The Secrets of Storytelling: Why We Love a Good Yarn

Popular tales do far more than entertain, however. Psychologists and neuroscientists have recently become fascinated by the human predilection for storytelling. Why does our brain seem to be wired to enjoy stories? And how do the emotional and cognitive effects of a narrative...

Shanghai film festival: Go away, Sharon Stone

The backlash against Sharon Stone continues as the Shanghai International Film Festival said the American actress would not be welcome at this year's event. She will really have to take care what she says in...

"I apologise," says Sharon Stone to Chinese people

"At last, Hollywood actress Sharon Stone has apologised to the Chinese people for her highly insensitive remark over 'Karma'. 50-year old Hollywood siren of 'Basic Instict' is known for her affinity to Yoga and...

'Karma' remark leads to boycott of Sharon Stone in China

"50-year old Hollywood siren of 'Basic Instict' is known for her affinity to Yoga and Budhism. Perhaps, it's her karma that led her to say nasty things against China. Now, China is gearing up to boycott Hollywood...

Form Factor Is The Measure Of All Mobility :: Symblogogy

"New product configuration may prove to be a big hit and not just because an industry leader makes the introduction. The marriage of Motorola and Symbol Technologies had its logical understandings and now that the...

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