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Another common misconception related to ageing is that it takes a toll on a persons immunity (Photo: AFP)

Here's what old age actually does to the body and mind

A bias arising from considering brain function of middle aged and young people as ideal also leads to incorrect...

25 Jan 2018 3:26 PM IST

New research has revealed that most 18-30 years old young adults spend an astonishing number of their time surfing on dating apps. (Photo: Pixabay)

Millennials spend ten hours a week on dating apps

Badoo.com, a popular dating app across the world which helps you find your match in your local area or anywhere in the...

25 Jan 2018 3:25 PM IST

he girl, Ariba, who originally hails from Chiplun accidentally swallowed a LED bulb while playing with toy mobile. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Doctors remove LED bulb from child's lungs in Mumbai hospital

Doctors from Bai Jerabi Wadia hospital remove the bulb in a two minute Bronchoscopy.

25 Jan 2018 2:04 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Heart attack risk high for flu patients: Study

Here is what a new study has found.

25 Jan 2018 1:40 PM IST

Eighth in line to the throne Eugenie, 27, daughter of the Queens second son, Prince Andrew, will have to exchange her vows in October instead.

Princess Eugenie forced to delay wedding for royal protocol

Prince Andrew's younger daughter wanted to wed in September but it clashes with other engagements.

25 Jan 2018 12:53 PM IST

Deepika Padukone in Ghoomar song from Padmavati.

Here are 10 lesser known facts about Rani Padmavati

History says Chittor has faced 3 major invasions, but it was first invasion by Khalji, which has become stuff legends...

25 Jan 2018 11:30 AM IST

Tobacco kills about seven million people worldwide every year, according to the World Health Organization. (Photo: Pixabay)

Heart attack risk high with one cigarette a day: study

Tobacco kills about seven million people worldwide every year, according to the World Health Organization.

25 Jan 2018 10:55 AM IST

Studies should examine parallel biological pathways linking depression to cancer survival. (Photo: Pixabay)

Researchers say flu virus could be used to treat pancreatic cancer

Study says modified form of common flu virus will hunt down and attack pancreatic cancer tumours but leave healthy cells...

25 Jan 2018 10:18 AM IST

Volcanologists hope to work out how to monitor volcanic eruptions better which is very difficult to do as of now. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tiny crystals could predict volcanic eruptions

The crystals being studied were created when molten rock, known as magma, from up to 30 km beneath a volcano starts to...

25 Jan 2018 10:08 AM IST

The shared pictures showed uncanny similarities between The People Trees design and the design on the Dior dress worn by Kapoor. (Photo: Facebook/Orijit Sen)

Delhi-based brand accuses Christian Dior of plagiarism

Later on, Sen even shared an image of the original blocks which were used for printing many years ago.

25 Jan 2018 9:58 AM IST

Virginia Woolf began writing at an early age, having her first piece published in December 1904, and writing for the Times Literary Supplement from the following year. (Photo: AP)

Here are Virginia Woolf's best quotes, books as we celebrate her 136th...

Widely regarded as one of Britain's greatest novelists, Virginia influence on the literary world continues to be felt to...

25 Jan 2018 9:17 AM IST

Created by London-based illustrator Louise Pomeroy, Thursdays Doodle celebrates Woolfs minimalist style. (Screengrab/ Google)

Google Doodle marks Virginia Woolf's birthday

Woolf's unique literary style established her as one of modern feminism's most influential voices.

25 Jan 2018 8:37 AM IST