David Cota’s 16-year-old, 5-inch tall parakeet bird has been a celebrity since long with awards such as “outrageous bird”, appearances with Jay Leno, and David Letterman on his “Stupid Pet Tricks” shows. But this...

Star has been drawing curious visitors from the time she is born (Dec 27th), sometimes 50 per day. Dairyman Kirk Heldreth had considered donating the calf to Virginia Tech for scientific purposes, or even selling her for show. But now, things have...

A dog is the most faithful friend one can have, it is said. And so, a pet shop owner in the southern Dutch town of Zelhem, wanted to share with her dog something which she herself enjoyed once in a while. So, she went ahead and created a nonalcoholic...

Who would have thought that our humble pappad (or poppadums as the West calls it) would be subjected to specifications, standards and consequently, approvals? The United Nations food and health agencies are planning to lay down international standards...

From ages milk has been advocated as one of the best food source for its calcium content. A new crop of no-milk lovers are emerging who strongly believe that milk causes congestion, allergies and intolerance, breast cancer and also heart disease and...

Kiwano is the name. A somewhat less appealing, strange looking, orange coloured fruit with spiky surface is entering the markets everywhere. People have become more adventurous and want to try out new food for their taste buds. This horned melon (as...

You must check out the findings of the research by Massachusetts Institute of Technology about how certain foods swing your moods. It aids as a tool to self-assess. Ever felt buzzy after a great workout or the anxious before a major presentation? Blame...

Did you have ever think of famous brands such as Chanel, Burberry and Dior being sub-standard? But, Shanghai Industrial and Commercial Administration finds them so. Coats, jackets and pants made under 17 international brands failed their quality tests,...

Most of us shy away from pomegranates because of its not-so-easy removal of the fleshy seeds. But, please make a little effort and enjoy this yet another marvel of nature. When buying a pomegranate, choose a heavy one with an unblemished skin. A good...

A research carried out at the Harvard School of Public Health comes out with some astonishing facts. The nicotine levels in cigarettes increased from 1997 until 2005, at an average of 1.6% increase each year. The study examined nicotine levels in more...