Why kids’ faith in Santa Claus legend is considered healthy
Washington – Psychologists have revealed that although telling kids that Santa Claus exists is practically lying, it is actually a normal and healthy part of a child’s development. According to Dr. Matthew Lorber, a child psychiatrist in NYC, it is not a bad thing for kids to believe in the... read more »
2-drug combo can help kids with ADHD and aggression
Washington – A new study has revealed that prescribing both a stimulant and an antipsychotic drug to children with physical aggression and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), along with teaching parents to use behaviour management techniques, reduces aggressive and serious... read more »
Why people in pain get relief in foetal position
Melbourne – Ever wondered why crawling into the foetal position helps alleviate the pain of a bad news or stressful situation or even physical pain? There is a mental and a physiological explanation to the relief brought by this position, which has been described as a “natural defensive... read more »
New gene study brings arthritis drug closer to reality
Washington – A team of researchers has discovered new genes, pathways and cell types that are involved in inherited susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The study was conducted by Dr. Robert M. Plenge from the Harvard Medical School and the Broad Institute in the USA and Dr. Yukinori... read more »
Environment minister Jayanthi Natarajan quits
Environment Minister Jayanthi Natarajan on Saturday resigned apparently for being drafted into party work ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. The resignation of 59-year-old Ms. Natarajan,... read more »
‘Soodhu Kavvum’ to ‘Lucia’: 10 southern films that wowed audience
By Haricharan Pudipeddi Chennai – Out of the 400-odd films released in four southern languages – Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam, the following films may not have earned a... read more »
Amazed with Armaan’s re-entry in ‘Bigg Boss’ house: Sofia
Mumbai – British singer-actress Sofia Hayat is in a state of shock ever since actor Armaan Kohli re-entered the “Bigg Boss Saath-7” house and says that she is amazed to... read more »
I need to make money then will direct film: Arshad Warsi
Mumbai – Actor Arshad Warsi says he has all the plans to get into direction but he needs to make money then he will direct a film. “I will surely direct a film. (But) I need to... read more »
US sends special envoy to South Sudan
Washington – US Secretary of State John Kerry has announced that he has sent a special envoy to South Sudan to help end violence in the country. Kerry said that US Special Envoy for Sudan and... read more »
