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Sharq Village to offer Qatari brunch at Al Liwan 23 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Sharq Village & Spa has introduced a new dining experience for guests by offering a wide selection of authentic Qatari dishes every...

What makes some people happier than others 22 Nov 2015 - 11:53 am

Tokyo: Have you ever wondered why some people stay happier despite having limited means to enjoy the good things in life? The secret...

New app helps seniors play, live better 22 Nov 2015 - 11:26 am

A new application allows elderly connect with care providers and also play various brain games New York: Researchers including one of Indian-origin have...

Lexus unveils all-new RX Luxury Crossover in Middle East 22 Nov 2015 - 11:20 am

Doha: Lexus announced the arrival of the all-new Lexus RX in the Middle East recently. The new RX’s mix of sharp creases and...

UAE's Ajman Palace: Where halal-friendly is the USP 22 Nov 2015 - 10:49 am

Ajman Palace Hotel located on the beach front offers breath-taking view to its tourists By Jaideep Sarin Ajman (UAE): This is one 'dry'...

In Japan, the crystal-blue waters of Kamuimisaki cape 21 Nov 2015 - 05:22 pm

Kamuimisaki cape juts out from the northwestern edge of the Shakotan Peninsula in Hokkaido, Japan. Visitors are able to enjoy a panoramic view...

Clothes smarter than you are: Welcome to the future 21 Nov 2015 - 04:59 pm

Brazilian designer and researcher Marcelo Coelho from the MIT Media Lab speaks during his presentation at "EmTech Brasil" in Rio de Janerio, Brazil. ...

Panasonic unveils new-age 4K-enabled cameras for Indian consumers 21 Nov 2015 - 02:51 pm

New Delhi: At a time when shutterbugs the world over are making a beeline for the 4K technology that provides stunning true-to-life detail...

Walking faster, longer good for elderly 21 Nov 2015 - 02:38 pm

Adults with an active lifestyle had lower risk of heart attacks. New York: Elderly people who walk faster and longer face a lower...

Warhol, Pollock, Rothko on rare display in Tehran 21 Nov 2015 - 01:29 pm

An Iranian woman takes pictures next to artworks by (L-R) Irish artist Francis Bacon, US artist Franz Kline and US artist Willem de...

One in two healthy adults will develop pre-diabetic high blood sugar 20 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

By Kathryn Doyle Almost half of 45-year-olds will develop so-called prediabetes, an elevated blood sugar level that often precedes diabetes, according to a...

Volvo S60 T5 steers toward a much safer future 19 Nov 2015 - 02:06 pm

Volvo 2016 S60 By Warren Brown Traffic-safety advocates have long regarded Volvo as the gold standard of driver and passenger safety in automobiles....

What you need to know before buying a smartwatch 19 Nov 2015 - 02:01 pm

By Hayley Tsukayama As we ramp up to the holidays, it seems like just about everyone is coming out with a smartwatch. But...

300-plus Facebook friends means stress for teenagers 19 Nov 2015 - 12:57 pm

New York: Having more than 300 Facebook friends may increase a teenager's levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, says a new study. "While...

A treasure trove of 'ancient' archaeology tucked away in Gaza 19 Nov 2015 - 12:54 pm

Archeology Nafez Abed cleans sculptures at his workroom, at Shati refugee camp in Gaza City, November 8, 2015. By Nidal Al-Mughrabi Gaza: Nafez...

In NZ, it's yesterday once more in wondrous Wellywood 19 Nov 2015 - 10:26 am

The huge Hollywood-style sign on a hillside in Wellington By Radhika Bhirani Wellington, Nov 19 (IANS) For a film aficionado, the overwhelming suspended...

Lab-grown vocal cord tissue may offer transplant solution 19 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

Miami: US researchers have grown vocal cord tissue in a lab, an advance that could one day help restore the voices of millions...

Google targets start-ups with new cloud, apps for work 18 Nov 2015 - 02:22 pm

New Delhi: Internet giant Google on Wednesday launched two new initiatives to target enterprises and start-ups with its new improved cloud and apps...