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Do you fall asleep in front of TV? It's one of 40 signs you're getting old
London, June 18 : Certain habits and opinions identify a person as getting on in years, including spilling in front of TV....
Full StoryWomen want younger men while dating online
New York, June 18: Women are likely to show five times more interest in a younger man than an older one, while dating online, a report has revealed....
Full StorySavoy beckons in summer and in monsoons (Letter from Mussoorie)
By Saeed Naqvi : I had never been advised to visit a hill station in this fashion....
Full StoryWaking hours' quality determines how quickly you doze off
Washington, June 18 : The quality of wakefulness affects ease of a mammal falling asleep, a new study has suggested....
Full StoryExtroverts and introverts process rewarding experiences differently
New York, June 18 : Extroverts' brains process rewarding experiences differently than introverts, a new study has found....
Full StoryPoor eating habits may put kids at risk for cardiovascular disease later in life
Washington, June 18 : How kids eat their food may turn out to be just as important as what they eat, according to a new study....
Full Story'Antisocial media' helps users avoid friends
New York, June 18 : An antisocial media website called 'Hell is Other People' promises to keep users away from their annoying online friends....
Full StorySoon, a car that makes stopping at traffic lights history
Wellington, June 18 : A car maker from Germany is developing a technology that calculates the amount of time before an upcoming set of traffic lights turn red, and tell driver the ideal speed needed to navigate roads and intersections....
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Looking fresh and cool in the humid monsoon season needs some special care. Sharmila Chand talks to beauty experts to find out what works in this muggy season....
Full StoryBeautiful smile: Dental makeover on the upswing
By Natalia Ningthoujam, New Delhi, June 18 : For young or old, a visit to a dentist was seen as a painful experience. Only bleeding gums and toothaches could push people towards dental clinics. Things have changed now as growing numbers in India, conscious of the way their teeth appear, frequent dentists to get whitening, correction or decoration jobs....
Full StoryFive ways to monsoon-proof your kitchen
New Delhi, June 17 : Temperature takes a dip when the monsoon season arrives, but makes everything moist. The rise in moisture level not only affects our rooms and furniture, but also the kitchen....
Full StoryThey innovate to usher in winds of social change
By Shilpa Raina, New Delhi, June 17 : A school dropout, Jenpu Rongmei, 29, was as disillusioned and angry as many youngsters in Dimapur, Nagaland, till one day he lost his younger brother to a drug overdose. It completely shattered him, but the simmering anger drove him to a mission to reform many disenchanted youth like his brother....
Full StoryHow to apply makeup? Niti Luthra doles out trip
By Ritika Arora, New Delhi, June 16 : Professional makeup artists have gone one step ahead in creating new looks and enhancing one's persona, and capital-based Niti Luthra says makeup isn't just a profession for her, it's a passion....
Full StoryButterfly Island in the Caribbean beckons Indians
By Arun Kumar, Pointe-a-Pitre (Guadeloupe), June 16 : From nature lovers to history buffs to those who wish to get away 'far from the madding crowd', picturesque Guadeloupe in the French Caribbean with a large Indian immigrant population has it all....
Full StoryNow, automated 'coach' to help people improve interview skills
Washington, June 15 : New software developed at MIT can be used to help people practice their interpersonal skills until they feel more comfortable with situations such as a job interview or a first date....
Full StoryNow, app to help you quit smoking
New York, June 15 : A new app has been created that could help smokers kick the bud....
Full StoryKnow your eye colour, kohl type well
New Delhi, June 15 : Kohl, more commonly called kajal, is one of the beauty products that most women can't do without. But getting hands on the right one is all about knowing your eye colour well, and matching it with the apt kohl, makeup experts say....
Full StoryNewly developed protein can protect and restore brain function
Washington, June 14 : A Tel Aviv University research has developed a new peptide in her lab to protect and restore nerve cell communications....
Full StoryBlame men for menopause in women
Washington, June 14 : A study led by an Indian biologist has seemed to found out what causes menopause in women, and they have narrowed it down to men....
Full StoryFor thrill seekers, mountain biking the new passion
By Shilpa Raina, New Delhi, June 14 : Vamini Sethi, 27, doesn't look physically strong. But give her a mountain bike and she re-defines toughness. For her riding through craggy terrain, dirt roads and treacherous paths are like child's play....
Full StoryHere's a college where every student fails! (The Funny Side)
By Nury Vittachi, There are few things more stressful than waiting for exam results, hoping and praying that you get the grades you desperately want: an "F" in every subject. Please please please please!...
Full Story6 tips to keep your hands look younger
Washington, June 13 : Many people use night creams, day creams, sunscreens, and exfoliating scrubs to keep their faces looking dewy-fresh, but overlook the biggest age indicator of all - hands....
Full StoryMaterial made of clay and papaya seeds could provide cheap clean water
Washington, June 13 : An inexpensive new material made of clay and papaya seeds removes harmful metals from water and could lower the cost of providing clean water to millions of people in the developing world....
Full StoryWorking in open-plan office can be bad for introverts
Melbourne, June 13 : Open-plan office can be hazardous to the health for people with introvert personalities as they are more sensitive to external noises, says an expert....
Full StoryChemical in plastics may double obesity risk in puberty-age girls
Washington, June 13 : Girls between 9 and 12 years of age with higher-than-average levels of bisphenol-A (BPA) in their urine had double the risk of being obese than girls with lower levels of BPA, a new study has found....
Full StoryWellington, June 13 : A new study from Victoria University in Melbourne has found that men are more shy around other men than they are with their own sexual partners....
Full StoryPeople more likely to anticipate genuine smiles than polite smiles
Washington, June 13 : People actually anticipate smiles that are genuine but not smiles that are merely polite, according to a new research....
Full StoryHands-free talking and texting 'unsafe' for drivers
Washington, June 13 : Using hands-free devices to talk, text or send e-mail while driving is distracting and risky, contrary to what many people believe, a new study has revealed....
Full StoryNow, electric bicycle that can fly
London, June 13 : Three Czech Republic companies have teamed up to make a prototype of an electric bicycle that can fly....
Full StoryNail growth may hold key to limb regeneration
Washington, June 13 : Researchers have shed light on how an amputated fingertip of mammals can regenerate....
Full Story'Love drug' could help improve marriages
Washington, June 13 : Researchers have claimed that administering the hormone oxytocin, which facilitates attachment and bonding, to couples may improve their marital life....
Full StoryAltitude affects the way languages are spoken
Washington, June 13 : A new study has found a link between geographical elevation and the way language is spoken....
Full StorySaliva of older adults help fight bird flu better than youngsters
Washington, June 13 : A study on human saliva provides new insights into why older people were better able to fight off the new strains of "bird" flu and "swine" flu than younger people....
Full StoryRice bran oil reduces chances of cardiac,other major diseases
Kolkata, Jun 13 : As the danger of cardiac and other major diseases like hypertension and diabetes is rising alarmingly, the measured use of rice bran oil could come as the most useful solution to get rid of these....
Full StoryFriend, philospher and guide: the evolving father-child bond (June 16 is Father's Day)
By Radhika Bhirani, New Delhi, June 13 : Ishaan Chawla, a student, is planning a motorbike road trip. Unlike others of his age, who would want their friends' company for the adrenaline-rushing journey, this 22-year-old wants to make it memorable by teaming up with his father for the adventure....
Full StoryNow, a machine to boost women's boobs size
London, June 12 : A new breast boosting machine has been trialled live on a TV show which may help women lift and firm boobs....
Full StoryStaying stress free 'key to looking young'
London, June 12 : Scientists from NYU have revealed that stress is the real culprit behind grey hairs....
Full StoryWant a healthy life in India? Walk or cycle to your workplace
Washington, June 12 : Indian citizens, who go to their workplace either by cycling or walking, are less likely to be overweight or obese, or suffer from diabetes or high blood pressure, a study has claimed....
Full StoryPeople who play video games really do see more
Washington, June 12 : A new study has revealed that hours spent at the video gaming console not only train a player's hands to work the buttons on the controller, they probably also train the brain to make better and faster use of visual input....
Full StoryNew Delhi, June 12 : Nail care company Bio Sculpture, that originated in South Africa, has come to India and offers nail treatment through its first standalone Salon at Gurgaon....
Full StoryTeens spend more time chatting online with parents than best pals
Sydney, June 11 : Kids love spending time with their mother and father more than their best friend on social networking sites like Facebook or Instagram, an Australian study has revealed....
Full StoryFuture homes and workplaces to be self-sufficient in meat, veggies and fruit
London, June 11 : Future homes and workplaces are set to be transformed into complex food production systems becoming self-sufficient in meat, fish, vegetables and fruit, according to a research....
Full StorySteps to prevent a stroke revealed
Washington, June 11 : Quitting smoke, limiting alcohol, eating more fruits and vegetables, and keeping your weight, blood pressure, and blood sugar in check, can lower your likelihood of stroke....
Full StoryMen act like kids until they are 43
London, June 11 : Men behave like small children until they are 43, a new study has revealed....
Full StoryRisk factors for suicide revealed
Washington, June 11 : A collaborative study between Lund University in Sweden and Stanford University has revealed that the rate of suicide among men is almost three times that of women....
Full StoryIt takes 1hr 6mins before pain kicks in while wearing high heels
New York, June 11 : It takes a little more than an hour for the pain to kick in while wearing high heels, a new study has revealed....
Full StoryOnly 5 pc of bathroom users wash hands correctly
Washington, June 11 : Just 5 percent of people, who use the bathroom, wash their hands long enough to kill the germs that can cause infections, a new study has revealed....
Full StoryJust 20mins of yoga significantly improves brain function
Washington, June 11 : A new study has suggested that doing yoga for as little as 20 minutes may be able to boost your brain power....
Full StoryDon't let hot summer nights rob sleep
London, June 11 : We end up having sleepless nights when the temperature mercilessly goes up and frequency of power cuts increases. If keeping windows open for fresh air is one way to get good sleep, there are more you can do to sleep like a baby....
Full StoryFor children of a lesser god, it's about abuse, slavery (June 12 is World Day Against Child Labour)
By Prathiba Raju, New Delhi, June 11 : Being forced to sit like a hen for hours or getting thrashed for being slow at work. Or being starved as punishment and not given enought to eat. This is not a throwback to a 17th century slave plantation but an instance of the modern day travails of children in India as young as eight who work in the numerous manufacturing and handicraft units, small-time eateries and factories in and around the capital....
Full StoryTips to make perfect cuppa this winter
Melbourne, June 10 : Scientists have developed a guide that provides instructions to the reader on how to make the perfect cup of tea, which apparently requires 'patience, love and care'....
Full StoryGrilled foods may increase cancer risk
Washington, June 10 : It's time for picnics and parties with lots of grilled goodies, but experts at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have warned that all that sizzling and flipping on the gas or charcoal grill may also be cooking up cancer-causing chemicals....
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Guadeloupe's haunted house: Witness to Indian immigrants' travails
By Arun Kumar, Pointe-a-Pitre (Guadeloupe), June 11 : Legend has it that Maison Zevallos, a large colonial mansion once part of one of the biggest sugar estate on Guadeloupe in the French Caribbean, is haunted by the ghosts of murdered Indian workers....
Full StoryAdults spend almost 91pc of time talking or texting on cell phones
Washington, June 10 : Ninety-one percent of adults own cell phones and apparently spend 91 percent of the time using them for talking or texting, a study on American adults have revealed....
Full StoryAttractive real estate agents make more money
Washington, June 10 : The more attractive the real estate agent, the higher the listing price of the home for sale, a recent study has revealed....
Full StoryBy South Asia Intelligence Review : At a time when the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), the most active group in the State of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has suffered major setbacks with the elimination, arrest and surrender of its top cadres, the 'indigenous' Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) - headquartered in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) - has escalated operations in an effort to re-establish its operational supremacy in the State, after a long eclipse....
Full StoryBy South Asia Intelligence Review : On May 18, 2013, in a first incident of a clash between the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) and the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) outside the Tamenglong District of Manipur, an NSCN-IM cadre identified as Pousingdai Gonmei was shot dead by ZUF militants at Lushai Chiru near the Thongjaorok River under the State's Senapati District....
Full StoryGoing for traditional look, keep make-up minimal
New Delhi, June 10 : Slipping into a traditional outfit? Keep your make-up light and natural, says make-up artist Neha Khanna....
Full StoryAiry dhoti pants, palazzos - girls' must-have this summer! (Fashion Trends)
By Nivedita, New Delhi, June 9 : Who wants to wear skinny pants and thick denims in the sultry heat? Think out-of-the-box and team up your kurtis, kimono tops, tanks, and t-shirts with loose but comfortable dhoti pants and palazzos in cotton, to raise the heat on your fashion scale....
Full StoryFood ads linked to eating more junk food
Los Angeles, June 8 : Watching food advertisements by parents leads to greater consumption of junk food by their children, as the kids often have distorted views on what constitutes a healthy meal, researchers have found....
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