Life, More features, 23rd Dec 2017, News & Stories from India

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Life More Features 23 Dec 2017

Life, More features, 23 Dec 2017

Her family filmed the moment a clinician fitted Maggie with a stylish pink headband that keeps her new hearing aid in place. (Representational Image)

Baby girl gets to hear her mum's voice for first time in Christmas miracle

Toddler beams with joy when she hears her mom’s voice for first time after she’s fitted with a hearing aid.

23 Dec 2017 8:16 PM

A man was filmed mercilessly beating a langur with a stick until the animal died. (Photo: Facebook/ Fauna Police)

PETA complaint leads merciless langur killers to be arrested

After Forest Department objected to their request to be granted bail, court rejected it and extended judicial custody to January.

23 Dec 2017 7:57 PM

The business magnate has the world divided, some worship him (or his ideas) and the others (the normals) despise him. (Photo: Pixabay)

Top Donald Trump memes of 2017

As 2016 ended, memes of Barack Obama and Joe Biden's bromance were taking the Internet by storm as their term in office came to a close.

23 Dec 2017 3:46 PM

In a world where everyone is trying to impress, a simple ‘Hi’ or ‘What’s up’ sometimes just doesn’t cut it. You have to get creative if you want to stand out from other Tinder matches. (Photo: Pixabay)

Year ender 2017: Top conversation starters on Tinder this year

Starting conversation can be a harrowing task, we list some of the best lines that were seen this past year.

23 Dec 2017 1:22 PM

The Fresno Bee reports police arrested 27-year-old Corey Hughes on Thursday at a home in Stockton. (Photo: AP)

Cops nab escaped inmate with face tattoo after weeks on run

Officers set up a perimeter and knocked on the door, but no one answered.

23 Dec 2017 12:54 PM

In many ways, money does not necessarily buy you happiness. (Photo: Pixabay)

Higher income can make you selfish: study

Individuals at the lower end of the income scale were more likely to experience emotions that focus on other people, compassion and love.

23 Dec 2017 12:44 PM

Israel does not have a system of civil marriage, and Israeli law mandates that Jewish marriages must be authorized by the Chief Rabbinate. (Photo: Pixabay)

With few options, Israeli couples turn to rogue weddings

An amendment to Israel’s marriage law passed in 2013 made the punishment for anyone performing an unsanctioned wedding 2 years in prison.

23 Dec 2017 12:32 PM

Researchers used the clonal plant Potentilla reptans in an experimental setup that simulated different light-competition settings. (Photo: Pixabay)

Plants reveal decision-making abilities under competition

Biologists from the University of Tubingen have demonstrated that plants can choose between alternative competitive responses.

23 Dec 2017 12:23 PM

The first nativity scene was assembled by St. Francis in 1223 in the small Italian town of Grecio. (Photo: Pixabay)

Franciscan monks put baby Jesus on bed of bullets to press for peace

The monks said the bed of 445 bullet shells honors the estimated 445 Roman Catholic priests, nuns, monks killed for their faith.

23 Dec 2017 11:13 AM

(Picture used for Representational purpose only)

Reclaiming all public spaces

This campaign aims at reclaiming public places for women to walk free of fear!

23 Dec 2017 12:16 AM

A screening organised by Sunset Cinema Club at Razzberry Rhinoceros.

Matinee under the stars

With open-air screenings offering exciting and immersive experiences to movie-goers, Mumbai gets its own screens in the skies.

23 Dec 2017 12:03 AM

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