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Claude Monet's "La Seine a Lavacourt" hangs on display during an auction at Christies from the collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller, Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in New York. (Photo: AP)

New York auction sets new Monet, Matisse records

Christie's says proceeds will be distributed to number of philanthropies Rockefeller and his wife, Peggy, supported in their lifetimes.

09 May 2018 10:36 AM

Following the 9/11 attacks, Sikhs remain hundreds of times more likely to be targeted in cases of profiling, bigotry. (Photo: Twitter/NewJerseyAG)

Thousands participate in annual 'Sikh Day Parade' in US

Men, women and children, dressed in their traditional finery, turned out in large numbers for the 31st Sikh Day Parade.

29 Apr 2018 7:47 PM

Suddenly, talk of an amazing drug that could make an older man's penis hard again was all over television and magazines. (Photo: Pixabay)

Viagra rising: how the little blue pill revolutionized sex

Sex has become an expected part of our lives as we age.

26 Mar 2018 10:55 AM

Sick air travelers mostly likely to infect next row: study

In 2014, a woman who was infected with Ebola flew from Cleveland to Dallas the night before she was hospitalised.

20 Mar 2018 12:11 PM

Various past studies have shown that the high stress levels could lead to array of health issues. (Photo: Pixabay)

Practice meditation to beat rising stress levels

A study suggested that the stress levels among the American natives have been increasing for the first time in ten years.

05 Mar 2018 9:11 PM

The 26-year-old woman was kicked out of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art because she showed up in an authentic period costume. (Photo: Twitter/hyperallergic‏ )

NJ woman kicked out of NYC museum for wearing 18th-century costume

The museum said that it doesn’t have a dress code, but there are guidelines for what visitors can bring.

01 Mar 2018 2:21 PM

The woman was treated at a hospital and when she returned home she realized that her passport and employment authorization card were missing, along with a gold ring and cash. (Photo: Pixabay)

Woman accused of poisoning her look-alike with a cheesecake

Law enforcement agents tested the cheesecake and confirmed it was laced with the Russian tranquilizer Phenazepan.

01 Mar 2018 9:05 AM

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a rare, disabling autoimmune disease that damages the central nervous system. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eye and balance exercises may ease multiple sclerosis symptoms

Multiple sclerosis can lead to fatigue, pain, vision loss and impaired coordination and motor skills.

19 Feb 2018 10:29 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Video showing 'demonic child' screaming through 8 hour flight goes viral

The video shows the child climbing on top of the seats and screaming

16 Feb 2018 9:32 AM

I, spy: New Manhattan attraction offers espionage history

The exhibition space is divided into different galleries for areas like encryption, deception, hacking, cyberwarfare, intelligence.

15 Feb 2018 1:30 PM

The Polar Bear Paint was organized by artist Andy Golub, who uses body painting as a way to promote human connection through art. (Photo: AP)

Dozens of nude models brave cold, rain for Polar Bear Paint

Dozens of body-painted models walked through the chilly streets and posed for photos in a drizzle.

13 Feb 2018 1:55 PM

Among the 15 cities listed, San Francisco, Beijing, Shanghai, Mumbai and Sydney were the fastest growing in terms of wealth growth over the past 10 years. (Photo: PTI)

Mumbai named among top 15 wealthiest cities globally, total wealth at USD 950 bn

The city is home to 28 billionaires, individuals with USD 1 billion or more in net assets.

11 Feb 2018 1:22 PM

A nice warm shower at night helps regulating the body's temperature and helps one sleep better. (Photo: Pixabay)

Night showers may be better for your skin, body clock than morning bath

A Harvard study backs those who swear by refreshing morning showers and their ability to lower stress while boosting creativity.

07 Feb 2018 2:59 PM

7 spots for family fun around USA

These places are some of the popular spots for tourists.

06 Feb 2018 12:17 PM

'Ville Provencale' was first exhibited at Venice Biennale in 1956, before it was secreted away into private collections for many decades.

Masterpiece by Raza to under hammer for first time

Created during Raza's formative years in France, painting displays a semi- abstracted view of a town in rural Provence.

05 Feb 2018 9:26 AM

Kava is a mood enhancer taking the edge off for those struggling to cope with hectic modern life. (Photo: AFP)

Kava, the drink soothing the stress of NY millennials

The effects include a mild numbing of the tongue and lips, relaxation and euphoria.

01 Feb 2018 7:58 PM

Although Hemal's practice area is urology, he delivered seven babies during medical school although never on the floor of a jetliner. (Facebook/ Sij Hemal)

NRI doctor delivers baby on 35,000 feet in air

Dr Sij Hemal, 27 a second-year urology resident along with Dr Stefanie Ortolan, a pediatrician from France, managed to deliver baby Jake.

31 Jan 2018 6:11 PM

The statue on Liberty Island, as well as the related museum on nearby Ellis Island, where arriving immigrants were once processed, annually welcome about 4.5 million visitors. (Photo: AP)

New York vows to open Statue of Liberty at its own cost

As a result of the budget impasse, many government services including the Statue of Liberty have been closed since Saturday.

22 Jan 2018 1:58 PM

In bracing 10 degree Celsius weather, around 20 young men and women met up at an open-air tram stop on the city's central Jaffa Street and boarded carriages for the 20-minute ride to Mount Herzl. (Photo: AFP)

No Pants Subway Ride: Jerusalemites passengers stripped down to underwears

The offbeat flash mob stunt originated in New York in 2002 and has since spread around the world.

08 Jan 2018 12:32 PM

Napoles says he realised he was gay at a young age when he started developing crushes on boys. (Facebook/ Desmond is Amazing)

New York boy creates first ever drag club for children

Napoles, known on social media as Desmond is Amazing, was first spotted wearing rainbow-coloured outfit at New York Pride Parade in 2015.

04 Jan 2018 1:10 PM

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