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New way of killing cancer cells discovered

Scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have discovered a new way of triggering cell death, a finding that may lead...

28 May 2016 3:51 AM IST

Bill Cosby was attracted to sex assault accuser

Bill Cosby, in his newly-released deposition, said that he had “a romantic interest” on his alleged sexual...

28 May 2016 3:49 AM IST

Rishi Nair of Florida participates in the final round of the National Geographic Bee. (Photo: AP)

Indian Americans sweep National Geographic Bee competition

Rishi Nair, 12-year-old Indian American student, has won the prestigious $50,000 National Geographic Bee competition in...

27 May 2016 4:40 AM IST

Nagging wives keep diabetes under control

When it comes to diabetes, “nagging is caring,” suggests a new study.

27 May 2016 4:36 AM IST

Common painkiller can slow cancer growth rate

One of the most-widely prescribed pain and anti-inflammation drug may also slow the growth rate of cancer, a new study...

27 May 2016 4:34 AM IST

Bill Cosby to stand trial for sex assault

Bill Cosby smiles as he leaves the Montgomery county courthouse after a preliminary hearing in Norristown, Pennsylvania....

26 May 2016 5:13 AM IST

Moms seeking validation post more on Facebook

Women who feel societal pressure to be perfect moms and identify strongly with their motherhood role post more...

26 May 2016 3:10 AM IST

‘Australia dy PM looks like he’s inbred with a...

A war of words between Johnny Depp and an Australian minister reignited Wednesday with Barnaby Joyce claiming he was the...

26 May 2016 3:08 AM IST

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Mother Teresa writings to be published on August 16

A collection of previously unreleased writings by Mother Teresa is coming out in August, weeks before the late Nobel...

25 May 2016 7:08 AM IST

5,000-year-old Chinese beer recipe revealed

Residue on pottery from an archaeological site has revealed the earliest evidence of beer brewing in China left from a...

25 May 2016 1:25 AM IST

Facebook described the photo of plus-sized model Tess Holliday as “undesirable”. — Facebook photo

Facebook sorry for plus-size model’s ad ban

Facebook has been forced to backtrack after it banned an Australian ad featuring a bikini-clad plus-sized model Tess...

25 May 2016 1:22 AM IST

Ken Loach wins second Cannes Palme d’Or at at Cannes

Ken Loach wins second Cannes Palme d’Or at at Cannes

British director Ken Loach won the Palme d’Or top prize at Cannes Sunday for the second time in a decade with his...

24 May 2016 6:24 AM IST