Making people more aware of their own internal body signals, such as heartbeat or breathing rate, could promote a positive body image, says a new study.


Learn how to promote positive body image


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A seven feet long, "strange looking" fish has washed up on a California beach, leaving researchers baffled about the origins and whereabouts of the species, the media reported.


Huge, 'strange looking' fish washes up on California beach


The last rites of Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter pilot, Squadron Leader Siddharth Vashisth, who was among the six personnel killed when their MI-17 chopper crashed near Badgam, Jammu and Kashmir, were done with full military honours here on Friday.


Last rites of IAF chopper pilot done with military honours


This week, find out whether the notorious serial killer Charles Sobhraj has a heart, from the mouth of his cardiac surgeon; learn how to stop being nicer and calmer and ask for what you need; and finally, read a second-generation American woman's novel on life in a land that always feels foreign.


Of Sobhraj's heart, putting your foot down, and an immigrant's daughter in America (IANS Books This Weekend)


Carrying tricolour flags, garlands and posters, scores of enthusiastic people assembled at the Attari Joint Check Post (JCP) here on Friday to receive Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot Abhinandan Varthaman who is likely to be released by Pakistani authorities later in the day.


Scores assemble near Attari border for IAF pilot's return from Pakistan


Scores of people assembled at the Attari Joint Check Post (JCP) here on Friday to receive Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot Abhinandan Varthaman who is likely to be released by Pakistani authorities later in the day.


Scores of people assemble in Attari to welcome IAF pilot


Texas has executed a 70-year-old man, becoming the oldest person the US state has put to death since the modern era of the death penalty began in the 1970s.


Texas executes oldest man in state's history


With Pakistan's airspace closed amid heightened tension between Islamabad and New Delhi, many passengers turned to the Pakistan Railways to make their trips to Karachi, Lahore and other parts of the country, the media reported on Friday.


Pakistan airspace closure leads to increase in train passengers


Actress Parineeti Chopra urged people to eliminate the use of plastic from their daily routine.


Parineeti Chopra appeals to society to stop using plastic


While Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday announced that Wing Commander Varthaman Abhinandan will be released from captivity on Friday, the protocol for such return is confined to the sole incidence of Flight Lieutenant K. Nachiketa (now Group Captain), an Indian Air Force (IAF) officer who was released by Pakistan in 1999 during the Kargil War.


No protocol for captive's return, Kargil only precedent: Ex-diplomat


Union Minister of Civil Aviation Suresh Prabhu on Thursday launched the regional air connectivity scheme UDAN-II in Himachal Pradesh by flagging off a 30-minute helicopter ride on the Shimla-Chandigarh route.


Now, fly on Shimla-Chandigarh route at Rs 2,880


Despite the addition of healthy foods such as salads and sprouts to the menu, fast food is less healthy today than it was 30 years ago, and is increasingly contributing to obesity, say researchers.


Fast foods less healthy now than 30 years ago: Study


A 50-episode book on Prime Minister Narendra Modis 'Mann Ki Baat programme will provide readers a rare opportunity to discover unknown facets of Modis thinking and beliefs.


Now, a book on 'Mann Ki Baat' uncovers Modi's thinking


Poverty has not stopped nonagenarian Thanga Darlong -- all of 91 years -- from playing the rosem, a flute-like tribal musical instrument made of bamboo. This labour of love saw him nominated for the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, in the Republic Day honours list.


Defying poverty, Tripura tribal artist gets Padma Shri for promoting rare musical instrument


After a baby is born, parents are often confused about the right tips and techniques to take care of their little ones health and skin care needs. Every moment spent with your baby is an experience and chance to bond. Bath time is one of the best bonding and fun experiences to have with your child. Bathing your baby, the right way ensures that your babys skin remains soft and supple, free from dirt and other impurities.


Expert advice on bathing your baby the right way (Parental tips)


The Uttar Pradesh government has set its eyes at a new record in the Guinness World Records by rolling out a fleet of 500 buses here on Thursday, officials said.


UP eyes new Guinness record by 500 bus parade


India's flagship programme, Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), which though showed significant strides, has not benefitted all groups equally, a study said on Thursday, showing fewer gains in high malnutrition states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.


Fewer gains for child nutrition plan in UP, Bihar: Study


The Metro network has been put on red alert since 6 p.m, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said here on Wednesday.


Delhi Metro on red alert


India, having sent its message with Tuesday's air strike, should now refrain from any escalation and tread carefully keeping all diplomatic channels open as a Wing Commander of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was in Pakistan's custody and bringing him back was among the top priorities, former IAF officers said on Wednesday.


India should tread cautiously, focus on getting pilot back: Former IAF brass


The global software major's philanthropic arm Infosys Foundation on Wednesday said it would build two hospitals in Karnataka, one each in Bengaluru and Ramanagara district.


Infosys arm to build hospitals in Karnataka


After a report claimed that Cognizant employees, tasked with vetting Facebook posts flagged for pornographic material, graphic violence or hate speech, have resorted to drugs and sex at workplace, the California-based firm admitted that it needs to do more to improve the well-being of people working in these roles.

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