsive men have missing brain chemical

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:02:17 +0530

Have you ever thought why some men are so short-tempered afterall? Well, scientists have found it could be because such individuals have something missing in their brain.

New face of chimpanzee attack victim revealed

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:56:45 +0530

The pictures of Charla Nash were first shown on NBC's "Today" show and in Hearst Connecticut Newspapers on Thursday morning. They were later released by Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, where she had face transplant surgery in May.

Excess Facebook leads to low marks in school

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 01:22:46 +0530

Social networking websites like Facebook have negative effects on children, and those who frequently use such websites are more likely to get lower marks in school, says a new American study.

Narcissists aren't good leaders say study

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 01:18:13 +0530

Narcissists--people with excessive self-love are supposed to make good leaders, seemingly because of traits like self-confidence, authority and self-esteem. But that doesn't seem to be true, says a new study.

Go healthy this Rakhi!

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 01:04:01 +0530

This Raksha Bandhan, don't just pray for your sibling's well being but also start him/her off on a healthy eating habit by presenting them a gift of health with California almonds.

Attempt to name peak after John Denver blocked

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:20:19 +0530

The movement gained momentum in the recent weeks when more than 2,000 people signed a petition to rename Mount Sopris in honour of Denver, who wrote his hit 1972 track 'Rocky Mountain High' while camping nearby, reported Contactmusic.

Boy or girl? Simple test raises ethical concerns

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:14:47 +0530

Boy or girl? A simple blood test in mothers-to-be can answer that question with surprising accuracy at about seven weeks, a research analysis has found. Though not widely offered by U.S. doctors, gender-detecting blood tests have been sold online to consumers for the past few years.

Specific IQ genes still elusive says study

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:07:52 +0530

In recent years, they determined there may be at least 1,000 - each with just a tiny effect on the differences in people's IQ. A study released Tuesday found new evidence that many genes play a role in intelligence, but scientists still couldn't pinpoint the specific genes involved.

9-year-old gets wallet back after posting letter

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:58:48 +0530

A 9-year-old boy who left his wallet containing hundreds of dollars at a Virginia convenience store got it back after he posted a handwritten letter.

NZ names mountain landmark after Edmund Hillary

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:48:01 +0530

After Hillary's death in 2008 at the age of 88, the government launched a campaign to find an appropriate alpine landmark to be named in honour of one of its most revered citizens.

Spanish duchess gives up billions for love

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:27:48 +0530

Spain's fabulously rich Duchess of Alba has signed away her enormous wealth, string of palaces, priceless works of art and vast swathes of Spanish real estate to marry for love at 85, Spanish media has reported.

Teenage motherhood is 'contagious'

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:11:59 +0530

The 'peer effect' on girls aged 16 to 19 was shown to have a far more powerful impact than any education or advice they are given at school, the Daily Mail reported Tuesday quoting the study. It was most pronounced when the sisters were close in age.

Berlin Wall makes comeback for tourists

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 07:08:09 +0530

A half century after it was built and two decades after its demise, a few bits of the Wall that once split Berlin into East and West are being reinstated for posterity to the delight of tourists seeking a glimpse of the city's Cold War history.

Life building blocks found in meteorites

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 07:02:10 +0530

Scientists have found components of DNA, the building blocks of life on Earth, in meteorites, a discovery they say confirms the theory that at least some of the materials needed to make early life forms came to our planet from space.

Nose lets in virus that causes brain disorders

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 06:56:04 +0530

It's believed that humans have 14 types of noses. But whatever the type you have, the vital organ of your face is a gateway for virus linked to brain disorders, scientists have claimed.

Spider silk may be the new artificial skin

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 06:50:53 +0530

Skin grafts are vital for treating burn victims and other patients and scientists were looking for a material that would be tolerated by the human body and can be used for a graft instead of skin from a body.

IIM mulls brain mapping of Dhoni and Mamta

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 05:53:46 +0530

IIM-Ranchi has come up with an unique idea of mapping the brain of famous personalities like M S Dhoni, Mamata Banerjee and Narayanmurti to find the possible reason behind their success.

Treating cancer with gold?

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 02:07:24 +0530

Using gold as a potential treatment for cancer could soon become a reality, thanks to a combination of imaging techniques

Mystery woman in iconic Elvis photo identified

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:54:13 +0530

A U.S. magazine has identified the mystery woman seen kissing singer Elvis Presley in a backstage theater stairwell in an iconic 1956 photograph.

Buying herbal products can be harmful

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:52:05 +0530

Commonly used remedies like St John's wort, Asian ginseng, Echinacea, garlic and Ginkgo are as strong as their allopathic counterparts. Many of them do not list key information required for safe use, reports the journal BMC Medicine.

Packed lunches too warm to be safe: study

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:30:55 +0530

Tests of more than 700 preschoolers' packed lunches found that fewer than 2 percent of the meats, vegetables and dairy products were cool enough to be safe, according to a U.S. study.

Soy may not bring relief during menopause

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:19:28 +0530

Women seeking relief for menopause symptoms may have suffered a setback after a U.S. study found that taking soy supplements may not help ease menopause symptoms or prevent the bone changes that start at that time of life.

More people turn to god under stress

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:16:10 +0530

Many more people turn to god in stressed societies and also seem happier. However, when peace and plenty reign, people are happier independently of their religious affiliations, says a new study.

Marilyn Monroe pornographic film auction fizzles

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:08:18 +0530

The auction of one of only two known copies of a pornographic film purportedly featuring a young Marilyn Monroe fizzled in Buenos Aires because the bids did not meet or exceed the $500,000 set as the initial price.

Girl escapes death despite being buried alive

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:03:50 +0530

A teenaged girl in Britain had a miraculous escape from death after being buried alive on a beach for 15 minutes as the hole she was digging collapsed.

Now, a test to predict the start of menopause

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:13:32 +0530

For the first time, scientists have developed a simple hormone test that could measure how fast a woman's biological clock is ticking, a move they say could revolutionise family planning by predicting when a woman is likely to start the menopause.

Bigger brains evolved to cope with dim light

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:00:40 +0530

Higher latitudes, characterised by dull, grey, cloudy skies and long winters, necessitated bigger eyes and brains to help humans visually process what they see, says a new study.

Now, a CT scanner that reduces cancer risk

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:57:50 +0530

A low radiation CT scanner that reduces the risk of cancer through its controlled radiation was launched at a city hospital Monday.

Man sacked for filming sleeping boss

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:55:39 +0530

A security guard in Britain was axed after he filmed his supervisor asleep on the job.

Living alone after heart attack is a death risk

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:45:54 +0530

Living alone after a heart attack is associated with a higher risk of death over the next four years, while a lack of support at home was also linked to a lower quality of life just one year after the attack, according to a study.

Cameron returns to cafe to make up with waitress

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 01:46:39 +0530

The 44-year-old Prime Minister went back to the Dolcenero Cafe in Montevarchi town to seek out the waitress, Francesca Ariani, who had not recognised him on his first visit and had asked him to serve himself.

Woman faces jail for begging friends to stab her

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:09:27 +0530

A drunk US woman who begged her friends to stab her to avoid a probation hearing faces up to five years in jail.

Like your morning smoke? You're at greater risk!

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:02:01 +0530

Smokers who are inclined to take a few puffs soon after waking up may face an increased risk of developing lung, head and neck cancers.

Ramazan fast longer in the Burj Khalifa

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 07:36:39 +0530

The greater the distance from the ground, the longer the duration of the fasting, given the fact that people on top of the tower witness the sunrise early and the sunset later than those on the ground floor.

Working in office bad for your brain?

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 07:31:54 +0530

A new study has claimed that the hustle and bustle of modern offices can lead to a 32 per cent drop in workers well being and reduce their productivity by 15 per cent.

Prince Harry wants to be an astronaut: report

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 07:25:24 +0530

Britain's intrepid Prince Harry wants to be the first Royal in space and wants to undergo NASA training, according to a media report.

Father at 13, he weds mum

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 07:22:56 +0530

Michael Fernandes, now 22, and Cheryl Holden, 24, proved wrong all the doubters who said the relationship would not last, The Sun newspaper reported Saturday.

Spying on kids' online activities is waste

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 07:20:15 +0530

"If you feel that you have to use some sort of computer programme to surreptitiously monitor your child's social networking, you are wasting your time. Your child will find a workaround in a matter of minutes," said Larry D. Rosen, who led the study.

Synthetic fat limits damage in heart attack

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 07:17:08 +0530

A University of California, Los Angeles study, led by anaesthesiologist Siamak Rahman, identified how Intralipid, a fat emulsion combining soy bean oil and egg phospholipids, can prevent extensive heart damage.

Cyberstalking more traumatic than harassment

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 06:46:09 +0530

Emotional responses may include high levels of ongoing stress, anxiety, fear, nightmares, shock and disbelief, helplessness, hyper-vigilance, eating and sleeping difficulties, according to a new study.

Wreck in Dublin possibly of the Spanish Armada

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 12:42:18 +0530

In the course of a dive survey conducted last year, evidence was found that indicated the wreck was possibly part of the 1588 Spanish Armada, Xinhua reported.

Keep healthy foods at eye level to shed flab

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 12:29:15 +0530

Keeping healthy foods at eye level in the fridge could help you shed the flab and stray trim because you eat what you see first, say psychologists.

Less respect for smokers than the overweight?

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 12:18:47 +0530

Americans are biased against smokers and the overweight, but the United States saves its greatest disrespect for those who light up, according to a Gallup poll published on Friday.

FBI launches free Child ID app

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 12:15:01 +0530

The FBI has launched a new app, its first mobile application, for parents to store and access pictures and other vital information about their children in case they ever go missing.

Coming up, a Facebook-like education website

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 10:55:43 +0530

Fed up of your child logging into Facebook at the cost of studies? The Rajasthan government has hit upon a remedy - a social networking site that will also help brush up a youngster's academic knowledge.

ICMR to study if probiotics can act as antibiotic

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 08:11:00 +0530

Given the health benefits of probiotic products, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has now decided to take up a long term study to see if they can be an alternative to certain antibiotics, which bacteria are fast developing resistance to.

Berlusconi holds another bunga bunga party

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 02:52:14 +0530

Berlusconi, 74, is embroiled in allegations that dozens of showgirls were paid to attend the bunga bunga party - which is said to refer to a crude after dinner sex act - at his luxury villa.

World's first artificial sperm created in lab

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 02:42:12 +0530

The development could help thousands of infertile men become fathers if the method proves effective in humans.

Raksha Bandhan: For the love of the brother

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 01:12:13 +0530

Raksha Bnadhan is that one festival that is celebrated across the country irrespective of religion, caste and community.

In business, a woman's place is in the boardroom

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:21:53 +0530

If your company strives to have a board with a well-rounded view of the world, staffed with pragmatic directors who do their homework and aren't afraid to ask the tough questions, then it's probably looking for a few good women right now.

Human hair trade soars on celebrity hair envy

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 01:12:09 +0530

A growing desire for the glossy, long locks of celebrities is fuelling a multi-million pound (dollar) global trade in human hair, with demand for hair extensions surging in the past year, according to e-commerce website Alibaba.com.

Women waiting longer to start, expand family

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:58:48 +0530

Most women said they were planning to have two children, but would have a third if they could afford the added costs.

New saggy jeans designed to improve mobility

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:53:25 +0530

Men who like to sag their jeans down low but fear they could end up around their ankles may be interested in new pants that snap to special boxer shorts for support and improved mobility.

Budweiser beer gets new, redder design

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:33:10 +0530

The King of Beers is seeing red. Anheuser-Busch-InBev is giving the Budweiser can a makeover as it tries to reignite growth in the key U.S. beer market, and the new can will have a lot more red than its predecessor.

'Mediterranean diet' can help one live longer

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:15:19 +0530

What is a Mediterranean diet? It is one rich in vegetables, olive oil, fruit, nuts, fish and whole grains, with occasional meat and alcohol.

Trouble after wife sends SMS for lover to hubby

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:40:05 +0530

The wife of a doctor landed herself in trouble after mistakenly sending to her hubby a text message which she meant for her lover, Daily Mail reported.

Don't touch that! A gadget that counts calories

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 07:25:52 +0530

Bite Counter, a gadget to remind you of the number of bites you intake, claim researchers.

New survey says marriages killing joy of kissing

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 07:15:23 +0530

If you think the passion to kiss your partner is missing in your life, it could be due to your marriage.

Jet Airways fined Rs 1.44 lakh for pugs' death

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 02:28:00 +0530

Owners of the dogs term Rs 1.44 lakh compensation awarded by the consumer forum 'grossly inadequate' for the mental agony caused.

Kingdom Tower to displace Burj Khalifa as tallest

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:55:58 +0530

The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, standing at 828 meters has been the tallest standing tower in the world till date. It has been dethroned by the Kingdom Tower that is to come up in Saudi Arabia and will be towering over all at a 1000 meters.

Now, a four-step plan for long life

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:42:59 +0530

Want to know the secret to a long and healthy life? All you need to do is to follow a four-step plan: No smoking, regular exercise, not being overweight, and eating a Mediterranean-style diet daily, says a new study.

Comfort eating helps stave off the blues: study

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:36:30 +0530

Comfort from the consumption of fatty foods is not derived purely from the pleasurable sensory experience of eating but also through gut-brain signalling, according to a study by scientists at the University of Leuven, in Belgium.

Rate your priest on new German website

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:55:01 +0530

Hirtenbarometer(http://hirtenbarometer.de) or the "shepherds' barometer" is the first online platform where priests can be rated for their performance at church services, on projects for youths and the elderly, on their credibility and on how up to date they are.

Can chewing more help you eat less?

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:48:22 +0530

Chewing food 40 times instead of a typical 15 times caused the study participants to eat nearly 12 percent fewer calories, the study - published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition - said.

Fatwa allows fasting men to use nicotine patches

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:37:02 +0530

A special fatwa issued by a religious body here has permitted smokers to use nicotine patches during the month of Ramadan to deal with withdrawal symptoms, saying it does not violate the observance of fasting.

Zeenat Aman outshines Mahima at IIJW

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:23:47 +0530

Zeenat and Mahima were both show stoppers at the ongoing IIJW

US politician resigns after nude photo scandal

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 08:20:18 +0530

A politician who emailed a woman nude photos of himself that were later posted on a GOP activist's website announced his resignation Tuesday and said he'll consider all legal options to have the pictures taken down.

'Cuddle chemical' advances negative emotions

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 06:01:07 +0530

'Cuddle chemical' oxytocin may be famous as the hormone that helps maintain mother-child love but it can promote negative emotions as well, a new research claims.

Michelle thinks I'm still cute: Barack Obama

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 05:48:29 +0530

America's first black President Barack Obama, who will turn 50 this Thursday, has said that even though he has got "a little greyer", his wife Michelle thinks he is still "cute".

Why packing on pounds is riskier for Indians

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 05:43:21 +0530

While white Caucasian people store their extra body fat in their waistlines, Indians and other South Asians carry this extra fat into their internal organs like liver and abdomen affecting their normal functioning.

YouTube's newest star: Britney's 3-year-old niece

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 04:41:41 +0530

A YouTube video posted by pop star Britney Spears of herA YouTube video posted by Britney Spears of her three-year-old niece singing one of her hit songs is a hit. three-year-old niece singing one of her hit songs is a hit on the video sharing website.

Yoga with your dog: Doga, the new trend!

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:13:44 +0530

And while doga may not measure up, fitness-wise, to a game of fetch or a run on the beach, experts say practicing yoga with your pet can soothe the not-so-savage breasts of both person and pooch.

NY wedding planners brace for same-sex boom

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:01:38 +0530

New York City's event planners are gearing up for a surge in business after the Empire State embraced same-sex marriage and hundreds of couples rush to tie the knot.

Half of European men share King Tut's DNA

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:46:39 +0530

Scientists at Zurich-based DNA genealogy centre, iGENEA, reconstructed the DNA profile of the boy Pharaoh, who ascended the throne at the age of nine, his father Akhenaten and grandfather Amenhotep III, based on a film that was made for the Discovery Channel.

Drinking wine 'could help to stop sunburn'

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 01:43:18 +0530

Researchers from the University of Barcelona and the Spanish National Research Council have carried out the study and found that grapes - the main ingredient of wine - contain a chemical, called flavonoids, which can limit cell damage.

Chinese couple guards barren island for 25 yrs

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 01:32:32 +0530

A Chinese couple has been guarding a fortress on a barren island off the eastern China coast for the past 25 years. The island, which has no fresh water or electricity, is located off Lianyungang coastal city in Jiangsu province, the Yangtse Evening Post reported.

Women spend Rs 7.2 mn on make-up in lifetime

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:59:11 +0530

That's a shade over 2,000 pounds for every year of adulthood, or nearly 40 pounds in an average week. And, 57 per cent say they would ditch their partner rather than go without make-up, according to the study in Britain.

Jackpot worth $2.5 mn goes unclaimed in China

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:56:20 +0530

The winning ticket was sold May 30 in Nanjing, capital of southern Jiangsu province. Till July 29, no eligible winners presented themselves, the Nanjing Daily reported.

Tiny shocks help schizophrenics do better

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:53:21 +0530

In a recent study using a technique called transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), scientists from Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) have shown that brain function in schizophrenics can improve after applying the stimulation for just 20 minutes.

Human mind has reached the limit of intelligence?

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:38:39 +0530

Scientists have said that even the cleverest people might not get any brighter since our grey matter has stopped evolving. And it is all down to physics. The structure of our brain and how much energy it uses are key to the theory, The Sun reported Sunday.

Depressed? Be kind, compassionate

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 06:16:47 +0530

Rather than taking anti-depressants, people suffering from depression have an inexpensive way out - practising acts of kindness and compassion, new research claims.

Poonam Pandey to lead SlutWalk in Mumbai

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 04:42:26 +0530

The campaign is an action to protest sexual violence against women.

Delhi 'SlutWalk', no walk of shame

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 03:47:08 +0530

The Delhi chapter was supposed to be the first of its lot in India, but Bhopal took out its own version on July 17th. But when Delhi finally took the show to the road after months of speculation, the 'SlutWalk' was rather impressive.

Over 200 people gather for Delhi's SlutWalk

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 11:57:49 +0530

After becoming a sensation in huge cities like Toronto and Melbourne, the SlutWalk finally took place in New Delhi on Sunday under the name of Besharmi Morcha. Close to 200 people gathered at Jantar Mantar to participate in the march to protest against society's perception that victims of sexual harassment ask for trouble by dressing scantily.

Delhi 'SlutWalk' on Sunday, will you be there?

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 05:42:53 +0530

'SlutWalk' Delhi also known as the 'Besharmi Morcha' is a movement that has been initiated to address the issue of unequal, unfair and stereotyped treatment of women in society is finally happening in Delhi on Sunday.

Hugh Hefner and runaway bride patch things up

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 11:31:35 +0530

Hugh Hefner and Playmate Crystal Harris, his former fiance, have patched things up in no time flat.

Beatles barber turns shop into tribute to Fab 4

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 11:24:50 +0530

Beatles fan Gerardo Weiss ran a typical Buenos Aires barber shop until he had a dream that the Fab Four dropped in for a haircut.

Young adult dating trend slows road to marriage

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 11:12:59 +0530

Young adults are slowing the road to marriage with "stayover relationships," a dating trend that allows them to enjoy committed relationships without living together.

Intellectual disability gene 'discovered'

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 05:15:22 +0530

In what could be called a major finding, scientists claim to have discovered a gene linked to intellectual disability.

Woman, 65, faces trial for fake testicles

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 01:50:27 +0530

The police chief of a small South Carolina town will ask a jury to decide if a woman broke the state's obscenity laws by driving a pickup truck with plastic testicles hanging from the back.

Website promises adultery, or money back!

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 01:06:05 +0530

Have a "successful" extra-marital affair or get your money back -- this is what an Australian website has promised.

Gaza children set kite-flying record: spokesman

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:45:13 +0530

They claimed a new world record for most kites flown simultaneously and raising cheers in the Palestinian enclave that is more used to poverty and conflict.

No sexy girls please, China tells online game fair

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:35:56 +0530

Hemlines are a little longer at this year's annual online gaming fair in Shanghai.

Briton builds world's longest motobike

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:26:41 +0530

A Briton is all set for a new Guinness world record for the longest motorbike - 22 metres long and with 25 seats.

Which superhero power would you like the most?

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 03:49:06 +0530

Of all the powers of all the superheros in all the world, film fans think the most impressive is the quick healing ability of Wolverine, according to a poll.

Mobile use doesn't alter kids' cancer risk

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 03:00:31 +0530

The research, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute on Wednesday and partially funded by mobile phone operators, addresses concerns that children may be more vulnerable to health risks from electromagnetic radiation from cellphones.

Coming soon: A pill to stop skin cancer?

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 02:51:19 +0530

A pill to stop skin cancer is on the anvil, say scientists who claim to be developing such a drug which may stop people developing the disease by repairing sunburn damage.

Nirvana's album cover banned from facebook

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 02:45:48 +0530

The American rock band comprised of singer Kurt Cobain, drummer Dave Grohl and bassist Krist Novoselic before the vocalist's death in 1994, reported Contactmusic.

Julia Roberts' Lancome ad banned in Britain

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 02:38:46 +0530

The advertisement was banned after a Liberal Democrat MP, Jo Swinson, complained about the amount of airbrushing used on the image, contactmusic.com reported.

New thrills for height-lovers in Toronto

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 02:32:24 +0530

Modeled on similar attractions in Auckland, New Zealand, and Macau, China, the C$3.5 million ($3.7 million) EdgeWalk is an adrenaline filled excursion around an open-mesh metal walkway almost a quarter of a mile above the ground.

Girl gets charity wish met after death in crash

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 02:22:02 +0530

In honor of her 9th birthday, Rachel Beckwith asked friends and family to donate money to bring clean water to an African village. Rachel was close to meeting her goal of raising $300 when she died last week after a car accident.

Taiwan city offers to turn dog poo into gold

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 01:10:16 +0530

A city in northern Taiwan is trying the Midas touch to persuade reluctant residents to clean up after their canines: offering a chance to win gold bars to anyone handing in bags of doggy deposits.

TV watchdog says 'Playboy Club' glamorises porn

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:49:12 +0530

A TV watchdog group on Wednesday accused NBC of glamorizing the porn industry in its upcoming new drama series 'The Playboy Club' and urged NBC affiliates around the United States not to air it.

Kids punished harshly fumble at tasks

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:37:05 +0530

The findings suggest that a harshly punitive environment may have long-term detrimental effects on children's verbal intelligence and their executive-functioning ability.

Fancy a tattoo? Beware of hepatitis virus

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:16:29 +0530

Getting a permanent tattoo involves piercing the skin with a needle and injecting coloured ink in different designs. If the needle or the surroundings is infected, then the chances of transmission of the hepatitis virus goes up manifold.

Researcher computes universe's expansion speed

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:46:31 +0530

Florian Beutler, doctoral candidate with the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) at The University of Western Australia, has calculated how fast the universe is growing by measuring the Hubble constant.

Sex hormone protects men from allergies

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:43:59 +0530

Men can better fight inflammatory diseases as compared to women, thanks to their sex hormones that are known as testoterones, claims a German research.

Myanmar holds Miss Handicapped beauty contest

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:40:00 +0530

The Myanmar Physically Handicapped Association (MPHA) will hold the contest at the Thuwunna Indoor stadium Aug 20. The contest is aimed at showcasing the ability and confidence of physically handicapped people and raising their moral power, a statement quoted by Xinhua said.

Hugh Hefner accuses ex of lying about sex life

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:36:30 +0530

Crystal Harris, 25, who ditched Hefner, 85, five days before their June wedding, told radio show host Howard Stern this week that sex with the Playboy magazine mogul "lasted like two seconds" and that she had never seen him naked.

Manna Dey, Mahasweta get 'Banga-Vibhusan'

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:33:22 +0530

Legendary singer Manna Dey and writer Mahasweta Devi are among the nine luminaries from diverse fields felicitated with the inaugural 'Banga-Vibhusan' award by the West Bengal government Monday. The award is in recognition of their contribution to arts, culture, music and sports.

Indians most depressed in the world: WHO study

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:20:09 +0530

Indians are the world's most depressed people with nearly 36 per cent suffering from Major Depressive Episode (MDE), the cluster of symptoms of depression, according to a WHO-sponsored study.

Now, rave parties to be under video surveillance

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 06:22:00 +0530

An increasing number of rave parties in and around the city has prompted police to issue a set of guidelines which includes video graphing of the revelry at resorts and farmhouses hosting them.

Your car colour reflects your personality

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 03:30:58 +0530

The colour of your car reflects a lot about your personality, a media report said Wednesday

Rihanna named woman of the year

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 03:29:15 +0530

Rihanna was honoured for her charity work, pop success and her ability to tackle adversity in personal life, including troubled relationships with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown and drug addict father Ronald Fenty.

Up in dim North people need bigger brains to see

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 02:16:40 +0530

Researchers from Oxford University studied the eye sockets and brain capacity of 55 human skulls from 12 different populations across the world and found that the further human populations live from the equator, the bigger their brains.

The creator of Barbie dies at 95

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 01:32:32 +0530

Handler's wife Ruth had invented the famous hourglass doll that became an instant hit with girls all over the world and Handler has been credited for naming the doll after their daughter Barbara.

McQueen's will shows love for dogs, charities

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 01:26:08 +0530

The late fashion designer Alexander McQueen left most of his considerable fortune to charities but also left money to his siblings, household staff and for the upkeep of his dogs, according to documents made public Tuesday.

Winehouse family, friends attend funeral

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 01:17:00 +0530

Wearing dark suits, black dresses and the occasional beehive hairdo, friends and family said goodbye to Amy Winehouse Tuesday with prayers, tears, laughter and song at an emotional funeral ceremony.

Mexican judge in trouble for racy Facebook posts

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 01:08:08 +0530

A Mexican judge is under fire after filling his Facebook page with photos of bikini-clad women, accompanied by racy commentary.

Man stabs wife 100 times after reading manual

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 01:01:35 +0530

A Briton stabbed his wife at least 100 times, after researching on internet sites like "How to kill someone" and "Top 10 tips on how to commit the perfect crime", a court has heard.

Trendy moms wish to look like their daughters

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:59:50 +0530

Ever wondered why a lot of middle-aged women dress up like girls younger to their age? A study has found such women are actually trying to look like their daughters.

Computers replacing dogs' place in your life

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:08:05 +0530

Researchers have found just six percent of us believe that "most people rely more on their dog than they do on their PC," while 67 percent think the opposite to be true.

Celebrities influence choice of baby names

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:01:22 +0530

Jacob, Ethan and Michael were the top boy names in 2010, while Isabella, Sophia and Emma were favorites for girls but celebrities are exerting a big influence of what parents chose to name their newborns.

Runaway bride reveals sex(less) life with Hefner

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:58:29 +0530

Old flame saves bride at same-sex wedding

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:44:33 +0530

Family and guests gathered to read the Koran at the Islamic ceremony in western Java, but the groom did not bring relatives and suspicions were raised when 'Rio' failed to show documents, the Jakarta Globe newspaper reported on Wednesday.

McDonald's Happy Meals get apples, fewer fries

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:39:49 +0530

McDonald's - which consumer groups say should lower calories, sugar and sodium in its meals for children - said that it would start making the changes in September and that the new Happy Meals would be available in all of its 14,000 U.S. restaurants by the first quarter of 2012.

Half of men would ditch women who gained weight

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:30:29 +0530

Nearly half of men questioned in the poll of 70,000 people said they would ditch a partner who gained weight, compared to only 20 percent of women. Two-third of men also said they had fantasized about their partner's friends, while only one-third of women had done so.

World's costliest wine sells for 75,000 pounds

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:26:07 +0530

The sale of a 200-year-old bottle of white wine for 75,000 pounds ($121,000) has set a new Guinness World Record for the most valuable bottle of white wine ever sold.

Maharaja's tiger hunting Rolls may fetch $1 mn

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:15:10 +0530

The custom-made 1925 Rolls Royce was originally commissioned by Umed Singh II, the maharaja of Kotah in the 1920s at a time when tiger hunting was hugely popular in India.

Human brains 'get smaller with age'

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 06:49:27 +0530

Researchers at George Washington University found that only humans have brains which progressively shrink with increasing age, and it's uniquely human as the phenomenon don't occur in chimpanzees.

No time travel, nothing is faster than light

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 05:59:57 +0530

An international team says their findings reveal that a single photon obeys Albert Einstein's traffic law of the universe - thus putting an end to a decade-long debate about speed of a single photon, the fundamental unit of light.

Now you can choose your sperm donor!

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 01:20:32 +0530

Infertile women aspiring to be moms will soon be able to handpick the father of their child, thanks to a catalogue being compiled by the London Sperm Bank.

Wisconsin professor wins bad writing contest

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 01:13:23 +0530

Sue Fondrie of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, won the 2011 Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest for her sentence comparing forgotten memories to dead sparrows yesterday, said San Jose State University Prof. Scott Rice.

Cryonics pioneer Robert Ettinger's body frozen

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:53:13 +0530

Ettinger died Saturday at home in the Detroit suburb of Clinton Township after weeks of declining health, son David Ettinger said. His body became the 106th to be stored at the Cryonics Institute, which he founded in 1976.

Overweight people will stay that way for ever

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:47:45 +0530

Of the 12 million Britons who diet every year, less than 10 percent succeed in losing significant amounts of weight - with most putting it back on within a year.

Iran-born writer "kills" ayatollah in novel

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:45:07 +0530

Nahapetian returned to Iran as a journalist in 2005 but says that she had to turn to fiction to fully describe the complexities of the homeland she fled when she was nine.

Man wakes after 21 hours in morgue fridge

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:06:26 +0530

Health department spokesman Sizwe Kupelo said yesterday that the man awoke Sunday afternoon, 21 hours after his family called in an undertaker who sent him to the morgue after an asthma attack.

Asians feel excluded from US power centers

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:54:41 +0530

Asian-Americans account for fewer than two percent of Fortune 500 CEOs and corporate officers, according to the research from the Center for Work-Life Policy, a non-profit think tank in New York City.

Sonam Kapoor dazzles at Manish Malhotra's show

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 02:35:15 +0530

Urmila Matondkar also made a rare guest appearance for Manish's show.

Grandparents are the 'key to human success'

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:55:12 +0530

They not only pamper their grandchildren with cuddles and cakes, and offer good advice, but grandparents are also the key to the evolution of human civilisation, say researchers.

Kim Kardashian has psoriasis: reports

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:05:30 +0530

Socialite Kim Kardashian has been diagnosed with psoriasis, say media reports.

Sonakshi walks the ramp, daddy gets emotional

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:47:20 +0530

Sonakshi walked as a showstopper for designer duo Shantanu-Nikhil

Winehouse's mother: She seemed out of it

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:47:09 +0530

Amy Winehouse's mother said the singer seemed unwell a day before she died, a British newspaper reported Sunday, while her family mourned the loss of "a wonderful daughter, sister, niece" and more tributes flowed in from fans and fellow performers.

'Spider-Man' villain Ifans arrested at Comic-Con

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:34:54 +0530

British actor Rhys Ifans, who portrays the villain Lizard in the upcoming Hollywood movie 'The Amazing Spider-Man', was arrested and cited for battery at the pop culture gathering Comic-Con on Friday evening.

Amy Winehouse family pleads for privacy

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:32:24 +0530

The family of Amy Winehouse sought "privacy" from the public eye on Sunday, one day after the young, beehive-haired soul singer's untimely death, which sent fans rushing to download her songs in rememberance.

Mummified woman found in car in Florida

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:27:16 +0530

A reclusive woman who rarely spoke to her neighbours was found sitting mummified in her car in the US state of Florida 16 months after she died, a media report said here.

Hundreds of gay, lesbian couples say "I do"

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:23:22 +0530

On the first day of the law authorising same-sex marriages in New York, hundreds of gay and lesbian couples officially said "I do" here Sunday.

A software that teaches you how to read

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:31:30 +0530

Ashley Steel, Luke Bjerring and Andre Meister of Waikato University worked with a curriculum coordinator in Switzerland and primary teachers in New Zealand to develop software, called BookieMonster, which acts as a reading coach.

Two grandmothers in first legal gay marriage

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 08:11:59 +0530

A judge had agreed to waive the customary 24-hour waiting period on the women's marriage license before the weekend ceremony so that the couple could make it official the moment they said "I do" as the state law took effect.

Symbol in Syriac may be first question mark

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 08:05:45 +0530

The symbol, a double dot resembling the modern colon, is known as the "zagwa elaya," or "upper pair." Its function as a question mark was pinned down by Chip Coakley, a manuscript specialist at Cambridge University.

Clogged arteries can also cause clouded thinking

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:54:44 +0530

Dementia includes difficulty with thinking, reasoning and memory, and can be caused by vascular disease (related to blood vessels), Alzheimer's disease, a combination of both and other causes.

Breast-feeding babies staves off asthma risk

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:51:24 +0530

Breast-feeding a baby for six months post birth can stave off their risk of developing asthma-related symptoms in early childhood, says a scientific study.

Indians discover most heat-resistant fungi

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:44:22 +0530

In a significant discovery that can be a major breakthrough in biotechnology, Indian mycologists have discovered fungi spores, considered as being able to withstand a temperature of 100-115 degrees celsius.

Please dress appropriately, Lord's ladies told

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:41:36 +0530

As India and England tread cautiously for their 100th Test match at Lord's, the women members of the famous Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) have reportedly been asked to dress appropriately for the historic match that starts here Thursday.

Mother's weekly work worth 37k pounds per year

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:35:48 +0530

A mother is worth a salary of 37,000 pounds a year for her 71-hour week, a media report said Thursday quoting a study.

Fans, stars tweet the blues over Winehouse death

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 11:59:19 +0530

Soul singer Amy Winehouse, who died unexpectedly at age 27, received numerous tributes on Saturday from ordinary fans around the world and music luminaries ranging from Tony Bennett to producer Mark Ronson.

Now, seismic wallpaper to help homes in quakes

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 01:32:15 +0530

Researchers in Germany are working on a material that can keep walls from collapsing during earthquakes -- and even detect them before they happen.

Jalfrezi pips tikka masala as UK's favourite dish

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 01:09:04 +0530

The jalfrezi -- a hot curry with green chillies, peppers, onion and tomatoes -- has emerged as the most popular choice in UK's 10,000-odd Indian restaurants, piping chicken tikka masala as the nation's favourite dish.

Perfect toast formula revealed: 3 min, 36 secs

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 01:19:59 +0530

A formula for the perfect toast - it's best cooked for exactly 3 minutes and 36 seconds, say scientists.

Going into hospital far riskier than flying: WHO

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:58:08 +0530

Millions of people die each year from medical errors and infections linked to health care and going into hospital is far riskier than flying, the World Health Organization said on Thursday.

Lagardere CEO's sexy photo shoot slammed

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:32:19 +0530

The head of French media group Lagardere has found himself hitting the headlines, after the video of a photo shoot of him posing with his much younger model girlfriend went viral.

British painting titan Lucian Freud dies

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:06:09 +0530

British figurative painter Lucian Freud was the grandson of Sigmund Freud.

Raw video: Chihuahua chases off armed robbers

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:12:01 +0530

Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies have released a video of a barking Chihuahua angrily chasing off robbers at an Altadena smoke shop. The video, released Monday, shows two hooded men, one armed with a rifle, running into the Ace Smoke Shop on July 7 and demanding money.

Watch: Dog bites shark and goes viral

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 02:03:00 +0530

It's got a big yellow dog, sharks, a dead dugong, attracted millions of viewers on YouTube and you couldn't make it up.

Hitler's bomber turns up in a Somerset garden

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:01:15 +0530

Andy and Betty Jennings had no idea their bungalow was built next to the spot where a Heinkel was shot down in the Battle of Britain, The Sun reported Tuesday. Archaeologists found its remains on radar and will start excavating next week.

Non-verbal cues can unmask seasoned liars

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:57:54 +0530

Researchers examined whether study volunteers could smother facial actions like the twitch of an eyebrow or smiles on command while under scrutiny by a lie catcher.

Why some scents drive females into frenzy

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:55:10 +0530

TV commercials feature a young man set upon by a bunch of frenzied, good looking girls, overpowered by the heady fragrance that he has sprayed himself with.

Pill poppers invite more cycles of depression

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:51:16 +0530

Pill popping seems to be the easiest thing to do in the world, especially when trying to drive away our blues. But a study says the habit may backfire.

Iconic 'Gone With the Wind' dress faded forever

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 03:18:00 +0530

Efforts to preserve and restore several iconic dresses from the Oscar-winning Civil War movie 'Gone With the Wind' have uncovered what might be painful for die-hard fans: Some of them simply can't be made to look like they did on screen.

Harvard open for Zuckerberg to finish degree

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:22:00 +0530

Harvard University President Drew Faust, speaking to an audience at Facebook's California headquarters, remarked that Zuckerberg is considered to be on leave from the University, which he had left in 2004 to work on his social networking site.

Women's nine years of diet pain

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:20:08 +0530

Researchers found the average female goes on three diets a year, each lasting 18 days or nine-and-a-half years of their life. But while half shed more than seven pounds each time, millions shift nothing.

Mobiles, music, lipstick puts motorists at risk

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:04:49 +0530

Mobile phones, music, cosmetics, snacks and drinks are some of the things that distract drivers, putting at risk the lives of eight out of 10 motorists, a new survey says.

'Thriller' jacket to go on tour for charity

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:44:08 +0530

The jacket's new owner, Texas commodities broker Milton Verret, said Tuesday he plans to take the classic clothing item around the world to raise money for charities that help sick children.

Smoking in films ruining children: Study

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:34:47 +0530

Shah Rukh Khan's return as Don had once again stirred an outcry with claims that the superstar's lighting up on screen would promote smoking in kids off screen. A latest survey by the NGO Hriday Shan asked 4000 students in the capital this very question and the answers supported the outcry.

Secondhand smoke linked to deafness

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 06:00:29 +0530

Studies have linked exposure to SHS pre-natally or during childhood with various health conditions, from low birth weight and respiratory infections to behavioural problems.

Married men seek heart treatment sooner

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 05:52:39 +0530

Surprisingly, men who are married or are in live-in relations seek medical care sooner for heart attacks compared with single, divorced or widowed men, according to a new research.

Rebecca Black back with a new song, 'My moment'

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:43:52 +0530

After becoming an overnight star on Twitter with her first song 'Friday', the American teenager Rebecca Black is back with an all new song, 'My moment'.

Alcohol endangers life in breast cancer cases

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:34:45 +0530

Are grandparents safer drivers than mom and dad?

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:31:46 +0530

Previous evidence indicates that car crashes are more common in older drivers, mostly those beyond age 65. The study looked at injuries rather than who had more crashes, and found that children's risk for injury was 50 percent lower when riding with grandparents than with parents.

Police: US teen killed parents, then had a party

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:28:39 +0530

A 17-year-old boy is accused of bludgeoning his parents with a hammer, then hosting dozens of friends for a party while their bodies lay in the bedroom, police said.

Antioxidants 'boost male fertility'

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:26:38 +0530

A new study by the University of Western Australia and Monash University has found a combination of antioxidants can provide the best weapon to boost the health of sperm in males, the 'Ecology Letters' journal reported.

Sugarcane in fatty diet can help shed the flab?

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:53:04 +0530

Dr Ankur Desai from Horizon Science, a Melbourne-based food biotechnology firm, and colleagues at La Trobe University claim their findings show sugarcane molasses in high-fat diets can encourage calorie excretion and increase metabolism.

No Bollywood plans as yet: Vasuki Sunkavalli

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:19:52 +0530

The 26-year-old model talks about winning the 'I Am She Miss Universe India' title

Bhopal does a 'SlutWalk' ahead of Delhi

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 03:11:12 +0530

The city launched its own SlutWalk - Besharmi Morcha Bhopal - The PrideStride for Women - on July 17th, with an enthusiastic contingent of around hundred fifty participants on its maiden walk that took placed on a rain washed Sunday afternoon from Nutan College to AICUF Ashram where an open discussion took place.

Delhi 'SlutWalk' to be held on July 31

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 01:41:09 +0530

After many uncertainties and debates, the Delhi edition of the 'SlutWalk' is finally happening.

Scientists isolate mental retardation gene

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:02:04 +0530

Mental retardation, also called intellectual disability, denotes certain limitations in mental functioning and in skills such as communicating, taking care of oneself, and social skills.

Museum scavenger hunt: Who killed the curator?

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:57:34 +0530

An assistant museum curator who questioned the authenticity of a Leonardo da Vinci has been murdered - but before he died he left a code in his appointment calendar and a cryptic trail of clues connected to secrets in works of art that point to the killer.

Binge drinking affects female teens negatively

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:43:40 +0530

Female teens may be particularly vulnerable to the negative effects of binge drinking.

Men, women look differently at nude ads

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:35:32 +0530

The saying that 'sex sells' may be popular among advertisers. But a study shows that men and women look differently in advertisements featuring bikini clad women.

Bhopal girls organise 'SlutWalk'

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 05:39:37 +0530

A group of girls today staged a 'SlutWalk' or what is locally known as 'Besharmi Morcha' here today to protest against those who claim that women suffer eve teasing and sexual harassment because they dress up provocatively.

Victoria Beckham and Harper Seven- first look

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 05:32:40 +0530

This is the first picture of the new baby girl in the Beckham family and was uploaded on Beckham's fan page on the site.

Crystal took me for a ride: Hugh Hefner

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 01:36:23 +0530

The magazine mogul(85) was jilted by the model(25) a week before their wedding

Paraguay's sausage breaks world record

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:24:22 +0530

There is a new hot dog in the Guinness Book of Records after a sausage in Paraguay claimed victory as the "world's largest" at record of 203.8 meters long, event officials said.

Beckhams named newborn after Harper Lee

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:22:07 +0530

According to the soccer ace, the unusual name is an amalgamation of Harper Lee, the author of his wife Victoria's favourite book "To Kill A Mocking Bird", and his own former shirt number 'seven'.

Love letter delivered 53 years late

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 03:29:37 +0530

A love letter written to a US college student in the state of Pennsylvania and delivered 53 years late will be mailed to its intended recipient who is now an elderly ma.

Exorcists meet in Poland, tackle vampires

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 02:40:13 +0530

Held at Poland's Roman Catholic Jasna Gora monastery, home to the venerated Black Madonna icon, this year's congress "examines the current fashion for vampirism in Europe and the world-over, schizophrenia and other mental disorders as well as the devil's deceit during exorcism," according to the monastery's radio station.

World's largest Tricolour unfurled at US festival

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 02:33:45 +0530

The world's largest Indian flag weighing 250 kg was unfurled at the 'Vibrant India Festival' which began here today, showcasing the rich heritage and history of Gujarat and Rajasthan.

Humans programmed to believe the supernatural

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 12:06:37 +0530

Forty separate studies (both analytical and empirical) conducted in 20 countries conclude that humans are predisposed to believe in gods and in afterlife. Both theology and atheism are reasoned responses to what is a basic impulse of the human mind, the studies suggest.

Money is not important for Gaga

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 11:17:01 +0530

The 'Edge of Glory' hitmaker explained being wealthy and gaining worldwide recognition was never something she aspired to, and she would be happy to give it all up.

Grown up with B&W TV? Dreams will be colourless

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:34:30 +0530

People grown up watching black and white TV are likely see colourless dreams, scientists say.

Gelatin from humans could spice up sweets

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 01:31:04 +0530

Derived from the bones and skin of cows and pigs, gelatin is neither safe nor healthy as it can trigger infections, besides provoking a negative immune response in some people.

Cuddling, caressing more important for men

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 01:23:00 +0530

Researchers, who studied responses from adults in the United States, Brazil, Germany, Japan and Spain, also discovered that men were more likely to be happy in their relationship and that frequent kissing or cuddling was an accurate predictor of happiness for men.

Businesses look to cash in on 'Carmageddon'

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 01:08:50 +0530

Kind hearted mums motivate kids to act similarly

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 01:04:39 +0530

New research from the Telethon Institute and the University of Western Australia shows that parents have an important role to play in teaching their children to understand another person's feelings and point of view.

Check out your nose: There are 14 types!

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 02:29:49 +0530

rofessor Abraham Tamir of Ben-Gurion University in Israel has completed what he claims is the first survey of its type to classify and record the different shapes of the human nose, the 'Daily Mail' reported.

Hollywood gloats silently over News Corp scandal

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:21:41 +0530

British actors Hugh Grant and Steve Coogan may be publicly cheering the woes of Rupert Murdoch's media empire in a newspaper hacking scandal, but in Hollywood any gloating is largely taking place behind closed doors.

Tokyo most expensive city for expats

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:58:25 +0530

Tokyo remains the most expensive city in Asia for expatriates, while Singapore overtook Hong Kong to become the costliest place in the region outside of Japan, according to a survey by human resources consultancy Mercer.

Now, sunglasses that can change colour

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:54:48 +0530

The typical material behind a transition lens is what's called a photochromic film, or a sheet of polymers that change colour when sunlight hits them.

Passive smoking causes psychological disorders

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:04:58 +0530

Previous studies have shown that secondhand smoke exposure in kids can cause respiratory diseases, sids, and higher rates of asthma. Now two new studies in this week's edition of pediatrics, find secondhand smoke appears to have a big affect on the way youngsters behave.

Venting sorrow to friend may make you feel worse

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 03:26:16 +0530

A new study has now claimed that venting to a friend about stressful events of your daily life may not always be helpful.

Whoa, baby! US mom delivers 16-pound newborn

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 01:47:55 +0530

A Texas mom expected a big baby, but nothing like this: 16 pounds, 1 ounce.

Apple, Harper Seven, what next for celeb baby names?

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:37:38 +0530

With Victoria and David Beckham's daughter being called Harper Seven Beckham, we are taken back to a trauma celeb-kids seem have come to suffer.

Gonorrhoea a now superbug, poses global threat

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 06:21:14 +0530

For the first time, scientists have found a "superbug" strain of gonorrhoea, resistant to all recommended antibiotics.

Hitler ordered sex toys for troops during WW-II

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 02:12:30 +0530

Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler had ordered sex toys for his troops as many of them were contracting sex diseases from French prostitutes.

NASA astronauts trial urine sports drink

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 01:30:33 +0530

The Atlantis crew is testing a urine recycling system developed by NASA that is capable of turning the urine of astronauts into a yummy sports drink.

It's a son for Kate Hudson

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 01:25:01 +0530

The child is Hudson's first with Muse frontman Matt Bellamy and the couple are thrilled with their new arrival, reports femalefirst.co.uk. She gave birth Saturday night.

Soon, a jab to make you thin?

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:10:58 +0530

Having trouble shedding those extra kilos? You may soon get an injection that could help you burn calories and melt the excess flab away.

Heavy drinking blocks long-term memory formation

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:51:03 +0530

Ever wondered why you end up in missing some memories after a good night out? It's because your brain cells release steroids that block formation of long-term memories, scientists say.

Ancient shipwreck reveals medical secrets

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:26:22 +0530

The kit contains pills made of ground-up vegetables, herbs and plants such as celery, carrots, and chestnuts and was so well sealed that they miraculously survived being under water for over two millennia, The Sunday Telegraph reported.

Labeouf likes 'wild child' image

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:24:13 +0530

Actor Shia Labeouf says he is proud of his "wild child" image in Hollywood because his short temper wins him more respect.

Megan Fox rubbishes botox rumours

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:20:48 +0530

Actress Megan Fox has rubbished reports that she has had botox treatment and to prove her point she has posted an album entitled "Things You Can't Do with Your Face when You Have Botox, which contains a series of her pictures, on her microblogging site.

Beckhams name baby girl Harper Seven

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:13:19 +0530

Harper Seven Beckham weighs a healthy 7 pounds 10 ounces.

Human belly button harbours 1,400 bug strains

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 08:15:18 +0530

North Carolina State University's Belly Button Biodiversity study found 662 unrecognised strains - which could be a unique new species.

Your brain corrects you morally

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 08:12:38 +0530

Unknown to you, your brain might have a hidden agenda - discouraging you to stray from the narrow path to rectitude.

It's official. Women drivers more accident prone

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 12:44:56 +0530

Women drivers are accident prone even though they spend less time at the wheel than males.

Forget Indian Idol, Arunachal has Everest Idols

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:48:14 +0530

The Everest climbers are the new role models for youth in the state.

Is 60-inch wide Polish house world's narrowest?

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 06:00:54 +0530

Just 60 inches wide, a four-storey house with a bedroom, lounge, bathroom and kitchen -- but no staircase -- is being claimed to be the world's narrowest property.

SlutWalk debate: to be or not to be there

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 07:35:30 +0530

The organisers have scheduled their first Open Debate on July 10, at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.

Sheeja Mathews: 1st Indian woman to own a Harley Davidson

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 03:24:56 +0530

Bangalore-based HR professional Sheeja Mathews become the first woman in India to own the iconic cult motorcycle.

'Sexsomniac' who raped teen in sleep walks free

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:13:30 +0530

A man in Britain, who raped a teenaged girl, walked free from a court Monday after convincing the jury that he was actually suffering from 'sexsomnia'.

Police: Picasso drawing stolen from SF gallery

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:07:00 +0530

Police are on the hunt for a man who walked into a San Francisco art gallery, grabbed a valuable pencil drawing by Pablo Picasso off the wall and fled in a waiting taxicab.

Want to live forever? Scientist sees aging cured

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:39:05 +0530

If Aubrey de Grey's predictions are right, the first person who will live to see their 150th birthday has already been born. And the first person to live for 1,000 years could be less than 20 years younger.

Fireworks, parades, hot dogs: US celebrates 4th

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:32:56 +0530

The nation's most extravagant display of July 4 fireworks Monday was a triumphant celebration that turned sober briefly to commemorate the 10-year mark since the Sept. 11 attacks.

Finger size may have link to penis length: study

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:10:11 +0530

Men whose index fingers are shorter than their ring fingers may have longer penises, according to a South Korean study published in the Asian Journal of Andrology.

New app checks out the bar scene in advance

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:57:41 +0530

A new app aims to maximize the chances of meeting a member of the opposite sex by using facial recognition technology to show how many men and women there are in any given bar.

Husain wanted to destroy his paintings in exile

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:49:07 +0530

Forced to live away from India, M.F. Husain at one time wanted to destroy all his paintings, says his son Owais Husain who is hungering to conquer the wasteland of possibilities left behind by his illustrious father.

Divorce ceremonies pick up after Japan disaster

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:30:35 +0530

Ceremonies to celebrate divorces have gained momentum in Japan after the massive March earthquake and tsunami.

One year of the Dhoni-Sakshi innings

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 06:31:41 +0530

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni broke a million hearts when he married childhood friend Sakshi Singh Rawat a year ago on July 4, 2010.

Watch: Novak Djokovic imitate Sharapova, Nadal

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 01:39:14 +0530

Djokovic imitates Maria Sharapova and Rafael Nadal at the US Open.

Manish Malhotra bags best designer award

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 11:14:56 +0530

Stylist Manish Malhota won the best costume designer award for the movie 'Robot' at the Filmfare Awards South.

Berlin gala marks 30 years of Art of Living

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 10:56:10 +0530

The stadium turned into a grand yoga park as 800 people from around the globe came together to perform a brief sequence of yoga.

Biker dies on ride protesting helmet law

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:25:43 +0530

Police say a motorcyclist participating in a protest ride against helmet laws in upstate New York died after he flipped over the bike's handlebars and hit his head on the pavement.

A long way to go, cheer Delhi's gays

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 01:13:35 +0530

Pulsating drum beats, rainbow hues adorning the crowd, and faces beaming with pride and joy - the capital's alternate sexuality community got together Saturday to celebrate the second anniversary of the Delhi High Court's landmark ruling decriminalizing homosexuality.

Necessary to Indianise 'SlutWalk': Organiser

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 05:01:20 +0530

There has been a constant debate among Indian feminists over the lack of an original Indian concept and the need to ape the West.

Scientists find way to 'mend broken hearts'

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 12:20:37 +0530

A team at Liverpool John Moores University says that it has discovered how to mend broken hearts by examining ways of repairing damaged tissue after cardiovascular attacks, 'The Daily Telegraph' reported.

Fear, anger prompt us to share stories, messages

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 12:12:18 +0530

According to a University of Pennsylvania research, these emotions are characterized by high arousal and action, unlike sadness or contentment, emotions linked with low arousal or inaction.

Little babies can figure out when you're sad

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 11:58:57 +0530

A UK study shows that the brain areas devoted to processing speech, develop quicker than suspected and could provide new insights into autism.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie hide behind walls

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 11:56:01 +0530

Actor Brad Pitt says he and his long-term partner Angelina Jolie hide behind the walls sometimes to escape their celebrity status.

Johansson and Reynolds finalize divorce

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 10:57:16 +0530

The Green Lantern and Black Widow, or at least the actors who play them on the big screen, are officially single again.

Harry Potter's final spell with 8th, last film

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:46:28 +0530

As the studio behind the Harry Potter films likes to remind us, "It all ends here".

Timeline: The Harry Potter saga

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:36:00 +0530

Following are the events in the Harry Potter saga, leading up to the premiere of the eighth and final film in the series on July 7 - "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2".

10 things you didn't know about Harry Potter

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:34:15 +0530

Following are some facts about the Harry Potter films and the novels they are based on as the eighth film - "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2" premieres in Britain on July 7, and opens in theatres eight days later.

Obama to hold Twitter session

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:20:15 +0530

The White House will host a Twitter session with President Barack Obama on July 6. The president will answer questions submitted via Twitter, which limits messages to 140 characters. The session will focus on jobs and the economy, and a video feed of Obama's answers will be streamed online.

Watch: Video of Russia president's driving gaffe

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 01:23:07 +0530

Memo to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev: next time you plunge into a crowd, don't forget to park your car first.

Bhupen Hazarika hospitalized

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:39:08 +0530

Music maestro Bhupen Hazarika has been admitted to the intensive care unit of a hospital in suburban Andheri here after he complained of breathing problems.

Obama compares himself to Messi

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:25:48 +0530

President Barack Obama has compared himself to Barcelona striker Lionel Messi at a White House awards ceremony.

Utterly Delicious Refuel System: Amul's UDRS ad

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:52:06 +0530

Amul on Thursday released a witty new ad on the controversial Umpires Decisions Review System (UDRS).

Packaging chemical could cheat men of sex appeal

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:45:48 +0530

A chemical found in food packaging could cheat a man of his virility and ability to attract females, a research said.

Cardiac surgeon dies after patient's surgery

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:41:18 +0530

An Italian cardiac surgeon has died minutes after he completed a complicated operation on an elderly patient at a clinic near Milan.

Justin Timberlake part of group buying MySpace

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:34:33 +0530

The pop star, who played Napster co-founder Sean Parker in "The Social Network," a movie about Facebook, has joined Specific Media in buying its downtrodden rival, MySpace, from News Corp. in a deal that closed Wednesday.

Britain spies the most on web users: Google

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:30:47 +0530

A report by the search engine revealed that British law enforcement officials and government agencies made 1,162 requests for data from the company in just six months, the Daily Mail reported.

Laughter lights up our faces, brains

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:29:38 +0530

Our brains as well as our faces virtually 'light up', especially when we laugh on hearing or seeing something funny.

Text messages help smokers quit

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:26:52 +0530

Smokers are twice as likely to quit when they get text messages urging them to stick to their goal of being smoke free compared with those who receive texts with no motivational messages, a British study has found.

Americans are eating more and more often

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:00:05 +0530

Americans may be cutting back on super-sized meals, but waistlines continue to expand from more frequent eating, according to a study released on Wednesday.

Gandhi's Dandi March one of the most influential

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:58:32 +0530

Mahatma Gandhi-led Salt Satyagraha during India's independence movement has been named among the 10 most influential protests in the world by America's prestigious Time magazine.

Miracle serum wipes wrinkles and dark circles

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:31:14 +0530

Women are hailing a caffeine-based eye serum as a magic bullet to banish crow's feet, dark circles and puffy bags.

Actress Yeoh blacklisted, deported from Myanmar

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:26:09 +0530

Authorities in Myanmar have deported Hollywood actress Michelle Yeoh who plans to play pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in an upcoming film, an immigration official said on Tuesday.

Chinese seeks help over stingy wife

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:21:50 +0530

A Chinese man has sought help from a women's organisation to deal with his wife who is a penny-pincher.

Can the Internet help you lose weight?

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:21:47 +0530

People tend to lose a little more weight with online help than with traditional weight loss programs, according to a new study from Japan.

Woman jailed for 229th offence in UK

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:07:05 +0530

A 42-year-old woman thief here has been convicted for her 229th offence, with a flabbergasted British judge calling her the "worst female criminal" ever seen by him.

Pope tweets for the first time

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:56:38 +0530

Pope Benedict XVI has tweeted for the first time, announcing the launch of a Vatican news information portal.

Brain scan reveals how brain processes jokes

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:42:53 +0530

Researchers from the Medical Research Council's cognition and brain sciences unit used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans to watch and compare what goes on in the brains of normal people when they hear ordinary sentences and funny jokes, including puns.

Did 14th century China use fridge?

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:42:14 +0530

If a 14th century painting is to be believed, people in China have been using a refrigerator-like device since that time.

Fashion-forward females add glamour to Wimbledon

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:37:39 +0530

When the Wimbledon tennis championships got under way at the All England Club in the 1900s, refined-looking competitors wore boater hats, long sleeves, neatly pressed trousers and floor length dressers.

Diana returns from grave in Newsweek cover

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:07:30 +0530

Princess Diana has returned from the grave on the front cover of Newsweek in a picture that imagines her, and her life, as it might have been had she lived to mark her 50th birthday on Friday.

Besharmi Morcha aka SlutWalk launches website

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 02:11:34 +0530

The 'Besharmi Morcha' which had started on a tottering note in Delhi, is now reaching out to a wider audience with their freshly launched website.

Indian women world's most stressed - survey

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 01:41:41 +0530

Women around the world feel stressed and pressed for time, but women in emerging markets are more stressed than their sisters in developed nations and Indian women say they are the most stressed of all, according to a survey published on Tuesday.