Exercise may play a key role in helping children cope with stressful situations, according to a new study. When children were exposed to everyday stressors, the study found sedentary children had surges of cortisol — a hormone linked to stress. The most active children had little or no increase in their cortisol levels in similar situations.

Poison hitmaker Nicole Scherzinger wants Sharon Osbourne to replace Tulisa as a judge on the reality show The X-Factor.

A mob went on the rampage in a Christian-dominated neighbourhood in this eastern Pakistani city today following reports that a Christian man had committed blasphemy, burning scores of houses and driving out about 150 families.

Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Parvez Ashraf today offered prayers at the historic dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti during his private visit here that was marked by protests.

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee today claimed that despite the dismal financial situation, the state’s revenue increased by Rs 10,000 crore and urged the Centre to ‘rethink’ about the interest it was taking away from West Bengal.

The widow of slain police officer Zia-Ul-Haq has refused to accept the job offered by the Uttar Pradesh government saying that she would not accept anything other than a DSP’s post.

Speedster Lasith Malinga has been warned by Sri Lanka cricket to maintain better relations with the media following his spat with journalists.

Bollywood actress Nargis Fakhri, who will be seen playing the role of a journalist in Shoojit Sircar’s upcoming film Madras Cafe, says she had a tough time essaying the character on screen.

R&B star Rihanna is reportedly preparing for her Diamond world tour with the help of her boyfriend Chris Brown. Brown, 23, has been in constant contact with the 25-year-old We Found Love hitmaker as she prepares to hit the road, reported Hollywood Life.

Former Chief Justice of India J.S. Verma today said change in the mindset of society is more important than enactment of a law against sexual offences.