Flamingos too wear make-up
If you think that wearing cosmetics is a human trait, think again, for researchers claim that flamingos also use “make-up” to appeal to mates.
Author sues Oprah for plagiarism
Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey is facing a plagiarism lawsuit from an author who alleges he wrote the content of something she read aloud on her hit US talk show.
Apes, monkeys walked Sahara 39m yr ago?
Scientists have found evidence that apes and monkeys, ancient ancestors of humans, evolved in Asia some tens of millions of years ago, a finding that challenges the assumption that human evolution beg
UK varsity to honour Preity Zinta
Actress Preity Zinta, known for her performances in films like Kal Ho Naa Ho and Veer Zaara, will be conferred a doctorate by a leading UK university.
Russian Arctic drama wins best movie title
Russian psychological drama set in a meteorological station in the Arctic Circle, How I Ended This Summer, has been awarded the best film award at the London Film Festival.
Scientists fear another round of mass extinction
One in five of the world’s mammals, birds and fish are now endangered, indicating a possible sixth round of mass extinction in the earth’s history, scientists say.
Indian firm to buy Premier League club
The English Premier League’s Black-burn Rovers football club confirmed on Tuesday that it is in advanced negotiations concerning its sale to the Pune-based Venkatesh-wara Hatcheries Group, an Indian poultry giant.
Slept less but feel fresh? Thank sleepiness gene
Ever wondered why some feel exhausted while others seem refreshed after just a few hours of sleep. The answer could be in your genes, says a new study.
New X-ray liquid scan may ease airport ban
A British technology innovation firm, which is led by Indian engineer Arnab Basu, has got the European Union clearance for its new colour X-ray technology that detects dangerous liquids.
‘Fertility risk’ for women with O blood group
A woman’s blood type could affect her fertility and influence her chances of becoming a mother, say researchers.