R. Siva Kumar

Scotland Yard's Infamous 'Black Museum' Opens Friday

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 06, 2015 07:04 AM EDT

Scotland Yard's norotious 'Black Museum' - a curation of artifiacts from some of the most notorious crimes ever committed - are set to go on display at the Museum of London on Friday.

Wheelchair-bound Girl Believes The 'Miracle' Began After Pope's Blessing

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 06, 2015 07:04 AM EDT

Twelve-year-old Julia Bruzzese believes that the pope's blessing is beginning to work.

Low-Nicotine Cigarettes Can Help Smokers Quit, Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 05, 2015 10:16 AM EDT

Those who smoke reduced nicotine cigarettes can be induced to lessen the frequency of their smoking and eventually quit, found new research.

'Phubbing' Or Using Cellphones During Dates Can Ruin Romantic Relationships, Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 05, 2015 10:16 AM EDT

In a study, almost half of those in romantic relationship agreed that they had been "phubbed" by partners, which led to depression.

Washing Dishes Can Relieve Stress, Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 05, 2015 10:15 AM EDT

Washing of dishes mindfully can bring down nervousness by 27 percent and boost mental inspiration by 25 percent, says a new study.

What Is Wrong With 'Brexting' Or Texting While Breastfeeding?

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 05, 2015 10:15 AM EDT

If you are a breastfeeding mother you might be texting simultaneously on your cell phone---which may distract you from your baby.

Vatican Fires Gay Priest On Eve Of Catholic Bishop Meeting

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 05, 2015 10:15 AM EDT

The Vatican fired a Polish priest for announcing that he is gay one night before bishops around the world were to meet over LGBT issues, community, divorcees and traditional Catholic families.

Prison Inmates Beat Harvard Debate Team In National Competition

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 05, 2015 10:14 AM EDT

Three inmates serving time for manslaughter at the Eastern New York Correctional Facility Friday seemed to have an edge over the Harvard debaters.

Officer Mike Flowers Retires After 35 Years Without A Single Sick Day's Leave

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 05, 2015 10:14 AM EDT

While employees take five sick days per year, Officer Mike Flowers, strangely, retires from the Tuscaloosa Police Department after 35 years with zero sick days.

IKEA Stops Selling Window Blinds With Cords That Pose Choking Threats To Kids

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 04, 2015 06:47 PM EDT

IKEA has announced that it would not sell window blinds with cords in order to prevent the deaths of children due to strangulation.

'Shocked, Shocked Is All I Can Say': Shooter's Family Reacts To Mercer's Umpqua Killing

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 04, 2015 11:55 AM EDT

New details shed light on gunman Chris Harper-Mercer's twisted personality.

Taller People Face Greater Risks Of Cancer, Research

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 04, 2015 11:55 AM EDT

A Swedish study says that with increased height, the risk of developing cancer is more.

Pope Francis Met Same Sex Couple Before Meeting Kim Davis

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 04, 2015 11:55 AM EDT

Mr. Yayo Grassi, an ex-Argentine student of Pope Francis who had met him many times, visited with his mother as well as several friends during the Pope's stay in Washington, D.C.

Sandra Bullock Adopts Baby Sister For Louis

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 04, 2015 11:55 AM EDT

Actress Sandra Bullock has now added a baby girl to her family, in order to give her adopted son Louis a sister.

Action Video Games Are Better For The Brain Than 'Brain Games', Say Scientists

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 04, 2015 11:54 AM EDT

A new study shows that "brain games" do not increase cognitive function as much as action video games do.

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