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'Virginity exams' on Afghan women are unscientific, constitute sexual assault: Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch has slammed "virginity exams" conducted on Afghan women and girls accused of so-called moral crimes, saying the invasive tests by government doctors were tantamount to sexual assault.
Fighting obesity? Virtual reality might just help you with it
The technology can be used to determine how people perceive their bodies, to treat body image disturbances
Whatchu lookin at? Here's why you have a Resting Bitch Face and it's not your fault
Two behavioral science researchers, Jason Rogers and Abbe Macbeth from Noldus Information Technology took it upon themselves to answer this puzzle relating to one's countenance - the resting bitch face
Journalism today: Will social media turn mainstream media irrelevant?
It was eerie that while the MSM at the Steve Coll discussion in Bengaluru felt threatened by social media, those at the Malhotra discussions in the same city were actually finding it liberating
Pet pals: Chennai did not forget animals in distress, many joined hands to protect its furry friends
Chennai city came together to help cats and dogs during the deluge.
Saturn's silver sheen: Nasa unveils photo of the planet's crescent moon
In a revealing photo of Nasa crescent moon taken by the Cassini spacecraft, shines right above its Saturn's blue rings. Assigned to explore Saturn and its moons, the spacecraft flew about 630,000 miles from Enceladus in July 2015 to explore the possibility of life.
‘You never think it will happen to you’: Paris attacks survivor recounts experience in emotional post
The emotional survivor's account of a 22-year student caught in the Paris attacks has gone viral on Facebook.
One-way communication can't build healthy relationships, says Anupam Sibal
In a freewheeling chat with Firstpost, Dr Anupam Sibal simplifies the complex parenting issue through anecdotes, live examples, practical dos & don’ts.
Cuban cancer kids on 'do-or-die' side of US sanctions
The US embargo on Cuba, which the UN General Assembly formally condemned Tuesday, is not about international politics for Elizabeth Navarro. As far as she's concerned, it's just what keeps her daughter from getting the cancer drug she needs.
Watch: Fall Colors at their best, when rainbows float to the ground
As cardigans and the scarves come out of mothballed closets, the leaves are a riot of the warmest tones of red and rust, orange and sepia. This annual cascade makes for heavenly photo backdrops, weekends of raking, mugs of hot chocolate and dreaming of pumpkin pie.
Yes, processed meats, hot dogs, bacon, cold cuts do cause cancer: WHO
Hot dogs, bacon, cold cuts and other processed meats raise the risk of colon, stomach and other cancers
Mohammed's Journey: In historic exodus, a Syrian migrant's desperate quest for a normal life
Mohammed's voyage was part of an historic movement of humanity as more than 600,000 migrants this year have crossed land and sea, seeking sanctuary in Europe.
From actress to cookbook author: Madhur Jaffrey speaks on food, Ismail Merchant and James Ivory
Excerpts from an interview with Madhur jaffrey where she speaks on acting, her pivotal friendship with filmmakers Ismail Merchant and James Ivory.
“Turkey taught world a lesson in humanity"
Turkey's president says his country has taught Europe and the world a lesson on humanity by hosting 2 million refugees from Syria and Iraq.
Zivame's Richa Kar on the fun and fervour in selling lingerie online in India
Lingerie as a category IS under-served in India. Retailers stock only fast moving sizes.
How McDonalds is promoting reading through Happy Meals in UK
McDonalds has teamed up with the estate of Roald Dahl to give millions of books along with Happy Meals
Amish Tripathi on why his new series is on Lord Ram and why he writes about gods
Tripathi spoke with Firstpost on the new series, his career as an author and what he sees himself doing in next 25 years.
Billie Holiday to perform once again... by hologram
Legendary singer Billie Holiday will return to the New York stage posthumously this year as the Apollo Theater launches hologram performances.
Monkeys wear clothes, women don't: Shocking Assamese report that has women up in arms
Acting as the 'custodian of Indian culture', a prominent and one of the leading Assamese news channel, has recently ran a video report which explicitly showed women, as young as schoolgirls, wearing shorts and short skirts and compared them to monkeys who cannot keep clothes on themselves.
Sportswoman-cum-style icon: Serena Williams stuns in her magazine photo shoot
Serena Williams looks stunning in her photo shoot for the New York magazine establishing herself both as a exceptional sportswoman and style icon.
Chechen women cheat Islamic State out of $3,300, but get arrested for fraud
Three Chechen women approached via social media by Islamic State operatives, turned the tables on their potential recruiters and scammed them out of $3,300 in total. The trio was subsequently arrested on charges of fraud.
IAS couple create app to locate public toilets near you
An IAS couple from Punjab have pioneered a Swachh Bharat Toilet Locator app that provides information on the nearest public toilets where users can upload feedback as well.
Jupiter's twin planet spotted in the quest to find Earth 2.0
A team of scientists has discovered a planet with a mass very similar to Jupiter, orbiting a Sun-like star at almost the same distance as Jupiter.
The Great Indian Novel book excerpt: Renunciation— the Bed of Arrows
The Great Indian Novel (1989) is Shashi Tharoo’s debut work of fiction in which he deftly combines his adulation for the great Indian epics – Mahabharata and Ramayana – along with the freedom movement, to come up with a work that is high on satire and rich in history
He who shall not be named: Sanjay Gandhi is Lord Voldemort of the Emergency anniversary
There is not even a whisper among the BJP and Congress ranks when it comes to discussing the scandal ridden favourite son of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi-- Sanjay Gandhi.
Woman lands in hospital with swollen legs; skinny jeans pose health risk, say doctors
Squatting in super-tight "skinny" jeans may pose a health risk, Australian doctors warned Tuesday, reporting the case of a woman who temporarily lost feeling in her legs from an hours-long squeeze.
Meet the canine calculator: A dog who solves simple math sums by ringing a bell
Watch a mathematically-inclined dog solve basic math sums by ringing a bell in China.
Forget religion: There's no flat for you if you're single/woman/journalist/dog owner
Two girls who were sharing an apartment supposedly took Qadri on as a flatmate, but the broker upon finding out that Qadri was Muslim told her she had to vacate the flat as Muslims were not welcome in the building.
The 'Blame One Not All' Campaign slammed online for its 'misleading' message
A campaign called 'Blame One Not All' is being slammed all over the internet for its misleading message about women's safety.
Rolls Royces, movies and more: Private Indian hospitals roll out the red carpet to lure the rich
Cinemas, Rolls-Royces and rooms so plush they could belong in a five-star hotel: private hospital operators in India are all but rolling out a red carpet to lure affluent locals and tourists to seek medical treatment at their luxe facilities.