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Those who reported more frequent daydreaming scored higher on intellectual and creative ability. (Photo: Pixabay)

Daydreaming may indicate smartness, creativity

The findings open the door for follow-up research to further understand when mind wandering is harmful, and when it may...

25 Oct 2017 8:00 PM IST

Researchers conducted their two-part study using corals collected from waters off the North Carolina coast. (Photo: Pixabay)

Corals developing taste for plastics: Study

Researchers conducted their two-part study using corals collected from waters off the North Carolina coast.

25 Oct 2017 7:53 PM IST

The girl weighed 60 pounds in June when she was taken to a clinic in Princeton and has since gained 15 pounds. (Photo: Pixabay)

Judge allows parents to force-feed anorexic daughter

The girl weighed 60 pounds in June when she was taken to a clinic in Princeton and has since gained 15 pounds.

25 Oct 2017 7:32 PM IST

The clip shows bizarre consequences of poor oral hygiene (Photo: YouTube)

Dentist comes face to face with maggots between patient's teeth in...

The unnamed patient is thought to be suffering from oral myiasis where parasites invade a cavity.

25 Oct 2017 7:19 PM IST

Researchers from University of Leeds in the UK studied 1,615 adults who reported how long they slept and kept records of food intake. (Photo: Pixabay)

Poor sleep may lead to weight gain: study

Researchers from University of Leeds in the UK studied 1,615 adults who reported how long they slept and kept records of...

25 Oct 2017 6:23 PM IST

The boy has been active in studies (Photo: YouTube)

Doctors in Delhi perform rare toe-to-hand transfer surgery on boy who...

The 10-year-old lost both his arms after they were amputated following an accident while he was taking a bath.

25 Oct 2017 6:14 PM IST

The ground-breaking discovery shows the first decisive evidence of the disorder in wild animals. (Photo: Pixabay)

Ground-breaking discovery shows Alzheimer's in dolphins

The study was headed by Professor Simon Lovestone from the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.

25 Oct 2017 5:51 PM IST

The study showed attractive candidates were not selected for the less desirable job and hired for the more desirable job. (Photo: Pixabay)

Attractive people less likely to be hired for low paying jobs

The study showed attractive candidates were not selected for the less desirable job and hired for the more desirable...

25 Oct 2017 5:02 PM IST

Designer Vikram Phadnis with Soha Ali Khan at an earlier event. Vikram Phadnis collection, with embroidery in zardozi, kundan and pearl, which are his signature, is slated to be the glamorous finishing touch to the Como India Beach Fashion Week. (Photo: DC)

Fashion is a personal style statement, says Vikram Phadnis

All set to create magic at the finale of IBFW, season 5, ace designer talks about collection, expectations and beach...

25 Oct 2017 4:58 PM IST

Lim Ba, 68, suffered a heart attack and burns after attempting to perform the elaborate ritual during a Taoist festival at a Chinese temple. (Photo: Video screengrab Facebook/é»„æ°‘å‹)

Shocking video of Malaysian man who steamed to death

The performance was part of the Taoist

25 Oct 2017 4:36 PM IST

Nissin decided to create the product inspired by Japanese toilets, which can be programmed to play an artificial flushing noise. (Photo: AFP)

Slurp alert: Japanese fork masks noodle-sucking noise

Nissin decided to create the product inspired by Japanese toilets, which can be programmed to play an artificial...

25 Oct 2017 3:41 PM IST

LtoR - Amit Bakhale (Co-Founder, COMO), Anirban Mukherjee (Head Marketing Communication, VW Passenger Cars), Pallav Ojha (Co-Founder, IBFW), Vikram Phadnis, RockyS, Shireen Sheikh (Brandzstorm)

Designers showcase preview collection for India Beach Fashion Week

Designers showcasing their collections this year include Vikram Phadnis, Anand Kabra, Pallavi Jaikishan and Rocky S...

25 Oct 2017 3:18 PM IST