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To explore how people might react, scientists had them read news reports about a number of potential alien discoveries. (Photo: Pixabay)

Humans will be happy if aliens come to Earth, finds study

Research shows that people are far more positive in their thoughts about meeting extraterrestrials than previously thought.

17 Feb 2018 10:40 AM

The pair have recently moved back in together and are bringing the girls up with her new partner.

Man who became woman after 8 years of marriage ditches new life in 7 months

While James Cohen told his wife Eirian last year he wanted to become woman, he has since then ditched his blonde wig for a beard.

16 Feb 2018 12:09 PM

The tapeworm, which can be contracted while eating raw or undercooked park and contact with fecal matter, typically attaches itself to the small intestines and develop into adult tape worms. (Photo: Pixabay)

Man almost blinded after contracting dangerous bacteria from under-cooked meat

Dangerous parasite, Taenia solium, had settled in vitreous chamber of Sam's eye, the space in eyeball between the lens and retina.

16 Feb 2018 11:10 AM

Barack and Michelle Obama indulged in some romantic public display of affection on Twitter while Melanie and Trump's timeline remained cold. (Photo: AP)

Valentine's Day go sweet for Obamas, Melanie snubs Trump

Day dedicated to love went starkly different for USA’s two most powerful couples.

15 Feb 2018 1:42 PM

The victim's boyfriend, Francisco Merlos, found her lying on the ground inside her mother's home with her arms spread out as if she had been crucified. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

US mum murders daughter by forcing crucifix down her throat

Juanity Gomez committed the heinous act on her own daughter Geneva thinking she was possesed.

14 Feb 2018 7:59 PM

The decision was praised by several prominent Lebanese public figures and politicians and caused a stir on social media.

Muslim boys insult Christianity, sentenced to memorise verses of Quran

The unique sentencing comes from a Christian judge in Lebanon where insulting religion can fetch up to three years in prison.

14 Feb 2018 12:50 PM

Meet Harsh Kedia, at 21, the young lad from Mumbai is already whipping up a storm with his diabetic desserts.

Young Mumbai chef whips up storm, makes diabetic desserts for Valentine's Day

21-year-old Harsh Kedia promises to indulge diabetics guilt-free with his special creations on V-Day.

13 Feb 2018 4:55 PM

The statement made him the highest ranking government official worldwide to do so. (Youtube Screengrab)

Former Canadian Defense Minister claims Illuminati is real

However, politician who says that they have technology to reverse climate change wants to keep it secret to help the petroleum industry.

13 Feb 2018 4:17 PM

The mum of seven suffers from a rare medical condition diagnosed as Foreign Accent Syndrome - a condition usually associated with neurological damage. (Photo: AFP)

US woman with headaches wakes up with British accent

Former beauty queen Michelle Myers, from Buckeye, Arizona now speaks with a London accent - despite having never visited the country.

13 Feb 2018 12:42 PM

The CEO and Founder at Softoku.com says that it is just for fun and to find a Valentine. (Photo: Facebook/ Shakul)

Gurgaon man offers himself as ‘boyfriend on rent’ for Valentine's Day

26-year-old Shakul Gupta, Gurgaon-based entrepreneur, is all ready to rent himself out and provide four packages on special day this year.

13 Feb 2018 11:18 AM

The victim had pre-planned his suicide as he had a tag on his wrist which carried his personal details including his name, address and personal number. (Representational Image)

Gay researcher from MP commits suicide in bid to save ‘soulmate’

27-year-old had a premonition that by killing himself, he would save his 'gay' partner from death.

12 Feb 2018 2:15 PM

Their carriage ride will begin at 1pm, following which the newlyweds will join wedding guests for a reception in the St George’s Hall stateroom. (Photo: AP)

Harry and Meghan Markle to tour streets in carriage post wedding

A procession through Windsor will follow the ceremony at St George’s Chapel on May 19, royal officials revealed.

12 Feb 2018 11:47 AM

According to doctors, spending too much time sitting on the toilet can weaken the pelvic muscles. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Man hospitalised as his rectum falls out after playing phone games on toilet for 30 minutes

The victim was rushed to the hospital after the six-inch body part fell out later in the day.

10 Feb 2018 12:49 PM

Speaking about the decision to serve as her daughter-in-law’s surrogate, Patty, 50, said she felt “blessed.” (Photo: Pixabay)

Woman serves as surrogate for son's wife

The woman from Texarkana Arkansas was unable to carry her own child after she underwent partial hysterectomy at 17.

09 Feb 2018 12:46 PM

Cases sometimes go unreported because families of victims feel ashamed. (Photo: Pixabay)

Death by masturbation: 100 Germans kill themselves every year, says study

Researchers discover bizarre ways people died pleasuring themselves including a man who tried to melt sliced cheese over himself.

09 Feb 2018 12:16 PM

The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star, who stayed out of the spotlight during her pregnancy, explained her decision to keep it a secret in a lengthy post. (Twitter Screengrab/ Kylie Jenner)

Kylie Jenner breaks most liked post record on Instagram with snap of newborn daughter Stormi

The snap - which shows six-day-old Stormi holding her mother’s thumb - has received over 14 million likes so far.

08 Feb 2018 8:58 AM

The findings suggest that lighter pigmentation being a feature of populations of northern Europe is more recent than previously thought. (Photo: AFP)

First modern Briton had dark skin, blue eyes, shows DNA

Known as 'Cheddar Man', ancient man has been brought to life through first DNA analysis of his remains.

07 Feb 2018 9:02 AM

Opened less than five years ago, BCUIC provides undergraduate and postgraduate pathways to Birmingham City University for international students. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mumbai boy bags award as 1,000th student at UK college

Rachit Patel celebrated milestone along with students and teachers as he begins studies on Art and Design Foundation programme at College.

06 Feb 2018 6:18 PM

Jhavar says that the tattoo iis to show thankfulness and gratitude for a fulfilling life.

Great grandmother from Mumbai gets her first tattoo

Inspired by daughter-in-law’s tattoo, Sharda Jhavar decided to get Shiva elements inked on her arm.

06 Feb 2018 3:06 PM

The idea for the ice cream came in an attempt to differentiate business for the ice cream manufacturers. (Twitter Screengrab/ lovetram)

There is a new ice-cream flavour in town, and it contains cheetos

Brainchild of Drill’d Ice Cream Mixasters, an ice cream shop in Orange County, it contains vanilla ice cream and is mixed with Cheetos.

06 Feb 2018 2:38 PM

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