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Handshakes from the WorldSubscriber Only

April 10, 2014 08:30 IST

For the first time, a coffee-table book takes one on a walk-through of foreign missions in Delhi.

My writings reflect my lonely childhood: Ruskin BondSubscriber Only

April 9, 2014 14:29 IST

When I was in 20s I was writing love stories. It was my romantic period. And now in my 70s and 80s I find life funny and that's why I write more humorous stories, said the author.

Targeting mosquito sperm can help combat malariaSubscriber Only

April 8, 2014 15:41 IST

The new research shows that the sperm are partly protected by the actions of an enzyme called HPX15.

Twitterati more narcissistic than Facebook usersSubscriber Only

April 7, 2014 16:07 IST

The researchers found that narcissism was more closely linked with prolific tweeting than with updating Facebook.

A ‘Phul’ HouseSubscriber Only

April 7, 2014 00:41 IST

It will include a prized collection from writer Khushwant Singh’s family.

Selfies: mental disorders or the funniest things ever?Subscriber Only

April 6, 2014 17:38 IST

The Word of the Year 2013 is showing no signs of becoming stale, with interest in the selfie growing daily.

New cream to reduce fat, prevent hair loss tooSubscriber Only

April 2, 2014 17:02 IST

A cream could trim fat specifically where it was applied by 'pausing' the production of factors that contribute to fat cell growth.

Obese kids may have slower cognitive functionSubscriber Only

April 2, 2014 15:39 IST

Obese children may perform poorly in academics compared to their healthy-weight peers.

Night owls more likely to be single than early birdsSubscriber Only

April 2, 2014 14:43 IST

The study suggests that sleep patterns are linked with important character traits and behaviour.

‘Love hormone’ may promote lying, dishonestySubscriber Only

April 2, 2014 13:32 IST

Oxytocin is a hormone the body naturally produces to stimulate bonding.

An Evening of JazzSubscriber Only

April 1, 2014 15:34 IST

The Jazz Fest had some great foreign bands who treated the audience to some unadulterated jazz music.

Watching TV tied to poor snacking habits, heart disease riskSubscriber Only

March 31, 2014 16:04 IST

The research found that kids who spent more time in front of a screen, snack more frequently and are more likely to choose less healthy snacks.

Sounds Like a PlanSubscriber Only

March 30, 2014 15:51 IST

In the past five years, indie music has unshackled itself from hole-in-the-wall venues to reach out to a large number of listeners.

Video games responsible for making kids violent: studySubscriber Only

March 26, 2014 09:11 IST

Children who repeatedly play violent video games will start to think and act more aggressively, a new study has warned.

Depression, the most common form of mental illness, is one of the leading causes of disability globally.

Now, a nasal spray to treat depressionSubscriber Only

March 25, 2014 13:04 IST

Liu's team had found that this binding was higher in the brains of people with major depression.

Meet Internet’s most outrageously rich Indian-American KidSubscriber Only

March 22, 2014 17:20 IST

Apart from flaunting his apparent wealth, the teenage tycoon has also posted a video of himself rapping on Instagram.

Kids may inherit drug, alcohol habits from parentsSubscriber Only

March 21, 2014 17:31 IST

Age and other demographic factors also were important predictors of substance use, researchers said.

The technology copies the way the brain processes images.

New app lets you find the perfect pair of shoesSubscriber Only

March 20, 2014 16:23 IST

The app will match their shirt, their shoes, their coat, all from one photograph," McCready said.

New contact lens may let you see in the darkSubscriber Only

March 20, 2014 16:16 IST

The finding appears in the journal Nature Nanotechnology.

Drinking alcohol more than twice a week ups stroke mortalitySubscriber Only

March 20, 2014 14:41 IST

The risk of cerebral haemorrhage increases linearly as the consumption of alcohol increases.

Women face wage gap, questions on their capabilities: ExpertsSubscriber Only

March 20, 2014 13:20 IST

The research found the companies with a high percentage of female employees, particularly in board positions, fare better than competitors.

This type of training has been shown to reduce anxiety and stress among people suffering from high anxiety, researchers said.

New smartphone gaming app can reduce anxietySubscriber Only

March 19, 2014 16:36 IST

Mobile app game is based on an emerging cognitive treatment for anxiety called attention-bias modification training (ABMT).

1 baby’s enough for now, says Prince WilliamSubscriber Only

March 18, 2014 17:23 IST

Asked whether he and his wife, Kate, are planning to expand their family, William said: "Maybe one day. One's enough at the moment."

Death Becomes HimSubscriber Only

March 16, 2014 14:51 IST

An affinity for the dead has artist Shine Shivan get his hands dirty with skin, blood and bones, making him the latest enfant terrible of the Indian art scene.

Just the Right TypeSubscriber Only

March 16, 2014 15:27 IST

Helvetica, the world’s most frequently chosen sans serif font, owes much of its success to Mike Parker, the American who took it places.

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