Earthern lamps light up potters’ lives this Diwali

WB: Spike in demand of earthen lamps keeping Siliguri potters busy this Diwali.

Fashion trends: Backpacks dethrone handbags in US

Data reveals declining demand of handbags in US as backpacks see surge in sales.

Hiker saved amid heavy snow in Oregon

Lost Pacific Crest Trail hiker rescued in snowstorm.

Mediterranean food boosts gut health

Plant-based, Mediterranean diet good for gut microbiome.

Prince Harry, Prince William not feuding but on different paths

Prince Harry admits he and Prince William are 'on different paths'.

Orange beard trend takes over Bangladesh

Orange is the new grey for Bangladesh beards.

Rent, return & repeat

While rental designer outfits are quite popular this season, designers also feel this is a good way to expand their business and clients.

For the first time ever, J&J recalls bottles of baby powder due to asbestos

J&J recalls 33,000 bottles of baby powder as FDA finds asbestos in sample.

How to look in 30’s when you are in your 60’s

You can’t stop ageing but ageing gracefully is what can make all the difference.

Golden tips for getting luscious locks

Here's how to grow Rapunzel like thicker, longer hair in no time.

UN World Food Programme launches global ad campaign on hunger and malnutrition

Using the power of cinema to convert cinema goers into donors.

Breast milk allows beneficial bacteria to thrive

Breast milk has compound that fights harmful bacteria: Study.

Mobile applications reminds patients to take medication on time

Smartphone apps better remind patients to take their pills: Study.

Nicotine intake during pregnancy can lead to systolic blood pressure

Prenatal nicotine intake during pregnancy may lead to systolic blood pressure issue among offspring: Study

Adults are prone to social isolation sue to osteoarthritis

Studies reveal that osteoarthritis may elevate risk of social isolation in adults.

Rare dissent in Japan over funding for Imperial ceremonies

Japan, a country with almost no anti-monarchy sentiment, is now questioning funds kept aside for the Imperial ceremonies.

30 ancient coffins unearthed in Egypt

Egypt unveils biggest ancient coffin find in over a century.

‘God knows best’: Unicycle academy that offers juggling lessons in Lagos

One-wheeled juggling: Lagos children learn new skills at unicycle academy.

Human remains found on second highest peak of California

APNewsBreak: Skeleton unearthed beneath California peak.

Loves labour fast: Karwa Chauth

Karwa Chauth: Here's how men are reciprocating the love.

Red meat: To eat or not to eat?

Who says you can’t eat red meat? Food advice questioned anew.

Instagram food bloggers: Serving dishes straight from screens

World Food Day: How food bloggers are making our meals Insta-ready.

Rectifying common kitchen mistakes

Stop fiddling with the food! And other mistakes cooks make.

Time for a Dasara feast

Vegetarian dishes typically take centre stage during the 9 days of Dasara, some communities across India eat non-vegetarian delicacies as well.

Eat scrumptious food at 160 feet in Noida

This Fly Dining restaurant in Noida serves food, adventure up in the air.

Girl-boy bonding can be emotionally enriching

Is girl-boy friendship beneficial? Study finds.

People have strong tendency to continue dating similar personality people

Studies reveal that people fall for same type of person every time.

Negative emotions can evoke trust issues

Negative emotions can make you distrustful.

People might lie when it comes to answering quickly

Under time pressure, people tell us what we want to hear: Study.

Redefining relationships

One can argue that they can do all this while being married too.

Delhi's air quality improves drastically

Delhi's overall air quality improves to 'moderate' category.

New power plants in Asia can face power scarcity

Asia may face water scarcity for new power plants.

Intense heatwaves causes Swiss glaciers to melt

Studies reveal that Swiss glaciers shrink 10 percent in five years.

Guam saved from the immediate effect of coral bleaching

Guam avoids severe coral bleaching predicted for this year.

Climate activism in London gets heated

London commuters scuffle with climate activists.

Art of the dead: Eternal beauty lingers in Rome’s trees

Sculptor transforms Rome's dead trees into art.

Shopping has moved online, now more eco-conscious

Sophie shares with Sucheta Dasgupta how the activity of shopping has changed in the West over the past two decades..

The grand old man of nature writing continues his crusade

Crusaders, including Mabey, are sometimes guilty of parading their virtues while taking themselves a little too seriously.

A magical portrait of colonial Calcutta & an unlikely lovestory

The old patrons — the British — may look askance at the interlopers who are apparently “upsetting the delicate social balance that was colonial India”

Why it makes sense to put stock in good economics

We don’t for a moment believe that when economists and the public have different views, the economists are always right.

Thailand is getting popular as a tourist destination among Indians

Thailand pulling all stops to woo Indian tourists.

Popular cliff in Hawaii to remain closed for two years

Hawaii closes nature reserve cliff popular with climbers.

Ultra long haul flight ready to take off

Longest non-stop flight to take off from New York to Sydney.

Empire State Building gets a dizzying new look

Empire State Building shows off new USD 165 million observatory.

Treasures of a ruined city discovered at Pompeii

Vivid gladiator fresco discovered at Pompeii.

Madrid sheep set off on annual migration

Sheep take over streets of Madrid for annual migration.

‘Cinema is my passion’

The director says he was inspired by his protagonist’s dynamism.

Meet BS Srikanth: The oldest walker at the Oxfam Trailwalker

Read to know more about his experience and why he encourages youngsters to brisk walk.

Living under an intense spotlight has been a struggle for Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle says motherhood a 'struggle' under spotlight.

My wife is my stress buster: Chiranjeevi

The megastar explains what stardom really means to him and how he believes one should handle it.