Tips to make holidays more joyful revealed
Washington – While for many holidays are a time to rejoice and have fun, for some people it is a time of stress, loneliness, anxiety and dysfunction. E. Christine Moll, chair and professor of counselling and human services at Canisius College and a mental health counsellor, said that suicide... read more »
Soon, waste heat to make more energy efficient cars
Washington – A researcher is looking towards making vehicles more efficient by using the waste heat that results from the inherent inefficiency of engines when converting fuel into energy. Yanliang Zhang, an assistant professor with the Department of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering at... read more »
Gene mutation linked to risk of eating disorders
Washington – Researchers have identified two gene mutations that appear to be associated with an increased risk of developing eating disorders, which are disturbing and often-heartbreaking ailments that are relatively common, mostly among younger women. Key to developing that research, led by... read more »
Plant nutrient `cocktail` can kill breast cancer cells
Washington – A new study has found that a combo of six natural compounds in vegetables, fruits, spices and plant roots killed 100 percent of sample breast cancer cells without toxic side effects on normal cells. “One of the primary causes of both the recurrence of breast cancer and deaths... read more »
Tejpal Sexual assault case: Goa Police record statements of three witnesses.
The Goa police on Sunday started recording statements of three witnesses with whom the Tehelka woman journalist had reportedly spoken to after the alleged sexual assault on her by the... read more »
My sister my most blunt critic: Deepika Padukone
Mumbai – Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been appreciated for her performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s latest offering “Goliyon Ki Raasleela – Ram Leela”,... read more »
Rajasthan will vote in Congress for development: CM Gehlot
By Anil Sharma Jaipur – The Congress will return to power with a thumping majority on the strength of the public welfare schemes and social security programmes undertaken in the last... read more »
One Direction may split in future, says Cowell
London – Music mogul Simon Cowell feels that memb! ers of One Direction band might eventually part ways and follow independent careers. The band, comprising Zayn Malik, Harry Styles,... read more »
Death toll from China oil pipeline blast rises to 52, 11 missing
QINGDAO – The death toll from Friday’s oil pipeline blasts in east China’s Shandong Province rose to 52 after four bodies were found at the scene, rescue headquarters said... read more »
