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Emma Watson begins classes at Oxford University

Emma Watson has begun her classes at the Oxford University and the Harry Potter star says she will be staying away from showbiz temporarily to pursue studies.

‘Family mealtimes help kids with asthma’

Children who have asthma are at high risk to face separation anxiety, but a new study has found a home remedy that parents can use — regular family mealtimes.

Decade’s most confusing tech buzzwords

These are no tongue-twisters but HTTP, plasma, iPod and Nano are among the most confusing high-tech buzzwords of this decade. The most confusing acronym was...

Happiness makes for a happy heart

People who are happy are less likely to develop heart disease than those who tend to be glum, say scientists. Boosting positive emotions could help cut heart health risks.

Addicted to Facebook? Beware!

Experts are warning Internet users against Koobface computer virus targeting popular social networking sites in the run up to Christmas. You are at risk if...

Astronomers discover new star

Astronomers have reportedly discovered a faint star orbiting the Big Dipper — Alcor B — using a novel technique known to 17th century astronomer and scientist Galileo.

Hubble sights most distant galaxies

The Hubble telescope has captured some of the oldest galaxies yet seen in the universe using a new infared camera, scientists in Britain said. Read on to know more.

Milestones of Mozart just a click away

Historic manuscripts by Sir Isaac Newton, Benjamin Franklin and other groundbreaking scientists will be published online for the first time, Britain’s Royal Society said.

Ageing Santa gets facelift for Christmas

A Santa in New Zealand with a droopy eye has received a $100,000 (Rs 46 lakh) face-lift in the run-up to Christmas so that his ageing face does not scare children.

We will go to school, say Slumdog stars

We are not going to take any more holidays from school. We will take days off for work but we have promised Danny uncle that we will not let our studies suffer, says Rubina Ali.

Jackson spends £4 million on statues of kids

The Thriller singer who was cleared of child abuse allegations in 2005 purchased the life-size bronze monuments of kids holding hands, dancing and playing on slides to display in his Neverland home.

Rishi Kapoor gives acting tips to film students

Bollywood veteran Rishi Kapoor gave acting lessons at a film school in Mumbai and told students that it was important for an actor to know every aspect of movie-making.

Pitt brothers donate $600,000 to university

Hollywood star Brad Pitt and his brother Doug have donated $600,000 to a university in Missouri to boost its sporting arena's green credentials.

Hawn honoured for education efforts

Oscar-award winning actress Goldie Hawn has been honoured with an award for helping raise awareness about mental health issues in US schools.

When high-school boys tried hitting on Kate Winslet

At 33 years of age, Kate Winslet is not only the quintessential beauty for men all over the world, but even high school boys seem to have hots for the British actress.
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