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His musings on happiness may not be as famous as his theory of relativity, but still shed light on one of the great modern minds. (Photo: Pixabay)

Einstein's theory of happiness sells for $1.3M at auction

The Winner's auction house said Einstein scribbled the note in German to a bellboy after he did not have the cash to...

25 Oct 2017 2:56 PM IST

Psychopathy is generally characterised by antisocial behaviour and impaired empathy. (Photo: Pixabay)

Psychopaths may be beneficial for greater good: study

The study indicates that psychopathic traits could be considered beneficial in certain circumstances, as they lead to...

25 Oct 2017 2:36 PM IST

The strong link with dementia suggests blood thinners are responsible for lowering risk, but clinical trials would be needed. (Photo: Pixabay)

Anti-stroke drugs also protect against dementia: study

The strong link with dementia suggests blood thinners are responsible for lowering risk, but clinical trials would be...

25 Oct 2017 2:16 PM IST

English Literature professors will now be required to ensure the presence of Black and Minority Ethnic writers (BME) in their courses. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cambridge University to decolonise' Eng Lit course after student...

Academic department of institution will put less emphasis on white authors and ensure the presence' of Black and...

25 Oct 2017 1:58 PM IST

Many of our health concerns attributed to sleep loss actually result from REM sleep deprivation (Photo: AFP)

Find out sleeping signs that could spell doom for relationships

Intimacy is important in any relationship, we list bed time habits which may indicate that the chemistry is huts...

25 Oct 2017 1:07 PM IST

The kidnapping incident is said to be an act of revenge after their gang member Gopa Yadav was arrested by the UP police of Saturday.

Spurned women kidnap man and leave him naked in woods

Ex-wife, Yvonne Schmidt, and the ex-lover she was left for, Bright Koeing, allegedly kidnapped Thomas L. at a truck stop...

25 Oct 2017 11:30 AM IST

Tooth decay occurs when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches), such as breads, cereals, milk, soda, fruits, cakes, or candy are left on the teeth (Photo: Pixabay)

Proper food choices near schools are important for health of teeth

Study concludes school food environments play a leading role in the appearance of cavities in kids aged eight to 10.

25 Oct 2017 8:47 AM IST

Burger thought he had malaria but it was something much worse (Photo: AFP)

Scientists discover five new malaria vaccine targets

Finding shows that future malaria vaccines may be most effective if they target multiple parasite factors.

25 Oct 2017 8:39 AM IST

Documents recently rediscovered in Lithuania are displayed at the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research in New York, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017. These documents along with more than 170,000 other pages are part of a recently discovered trove of Jewish materials from Lithuania thought to have been destroyed during the Holocaust. (Photo: AP)

Papers thought lost in Holocaust go on display in US

A librarian in Lithuania hid the documents in a church basement to protect them from the Nazis during World War II.

25 Oct 2017 8:10 AM IST

Jayanti Kumaresh

9th edition of classical music and dance festival to arrive in New...

The Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan will also be releasing its annual Digest during the festival.

25 Oct 2017 12:54 AM IST

These thong jeans designed by Thibaut, and featured at the Amazon Fashion Week in Tokyo, are being subjected to criticism online

Amazon Fashion Week: Denim hits a new low

With thong jeans making their debut at the Amazon Fashion Week in Tokyo.

25 Oct 2017 12:50 AM IST

My father is both my buddy and mentor, says Randheer Rai

He is the kind of father, who expects nothing from his children. He helps me make most of my decisions.

25 Oct 2017 12:29 AM IST