The Juvenile Justice Board had noted that the accused was mature enough to recognise the consequences of his actions.
Following the Supreme Court's directive, a medical team in Ahmedabad gave permission for termination of a minor rape victim's 25-week-old pregnancy though the law allows abortion only until the 20th week.
Australian sports psychologist Sandy Gordon has come out with a workbook outlining the characteristics that define tough Indian players.
Panda is said to be considering voluntary retirement.
People who constantly write e-mails / text messages and attend phone calls suffer a greater loss of IQ and concentration than those who smoke marijuana, says a report in The Guardian quoting a recent study.
Scientists have proven that you can literally cross-train your way to better learning.
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'When we walk around wearing Batman t-shirts, buy posters of Green Lantern and collect little vinyl figurines of Hulk, such actions remind us that these heroes deal with the realities running rampant in our own lives,' says Kumar Abhishek.
Anger problems, however, don't crop up overnight. The signs are usually present at least two years before a major outburst comes to light.
If the researchers at Cornell University are to be believed then most people would pick up the phone to lie.
The psychologist says the key to India's victory was patience and discipline.
"I think she will win a Grand Slam. Which one and when I don't know, but definitely clay is a good surface for her."
A recent study has found that eating food with pungent smell can adversely affect productivity.
Brazil striker Neymar says he is emotionally ready and physically fit for Friday's World Cup quarter-final with Colombia in Fortaleza.
Sharmila Nair's campaign '18 Shades of Black' is inspiring Indian women to talk about the restrictions they faced while growing up and encouraging people to find solutions.
Australia's tempestuous talent Nick Kyrgios has the potential to be a future grand slam champion but could just as easily be lost to the sport if he fails to get the support he needs, according to former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash.
'He was capable, concise, calm, sublime, and profound, and perhaps that's also why Irrfan's passing felt 'personal' to many.'
What makes the film scary is the way it plays with your fears and your anxieties, says Prasanna D Zore.
The abundance of talent is complemented by a confident approach which the likes of Manu Bhaker, Mehuli Ghosh, Anish Bhanwala and Anjum Moudgil will display at the Games.
A new theory suggests that having an affair might put the spark back in your marriage.
She is frustrated with the lack of exposure for Tintu Luka, but sprint legend P T Usha said she is still optimistic of her protege's chances at this year's Olympic Games.
India's most successful cueist Pankaj Advani won the IBSF World Billiards Championship after a dominating performance against Singapore's Peter Gilchrist in the final to claim his 14th World title.
It will lead to higher productivity for the company and will provide the employees more time for personal chores and engagement.
There are ways with which couples can relight their fire.
Parents, take note! Schoolchildren who get a good night's sleep perform better in math and languages, a new study has found.
Volunteers dressed as clowns visit hospitals and old-age homes to spread cheer and dispel the gloom of ill health and old age.
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp says his team can compensate for their lack of Champions League final experience by showing greater desire and work-rate than Real Madrid in Saturday's clash in Kiev.
Komal Manshani decodes stress and highlights tips to manage it.
The court imposed a cost of Rs 21,000 for "wasting court's time" in baseless litigation.
'Most important were the breathing exercises -- whatever way you like.' 'Pranayam or just deep breathing...' 'Breathing is very, very, very, very, very, very important.'
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