Young women! Husky voice may kill your job chances
A deep, husky voice could be a deterrent for a young woman to land a good job despite her good work experience and a charming personality. ...

Now, a 'smart cap' to map brain functions
The functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), most commonly used in brain mapping method, may not be ideal for children and patients with implanted...

Eating less may slow down breast cancer: Study
Calorie restriction could be a non-toxic way of slowing down spread of breast cancer, a study said. "Calorie restriction promotes epigenetic...

Tired at home? Come to office and relax
Know why some people find workplace a blessing in disguise and shudder at the thought of spending weekends at home? The rising demands at home leav...

99-year-old woman gets degree 75 years late over Rs 300 fee
A 99-year-old Maine woman graduated from college, 75 years after a USD 5 (Rs 300) transcript fee kept her from getting her diploma on time.

Rajinikanth steals hearts with his ‘King’ act
Kochadaiyaan Movie Review: Rajinikanth steals hearts with his ‘King’ act The story of the movie revolves around King Rana wanting ...

'One Way' about Rajinikanth and his best friend
Upcoming Kannada film ‘One Way’ will narrate the story of friendship between superstar Rajinikanth and Raj Bahadur. The film will also be ...

'Heropanti' beats 'Kochadaiiyaan'
The Tamil version of Rajinikanth's film has done well, but the Hindi version has fared poorly so far. If their box office revenues are anythin...

Sharman's 1920 London - a deal gone bad?
Reliance Entertainment is at loggerheads with ASA Productions over the completion of their film '1920 London' starring Sharman Joshi and Meera...

Screening family history key to saving young from diseases
Screening family history could lead to preventive treatment of multiple cancers, heart disease and diabetes - altering the destiny of many of these di...

Climate deal 'won't be perfect': US negotiator
With 19 months to go until the deadline for a new, global pact on climate change, the United States' top negotiator cautioned today against unrealisti...

5 natural herbs to improve hair growth
Do you often face one of those mornings where your bath drain is blocked because of all the hair you’re shedding? It is true that losing hair is rea...

Cheers! Red wine can fight cavities too
For red wine lovers, it is now time to cheer! According to a new research, red wine, as well as grape seed extract, could potentially help prevent ...

Vitamin C good for newborn in pregnant smokers
Smoking during pregnancy adversely affects lung development, with lifelong decreases in pulmonary (lung) function."Vitamin C supplementation in pregna...

Know how to keep hair problems away in summer
Kiran Lohia, managing director, Lumiere Dermatology suggests the following tips: * Hair colour fading: The sun’s strong rays can often cause...

Five quick tips to keep your eyes healthy
“The eye is the mirror to your soul” goes the popular saying. Eyes are an essential part of your life, giving sight and yet we tend to ignore it v...

10 Reasons Why Mindy Kaling is an Inspiration to Desi Women
Mindy Kaling is one of the most talked-about women in comedy today - and she's an ideal role model for South Asian go-getters as well! Here are a...

Temporary tattoos may trigger skin problems: US report
Want a tattoo to impress your friends but worry about the pain of real ink? Do not fall for temporary tattoos as these may cause allergic reactions...

3D printed skin reveals how sharks swim fast
"This is the first time that anyone has measured the swimming energy benefit of bumpy shark skin compared with smooth skin," said George Lauder, a bio...

These 4 Things Happen Right Before a Heart Attack
Despite what you may believe, heart attacks rarely happen “out of the blue.” In fact, your body may be trying to warn you of an impending heart...

Beat this! A fabric that changes colours
This could soon be a reality as a textile designer has now come up with an interactive electronic fabric that can change colours in seconds using a nu...

Indian women largest online food shoppers: Survey
A comprehensive survey conducted across the metros by a leading online food portal, Tasty Khana, brings forward the online food habits of women in the...

Mother’s day: Like moms, like sons!
On the occasion of Mother's Day on May 11, we list some of the star kids who followed their mom's footsteps: Saif Ali Khan: The son of late cr...

Love kills negative emotions to make you strong
German psychologists have discovered that a romantic relationship can have a positive effect on personality development in young adults. To prove t...

Sleep tight to shun high-calorie diet
Lack of adequate rest at night is linked to poor food choices during the day, the findings showed. The researchers found that women participants in...

Didn’t want Big B’s appearance in‘Manam’ to be made public: Nagarjuna
Amitabh, who admired ANR greatly, has made a cameo appearance in the film. This is the Big B's first appearance in a Telugu film. Nagarjuna sa...

Vidya rubbishes reports of troubled marriage
The actress in an interview has rubbished all such reports which talk about an alleged link-up between Siddharth and a newcomer actress. A few days...

5 most common dreams and what they mean
Were you being chased last night? Did you appear naked at work again? Lauri Loewenberg, author of “So What Did You Dream Last Night?” and fou...

Why do we feel sleepy after eating?
After eating – particularly sugary foods – the pancreas produces insulin, which converts these sugars circulating in the bloodstream into the stor...

Handshake can help measure people's true age
Scientists at Stony Brook University in the US and the Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) in Austria found that hand grip corresponds...