London: Most women want their friendship with male friends to stay platonic, says a research.The research carried by dating site Canoodle.com reveals that only 27 percent of women would say yes to something more than friendship with their closest male…

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Impotence is emerging as a major cause of divorce in India, says a recent study, adding that around 20-30 percent marriages in India are breaking up for want of satisfaction in sexual life.The study, conducted…

I have unforgettable memories of growing up in Calcutta, at our home in Ballygunj named ''Indrajal''. My father, the legendary magician P C Sorcar, was on the road 9 out of 12 months, touring the world with his magic shows.…

Washington, Feb 14 (IANS) Happily married couples are more likely to rate their health as better, shows a study.With this study, aging adults with declining health could benefit from improving their marriages.Christine Proulx, assistant professor in the University of Missouri…

London, Feb 13 (IANS) Whether we are married or single, our preferences are likely to be individuals having the same relationship status, a new study has revealed.The study found that people like to believe that their way of life "whether…

Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) Being jittery about close relationships acts as a chronic stressor and can compromise immunity, suggests an American research.Researchers from Ohio State University's Institute for Behavioural Medicine Research (IBMR) queried married couples about relationships and collected saliva…

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Orchids and lilies, hydrangeas and heliconias, anthuriums and birds of paradise - exotic flowers all and easy to buy from the neighbourhood florist. But if it's Valentine's Day it's got to be roses, red roses.With…

Toronto, Feb 3 (IANS) The key to understanding how people come to care about their community might lie in the relationships fostered as adolescents, say researchers in psychology.Craig Kielburger, 12, travelled to India to learn about child labourers; Malala Yousafzai,…

London, Jan 8 (IANS) A happily married couple for 70 years in Britain has revealed their secret of marital bliss -- "have a blazing row every day". Edwin and Mary Daubney met in 1942. The chance meeting took place over…

We are more likely to approach strangers with whom we share a physical resemblance – as is the case with Eva Longoria and Victoria Beckham, who became firm friends after the former Spice Girl moved to Los Angeles with her…