palm

Indian-origin professor brings 'smart hands' closer to reality

 In a boost to the idea of human hand becoming an ideal display screen for the next generation of smartwatches and other devices, an Indian-origin scientist-led team has created tactile sensations on the palm using ultrasound sent through the hand.

Apr 12, 2016, 13:00 PM IST

Do you know what Guardian Angel line on your palm means? Only a few have it – Watch video

Palmistry is an art whose roots are in ancient India. The personality of an individual has a deep-embedded semblance with one's physical features. For instance, we often cite the differences between a left handed person and a right handed person in terms of personality traits.

Mar 14, 2016, 13:15 PM IST

Ulnar nerve damage behind original papal blessing gesture

 The familiar papal blessing hand gesture used by popes through the centuries may have originated due to an injury to St. Peter's (the first pope) ulnar nerve, not the median nerve as commonly thought, new research has found.

Sep 18, 2015, 19:09 PM IST