No heaven, no afterlife, says Stephen Hawking

Celebrated Cambridge-based scientist Stephen Hawking has said a belief that heaven or an afterlife awaits us is a "fairy story" for people who are afraid of death. Author of 'A Brief History of......

2nd UK licence to clone human embryos

The British government on Tuesday granted the creator of "Dolly the sheep" licence to clone human embryos for research into Motor Neurone Disease, which affects the nervous system.Scientists from......

Good Samaritan donates Rs 15.31 cr for child's life-saving drug

A couple from Mumbai who recently shifted to Kerala has received Rs 15.31 crore from an anonymous donor to purchase a life-saving drug for the treatment of their 16-month-old son. IMAGE: Kindly......

RIP Stephen Hawking: Bidding adieu to a brilliant mind

The funeral of legendary British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking was held on Saturday in a private ceremony attended by around 500 people comprising family, friends and colleagues, at a......

Why is Harsh Mariwala getting into aquatherapy?

'Hardly any aqua centres exist in India though they are popular abroad.''Water is known for its buoyancy which reduces pressure on joints. So, you can exercise effectively underwater, provided you......

Football Briefs: Derby manager Lampard fined after being sent off

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Derby County manager Frank Lampard. Photograph: Action Images/Ed Sykes Derby County manager Frank Lampard was fined 2,000 pounds......

ATP chief Drewett dies aged 54

Brad Drewett, executive chairman and president of the men's ATP Tour since 2012, died aged 54 on Friday from Motor Neurone Disease, the ATP said in a statement. "Our thoughts are with Brad's family......

Hawking says look to stars as Paralympics opens

Wheelchair-bound physicist Stephen Hawking challenged athletes to "look to the stars" on Wednesday as he helped open a record-setting Paralympics Games that will run for 11 days in near sold-out......

Link found between heading and cognitive impairment?

IMAGE: In this file photo, Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo scores off a header. Repetitive heading may increase risk of cognitive impairment in later life, shows FA studyPhotograph: Massimo......

Ben Stokes is BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2019

IMAGE: Ben Stokes scored an incredible 135 not out to win the third Test, chasing 359, to level the Ashes series in August. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters English cricketer Ben Stokes was named......