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Both men and women evaluated women more negatively as a leader if the image suggested she was wearing a lot of makeup. (Photo: Pixabay)

Women wearing heavy makeup less likely to be perceived as leaders: study

Computer software was used to manipulate the faces and the amount of makeup was also manipulated in the face images.

11 Mar 2018 8:00 AM

There are six first novels on the list and four nationalities are represented including India – the UK, US and Australia. (Photo: Twitter/ArundhatiRoy)

Arundhati Roy, Meena Kandasamy in UK women's fiction prize longlist

This year’s longlist covers both new and well-established writers, like Booker Prize-winning Roy, and a range of genres.

08 Mar 2018 4:46 PM

The devices deliver painful electric jolts to the neck for up to 11 seconds. (Photo: Pixabay)

Electric shock pet collars deemed cruel, to be banned in UK

The Environment Secretary will outlaw the devices that deliver painful electric jolts to the neck for up to 11 seconds.

27 Feb 2018 1:27 PM

In the study published in the journal Science, researchers treated the lab-grown 'mini tumours' with a range of drugs. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mini tumours created in lab to battle cancer

Approach found a drug that had a chance of shrinking a patient's tumour in almost nine in 10 cases.

27 Feb 2018 10:03 AM

Russia’s UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia accused Britain of sowing 'discord at a time when the Security Council is in dire need of closing its ranks' by bringing the resolution to a vote knowing it would be vetoed. (Photo: AP)

Russia vetoes UN resolution citing Iran sanctions violation

The vote in the Security Council was 11 in favor, Russia and Bolivia opposed, and China and Kazakhstan abstaining.

27 Feb 2018 8:22 AM

The 24-year-old Lemarr Chambers has now spent 34 days behind bars while police wait for him to excrete drugs they believe he swallowed.

Imprisoned suspected drug dealer hasn’t used loo for 34 days

Drug suspect who has broken Brit record for spending most days in custody without using lavatory is given another five days to do needful.

21 Feb 2018 4:09 PM

Using the hashtag #KFCCrisis, users mocked the overreaction of Brits when they couldn't get their favourite fast food. (Photo: AP)

Twitter goes into meltdown as KFC runs out of chicken

Here are hilarious overreactions to KFC running out of chicken in two-thirds of its British stores.

20 Feb 2018 1:42 PM

16,263 babies were conceived in the week of Valentine's Day, up on an average of 15,427 each week. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pregnancies soar during Valentine's week: UK study

Love is most definitely in the air at this time of year.

14 Feb 2018 4:36 PM

The Queen is known to take a great interest in the Windsor swans. (Photo: Pixabay)

Queen Elizabeth upset over death of Windsor swans, bird flu suspected

Presently, scientists are doing tests on the dead birds, ten per cent of the flock’s total, amid fears the virus may spread.

05 Feb 2018 3:43 PM

According to experts, crabs boiled alive for eating can remain conscious for more than two minutes.

Stars and campaigners come together for ban on crabs and lobsters being boiled alive

Move for protection comes after evidence shows that crustaceans can feel pain.

02 Feb 2018 2:32 PM

Cognitive function declined with age in all of the participants, whether diabetic or not. (Photo: Pixabay)

High blood sugar may lead to cognitive decline: study

Cognitive function was assessed at baseline and reassessed every two years.

29 Jan 2018 3:46 PM

Brooksbank is the son of an accountant, and was educated at £10,000-a-term Stowe school in Buckinghamshire. (Photo: AP)

UK's Princess Eugenie to get married this year as well

Princess is engaged to Jack Brooksbank the king' of the London club scene, and will wed at Meghan and Harry's venue.

22 Jan 2018 5:24 PM

The source went on to add that if Obama was invited it could look like a snub to Trump, and His Royal Highness would not wish to cause a diplomatic row.' (Photo: AP)

Harry and Meghan will not invite Barack Obama to royal wedding

Move is being seen as bid to avoid a 'diplomatic row' over snub to Donald Trump.

22 Jan 2018 2:18 PM

Assange fled to the embassy in 2012 to avoid being extradited to Sweden for alleged sex crimes, which he denies, and has remained in the building ever since.(Photo: File)

Ecuador president describes Julian Assange as ‘inherited problem’

Earlier, Ecuador announced it had granted citizenship to Assange, in an unsuccessful attempt to provide him with diplomatic immunity.

22 Jan 2018 1:31 PM

The 45-year-old was appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary at the Department for Transport by British Prime Minister Theresa May as part of her New Year reshuffle last week. (photo: @Nus_Ghani)

Indian-origin MP becomes 1st female Muslim min to speak at UK Parliament

In 2015, Nus Ghani became the first Conservative party Muslim female candidate to be elected to Parliament.

19 Jan 2018 12:59 PM

The 2 Sisters Food Group sold the frozen pizza brands to Nomad Foods and plans to focus on its core business as one of the UK's largest poultry suppliers. (photo: 2 Sisters Food Group / Screengrab)

UK: Indian-origin ‘Chicken King’ rapped for sending biscuits to MPs

The latest controversy came as Birmingham-based entrepreneur sold off his pizza brands - Goodfella's and San Marco for around 200 mn pounds.

19 Jan 2018 11:52 AM

Assange, who denies the allegations, feared Sweden would hand him over to the United States to face prosecution over WikiLeaks’ publication. (Photo: AP)

Ecuador gives citizenship to Julian Assange, seeks solution with UK

Assange has been living in London since he was granted asylum there in 2012 to avoid extradition to Sweden over rape allegations.

12 Jan 2018 1:51 PM

'Bad deal. Wanted me to cut ribbon-NO!,' Trump said on Twitter. (photo: AP)

Trump cancels visit to UK, says will not unveil new US embassy

However, the embassy website showed that the decision to move the location was taken months before Barack Obama took office in Jan 2009.

12 Jan 2018 1:16 PM

This will be the largest effort in the US to test a hormonal form of birth control for men. (Photo: Pixabay)

Revolutionary birth control method for men goes to trial

And before anyone gets too apprehensive, no, it doesn't need to be rubbed all over your junk.

20 Dec 2017 1:53 PM

Recurring dreams may be more sensitive to distressing psychological experiences that a person still needs to process. (Photo: Pixabay)

Recurring nightmares reflect your daily frustrations

Such people are also more likely to analyse their dreams negatively.

04 Dec 2017 12:48 PM

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