6% people worldwide addicted to internet

Last Updated: Friday, December 19, 2014, 13:56

As many as 6 percent people in the world are addicted to the internet which may be adversely affecting their lives, including their health and interpersonal relationships, according to a new global study which included data from India.

Indians most addicted to smartphones globally: Survey

Last Updated: Thursday, December 11, 2014, 13:56

It polled more than 2,500 smartphone and tablet users from the top five smartphone regions globally, including India, the United States, Germany, Brazil and China.

Justin Bieber`s mother prays for him daily

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 07:44

Singer Justin Bieber`s mother Pattie Mallette says that she prays everyday for her son, who is allegedly addicted to drugs.

Tricks to look fresh after hangover

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 13:05

Excessive intake of alcohol can leave you with a hangover. But you can still look fresh by sleeping in a slightly elevated posture and by exfoliating your skin well to look bright and perky.

Lady Gaga smoked weed to feel young

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 08:48

Lady Gaga says she was addicted in the past because it made her feel like a teenager.

Josh Brolin checks into rehab centre

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 15:15

Josh Brolin has reportedly checked into a rehabilitation centre for substance abuse treatment.

I used alcohol as a crutch to deal with stage anxiety: Eminem

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 09:48

Rapper Eminem says he began to consume heavy amount of alcohol in the early days of his career as a means to deal with the fear of performing on stage.

Lady Gaga`s admits being addicted to marijuana

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 15:38

Lady Gaga, who made no secret of the fact that she used the drug in the past, now admits becoming dependent on smoking weed.

'Hugely addictive' Candy Crush making pockets lighter

Last Updated: Monday, November 4, 2013, 13:41

Technology blog Gamasutra calls the addiction to this game a "fun pain", where so-called reward mechanisms defeat a person's ability to make informed choices about the costs and value of these products, News.com.au reported.