Scientists may have uncovered evidence that the universe existed before the Big Bang. Concentric circles discovered in cosmic microwave background radiation (CMB) — the after-effects of the Big Bang — display evidence of events that took place before most scientists believe the universe came into being.

THE INDIAN influence on English started from the 16th century and the new Web-version of Oxford English Dictionary, which was launched on Tuesday, features over 500 words linked to India.

IRISH WRITER ROWAN Somerville beat strong competition on Monday night to win the Literary Review magazine’s Bad Sex in Fiction award for his latest novel The Shape of Her.

In a major breakthrough, scientists have claimed to have unlocked the secret of eternal youth in mice which they say could pave the way for a “forever young” drug for humans soon.

Twilight hottie Robert Pattinson has agreed to be auctioned off for charity with the winner getting a chance to meet the young heartthrob.
The 24-year-old actor is listed on the auction site charitybuzz.com with the current offer standing at $30,000.

In what could drastically reduce operation time and hospital stays, British scientists have developed a new high-powered laser which they say unblocks clogged arteries in just minutes.

Sometimes a dress is just a dress. But not in Kate Middleton’s case. Her wedding dress will be the symbol of her transformation from commoner to princess, from Kate to Catherine, and define her image to billions of people as they watch her exchange vows with Prince William next spring.

Roger Federer overcame Rafael Nadal 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 on Sunday to win the fifth year-end title of his career with victory in the final of the ATP World Tour Finals.

After nine years of war in Afghanistan, the American Army in the country have been reportedly provided with the latest game-changing "revolutionary" rifles called the XM25, which have the capacity to

John Travolta has been accused of picking up men in saunas. Writer Robert Randolph has written a book, You’ll Never Spa In This Town Again, in which he reckons he saw the Grease star, 56, getting it on with men in Los Angeles steam rooms.