Salaam Irrfan: A die-hard fan pays tribute Irrfan Khan had a charm that went beyond the charisma of your usual super stars May 2, 2020
Review: 'Arrival' of a new kind of Alien Arrival sets one thinking about the uniqueness, or not, of human life in the infinite cosmos. Dec 21, 2016
Researchers create functioning heart and brain cells from skin cells The method offers an alternative to genetic engineering. May 2, 2016
Brief bursts of intense exercise give same health benefits as long duration activity The study showed a 10 minute protocol gave same benefits as a 45 minute regimen. Apr 28, 2016
Exercise helps a gene prolong lifespan by up to 22 percent The gene in the dopamine system of the brain can extend lifespan when aided by the right environment. Apr 25, 2016
Sweet drinks and foods alter genes in brain and cause many diseases A high-fructose diet also leads to high blood glucose, triglycerides and insulin levels. Apr 25, 2016
Magnesium the key to the body clock besides many other vital roles When and how the cells turn food to fuel is also controlled by the nutrient. Apr 21, 2016
Climate change: Shift from fossil fuels can happen in just ten years This would call for a collaborative effort with shifts in technology, regulations and pricing schemes. Apr 18, 2016
Vegetable oils no better than animal fats in preventing heart disease Lowering of cholesterol was linked to higher risk of death. Apr 18, 2016
Blood pressure reading must be taken from both arms to assess heart disease risks A difference in the arms can indicate a risk for heart diseases even in seemingly healthy people. Apr 18, 2016
Climate change could be deciding factor for the Earth's tilt The shift in the geographic poles and the wobble in the Earth's spin arises from changes in mass distribution. Apr 16, 2016
Worse to come as March beats record for the hottest weather in 125 years This is the 11th month in a row to record a 1 deg rise in temperature. Apr 16, 2016
Breakthrough Starshot plans a giant leap to Alpha Centauri in 30 years The billion dollar project plans to send light propelled nanocraft to explore distant star systems. Apr 13, 2016
Panama police raids offices of Mossack Fonseca The company officials claim it has not broken laws. Apr 13, 2016
Almost 80 percent water used in rural China is unsafe for human contact finds ministry The shallow wells were polluted with heavy elements besides nitrates and ammonias. Apr 12, 2016
Thailand: Traffic offenders during Songkran to be sent for duty at morgue The move by the police and public health departments is expected to sensitise the public. Apr 12, 2016
Brazil: Roussoff faces impeachment after Congress panel votes against her The lower house will next decide on putting the president to trial. Apr 12, 2016
Rise in global tiger numbers by 21 percent could indicate recovery of the species The population of tigers is at 3890 up from 3200 in 2010. Apr 11, 2016
Lee denies sister's accusations of abusing power to build dynasty The feud follows a long list of events held by his party to commemorate his father's death a year back. Apr 11, 2016
Conservation project to translocate 80 rhinos from Africa to Australia to save species from poaching Six rhinos will be moved this year and rest in the four years. Apr 11, 2016