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- Romantic break-ups whittle down sense of identity
Washington: A romantic break-up can whittle down one's sense of identity or "self concept", says new research.
Self-concept is defined as a person's sense of "me&#....
- More efficient methods of food-recall notices needed
Washington: Consumers need faster, more efficient ways of being notified when there is a recall of food products.
"As our food supply becomes increasingly global and interconnecte....
- First time in spa? Try Swedish massage
Gurgaon: If you are tired and want a massage that won't dip you in oils and at the same time relaxes your body and mind, then opt for Swedish massage at the FOS Laser spa in Gurgaon.
- 'Normal' blood sugar levels may not be safe for baby, mum
Washington: Two to three times more pregnant women may soon be diagnosed and treated for gestational diabetes.
These findings are based on new norms for determining risky blood sugar ....
- Do you know yourself? Don't be too sure
Washington: Since at least the days of Socrates, humans have been advised to "know thyself". And through the years, many social psychologists have believed the individual is the best ju....
- Elderly benefit from living by parks, walking trails
Washington: Elders who live near physical activity resources like parks, trails and recreational facilities benefit health wise, says a new study.
Researchers conducted a study among ....
- What drives people to find love out of wedlock?
New Delhi: First ace golfer Tiger Woods and former England footballer captain John Terry scorched the headlines for their extramarital affairs. So what prompts people to seek a relationship out....
- Consumers perceive non-profits as incompetent: Study
Washington: Consumers perceive non-profit organisations as being warm, but not particularly competent, says a new study.
Conversely, it found that people generally view profit-based c....
- Male students can be victims of girlfriends' violence too
Washington: Male college students can also be victims of their girlfriends' violence, says a new study.
Sandra Stith, professor of family studies and human services at Kansas Stat....
- 'Going to a good astrologer is like going to a doctor'
New Delhi: Consider it a pastime or an infallible guide to the future, you can't ignore astrology, which some Indians consider a science. Some place equal emphasis on visits to an astrologe....
- Can best friends be good life partners?
New Delhi: Can best friends be good life partners? Tennis star Sania Mirza probably didn't think so as she called off her engagement to childhood friend Mohammad Sohrab Mirza due to 'in....
- Parents should limit child's computer gaming
Berlin: Parents of a child who plays computer games excessively should limit computer use but not issue blanket condemnations, social education workers advised.
Remarks such as, "....
- Mid-life crisis? No, they're the best years
Washington: Elliot Jacques coined the term 'mid-life crisis' 40 years ago, when the average lifespan was 70 and 'mid-life' came at age 35. Not any more as a new study says they ....
- Interpreters can break one's prospects in courtroom
Sydney: Interpreters can literally make or break one's prospects in the courtroom, says a latest research.
The findings indicate that untrained court interpreters can commit mista....
- Siblings better role models than parents
Washington: Siblings shape our social and emotional development more than parents, says an expert.
Laurie Kramer, professor of applied family studies at the University of Illinois (U-....
- Arthritis? Work out for less pain
Washington: Don't halt Work outs just because you have aching knees and joints caused by arthritis.
People with arthritis who Work out regularly report less pain, says a new Mayo ....
- New Year celebrated with glee in Mumbai
Mumbai: Millions of fire-crackers, ringing of bells, hooting of ships' sirens and loud cheers by Mumbaikars - from the slums of Dharavi to the highrises in the posh areas of the city - gree....
- Tai Ji can make Indian yoga more effective: Chinese-American
New Delhi: Tai Ji, the ancient Chinese martial art and dance form, can be used for making Indian yoga more relaxing and spontaneous for effective healing and circulation of positive energy in t....
- Theme parties, cosy dinners on Delhi's New Year menu
New Delhi: The capital is hotting up to the year-end mood and money is no object.
While the party-hoppers are checking out the Page 3 party rosters in newspapers and billboards scream....
- Party under a blue moon this new year eve!
New Delhi: Take out some time from new year eve revelry on Thursday and look at the sky to catch a glimpse of a rare celestial phenomenon - a blue moon. A partial lunar eclipse will also be obs....
- Communist or conservative? It may be in your genes
Washington: Did you know that genetics plays a vital role in shaping your political orientation? Political party identification (PID) is among the most studied concepts in modern political scie....
- On New Year eve, pub city Bangalore to groove past midnight
Bangalore: Party animals in Bangalore are cheering, New Year's Eve this year will be extra rocking. The decision of city police Commissioner Shankar Bidari to grant "special" permis....
- Raj Palace: Sparkling jewel among heritage hotels
Jaipur: At first glance, it is difficult to believe that the Raj Palace has been standing for around 300 years. The pale yellow walls, lush green gardens and antique furniture look too perfect ....
- Nanoparticles can heal abscesses
Washington: Researchers are relying on nanoparticles to heal skin abscesses caused by strains of bacteria that resist other medicines.
Abscesses are deep skin infections that often re....
- Tiger Woods gets a clubbing in online game
London: While tabloids keep busy with details of Tiger Woods' many flings, a website has designed an online game that spoofs the celebrity golfer, reports The Sun.
The game, which....
- Hundred times faster, cooler computers on their way!
Toronto: Indian-origin researcher Sanjeev John and his colleague Xun Ma of the University of Toronto have discovered new behaviour of light which could lead to cooler and faster computing.
....
- Community marriages are the flavour of the season
Agra: Hindu marriages are becoming costlier each year, causing a great deal of stress and anxiety in middle class families. The only way to alleviate the financial burden is to promote communit....
- Texting, tweeting could play bigger role in teaching kids
Washington: Texting and tweeting could play a bigger role in teaching children at schools, says a new study. Critics who argue that texting is synonymous with literary degradation should not ov....
- Hurt by social snub? Blame your genes
Washington: Have you ever felt upset about being socially snubbed? Your genes, not your friends, may be at fault. Scientists have long known that opium-like pain killers, called opioids, reliev....
- Chinese 'herbal' cigarettes no safer than regular ones
Washington: Chinese "herbal" cigarettes, combining herbs with tobacco, are no safer than regular cigarettes and are just as addictive, says a new study.
"We hope our findi....
- Widowed people have higher mortality
Washington: Married people are living longer these days, but the widowed are experiencing a higher mortality rate, according to new research.
"With the improvements in medical tec....
- Why do humans outlive chimps?
Washington: Chimpanzees and great apes have lifespans that barely exceed 50 years, in spite of their genetic similarity to humans. The difference is that humans evolved genes that enabled them ....
- Low-income mothers distrust men
Washington: The vast majority of low-income mothers strongly distrust the opposite sex, says a recent study.
But it did not come in the way of their marrying, and cultivating a romant....
- Now, mobile phones can diagnose acute appendicitis
Washington: Radiologists can diagnose acute appendicitis from a remote location with the use of a mobile phone equipped with special software.
"The goal is to improve the speed an....
- Thailand's Dusit group to build five luxury hotels in India
Chiang Mai (Thailand): Thai hospitality chain Dusit, acclaimed for blending modern global service standards with the country's traditional hospitality in its hotels, hopes to open its first....
- Play cricket, enjoy spa on cruise off Kerala coast
New Delhi: Play cricket, rejuvenate in a Swedish spa and go shopping -- all this on the high seas! Aquamarine, a luxury cruise ship, offers these and many more holiday pleasures off the Kerala ....
- Peer pressure compels teens to opt for cosmetic surgery
New Delhi: The onset of puberty can be an agonising time for many adolescents. This is the time when a strong emphasis is placed on looks and many teenagers look for peer validation. It is not ....
- Treat yourself to a relaxing Thai massage at the trade fair
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Shop till you drop and then pamper yourself with a relaxing back massage or a rejuvenating foot massage. Sounds irresistible? Then a visit to the Thai massage stall at the ong....
- Six-yard wonder: Designer authors book about the sari
New Delhi: Did you know there are over 1,000 forms of saris in India? Bringing to the fore such facts while shedding light on the sari's traditional significance and styles of weaving, a bo....
- Smell of old books can tell you about their condition
London: There is something lovable about the faint yet familiar smell of old books, which could also tell you about their condition, says a new study.
Scientists have developed a new ....
- Windows 7 and Vista offer best file search
Hamburg: Ever wonder where you stored a certain file on your computer? If you have the new Windows 7 or even Windows Vista on your computer, you won't need any extra software to answer that....
- No pain, no gain applies to happiness too
Washington: 'No pain, no gain' adage applies to happiness too, according to new research.
People who work hard at improving a skill or ability, such as mastering a math proble....
- Dumped at the altar, Ambala groom's marital hopes dashed
Ambala (Haryana): There's love at first sight, of course, and then there's dislike at first sight too -- just ask the hapless groom who was dumped halfway through the wedding ceremony h....
- Phone counselling can help teen smokers quit
Washington: Personalised, proactive phone counselling centred on motivational interviewing can help teenagers quit smoking, recent studies suggest.
Arthur V. Peterson and colleagues a....
- Indian brides slim it out for big fat wedding
New Delhi: Nalini Sharma, 24, is getting married in November and is hard at work - at a slimming clinic! She has already lost five kilograms but that, she says, is not enough.
As the ....
- LDs: Lady detectives licensed to track you
Lucknow: Be it a mall, an office, a seminar venue or a social networking website, men are advised to be cautious in dealing with unknown women. The newfound weapon of private detective agencies....
- Breastfeeding moms need more aerobic work out
Washington: New moms breastfeeding their babies may require more aerobic and resistance work out to offset temporary bone loss caused by calcium depletion, says a recent study.
Chery....
- Children of working mums have unhealthier lifestyles
London: Children whose mothers work are likely to lead unhealthier lifestyles than those whose mums don't, says new research.
Children of working mum are more sedentary and are mo....
- Wearing high heels can make women wince later in life
Washington: Wearing high heels early in life can make women wince in pain in later years, says a new research.
Men, however, do not experience the same foot pain as women because of t....
- Mobile phone to authenticate your identity: Nilekani
New Delhi: Move over passport and PAN card! Now the mobile phone will be used to verify your credentials, for authentication at banks, gas connection centres or while providing rural jobs, Uniq....
- Saying sorry helps firms retain customers
London: Firms that simply say sorry to aggrieved customers do better than those that offer cash compensation, new research has said.
The ploy works even though the recipient of the ap....
- Mood seems to play no role in our memory
Washington: Mood seems to play little or no role in our memory, says a new study.
Suppose you consumed a well cooked meal in a restaurant last week. Your mood could have been good or ....
- Parents tell lies to make their kids good
Washington: Parents tell their children lies in order to make them good boys and girls, says a new study.
Researchers asked US participants about parental lying, either for the purpos....
- Indian architecture scene is sad, rues Aamby Valley architect
New Delhi: He is the man who recreated the luxurious living experience of America's Beverly Hills with the famous Aamby Valley project in Maharashtra. But Bobby Mukherji believes that post-....
- Tense or bored? Go for a makeover
New Delhi: Broke up with your boyfriend or just tired of a monotonous life? If everything around you is in a mess and you are looking for a change, then just head for a makeover to make heads t....
- Want to be smarter? Read Kafka
Washington: Reading a book by Franz Kafka, or watching a film by director David Lynch, could make you smarter, a new study suggests.
Exposure to surrealism in, say, Kafka's "T....
- Distractions may hinder rational decision making
London: We are faced with making decisions all the time, weighing the pros and cons in light of past experiences, before we do something about it. However, a new study suggests that distraction....
- Active kids fall asleep much faster
Sydney: Active kids fall asleep in 26 minutes, whereas the average child takes 45, says a new study.
Researchers from Monash University have found that children who are more active du....
- Jaya Mishra's collection displayed at KFW II
Kolkata: The title of the Jaya Mishra collection 'Prosaic Regality - An Undefined Royalty' was anti-inspired from the Marie Antoinette "Let them eat Cake" story, this collection....
- Doctors unable to restrain mentally ill from smoking
Washington: Depressed and anxious people are among the heaviest smokers, but doctors seldom insist that they quit, fearing their mental disorders will get out of hand. A researcher has, however....
- New approach to wrinkles could replace Botox
London: A new approach to treating wrinkles could emerge as an alternative to Botox and cosmetic surgery.
The non-invasive technique combines high-intensity light from light-emitting ....
- It's all in the stars: Lucky nine - Sep 9, '09
New Delhi: If you believe in what the stars say, on Wednesday the day of lucky 9 - Sep 9, 2009 - represents tolerance, understanding and forgiving past injustices. And the day will recur only a....
- Himachal to start 12 centres for ayurveda
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh plans to promote ayurveda by setting up 12 'panchkarma' centres in the state by December-end, Health Minister Rajeev Bindal said today.
"To promot....
- Breakthrough could help reverse devastating childhood disease
Sydney: A breakthrough by scientists could open the way to developing drugs to reverse the effects of a devastating childhood illness known as mitochondrial disease.
Aleksandra Filipo....
- Liposuction leftovers can boost stem cell production
Washington: Blobs of fat removed during liposuction conceal cells that can be more quickly and easily converted into stem cells than skin cells most often used by researchers.
"We....
- Crying is good for relationships: Study
Washington: Crying is known to be a symptom of physical pain or stress but it can improve personal relationships, says a new study.
New analysis by Tel Aviv University (TAU) zoologist....
- Of windows and enhancing home decor
New Delhi: People spend a lot of time and effort on doing up their homes, but they often neglect an important part - windows. A husband-wife design duo says the entire work out will be in vain ....
- More educated patients have less faith in their doctors
Toronto: Well-educated heart patients tend to have less faith in their cardiologists, says a Canadian study.
The study by York University here shows that patients who reported greater....
- Reduce tension, keep plants in offices, classrooms
Washington: House plants can help reduce tension and stress among office workers, who spend more than 80 percent of the day indoors.
Researchers found the presence of plants in homes ....
- Believing is seeing too, especially of others' emotions
Washington: Folk wisdom says "seeing is believing", but new research suggests that "believing is seeing" too, at least when it comes to perceiving other people's emotions.
....
- New organic fertiliser boosts farm output
London: Human urine and wood ash appear to make a potent, low cost fertiliser for boosting output of food crops.
A new study found that plants fertilised with urine produced four time....
- Discarded US computers get fresh life
Washington: More and more discarded US computers are enjoying a lease of life in developing countries, says a comprehensive study.
The findings may heighten growing concerns about env....
- Harbhajan's Hummer gets traffic ticket in Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Cricketer Harbhajan Singh's Rs.10 million Hummer SUV has just got costlier. No sooner than the off-spinner in his SUV hit the Chandigarh roads, the traffic police slapped him wi....
- Online psychotherapy as good as visiting in person
Sydney: Online therapy to treat common mental disorders is just as effective as visiting a psychotherapist in person, says a new study.
Anxiety, social phobias and depression are cond....
- New mom? A writer could be lurking in you
New Delhi: You could take a leaf out of their book. Several Indian women are taking to penning down their bumbling, sleepless yet overwhelming experience of becoming a mother or simply telling ....
- Family pressure pushing up adolescent suicides: experts
New Delhi: An exaggerated importance to brands, pressure to perform and peer pressure have pushed up suicide rate amongst adolescents today - a case in point being the 19-year-old student who k....
- TV's a bad guru for yoga, warn experts
New Delhi: Do you sit and perform complicated yoga postures day after day at home with only TV as your instructor? It may be time to turn the idiot box off, as experts warn that practising yoga....
- Back up while driving to avoid damage to neck, spine
New Delhi: On a frightful Friday evening in mid-August when stormy winds blew away a portion of the roof at Delhi Airport, 41-year-old Preetha Nair was stuck at the wheels for four hours, like ....
- Unfair game: The Indian obsession with skin colour
New Delhi: "Looking for a slim, homely and fair girl for our son" - that is usually how most matrimonial ads read, the stress being on the word "fair". Many say it is proof of o....
- Researchers develop device to save babies
New Delhi: A foetal heart monitor designed by Indian scientists can save unborn infants in complicated pregnancies.
Developed by A.K. Mittra, from the Manoharbhai Patel Institute of E....
- Healthy lifestyle can keep dementia at bay
Sydney: Physical activity, non-smoking, social engagements and mental stimulation cut down the risk of dementia, a new study says.
"What's interesting is that these lifestyle ....
- Good old Nirula's keeps up with changing palate
New Delhi: Spicy mutton vindaloo, chicken xacutti, Goan vegetable curry, Portuguese soup...all this at a place famous for its ice creams, burgers and sundaes! Fast food joint Nirula's has k....
- Cameras that translate mouth gestures into words!
Toronto: People with speech disability will now be able to speak, literally.
A Canadian professor at the University of Toronto says heat-seeking infrared camera can pick up mouth gest....
- Low cost bio-sensor can detect DNA in a jiffy
Washington: Scientists have come up with a novel electronic sensor that ensures faster, more accurate and cost-effective testing of DNA for diagnostics and biological research.
Develo....
- Parvesh and Jai to take Kama Sutra sensuality to Paris
New Delhi: Taking inspiration from sculptures on ancient temple walls, designer duo Parvesh-Jai is all set to depict the theories of Kama Sutra through their design skills and showcase them at ....
- Eavesdropping helps termites evade predatory kin
Sydney: Eavesdropping helps dry wood termites avoid their more aggressive kin as a mode of survival, according to scientists.
Both species eat dry wood and can co-exist in the same tr....
- Galla Foods launches two fruit beverages
Chennai: The city-based fruit beverage maker Galla Foods today launched two fruit drinks - mango and apple-litchi blend - to consolidate its presence in the country's booming Rs.2,000-crore....
- Scientists engineer stem cells to turn into red blood cells
Sydney: Stem cell scientists have modified a human embryonic stem cell (hESC) line to glow red when they become red blood cells.
The modified hESC line, ErythRED, opens the way to gen....
- Thick blood can cause heart attacks, but also prevent them
London: Thick blood is a double edged sword. It can cause heart attacks and strokes, but prevent them as well.
Scientists explained for the first time how this clinical paradox works.....
- Teens' risky behaviour may signal mature brain
Washington: Adolescents who engage in dangerous behaviour may be a sign of more mature brains, says a new study.
The brain goes through a course of maturation during adolescence and d....
- Brain can predict what eyes in motion will see
London: The human brain can perceive the outcome of eye movement split seconds before they take in a new scene, says a new study.
Researchers asked participants in the study to shift ....
- Saying sorry can influence jurors
Washington: Apologising for negative outcomes, a practice common with children, may lead to more favourable verdicts in court, according to a new study.
Rick Warne and Robert Cornell ....
- Model Hunt For The Second Season Of Kolkata Fashion Week
Kolkata: Ever since the announcement has been made for the second season of Kolkata Fashion Week (KFW II) by the Brand Ambassador Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the excitement and euphoria surrounding t....
- Nanotubes can accelerate desalination 5 times
Sydney: Researchers have found a way to speed up desalination five times, with the help of nanotubes made of boron and nitrogen. Desalination and demineralisation can help overcome the acute wa....
- Tiny fish warn of grave hidden risks to Great Barrier Reef
Sydney: The tiniest fish on the Great Barrier Reef are warning of profound changes taking place in the reef's natural systems, thanks to human activity.
A little more than an inch....
- Mammals, birds, fishes have won evolutionary race
Washington: Mammals, birds and fishes are among evolution's "winners" because they have diversified into more species, while crocodiles, alligators and their reptile cousin tuatara ....
- Farming does not reduce tree cover as much as thought earlier
Washington: Satellite imagery has revealed that there is significant tree cover in nearly half the farmed landscape worldwide, contrary to a belief that agriculture leads to massive deforestati....
- Scientists freeze image of 64 km long lightning bolt
Washington: Scientists have captured a one second shot of a huge lightning bolt, streaking 64 km upward from the top of a storm cloud.
These rarely seen, highly charged meteorological....
- Why do some people have giant hands and feet?
Washington: Researchers have uncovered information about genetic mutations associated with a form of gigantism which usually involves enlarged hands, feet, and facial features.
The di....
- Obsessed about sex or cleaning? Visit a psychiatrist
New Delhi: Twenty-one-year-old Ashok Singh finds it difficult to study or work as his mind is flooded with sexual images most of the time. Urvasi Thakur, a homemaker, wakes up early to clean he....
- Luxor group forays into lifestyle products
New Delhi: Luxor, the market leader in writing instruments, has come up with lifestyle products - like women's wear, home and fashion accessories - with the aim of providing affordable luxu....
- Anti-ageing gene can lower blood pressure
Washington: An anti-aging gene called klotho, when injected into lab models, significantly reduced high blood pressure (BP) or hypertension.
Researchers who uncovered a link between t....
- Scientists make new drug to kill tough bugs
Sydney: Scientists have synthesised a powerful new chemical from a marine bacterium that kills resistant bugs found in hospitals.
Equally important, the new chemical, called Fijimycin....
- Men smart while working with smarter women
New Delhi: "Man smart, Woman smarter", the catchy number sung by Harry Belafonte years ago may not be music for all men. According to a survey, 62 percent men smart while working alongs....
- Don't let your baby sleep the way magazines show
Washington: More than a third of pictures in women's magazines depict babies in unsafe sleeping positions, possibly heightening the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), says a new s....
- Most US bank notes carry whiff of cocaine
Washington: You may be carrying a whiff of cocaine in your wallet, purse or pocket if you have US bank notes.
In what researchers describe as the largest, most comprehensive analysis ....
- Want a golfing holiday? Go to Chandigarh
Chandigarh: If you want to play golf without making a big hole in your pocket, Chandigarh is the right place for you.
In an effort to promote "golf tourism" in and around this....
- Why are autumn leaves of different colours?
Washington: Why do autumn leaves boast yellow hues in Europe and lustrous red in Asia and America?
A new theory provided by Simcha Lev-Yadun, professor of biology at the University of....
- Imitation cements social bonding: researchers
Washington: Imitation, goes an old saying, is the sincerest form of flattery. New research shows it also cements social bonding and later friendships.
The study, led by scientists at ....
- Early humans used fire to improve stone tools
Washington: New evidence has surfaced which reveals how early humans used fire in southern Africa to improve the quality and efficiency of stone tools. The evidence has also changed scientific ....
- Unexpected windfall can hasten retirement
Washington: Older workers who get cash out of the blue are more likely to choose early retirement, according to new research.
Jeffrey R. Brown and Scott Weisbenner from the University....
- Bird thought to be extinct found in the lab
London: A seabird thought to have been driven to extinction by hungry European sailors in the late 18th century has been rediscovered, in the laboratory. It turns out the 'extinct' spec....
- Fungal pathogen inside us can be bisexual
Washington: Candida albicans, the most common human fungal pathogen, can be bisexual too, according to the latest research.
Brown University (BU) researchers have determined that Cand....
- Depression may abort craving for pleasure
Washington: Decreased craving for pleasure is a symptom of a major depressive disorder, suggests a new study.
The research contradicts the long-held notion that those suffering from d....
- Working women sleep less than men: study
Washington: Women working full-time sleep less than men as they shoulder dual responsibility of office and home, a study said.
The study conducted by Professor David Maume of the Univ....
- Chefs 'sweat' in summer heat to prepare Kashmiri wazwan
Srinagar: The heat saps energy, but there is work to be done. The season of marriages has arrived before the end of summer and chefs are sweating to live up to their reputation of preparing the....
- Early stage ovarian cancer patients can preserve fertility
Washington: Young women with early-stage ovarian cancer can preserve fertility by keeping at least one ovary or the uterus, without the risk of dying from the disease, according to the latest r....
- DNA collection from dirty samples now possible
Vancouver: Extracting DNA from very small or heavily contaminated samples won't be a difficult task any more, according to the latest research.
Canadian researchers at the Univers....
- Not just women, men too get moody
New Delhi: For ages, women have always been accused of having mood swings, but with increasing stress levels, men too are displaying erratic behaviour and admit as much.
"I am ver....
- Female bosses more likely to face workplace sexual harassment
Washington: Women holding supervisory positions are more likely to be sexually harassed at work, says the first-ever, large-scale longitudinal study to examine workplace power, gender and sexua....
- Changing rainfall pattern may deprive billion people of water
Washington: A changing rainfall pattern may deprive a billion people of fresh water in the tropics and subtropics in the coming decades, according to the latest research.
The rain ban....
- Choice of college subjects means women earn less than men
Washington: Higher education may have helped women catch up somewhat with men in terms of earnings, but according to new research there is one factor which is instrumental in perpetuating that ....
- Choice of college subjects means women earn less than men
Washington: Higher education may have helped women catch up somewhat with men in terms of earnings, but according to new research there is one factor which is instrumental in perpetuating that ....
- Research exposes dinos as chicken-hearted baby-killers
London: Two titans fighting a bloody battle is the staple of movies like Jurassic Park. A new study of the fossils, however, indicates that theropods, the large predatory dinosaurs, were huntin....
- Disaster analogy can cause public panic
London: Using disaster analogy such as 'tsunami', 'perfect storm' and 'bio-terrorism' to mobilize the media, governments and individuals during an emergency can make peo....
- Errors in historical films set back classroom learning
Washington: Errors in historical blockbuster films set back classroom learning, especially when it comes to helping students learn and retain factual information in textbooks, a new study has f....
- Women eat less with men, but more with other women
Toronto: Women count their calories when dining with men, but not so when eating with other women, says a new Canadian study.
Research at Canada's McMaster University at Hamilton ....
- Differences in brain may explain why people turn psychopaths
London: Biological differences in the brain may explain why some people turn into psychopaths, says a new study.
The research, conducted by Declan Murphy, along with Michael Craig and....
- Faith in your tools key to better performance
Washington: A firm may not be able to afford the latest software or computers. But that may not impair the productivity of the workers, concludes a new study.
More important than the ....
- Found: Safer replacement for Botox
Washington: Dysport, a new anti-wrinkle facial filler that can potentially replace Botox, smoothens frown lines between the eyes, says a new study.
"Our study confirmed that Dyspo....
- Small female twins more likely to be obese adults
Sydney: Female twins who are small at birth have a greater likelihood of being obese as adults, according to a new study.
Scientists in Britain and Otago University (OU) in Australia ....
- US is number one 'spam nation'
Berlin: The US leads the world in the sending of spam, according to a study.
The study by IT security solutions provider Sophos showed that spam originating in Russia has dropped sign....
- Friendship Day: Is it another marketing gimmick?
New Delhi: All around the world, on every first Sunday of August, friends meet and exchange gifts, flowers, cards and wrist bands to celebrate Friendship Day. But some believe it's just ano....
- Childhood adversities, drug use linked to gastric ulcer
London: Childhood adversities, drug use and smoking are the most important risk factors for gastric ulcer, says a new study. Besides, psychological stress alcohol intake may also play a role in....
- Success is a better teacher than failure
Washington: If you've ever felt doomed to repeat your mistakes, researchers can explain why. Brain cells seem to learn only when we do something right and not when we fail.
Earl K....
- Evolution faster in tropics than cooler regions
Sydney: Mammals living in the tropics are evolving faster than those inhabiting cooler regions, according to a new study.
Previously, it had been assumed that rates of genetic change ....
- After inventing sweet onion pudding, this chef earns a PhD
Chennai: He has literally tickled people's palette and imagination with such dishes as halwa, an Indian pudding, made of onions and even green chillies. Now his experience as an innovative ....
- Intense daily therapy helps kids overcome literacy problems
Sydney: Children grappling with language and literacy problems are better off with intense daily therapy rather than extended therapy, according to a recent study.
The study, led by R....
- Unhappy with wrinkles? Just peel them away
New Delhi: Forget about the various creams available in the market that promise blemish-free and fair skin. If you really want soft, smooth and flawless skin, chemical peels are the safest bet, sa....
- Chemotherapy impairs verbal, problem solving skills
Washington: Chemotherapy impairs verbal fluency skills and problem-solving abilities, according to the latest findings.
"Now that we are aware of these lingering effects, we can ....
- Ancient Mayans can teach us something about conservation
Washington: Ancient Mayans can teach us a thing or two about nature conservation, says a recent study.
"From our research we have learned that the Mayans were deliberately conser....
- Risky driving more prevalent among younger drivers
Sydney: Risky driving habits are more likely to injure or kill youths in car crashes than older drivers, said a study based on a survey of 20,000 young drivers.
Researchers at The Geo....
- Poor, premature babies less likely ready for school
Washington: Advances in neonatal care enable two-thirds of premature babies born with respiratory problems to be ready for school at the right age. However, those living in poverty are far less....
- Dad's early bonding with child scripts later involvement
Washington: When a dad changes diapers and makes paediatric appointments, he's more likely to stay involved when his child makes the transition to school, says a new study.
"I....
- Kids can outgrow chronic daily headache
Washington: Most children who suffer from chronic daily headache may outgrow the disabling condition, according to a new study.
Nearly 1.5 percent of middle school children are affect....
- Intelligence begins in the womb
Sydney: Intelligence really begins in the womb which shows up as improved numerical ability and literacy skills in early primary school, according to a new study.
The study shows tha....
- Male sex chromosome on way to extinction
Washington: The sex chromosome that only males carry is deteriorating and could disappear within a few million years.
A pair of Penn State University (PSU) scientists discovered that ....
- Lizard turns into snake to navigate desert sand
Washington: Sandfish, small lizards with smooth scales, virtually turn into snakes to navigate desert sand.
Georgia Institute of Technology (GIT) researchers found that the animals pl....
- Man on Moon revolutionised ideas behind vehicles, medicine
Washington: Forty years ago, on July 20, 1969, the United States achieved a historic feat when Apollo 11 landed on the moon.
"One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,&#....
- Researchers design vehicle to help blind drive
Washington: A student team in the Virginia Tech College of Engineering is providing the blind with an opportunity many never thought possible -- the opportunity to drive.
A retrofitte....
- 'Harmless' gene mutation can trigger bowel cancer
Sydney: A widespread gene mutation, once thought to be a trivial abnormality, adds significantly to the risk of developing bowel cancer, according to a new study.
Western Australian I....
- DNA theory flawed: new research
Toronto: New research by Canadian scientists is set to turn upside down the DNA theory which says that every cell in the body is identical to every other cell.
Current genetic studies....
- A Swiss chocolate that doesn't melt
Moscow: A Swiss company has claimed to have developed a new chocolate that won't melt in hands or room temperature, and it eyes India and China as potential markets for the new product, acc....
- Fatal skin cancers secrete compound that can heal
Sydney: A compound produced by certain fatal skin tumours can potentially open the way for developing new cures, according to new research.
"The economic and social costs of treat....
- Moon landing myth? conspiracy theories remain
Washington: Even conspiracy theories must sometimes be taken seriously.
Every week Roger Launius, chief historian at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, devot....
- Is honesty a by-product of lack of temptation?
Washington: Is honesty or truthfulness a by-product of lack of temptation? In a recent study, Harvard psychologists looked at the brain activity of people given the chance to gain money dishone....
- Why do taller guys end up earning more?
Sydney: Taller men are able to earn more than their shorter counterparts simply because they are perceived as being more intelligent and powerful, according to a new study.
The study ....
- High insulin levels enhance breast cancer risk
Washington: Elevated insulin levels in the blood seem to raise the risk of breast cancer in post-menopausal women, according to a new study.
Increased breast cancer risk for post-meno....
- Losing sight of people can spell disaster
London: Losing sight of people in a crowd can spell disaster, warns a new report on terrorist threats and crowd control.
The report, based on other reports on understanding crowd beha....
- Bangalore bonds at first wine festival
Bangalore: It was the perfect setting - the salubrious locales of Lalbagh Botanical Garden, accompanied by pleasant weather - the city could not have asked for more to kick-start its first wine....
- Scientists create human sperm for the first time
London: Scientists using embryonic stem cells have created human sperm for the first time.
Researchers led by Karim Nayernia, professor at Newcastle University and the North East Engl....
- Blankets act like drugs in cases of brain damage
Washington: Have you ever covered yourself with a blanket to stave off the shivers? A new study shows that a blanket can also help alleviate shivering in patients who have been cooled to preven....
- Financial crisis to fuel more suicides, homicides: study
London: Market crashes are likely to fuel more homicides and suicides, unless governments invest in labour market protections, according to a new study.
Researchers at London School ....
- Humans first ate fish 40,000 years ago
Washington: Freshwater fish remains a staple in many regions of the world, but it remains unclear when it became a year-round diet for early humans. A new study led by Erik Trinkaus, anthropolo....
- Which part of the brain scares you?
Washington: Scientists have discovered where a primal emotion like fear is located in the mammalian brain.
Fear conditioning is a form of Pavlovian, or associative learning and is co....
- Galileo may have discovered Neptune
Sydney: Galileo's notebooks contain hidden clues that is likely to clinch his discovery of Neptune in 1613, 234 years before the date of discovery accepted now, according to a new theory.
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- Immune system may trigger schizophrenia
Washington: Schizophrenia, a mental disease, is thought to be caused by the interaction of both genetic and environmental factors. Researchers have, however, identified additional genes that co....
- Lifestyle could be hurdle to fertility: study
Sydney: Many people link obesity, smoking, drugs and stress with infertility problems, but lifestyles could also come in the way of conception for many couples.
A University of Adela....
- Sexist jokes encourage violence against women
London: Sexist jokes induce an attitude that equates violence against women with a macho image, according to a recent study.
Scientists at the University of Granada in Spain sent que....
- Researchers edge closer to optical computer
London: An optical transistor, successfully crafted from a single molecule, brings researchers a step closer to an optical computer, which would be much faster and more powerful than existing c....
- Actors who smoke on screen induce teens to follow suit
Washington: Movie characters who smoke while playing good or bad guys do influence teens to follow their example, says the latest research.
"Previous studies have confirmed a lin....
- Rejection may drive people to cosmetic surgery
Washington: Looks which evoke negative comments or rejection may induce men and women to go in for cosmetic surgery, according to a recent study.
The study examined the role of appear....
- Laser therapy is meant for hair reduction, not removal
New Delhi: A common myth about laser hair removal therapy is that it results in permanent hair removal. But all this treatment does is to help reduce hair growth.
In today's world....
- Teenagers fearing early death more likely to be wayward: Study
Washington: One in seven American adolescents fearing early death, that is before 35 years, are likely to engage in risky behaviours, according to a latest study.
Iris Borowsky and c....
- A simpler way to send data faster
Sydney: Researchers have hit upon a new and simpler way of manipulating light to enable quicker, more secure data transfer.
The discovery is based on existing optical technology, but ....
- Heavier women have lower quality relationships
Washington: Heavier women are more likely to have a lower quality relationship, but the same is not true for men, according to a latest study.
Dr. Janet D. Latner, a professor of Psyc....
- Fearful memories get erased over time: study
Toronto: Debunking the traditional view that memories are difficult to erase, a new study shows that even our most fearful memories get erased over time.
Researchers at Montreal-based....
- Men and women use Facebook differently: study
Sydney: The popularity of a Facebook application mostly depends on whether you are male or female, and if it meets the criteria of being "cool", says a latest study.
The resea....
- Kids ready with big surprises on daddy's day
New Delhi: A simple bouquet, a quotation book, a branded watch, a lavish holiday -- kids of all age groups are charged up to surprise their dads with such gifts and more to express their love o....
- From cooking to homework, single fathers do it all
New Delhi: Being an only parent is as challenging for men as it is for women. From attending office to cooking to looking into matters like homework, single fathers have to do it all and they s....
- Stroke survivors experience loss of sexual desire
London: Suffering a stroke can have a devastating impact on relationships and can lead to significant changes in how couples relate to each other on a physical, psychological, social and emotio....
- Fatigued dad's work up to 40 hours overtime: study
London: If dad looks fatigued and exhausted this Father's Day, it could be because of his job. Many male employees are pressurised to work overtime for up to 40 hours -- often unpaid -- per....
- Some video games make children kinder
Washington: Most of us are aware of the relationship between violent video games and aggressive behaviour. But now for the first time, researchers have found that some video games can make chil....
- Now, savour some premium Mizoram wine
Aizawl: Two wineries are being set up in mountainous Mizoram to produce wine from premium quality grapes and passion fruits grown locally.
"Specially-designed bottles will arrive ....
- Employers may discriminate against ethnic names
Sydney: Looking for a job during these tough economic times? Job applicants with an Anglo-Saxon name may find it easier to get an interview compared to those with ethnic names, according to new....
- Like the pizza ad? Your telly can order it
New Delhi: You have always watched the latest pizza or cola ad on the telly. Now make the idiot box do something intelligent: Like placing home delivery orders.
In the constant churn....
- Cycling, a passion for the young at heart
New Delhi: Pedestrians stare, motorists mock, but Rajeev Arora rides along on his bicycle unfazed. The 72-year-old says cycling is his "second love, first being single malt whisky".
- India is passionate about Philately
New Delhi: Collecting stamps - one of the most popular passions of Indians cutting across towns, cities, races and colours - has become upend. Blame the fatter wallets of the collectors.
- Environmentalists seek new law on e-waste recycling
New Delhi: The firm that makes your computers and mobile phones must take legal responsibility for recycling them, say environmentalists who are pushing for a new law on handling e-waste. They ....
- Cell phone ringtones distracting and impairs recall
Washington: A new study has found that just the ring of a cell phone may be equally distracting as talking on one, especially when it occurs in a classroom setting or includes a familiar song a....
- Bonding with friend uplifts mood
Washington: Feeling emotionally close to a friend boosts levels of the hormone progesterone, promoting well-being and reducing anxiety and stress, according to a new study.
"This ....
- Imaginary friends help kids hone speech skills
Sydney: Imaginary friends help kids hone their conversational and communicative skills, says a new study.
La Trobe University psychologist Evan Kidd and colleague Anna Roby explored t....
- American couple ties knot in city of Taj
New Delhi: When an American couple, in their 50s, decided to tie the knot after a decade-long wait, they chose to do so in traditional Indian style in Agra - the north Indian city of the Taj Ma....
- American couple ties the knot Indian style
New Delhi: Amidst the chanting of Sanskrit verses, the bride and groom bedecked in traditional Indian attire walked around the sacred fire. But it wasn't just another big, fat Indian weddin....
- Kids of anxious parents need help too
Washington: A family-based programme helped reduce symptoms and the risk of developing an anxiety disorder among children of anxious parents, according to a recent study.
Despite its ....
- Bangaloreans put on running shoes for various causes
Bangalore: It was literally a runners' day out in Bangalore on Sunday. Around 32,000 people participated in various racing events at the 'Sunfeast World 10K Bangalore', espousing a ....
- Daily alcohol intake leads to binge drinking
Toronto: Sipping wine, beer or spirits thrice or more per week heightens the risk of binge drinking, says a new study.
Researchers from the universities of Montreal and Western Ontari....
- It's worth nagging your children
Sydney: Parents and teachers who despair about children not studying ought not to give up nagging them about how short-term pain brings long-term gain.
"If you think you have no i....
- Is it safe to hire someone with a criminal record?
Washington: Researchers set out to address the question whether it is safe to hire someone with a criminal record and found it was, as long as the person had remained "clean" for five y....
- Most polluted ecosystems can recover
Washington: There's some cheerful news for conservationists. Most polluted or damaged ecosystems can recover within a lifetime if societies commit to their clean-up or restoration, accordin....
- Bake a plane, save it from structural damage
Sydney: Researchers are developing a new technology that involves baking the material that make up a plane to ensure the structural safety of the next generation of more fuel efficient and eco-....
- Women emote by shaking heads while chatting
Washington: Women convey a range of meanings and emotions by shaking their heads while chatting among themselves, more so than men do with other men.
When women and men converse toget....
- Depression prompts women to shop more
London: Women seem to shop more when they are depressed because of recession, a new study suggests.
A survey conducted by Karen Pine, professor at the University of Hertfordshire and ....
- Bangalore eateries, theatres can stay open till mid-night
Bangalore: Stuck at work and want to catch the last film show or grab a bite after 11 p.m.? You can join the party that has restarted in Bangalore after the government eased the closing time de....
- MA addicts unable to detect emotion in others
Sydney: Methamphetamine (MA) abusers find it quite beyond them to read human faces and struggle to detect emotion in others, says a joint study. The drug is an addictive stimulant.
Pe....
- Indian youth gets more attracted to wine
New Delhi: Sameer Singh, 24, says he loves to pamper his girlfriend with a bottle of crisp wine - what he calls the "official beverage for romance". At other times, after a long day at ....
- Satiated? Think of variety
Washington: Have you ever been sick of pizza, playing the same computer game, or visiting the same bookshop?
Joseph Redden, professor of marketing at the University of Minnesota's....
- Beauty and brains boost earning power: study
Washington: People with both beauty and brains are more likely to clinch their dream jobs with top salaries rather than their less well-endowed counterparts since they have higher "self-wor....
- South Pacific herb relieves anxiety, safely
Sydney: Often consumed as tea, a medicinal plant from the South Pacific also relieves anxiety, safely and effectively.
The first clinical trial of the plant found that a water-soluble....
- Textile students devise anti-radiation shield for astronauts
Washington: Textile engineering students have thought up of an answer to one of the prime threats bedevilling NASA space missions: radiation.
The students of North Carolina State Univ....
- Macho guys don't always get the girl
Washington: Aggressive behaviour might have helped tribal men collect more wives and produce more children, but anthropologists show that macho guys don't always prevail.
Research....
- Daydreaming helps brain tackle complex problems
Toronto: Daydreaming might not be such a bad thing after all. It helps the brain tackle life's more complex problems, a new study has found.
"Mind wandering is typically assoc....
- Mother's love lie at the root of the obesity epidemic
Washington: Could a mother's love lie at the root of the obesity epidemic that rages in many parts of the world? A new study says mothers who miss signs of satiety in their infants tend to ....
- New device helps divers find their way
Sydney: Exitpoint, a small, wearable, safety device, helps divers find their way back to their boat or their diving buddy at any time during a dive.
Exitpoint is a concept for a sonar....
- 'Heritage on Wheels' train may turn into restaurant soon
New Delhi: After ferrying tourists to see the splendours of the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan for two years, the once popular "Heritage on Wheels" luxury train, currently consigned to ....
- Indian homes have more beds than mattresses
New Delhi: Indians are gradually waking up to the joys of an affluent lifestyle with greater penetration of durable and consumer goods even though floor space at home is at a premium, says a ne....
- What attracts silkworms to mulberry leaves revealed
Washington: What attracts silkworms to mulberry leaves, their primary food source, is no longer a secret because Japanese scientists have found that a jasmine-scented chemical emitted in small ....
- Internet to die by 2010
New Delhi: New research from American analyst firm Nemertes Research Group says that by 2010, increasing Internet traffic, particularly video applications like YouTube and Hulu, will fatally cl....
- Police deny permission for discotheque in Varanasi
Varanasi: A discotheque in this ancient Hindu holy city in Uttar Pradesh has not been given permission to open as it will undermine the rich culture and heritage of Varanasi, police here said.
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- Air masks do keep people from choking while asleep
Sydney: Researchers now have clinching evidence that special masks prescribed for sleep apnea - occasional choking during sleep - do work.
"Continuous Positive Airways Pressure ....
- Show respect to chickens, install their statues, says PETA
Mumbai: In observance of International Chicken Respect Day, an animal rights organization today asked authorities to install statues of chickens in busy parts of all cities across India.
Inte....
- People of higher status choose better diets -- but pay more
Washington: The higher one's education level, the greater the preference for low-calorie diets which are rich in nutrients, but cost more.
University of Washington (UW) research....
- Extremely shy? You need therapy
Sydney: Extreme shyness can hold people back in social situations, prevent them from meeting other people or even going on a date. Such people need cognitive behaviour therapy, say research....
- Working when ill likely to precipitate long sick leave
London: Going to the office when ill is likely to precipitate the chances of taking long sick leave later on, according to a new study.
This increasingly recognised phenomenon is kn....
- In pubs, coffee houses, the talk veers to politics
New Delhi: Sipping chilled beer at a pub in the South Extension market, Bini Philips suddenly asks her friends: "Guys, who are you voting for?"
This leads to a heated discuss....
- Emirates offers free stay for passengers at luxury hotel
New Delhi: Gulf carrier Emirates Airline today unveiled a special offer for its passengers flying via Dubai - a free stay at a luxury hotel in the emirate.
All first and business cla....
- Sagging pants stir debate in India
New Delhi: It is a 'low' that youngsters in Indian metros think is cool. Sagging pants are a hit with youths who see it as a way to flaunt their colourful boxer shorts, designer und....
- Combining mythology, phones and beehives to create fashion
New Delhi: Mythological tales, electrical wires, mobile phones, beehives, a mathematics mark sheet and even an experience with death – nine budding designers displayed their creativity inspir....
- Junk food makes kids fatter but merrier
Washington: Fast food and soft drinks may be fattening children but they are also making them merrier, a new study has found.
One way of tackling childhood obesity effectively is to redu....
- Tattoo artists asked to get their Sanskrit right
London: America's leading Hindu scholars are urging top tattoo artists to read up on their Sanskrit after noticing inked text on singer Rihanna and soccer player David Beckham's ski....
- Microsoft designs a unique Online IPL viewing system
Kolkata: If you consider cricket to be your religion and live cricket to the fullest, you have reason to cheer. In a path-breaking innovation, Microsoft India unveiled Online IPL viewing exper....
- Amar Chitra Katha tale on your mobile
New Delhi: Watching the latest flick on your mobile may still be some months away. But you can catch up with favourite comic strips or read those illustrated tales of Amar Chitra Katha, as pho....
- Healing secrets of Indian turmeric powder
Washington: Tumeric powder, a spice regarded as auspicious and anticeptic in India, has finally yielded its healing secrets, according to scientists.
Ayyalusamy Ramamoorthy, professor....
- The secrets to a shapely butt
New Delhi: Want to have the perfect and shapely butt a la Hollywood star Jennifer Lopez and Bollywood's very own beauty Malaika Arora Khan? If yes, then eat healthy, exercise, do yoga or el....
- Concentrate, stay cool, gurus tell campaigning politicians
New Delhi: Concentrate on the base of your spine, focus on your breath and avoid spicy food. Thus go the tips from gurus as their politician disciples get into the heat and dust of electioneeri....
- Home tooth whiteners reduce enamel strength
Washington: New research has shown that human teeth lost some enamel hardness after the application of popular home whiteners.
Researchers noted that teeth can regain their previous hardne....
- Riddhima Kapoor brand ambassador for Kaya Skin Clinic
New Delhi: Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, daughter of actors Neetu and Rishi Kapoor, has become the brand ambassador for Kaya Skin Clinic.
"Every woman wants to look and feel beautiful. Our aim is....
- If you want change, go out and vote, say designers
New Delhi: They are known for their late night parties, flamboyant lifestyles and exquisite creations, but Indian designers say they are equally concerned about good governance. They too are ....
- Every celebrity needs right branding: Atul Kasbekar
New Delhi: Ace photographer Atul Kasbekar, whose name is synonymous with the Kingfisher swimsuit calendar, also keeps busy with his celebrity management firm and his client list boasts of Bol....
- Goa to crack down on beachwear
Panaji: The Goa government will crack down on the sale of clothes, particularly beachwear, carrying images of Hindu deities and quotations of scriptures on them.
The action follows a repre....
- Gratitude is key to happiness and good life
Washington: A feeling of gratefulness is the best way to achieve happiness and good life, according to a slew of new studies.
Gratitude, the feeling of thankfulness and joy in response to re....
- Youngsters risk deafness with too-loud personal stereos
Youngsters in Hong Kong are risking deafness by turning personal stereos up too loud to drown out the sounds of the city, according to a survey.
Nearly one in four young people listen to iPods an....
- Want to marry a star look-alike? Matrimony site shows how
Chennai: People seeking marriage can zero-in on life partners resembling celebrities who torment them in their sleep - with the help of a new facial search technology available on marriage ....
- Tradition making comeback in Indian home decor
New Delhi: How about a slice of Lord Krishna's Vrindavan or a touch of the Buckingham Palace in your living room? The decor in high-end Indian homes across metros, especially in the capital, ....
- Scientists figure out why babies are smart
Washington: Researchers are trying to unravel the mysteries of a baby's intelligence, who develop the ability to learn a task and to remember how to perform it again, even as early as three m....
- Being closer to nature helps longevity, good health
Seniors tend to live longer and enjoy better health if their homes are close to a park or nature, regardless of social or economic status.
College students do better on cognitive tests when the....
- Preschoolers attached to mothers form closer friendships
Preschoolers tend to form closer friendships in the early grade-school years if they are securely attached to their mothers, according to a new study.
"In a secure, emotionally open mother-chil....
- Coming soon: Love, anti-love pills to turn you on or off
New York: After the passion of Valentine's Day, here is some sobering news for lovers. Pop a love pill, and you are on.
And pop an anti-love pill, you are done ? without any lingering em....
- Two's company, technology's crowd, complain Indian couples
New Delhi: Just when you are sitting down for a quiet dinner with your husband, the phone rings and you say, "Not again"! With laptops finding a comfortable corner on beds and mobile phone....
- Electric vehicles not cool enough for GenY
New Delhi: Sanjiv Sharma, a city-based hospitality consultant, plans to buy a car. His first. And like most of his peers he is certainly concerned about the rising cost of fuel. Yet he has ....
- Your body language signals your socio-economic status
Washington: Guessing someone's status based on clothing and the size of their home is not too difficult, but what about more subtle clues?
Psychologists Michael W. Kraus and Dacher Kel....
- I won't get provoked by marriage rumours: Katrina Kaif
Mumbai: After spending six years in Bollywood, British-born actress Katrina Kaif has learnt to handle rumours and criticisms. While she rubbished reports of her marriage to Salman Khan, she a....
- Mother's education, job flexibility shapes infants' nurturing environment
Washington: What contributes most to a nurturing environment at home for three to five-year-old children of single working mothers?
A mother's education is the most important factor, follo....
- 'All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy - really'
New York: There might be something after all in the old saying that "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy", if the latest research is to be believed.
The outcome of the study, cond....
- Trusting journalists can give your health a boost!
Individuals with high levels of trust in the mass media tend to be healthier, according to a new study of people from 29 Asian countries.
The research has been reported in the open access journal ....
- Anoushka Shankar is new face of Mirari
New Delhi: Jewellery maker Mirari has roped in sitarist Anoushka Shankar as its brand ambassador to increase its presence in the national and international markets.
"I can't think....
- Electric mix of speed, sensuality in Force India calendar
New Delhi: There is a mix of machismo and sensuality in the inaugural edition of the Vijay Mallya-owned Force India Formula One 2009 calendar promising an adrenaline rush.
With a combina....
- New software to convert ordinary laptops into supercomputers
Washington: A new software will convert ordinary laptops into powerful supercomputers to extract features and patterns from enormously complex data sets.
The tool ? a set of problem-solv....
- More war games being sold in Kolkata post-26/11
Kolkata: Sale of war games and toys has increased here with growing interest about violence and terrorism among kids since the terrorist attack in Mumbai Nov 26 last year.
"Sale of war-rel....
- Googling also damages the planet: report
London: Performing two Google searches from a desktop computer can generate the same amount of harmful carbon dioxide as boiling an electric kettle for a cup of tea, according to new resear....
- 'Dreams can act like safety valves'
Ever dreamt that you are flying over tree tops or streaking across the sky? It could mean that you have fallen in love or are simply happy, says dream interpreter Madhu Tandan.
Tandan, who has just....
- Religious people are more successful and disciplined: eight-decade study
Religious people are better off than their atheistic counterparts in many ways - having greater discipline which is critical to success and being better at pursuing and achieving long-term goals.
....
- Eating less fends off weight gain in middle-age
Washington: Does eating less help fend off weight gain in middle age? Yes, says a new study.
The study found that women had more than twice the risk of substantial weight gain if they....
- We spend 25 years of our life sleeping!
As 2008 comes to an end, many must be thinking how they will spend the next year and for that matter the rest of their lives. But, don?t worry, for a new survey will help you manage your life as it....
- For Ghalib, birthday would mean lavish meal with friends
New Delhi: Had he been alive, legendary Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib would have celebrated his birthday with friends and his favourite dishes, and washed them down with 'jaam' (wine), often a bi....
- Do chocolate, wine and tea really enhance brain power?
Do chocolates, tea and wine really improve your brain power? The answer is yes. Those who consumed chocolate, wine, or tea had significantly better mean test scores and lower prevalence of poor cog....
- Longer sleep linked with lower risk of heart disease factors
Participants who slept an hour longer than others had a lower incidence of coronary artery calcification, linked with future heart disease.
Risk factors for coronary artery calcification (calc....
- Reading to kids daily improves their performance, behaviour: Study
Kids who are read to everyday are likely to perform better at school and have less behaviour problems, a new UK study has found.
A correlation between mothers who believe it is important to tea....
- Women are worse whiners than men when they're sick
When it comes to complaining of colds and flu, women are worse than men, a new Australian research shows.
'Man flu' is a term often used in a slightly derogatory manner to explain the condit....
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