The Supreme Court granted a reprieve to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati in the 175 crore Taj Corridor case, refusing to direct the state governor T V Rajeshwar to sanction her prosecution in the case. In his June 3 order, Governor Rajeshwar had...

Global warming is making our earth not just warmer but more humid too, according to a new study reported in the journal Nature. This could have widespread implications for weather conditions especially in tropical regions. Increased humidity would mean...

Mauritius, a popular tourist destination, is famous for its sandy white beaches and coral reefs. In a bid to boost a flagging economy, Mauritius is targeting an increase in tourist traffic to two million in 2007. This is a huge number of visitors,...

Does your wardrobe include stilettoes, pencil heels, five inchers, and platforms that make you six feet tall? If the answer is yes, then you could be at risk for a variety of foot problems. The idea that high heels can be hazardous to your health has...

The fiery chilli that spices up your platter may soon find its way into the operating theatre.The compound that gives chillis their characteristic burning taste,capsaicin, has been found to have anaesthetic properties. What’s even more remarkable...

Ever wondered where is the best place in the world to live in? Well, according to a survey by the Readers’ Digest Magazine, it’s Finland that tops the list as the world’s most comfortably habitable place. The study was conducted by...

The classic clash between the environment and indigenous peoples on one hand and development in the form of mega power projects on the other, played itself out once again. This time the venue was Dzongu,in Sikkim,a tiny state in North East India; the...

Losing hair can be a traumatic experience for anyone, especially since popular culture associates tresses with beauty and youth. But for those dismayed by thinning hairlines, there may soon be an alternative to hair replacement dismayed by thinning...

Contrary to popular notion, taking care of the heart and preventing heart attacks is not just about special diets.Sure,cutting down on salt and fats help, but to ensure that your heart keeps ticking away without missing a beat, you need to change...

If you thought global warming and climate change are distant phenomena happening in the Arctic, think again.It may reach closer home.With weather worldwide becoming warmer and more unpredictable the concept of seasonal collections in the fashion...