Top Headlines http://www.indianexpress.com/index.php Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11 : 10 : 12 +05:30 indianexpress.com http://static.expressindia.com/frontend/iep/images/logo.gif Indian Express logo http://www.indianexpress.com/index.php Feed provided by indianexpress.com Monday is 'the most popular sick day' http://www.indianexpress.com/news/monday-is-the-most-popular-sick-day/539658/ A study by consultant firm Mercer has found that more than a third of all sick leave is taken on the first day of the week. Good posture ‘boosts confidence’ http://www.indianexpress.com/news/good-posture-boosts-confidence/539163/ A good posture can boost confidence and promote self-assurance in people, according to a new study. Heating, air-conditioning, carpets may be bad for your health http://www.indianexpress.com/news/heating-airconditioning-carpets-may-be-bad-for-your-health/539128/ Damp environments, poorly maintained heating and air-conditioning systems as well as carpeting could negatively affect indoor air quality, according to experts. Here’s why nice guys usually get the girls http://www.indianexpress.com/news/heres-why-nice-guys-usually-get-the-girls/538068/ The new study showed that groups in which a more gentlemanly approach to mating prevails do better on the whole. Newborns cry with an ‘accent’ http://www.indianexpress.com/news/newborns-cry-with-an-accent/538058/ Newborns start learning language in the womb – and their cries reflect the language their parents speak, say researchers. Disadvantaged teens with mentors twice as likely to attend college http://www.indianexpress.com/news/disadvantaged-teens-with-mentors-twice-as-likely-to-attend-college/537689/ The odds of disadvantaged students attending college are doubled when they have an adult mentor, according to a study. TV bombards kids with unhealthy food ads http://www.indianexpress.com/news/tv-bombards-kids-with-unhealthy-food-ads/537618/ Wondering how TV exposure leads to obesity in children? Well, then pay closer attention to the commercials, suggests a new study. Childhood cancer survivors less likely to marry: Study http://www.indianexpress.com/news/childhood-cancer-survivors-less-likely-to-marry-study/537138/ Adult survivors of childhood cancer are more likely to never marry as compared to the general population, a new study claimed. Want to quit? Don't go to light smokes http://www.indianexpress.com/news/want-to-quit-dont-go-to-light-smokes/537127/ Smokers who switch to a low-tar will not find it easier to quit and in fact may find it harder, researchers reported on Tuesday. Being sad can make you more capable, less gullible http://www.indianexpress.com/news/being-sad-can-make-you-more-capable-less-gullible/536652/ Researchers have found that bad moods make people less gullible, more critical and also boosts memory.