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Vanuatu is home to around 280,000 people. (Photo: Pixabay)

Erupting volcano forces 6,000 evacuations on Vanuatu island

Vanuatu is home to around 280,000 people.

26 Sept 2017 3:10 PM IST

The patient scored 6 on a scale of 0 to 23, 0 representing no real verbal, visual or motor response and 23 indicating good ability. (Photo: Pixabay)

Nerve stimulation 'raised awareness' of man in vegetative state: study

The patient scored 6 on a scale of 0 to 23, 0 representing no real verbal, visual or motor response and 23 indicating...

26 Sept 2017 2:12 PM IST

Authorities in some regions have resorted to encouraging some of the 4.8 million drivers over 75 in Japan to hand over their licence. (Photo: AFP)

Old and deadly: Japan's drive to beat elderly road menace

Authorities in some regions have resorted to encouraging some of the 4.8 million drivers over 75 in Japan to hand over...

26 Sept 2017 1:41 PM IST

Joseph Jakubowski had five guns and a samurai sword with him when he surrendered. (Photo: AP)

Man on trial for gun thefts wishes he had died in shootout

Joseph Jakubowski had five guns and a samurai sword with him when he surrendered.

26 Sept 2017 12:13 PM IST

Firdous Khan, the pregnant woman, was eventually treated and had to share a bed with another patient.

Motherhood may set a woman's career back, says study

According to research, giving birth to a child could set a woman's career back by six years.

26 Sept 2017 12:05 PM IST

For Bengalis rooted to their culture in foreign soil, popular singers Lopamudra Mitra and Joy Sarkar will perform in a cultural concert at Camden on October 1. (Photo: Facebook/London Durga Puja Dusherah Committee-Camden)

Camden Durga Puja: A must-see for Indians in UK

For Bengalis rooted to their culture in foreign soil, popular singers Lopamudra Mitra and Joy Sarkar will perform in a...

26 Sept 2017 11:09 AM IST

The nine days see devotees seek blessings and pray to Navdurga (nine forms of the goddess) and also keep ritualistic fasts. (Photo: PTI)

Here are a few Navratri edibles one can have while fasting

While devotees across the world are fasting on Navratri, we list a few edibles which make it easier for you to get on...

26 Sept 2017 10:29 AM IST

Kids who grab gun during research were seen more prone to using it (Photo: Pixabay)

Movies with gun may inspire children to pickup firearms, says study

Since gun ownership, violent images in media are widespread across the world, study results underscore importance of...

26 Sept 2017 9:52 AM IST

Researchers determine if personal growth is an outcome of an individuals traits or the positive relationships they have with others. (Photo: Pixabay)

Supportive friends, family help achieve personal goals, says study

According to study, people who report relationships to be supportive have greater willingness to grow personally, feel...

26 Sept 2017 8:28 AM IST

According to the first of its kind study, one in 10 (seven per cent to 11 per cent) cases of dementia among those who live within 50 metres of a major road could be attributable to traffic exposure.

Now, an anti-inflammatory compound to help fight Alzheimer's, says...

Researchers discover molecules inhibit specific part of inflammatory response called the 'inflammasome' which is...

26 Sept 2017 8:06 AM IST

Marijuana is already easily available and hence many are getting easily hooked on to it.

Study claims cannabis may prevent people from doing hard drugs

According to researchers, leafy substance might be key to discouraging users from progressing to 'harder' drugs, such as...

26 Sept 2017 7:48 AM IST

Children lining up for relief supplies at the Kutupalong refugee camp for Rohingyas who have fled to Bangladesh to escape violence in Myanmar. (Photo: AFP)

WHO warns of cholera threat in Bangladesh Rohingya camps

The camps also face dire shortages of food and medicine in what has quickly become one of the world's largest refugee...

26 Sept 2017 6:07 AM IST