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The queen has remained one of Britains most popular figures despite the royal familys travails. (Photo: AFP)

Queen Elizabeth talks about Britain's bumpy' year in Christmas message

Queen admits 'bumpy' year in Xmas message.

24 Dec 2019 6:50 PM IST

Back at Santas village, complete with mocked-up presents and rounds of jolly Christmas songs, the last holidaymakers leave the grotto for the evening and the red- and green-clad elves move the countdown on the wall one day closer to Christmas. (Photo: AFP)

Finland's Santa Claus village faces woes of tourism

Tourism's gifts and woes for Santa and Sami homeland.

24 Dec 2019 5:46 PM IST

Like many who persevere with a monastic life until the end of high school, she has resolved to remain a nun rather than returning to the secular world. (Photo: AFP)

Child nuns from Myanmar dream of lives free from conflict

Myanmar child nuns dream of conflict-free lives.

24 Dec 2019 4:31 PM IST

The day will bring back haunting memories for survivors like Abdul Hadi Firsawan, who wishes he could somehow be reunited with his mother, father and two siblings -- all missing and presumed dead. (Photo: AFP)

Indonesians turn to sea to heal wounds of 2004 tsunami

Survival surfing: Indonesians riding the waves to beat tsunami trauma.

24 Dec 2019 3:05 PM IST

After the Notre Dame fire in April spewed dozens of tons of toxic lead-dust into the atmosphere in just a few hours. (Photo: AP)

Paris wakes up to dangers of lead dust after Notre Dame fire

Notre Dame fire wakes the world up to dangers of lead dust.

24 Dec 2019 2:00 PM IST

Officials at the local office that monitors high tides said recent events indicate an increase in their frequency. (Photo: AP)

Venice expected to be hit by more floods

Venice faces new exceptional flooding, but below peak.

24 Dec 2019 12:13 PM IST

Finishing touch enhances everything from a simple boiled egg and avocado toast to your holiday feast. (Photo: AP)

Add final dash of seasoning to complete the dish

The food isn't ready till you add the 'finishing touch'.

24 Dec 2019 11:51 AM IST

The differently abled went on the ramp during the fashion round with calipers, wheelchairs, crutches and artificial limbs.

Differently abled perform at talent show in Jaipur

Around 40 differently abled persons including children performed at a talent-cum-fashion show.

24 Dec 2019 11:50 AM IST

Increased age at onset of obesity was associated with a lower risk of diabetes, with a 13 percent lower risk of developing T2D per one-year delay in onset. (Photo: ANI)

Early exposure to obesity can increase risk of type 2 diabetes

Longer exposure to obesity linked with increased risk of type 2 diabetes: Study.

24 Dec 2019 11:38 AM IST

Any type of surgery has the potential to cause damage to heart tissue, through blood clot formation, long periods of inflammation, or bleeding. (Photo: ANI)

Blood tests before surgery can predict possible adverse outcomes

Study finds link between cardiac blood test before surgery and adverse outcomes.

24 Dec 2019 11:34 AM IST

Inspired by this observation, the researchers patterned arrays of photonic crystals in a hydrogel and then embedded these arrays in a second, non-colour-changing hydrogel. (Photo: ANI)

Scientists make colour-changing smart skin based on chameleons

Researchers make chameleon-inspired colour changing smart skin.

24 Dec 2019 11:29 AM IST

Lady Gaga took to Twitter to share that she had been diagnosed with fibromyalgia last year.

A debilitating disease

This affects other systems like the brain, impacting a person's ability to concentrate and remember things.

24 Dec 2019 1:27 AM IST