Church shuts its doors after pair of blue tits discovered nesting in vicar's lectern

The church even silenced its bells and organ so the young chicks wouldn't be disturbed.

'Harmless' flashing light in your eyes could be warning of sudden blindness

Learn how to spot the signs to prevent it.

Cigarette smoking reaches new low in the US

Decades of health warnings have boosted public awareness that the addictive habit can cause lung and many other cancers.

Duke and Duchess of Sussex to make first official trip to Ireland

The royal couple has also announced plans to make an official trip to Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga in October.

Twin brothers reunited 74 years after WWII death at Normandy

The story of how the twins died and were being reunited reflects the courage of troops on a mission to save the world from a Nazi conquest.

Hustle for muscle

Jacobinte Swarga-rajyam-fame Reba Monica John debuts in Tamil with Jarugandi.

Why some mental health treatments could harm left-handed people

The location of a person's neural systems for emotion depends on whether they are left-handed, right-handed or somewhere in between.

New study claims first-born children are more intelligent

You know you want to find out why

Experts claim time-restricted eating can help you lose weight

A new study examined the effect of time-restricted eating on weight loss in obese individuals.

New study finds virtual reality headsets can reduce needle phobia

Needle phobia is one of the most common fears among children who receive vaccines.

Gender fluid trends reign

Who says men can’t wear skirts? In a fashion forward trend, men and women are experimenting with their clothes.

Miss America scraps swimsuit competition

Women don't have to wear gowns either as chairwoman Gretchen Carlson promises contestants won't be judged on their physical appearance

Beat the BROW angst

Loss of eye-brow hair can be a nightmare. With these natural remedies, thick and luscious brows are just a step away!

Green footprints to look good

It’s about being more aware of what goes in our beauty products and how they are sourced.

Here's the secret behind Meghan Markle's flawless skin

Meghan has recently revealed that almonds and almond butter are part of her snacking repertoire.

You have been eating pizza all wrong, Italian chef reveals the right way

Owner of Verace Pizzara restaurant in Sydney, Stefano Crene says there is method to eating pizza which ensures toppings don’t fall off.

10 delicacies you must savour this monsoon

From the pakoda, to the bhajiya, we list 10 dishes that will set your flavour buds ablaze this rainy season.

KFC’s menu is about to go healthy

Fried chicken chain has promised to reduce amount of calories per serving by 20 per cent by 2025

5 cooling drinks to stay hydrated

Here are some fun recipes to keep you refreshed.

Sugarcane capers

Treat your tastebuds to naturally sweet recipes that promise to tantalise!

Watching Sir David Attenborough could boost your sex life, says study

Study found shows Planet Earth and Blue Planet could improve viewers' confidence by helping them have 'more compassionate view of body’.

Women trail men not just in pay, but more in pensions: Study

The World Economic Forum says the "gender pension gap" is more than 35 percent in Europe and the United States and it's growing.

Dad used to narrate scripts when I was 10 years old: Divya Sathyaraj

In spite of his busy schedule, he made sure he was around to listen to our everyday issues.

Dutch person becomes first to register as gender neutral in birth certificate

Roermond’s Limburg District Court ruled that unnamed plaintiff can now be recorded in Dutch birth register as 'gender undetermined'.

More than half of gay males on hookup apps are underage

Study is first known research to document gay and bisexual teenage boys use sex and dating apps designed for adult men to find partners.

A trekker’s dream

Josegiri offers dangerously seducing deep gorges, magnificent views of the valley and the rolling plains.

5 must haves if you’re vacationing this summer

Here’s a handy guide of five natural must haves to carry on your next backpack adventure.

Tourism accounts for nearly a tenth of global CO2 emissions

Multi-trillion dollar industry's carbon footprint is expanding rapidly, driven by demand for energy-intensive air travel.

4 apps to make last-minute travel plans more smooth

These will help you organise your trip and more

Oman relaxes its visa rules to attract more tourists

The e-visa application explains clearly the process of obtaining visas either individually or collectively

Green vision bags award

S.D. College, which is celebrating its Founder’s Day today, recently bagged the Akshaya-Oorja Award by ANERT.

A beautiful power dream

Dhwayah Queen Sruthy Sithara is determined to become the country’s first transgender IAS officer.

In video: Man accidentally shoots himself in groin as he bends over with loaded gun

When man walks over to shelf and bends down to pick something up, the gun suddenly fires with a shocking loud bang.

Chennai doctors save Tanzania girl who has lived life with organs outside her body

Sauda Suleiman Amour, was born with defective abdominal wall and liver, part of intestine jutted out of her belly.

Woman told she is pregnant, while having surgery to find out why she is infertile

Tia Reed was diagnosed with endometriosis having suffered from painful periods throughout her adolescence and thought she was infertile.

Going big in small way

Artist Kiran Hotkar is on a mission to revive the art of miniature painting.

Artisans moulded

Young artists are being encouraged to explore their creativity at the Master Practice Studios hosted by the Kochi Biennale Foundation.

Siddharth Dhanvant Sanghvi announces launch of new book The Rabbit and the Squirrel

Published by Penguin Random House India, the book is a story of an unlikely friendship between a penniless bunny and an heiress squirrel.

Transit Lounge: A techie’s account of travelling to 30 countries

In conversation, author Sunil Mishra talks about the book, and talks about how travelling as an overall experience, has changed over years.

A TALE OF two ditties

Two different shows were held in the city, one which showed women and their art, and the other of an artist who depicts deities.

World's oldest Sumatran orangutan dies aged 62

Puan -- Indonesian for "lady" -- died on Monday at Perth Zoo, where she had lived since being gifted by Malaysia in 1968.

Stop spread of TB from infected elephants to humans in Amber fort: PETA India to govt

Group says Modi's TB-Free India by 2025 can't be achieved without dealing with TB-infected elephants near Jaipur.

Human activity causing mammals to go nocturnal, new study finds

The study highlights the powerful process by which animals alter their behaviour alongside people.

Rise in sea temperature affects survival of black-browed albatross

Sea surface temperature is widely used as an indicator of food availability for marine predator.

Historic Welsh town boasts being ‘plastic-free’ by hanging up 10ft plastic banner

The town has been mocked for the 10ft banner hanging from a 13th century archway in Chepstow, Montmouthshire.