Why we cannot take our eyes off an attractive person

Washington, Sept 18: When we come across an attractive person or assess a possible rival, we are more often captured almost instantaneously and are rendered for the moment helpless to avert the gaze, a Florida State University study has revealed.

The researchers studied the role mating-related motives can play in a psychological phenomenon called attentional adhesion.

“It’s like magnetism at the level of visual attention,” said Jon Maner, an assistant professor of psychology at FSU.

Musharraf regime may jail me on return to Pakistan, says Benazir

Lahore, Sep 18: Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has said that the Musharraf regime would not deport her on her return to Pakistan, and added that it might put her in jail or let her go free.

Bhutto hoped that she would get a warm welcome at Karachi Airport.

"I trust that my brothers and sisters that they would come to receive me on the airport because I have long been struggling for their rights," she told CNBC TV.

Gyllenhaal, Maguire in talks to star in ‘Brothers’

Washington, Sept 18: ‘Spiderman’ star Tobey Maguire, and ‘Brokeback Mountain’ star Jake Gyllenhaal are in negotiations to star in "Brothers".

The movie is a remake of Susanne Bier's Danish-language war drama, and revolves around a man, to be played by Maguire, who is sent to fight in Afghanistan while his black-sheep brother, to be played by Gyllenhaal, cares for his wife and child.

J&K Is An Integral Part Of India -- Govt To Tell Pak

Mumbai/Delhi: Pakistan on Monday formally dissented to India decision to open Siachen glacier and Saltoro ridge to trekkers.

SC To Decide On Loan Pre-Payment Fee

New Delhi: The Supreme Court (SC) shall give its decision on whether or not banking institutions can charge a prepayment fee from customers who repay loans before the completion of the tenure.

CIBC plans to offer Sunday Banking in Canada

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