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Know what your body shape says about your personality

New Delhi [India], Nov 3 (ANI): Turns out, people tend to judge a book by its cover, as they analyse the first impressions of others' personality, which may depend, at least in part, on their body shape.

2018-11-03T09:38:44.202989+00:00 IST

Superheroes or villains: Who's more violent?

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 3 (ANI): Superheroes are our favourite and nearly always save the day, but the methods they use might not be as heroic as people think.

2018-11-03T09:38:44.195659+00:00 IST

Soon, your pooch may help diagnose malaria

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 3 (ANI): According to a new study, dogs, also known as a man's best friend, could someday be a powerful tool in diagnosing malaria.

2018-11-03T08:06:10.597328+00:00 IST

5,655-carat emerald stone unearthed in Zambia

Washington DC, [USA] Oct 31 (ANI): A 5,655-carat emerald crystal weighing 1.1 kg was unearthed by the African nation of Zambia, the largest producer of the green stones.

2018-10-31T18:25:20.658708+00:00 IST

Protect yourself this Halloween

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 31(ANI): Touted to be one of the spookiest nights of the year, Halloween can also affect your health.

2018-10-31T15:58:02.906627+00:00 IST

Jackfruit seed can be a substitute to cocoa: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 28 (ANI): If you are a coffee lover, this might interest you.

2018-10-28T17:09:34.075740+00:00 IST

Lending helping hand to employees can backfire

Washington DC, [USA] Oct 26 (ANI): The idea of offering employees a helping hand can backfire, a recent study has suggested.

2018-10-26T16:13:24.263482+00:00 IST

Time spent on digital devices linked to how first impressions are formed

Washington DC, [USA] Oct 26 (ANI): A latest study has found links between spending a lot of time on digital devices and making first impressions.

2018-10-26T13:58:53.707179+00:00 IST

This pooch craves for McD hamburgers!

New Delhi [India], Oct 26 (ANI): Who said only humans can be gold diggers? A dog owner in Oklahoma is calling out her pooch for pretending to be a stray dog, just to get some free McDonald's hamburgers!

2018-10-26T09:17:57.517271+00:00 IST

Losing the first baby tooth can lead to a positive experience

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 25 (ANI): Scared, ashamed, happy or proud - how do children feel when they lose their first baby tooth? An interdisciplinary research found that children's feelings are predominantly positive.

2018-10-25T10:28:12.484852+00:00 IST

Smriti Irani's Instagram has a quirky response to critics

New Delhi [India], Oct 25 (ANI): Union Cabinet Minister Smriti Irani has a quirky reply to the backlash she has been receiving for her comments on the Sabrimala Temple issue.

2018-10-25T06:36:44.127763+00:00 IST

David Schwimmer look-alike wanted in England!

Washington DC, [USA] Oct 24 (ANI): Police in Blackpool are scouting for a doppelganger of 'Friends' actor David Schwimmer, who was seen stealing from a mall in the English town.

2018-10-24T18:12:42.094296+00:00 IST

People's judgement influenced by their preferences

Washington DC [USA] Oct 23 (ANI): People make judgements quite rationally or by the gut. Not only experience and relevant information play an important role, but also our preferences. A new study has shown how the reward system in the brain conveys judgements affected by one's own desires.

2018-10-23T15:15:12.734424+00:00 IST

Don't offer help to co-workers unless they ask

Washington DC [USA] Oct 23 (ANI): If you think that proactively offering help to your co-workers is a good thing, think again. According to a new research when it comes to offering your expertise, it's better to keep it to yourself or wait until you're asked for help.

2018-10-23T14:11:29.010988+00:00 IST

Here's how rants on social media can come back to haunt you

Washington DC [USA] Oct 23 (ANI): We have all indulged in angry rants on social media, a lot of our frustration, irritation, and displeasure finds its way to our social media posts.

2018-10-23T10:19:54.637837+00:00 IST

Know how make good first impression!

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 23 (ANI): Worried about making a good impression on your first date or job interview?

2018-10-23T10:05:22.339188+00:00 IST

People choose smartphones mostly by its appearance

Washington D.C.[USA], Oct 21 (ANI): According to a new study, the most important influence on the purchase of a mobile phone is what it looks like. The technical characteristics are only the second factor taken into account when buying a smartphone.

2018-10-22T17:19:24.374002+00:00 IST

Can a dog's colour impact longevity?

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 22 (ANI): According to the findings of a recent study, a dog's colour could have an impact on its health.

2018-10-22T07:27:58.143484+00:00 IST

Clemson University students injured as dance floor collapses

Washington DC, [USA] Oct 22 (ANI): Several students were injured after a dance floor collapsed during a party at an apartment building near Clemson University in South Carolina.

2018-10-21T21:41:04.493095+00:00 IST

High stakes decision-making may cause more cheating: study

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 21 (ANI): While people tend to believe that virtue is its own reward, but that may not hold true in the corporate world, in fact, honourable acts could lead workers to behave more selfishly, later on, a new research has shown.

2018-10-21T16:58:02.411029+00:00 IST

Mumbai-based couple says 'I Do' onboard India's first cruise liner

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Oct 21 (ANI): The concept of organising weddings on a cruise in India has finally kick-started, as the Captain of the country's first cruise service 'Angriya' plying between Mumbai and Goa has solemnised a marriage onboard.

2018-10-21T00:02:35.398774+00:00 IST