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US Marines say they misidentified man in iconic Iwo Jima photo

One of the six men long identified in an iconic World War II photograph showing the raising of the American flag at Iwo Jima was actually not in the image, the Marine Corps announced on Thursday after conducting an investigation prompted by the claims of two amateur historians.

Eating more of plant-based food can lower Type 2 diabetes risk

Even moderate dietary changes in the direction of a healthful plant-based diet can play a significant role in the prevention of type 2 diabetes.

Life's first handshake detected near our galaxy

In a first, a team of scientists using highly sensitive radio telescopes has discovered the first complex organic “chiral” molecule in interstellar space near the centre of our galaxy.

Ligo scientists prove Albert Einstein right; second gravitational wave detected

Islamic State's strong narratives help militants embark on a path to their version of 'absolute truth'

Islamic State's strong narratives allow these fighters to believe in a certain right and wrong and help them embark on a path to the Islamic State version of absolute truth.

Male rape and paedophilia: How Taliban uses 'honey trap' boys to kill Afghan police

The Taliban are using child sex slaves to mount crippling insider attacks on police in southern Afghanistan, exploiting the pervasive practice of bacha bazi.

Not coffee, but 'very hot' beverages can cause cancer, says WHO

Drinking very hot coffee and other drinks "probably" causes cancer of the oesophagus, a UN agency said on Wednesday, but lifted suspicion from a cup of joe at "normal serving temperatures".

No bet, no blood: Bullfighting in the Gulf can still earn its owner a fortune

Bullfights are a weekly event at a ring close to the beach on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates. Organisers admit the sport is rough, but insist it is animal-friendly, and they ensure the bull is never killed.

Why swanky shopping malls cannot replace Delhi's weekly bazaars

The weekly bazaars of Delhi are a part of India's unorganised sector, which forms a core strength of the country's work force and gives a pivot to its economy.

In Malawi, albinos are killed for body parts that are believed to bring good luck

At least 18 albino people have been killed in Malawi in a "steep upsurge in killings" since November 2014, and five others have been abducted and remain missing

Marital rape law will make no difference as women unlikely to complain: Maneka Gandhi

Months after her statement that the "concept of marital rape cannot be applied in the Indian context" created controversy, Union Minister Maneka Gandhi on Tuesday said even if there was a law against it, women are unlikely to complain about this kind of abuse.

Prices of cancer, diabetes, blood pressure drugs slashed by 25%

Prices of 56 important drugs used in treatment of cancer, diabetes, bacterial infections and blood pressure have been capped by the government thereby reducing the cost by an average of around 25 percent.

Watch: Attention ladies! Nap in a park, drink that midnight chai because you have every right to loiter

Women should loiter because roaming around during the day or the night shouldn't be a luxury reserved for boys and men.

The Mindy Project: Kaling is the beacon of lipstick feminism

In the Mindy Lahiri world, it takes obvious oppression in order to realise the importance of feminism, lipstick or otherwise.

Potassium bromate in bread: The chemical, allowed by India, is banned in many countries

So which country allows the presence of potassium bromate in its bread?

Rabies is just one reason why stray dogs are a snarling menace in India

Last month, the Supreme Court directed the states and local bodies to take steps to sterilise and vaccinate nuisance-causing stray dogs

When the weather forecast is grey woollens: What the KTLA row tells us

Sexism straddles both ends of the spectrum. Women are either too dressed up or dressed down – seen through a man’s eyes – in a 70-mm Saint vs Slut 24/7 show.

Beyond Ek do teen: Madhuri Dixit, the last queen of Hindi cinema

Madhuri Dixit, the last of the queens of Hindi cinema, possesses just the right mix of elements to change the notion of timelessness

Self-harm is leading cause of death among adolescents, reveals new study

A report published by the Lancet Commission on adolescent health and well-being reveals that problems with the greatest significance are related to mental health, inclusive self-harm and suicide.

US jury orders Johnson & Johnson to pay $55 million for losing second ovarian cancer lawsuit

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) was ordered by a US jury on Monday to pay $55 million to a woman who said that using the company’s talc-powder products for feminine hygiene caused her to develop ovarian cancer.

Superheroes do exist amongst us just to make our lives simpler

Contribute towards the better of the legion of superheroes with your valuable tweets to lend a hand to them in continuing to make your journey seamless.

If they said run, you ran for your life: GDR children of Namibia recount their story

Everything that happened in between is definitively part of Namibian history.

Clueless about how to become a career woman? Sairee Chahal of Sheroes has a way for you

There is a lot of opportunities to custom fit one’s career, says Sheroes founder Sairee Chahal.

Sugar addiction is for real: New study reveals it is like being hooked on cocaine

A new research has revealed that Sugar addiction is much like addiction to any other drug, said a report in The Telegraph. According to the study from Queensland University of Technology(QUT), withdrawal symptoms of chronic sugar consumption is similar to going cold turkey from drugs.

Watch: Japan's phallus festival is unusual, but also educational

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