‘Fathers responsive to kids have low testosterone’
September 10th, 2012 - 3:06 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 10 (IANS) Like mothers, fathers too can be biologically responsive to their children, especially when they experience a drop in testosterone levels sleeping next to their offsprings.Notre Dame ... Read more...
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Lack of sleep can slow you down
July 29th, 2012 - 1:36 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 29 (IANS) If you sleep only for five to six hours, it is bound to affect your work negatively. Experts recommend eight hours of sleep for ideal health ... Read more...
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NCW chairperson meets Gogoi on molestation case
July 18th, 2012 - 4:18 pm ICT by IANS
Guwahati, July 18 (IANS) Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW) Mamata Sharma Wednesday met Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi over the G.S. Road molestation of a teenage girl ... Read more...
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Robber informs police after crime
July 11th, 2012 - 12:10 am ICT by IANS
London, July 10 (IANS) An armed robber in Britain begged police to arrest him after he felt guilty about his night-time raid at a petrol station.Father-of-one Matthew Perry, 24, threatened ... Read more...
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Kim Kardashian wanted mysterious fragrance
June 6th, 2012 - 8:30 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, June 6 (IANS) Socialite Kim Kardashian says she wanted her latest fragrance to be mysterious in nature.Kardashian has named her latest perfume True Reflection."I wanted a scent ... Read more...
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Irish women least satisfied with sex in Europe
May 12th, 2012 - 11:40 am ICT by IANS
London, May 12 (IANS) Women from Ireland are the least satisfied in Europe with their sex life, says a study of the sex habits of girls across the European Union.A ... Read more...
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Couples fight 167 times a year
April 26th, 2012 - 9:30 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 26 (IANS) Snoring, allowing kids to sleep in the bed and leaving the reading light on are among the many reasons why couples argue in the bedroom at ... Read more...
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Married woman gangraped by six men in Ghaziabad
March 24th, 2012 - 10:52 pm ICT by IANS
Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), March 24 (IANS) A 28-year-old woman whose husband was away to attend a marriage function was gang raped by six men in Ghaziabad Saturday, police said.The incident ... Read more...
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Parrot scares off burglars
March 1st, 2012 - 7:34 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 1 (IANS) A parrot in Britain managed to scare off intruders by mimicking the sound of an alarm after they tried to break into her owner's pub, the ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Cold wave kills over 60 in Ukraine (Lead)
February 2nd, 2012 - 6:42 pm ICT by IANS
Kiev, Feb 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Over 60 people have died in Ukraine due to the prevailing severe cold weather since the last weekend, the emergencies ministry said Thursday.At least 1,146 ... Read more...
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Sleep deprivation can cause night-time urination in kids
February 2nd, 2012 - 4:12 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 2 (IANS) Night-time urination can be a problem for those having an enlarged prostate, but it can affect youngsters, too, reveals a study.Danish researchers have found that sleep ... Read more...
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Chinese man, baby shot dead in Italy
January 6th, 2012 - 6:09 am ICT by IANS
Rome, Jan 6 (IANS/AKI) A 31-year-old Chinese man and his nine-month-old baby daughter, who was in his arms, were shot dead by two men during a night-time robbery in Rome. ... Read more...
Posted in World |
British men dream of ex-s, women of parents and kids
December 8th, 2011 - 7:53 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 8 (IANS) It seems suspecting wives are not always wrong while taking a bit 'too much' interest in their husbands' mood and longings. For a British study has ... Read more...
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A third of women dislike cuddling
November 5th, 2011 - 10:59 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 5 (IANS) Believe it or not -- a third of women actually dislike cuddles, shredding the popular stereotype that they are the ones demanding it.It is the ... Read more...
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Coldplay ventures into wristbands business
November 4th, 2011 - 10:42 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 4 (IANS) English Rock band Coldplay have invested in a flashing wristband business and will get fans to wear them during their concerts to increase audience participation.The ... Read more...
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Seventy injured in annual bloody sport in Andhra
October 7th, 2011 - 9:52 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Oct 7 (IANS) At least 70 persons were injured in an annual bloody fight with sticks and fire by hundreds of devotees in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district.Despite attempts by ... Read more...
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India witnesses rare Venus eclipse
June 30th, 2011 - 9:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Indians Thursday witnessed a rare sight when Venus was eclipsed by the Moon as seen from the Earth."The eclipsing, called occultation, took place between 1.18 ... Read more...
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Rare Venus eclipse Thursday
June 29th, 2011 - 6:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Planet Venus will be eclipsed by the Moon -- as seen from the earth -- Thursday."This eclipsing is called occultation, similar to what happens in ... Read more...
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It was Hef’s way or no way: Crystal Harris
June 18th, 2011 - 1:58 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, June 18 (IANS) Playboy model Crystal Harris has opened up about calling off her marriage with magazine owner Hugh Hefner and says she had little freedom at the ... Read more...
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Today is the anniversary of the Tulsa race riot
May 31st, 2011 - 8:40 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Tulsa, May 31 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Today- 31st of May 2011- is the 90th anniversary of the Tulsa race riot that left at least 300 black Americans dead. The riot is one of ... Read more...
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Rain in Spain washes out Easter parades
April 23rd, 2011 - 4:30 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 23 (IANS) A downpour in Spain's Seville city led to cancellation of night-time processions that were part of Easter Week - for the first time in nearly 80 ... Read more...
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Al Bowlly inspired Playboy, says Hugh Hefner
April 3rd, 2011 - 5:15 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 3 (ANI): Hugh Hefner has revealed that British jazz legend Al Bowlly inspired the launch of Playboy in 1953.Hefner, who owns one of the biggest collections of Bowlly recordings ... Read more...
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206 fires erupt in Japan after quake
March 12th, 2011 - 12:59 pm ICT by IANS
Tokyo, March 12 (IANS) As many as 206 fires broke out after a massive earthquake rocked Japan Friday, a media report said Saturday.Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency said fires ... Read more...
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Study links happy hour to pub violence
March 5th, 2011 - 1:54 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 5 (ANI): A new study has found that pub violence is linked to happy hour-style drinking promotions.The findings from Cardiff University also show that pub staff themselves need to do ... Read more...
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Justin Bieber is very independent
February 21st, 2011 - 7:50 am ICT by IANS
London, Feb 21 (IANS) Singer Justin Bieber says he is a very independent person."I guess I'm fine with being by myself. I'm a very independent person, so I don't really get lonely. ... Read more...
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Curfew lifted in Tunisia
February 16th, 2011 - 6:08 am ICT by IANS
Tunis, Feb 16 (IANS) The Tunisian authorities have lifted the night-time curfew, but the state of emergency which has been in force since Jan 14 will be maintained until further notice, state-run ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Do organic tea, musical pillows and eye masks really help you sleep better?
February 2nd, 2011 - 5:28 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 2 (ANI): There are a million solutions that raid the market every year to make your life better - Organic tea, eye masks, musical pillows and light projectors for instance ... Read more...
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First Mercury mission to reveal mysterious planet’s secrets
February 2nd, 2011 - 12:48 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): As NASA's Messenger spacecraft readies itself for entering the orbit of Mercury on March 17, everyone is waiting with bated breaths to see what secrets it reveals about ... Read more...
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Vikram Bhatt: Not Scared Of Ghosts But Of Human Beings
January 31st, 2011 - 9:44 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Film maker Vikram Bhatt is reportedly going to be back with a bang this year with some real horror thrown in in his upcoming project on the small screen which ... Read more...
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Being tired behind the wheel as dangerous as being drunk: Study
January 20th, 2011 - 1:05 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 20 (ANI): A new study has claimed that driving for more than three hours without a break at night is the equivalent of being drunk behind the wheel.To assess the ... Read more...
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Do plants hold the key to fighting jet lag?
January 4th, 2011 - 1:36 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 4 (ANI): Scientists have suggested that the way plants adjust to having less sunlight in winter could help shed light on the impact of shift work and jet lag on ... Read more...
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How laughter can make you snooze 100 times a day!
December 27th, 2010 - 3:18 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 27 (ANI): Laughter may be the best medicine, but for some, it's nothing less than a disorder - a sleep disorder called narcolepsy can send a person into an instant ... Read more...
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Extremely rare Saharan cheetah spotted
December 27th, 2010 - 1:30 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 27 (IANS) One of the world's most elusive cats has finally been photographed after a year-long search by conservationists.
The Saharan cheetah was captured in a series of murky images ... Read more...
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Nasal congestion ‘can be a sign of severe asthma’
December 21st, 2010 - 1:42 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 21 (ANI): A new study has suggested that nasal congestion can be a sign of severe asthma.This means that healthcare professionals should be extra vigilant when it comes to nasal ... Read more...
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Two illegal arms factories unearthed
December 18th, 2010 - 9:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Delhi Police Saturday claimed to have busted a major contraband arms racket with the unearthing of two illegal arms factories and the arrest of two men.Mohammad Hashim, ... Read more...
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