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After being confronted, Menchaca reportedly admitted to lying about having Down syndrome. (Photo: Pixabay)

Man fakes Down syndrome to hire carers for changing his nappy and bathing him

Three female carers had responded to adverts allegedly posted on a website designed to help families find help.

17 Sep 2018 4:29 PM

While Sweetie was artificially inseminated last year, she failed to reach full term. Sunshine, on the other hand, has proven 'unreceptive to natural mating.' (Photo: Pixabay)

Edinburgh Zoo staff banned from wearing fluorescent jackets around their 2 pandas, it puts them off sex

The pair, who were the first to set foot in the UK for 17 years, come at a cost of £640,000 per year - and have yet to produce any cubs.

17 Sep 2018 2:31 PM

Buzzing is transmitted from two locations, one near St Petersburg site and a location near Moscow. (Photo: Pixabay)

Conspiracy theorists claim ghostly Russian radio station can fire nuclear weapons

Monotonous buzzing sound emanating from radio station for last 50 years has been heard around world on short wave frequency 24 hours a day.

17 Sep 2018 12:38 PM

According to the report, six months after graduating, the average salary of an Imperial College London computer science graduate is £50,000. (Photo: Pixabay)

Computer scientists highest earning, earn 5 times more than those with arts degrees

The UK based study found that top earners graduating in the field earned more than five times those with art degrees.

17 Sep 2018 10:28 AM

Jahan and her mother were lauded by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who not only handed them the vehicle's key but also hopped in for a ride. (Photo: ANI)

Talat Jahan: Bhopal's first female auto-driver

Jahan, a victim of domestic violence and dowry abuse started driving an auto two months ago and earns Rs 400- Rs 500 daily.

17 Sep 2018 8:24 AM

Bobrowski said none of the restaurant staff raised any qualms during his mammoth meal, but it was when he got to the till that he sensed trouble.

All-you-can-eat sushi restaurant bans triathlete after discovering he could eat a lot

When Bobrowski went to pay for his meal, the staff told him he was no longer welcome.

15 Sep 2018 9:11 PM

Researchers have highlighted the importance of early intervention and how children from disadvantaged backgrounds who do not receive the right help at school age can suffer lifelong problems. (Photo: AFP)

Kate Middleton launches first solo charity campaign to help disadvantaged UK children

The Duchess is determined to push ahead because she sees it as an issuea as big as climate change.

15 Sep 2018 5:58 PM

Newly elected PM believes the move will help the country stave off a USD 12 million bailout from the International Monetary Fund. (Photo: AP/ Pixabay)

Bizarre: Imran Khan to ban cheese to boost Pakistan's economy, Twitter goes berserk

Pakistan PM has suggested import ban of cheese in bid to boost country’s struggling economy - prompting outrage from nation's pizza lovers.

15 Sep 2018 2:53 PM

The smaller idol made in gold plated silver which is studded with thousands of diamonds. (Photo: ANI)

Diamond studded Lord Ganesha crowd-puller in Surat

The bigger idol has diamond studded ears, hands and feet along with gold and diamond necklaces.

15 Sep 2018 12:47 PM

The idol is constructed in a seated position with a swastika sign on its blessing hand. (Photo: ANI)

Chennai goes 'bananas' for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations

Around 7000 banana flowers were used to construct the mammoth 10-foot idol. It took around 10 days to construct the giant Ganesha idol.

15 Sep 2018 11:42 AM

Tech giant Google also celebrated the 158th birth anniversary of Visvesvaraya with a special Doodle. (Photo: Google/ PTI)

PM Modi and Google commemorate 'Engineers Day', celebrate Visvesvaraya birthday

The Prime Minister took to Twitter to honour engineering genius M. Visvesvaraya, whose birth anniversary is celebrated as 'Engineer's Day'.

15 Sep 2018 11:15 AM

Her husband Gareth says she 'suffered most of her life', constantly obsessing about her size.

Woman who lost 100kgs after weight-loss surgery hangs self, new figure depressed her

Having undergone gastric bypass surgery to achieve dream body, she hanged self because being thin made her feel worse.

14 Sep 2018 7:15 PM

A 22. gauge pistol was found tucked down the back of a sofa in the family’s living room, along with several rounds of ammunition. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Dad 'high on drugs' shoots and kills his six-month-old baby as wife refused him sex

Man in question was arrested and charged with killing his child after arguing with his 20-year-old wife, in Brazil.

13 Sep 2018 7:24 PM

Based on His form, Ganesh idols are of 32 types. (Photo: PTI)

Ganesh Chaturthi 2018: Here are 32 types of Ganeshas, which one did you bring home?

Ganesh idol is also classified based on the direction His tongue points, or His posture.

13 Sep 2018 6:06 PM

Britten spent £7,000 of her mother’s inheritance on the miracle fertility treatment in Cyprus to ensure that she conceived given her age. (Photo: Pixabay)

Grandmother of 8 is pregnant with quadruplets after IVF treatment in Cyprus

Former drugs counsellor is expecting 3 girls, including identical twins, and boy with husband.

13 Sep 2018 2:05 PM

Mohan Raj, a member of the trust told ANI, that each year they try to do something new. (Photo: ANI)

Ganesh Chaturthi 2018: Hyderabad devotees go eco-friendly with sugarcane Ganpati

Around five tons of sugarcane was used to complete the magnificent idol of Lord Ganesha.

12 Sep 2018 8:43 PM

The man, Kane, recounted his bizarre story to Australian radio presenters Jackie O and Beau Ryan on a show. (Photo: Pixabay)

Man hides under woman’s bed for 14 hours; her boyfriend came home in middle of sex

According to him, he had been flirting with a woman on Instagram for a few days before they arranged their tryst at her house.

12 Sep 2018 4:46 PM

Youngsters are increasing taking to express their faith with religious tattoos.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2018: Wear faith on your sleeve with Ganpati tattoos

Trend of people wearing art on their skin to reflect their faith or religion is growing more like a style statement.

12 Sep 2018 1:43 PM

Notably, the legendary design of the idol is now patent protected.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2018: First look of Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai

Founded in 1934, the idol is believed to be the 'one who fulfills all wishes.'

11 Sep 2018 9:18 PM

As per the rituals, 21 modaks are offered to the benevolent God and eventually served to devotees.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2018: Here's why Bappa loves modak, and 2 recipes

Festival sees devotees offering deity various sweets and savouries amongst which modaks make for the most prominent prasad of the festival.

11 Sep 2018 8:47 PM

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