Life, More features, 29th Jun 2017, News & Stories from India

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Life More Features 29 Jun 2017

Life, More features, 29 Jun 2017

FILE - In this file photo provided by the Philadelphia Zoo a newly born western lowland gorilla rests on its mother Kira in Philadelphia. The baby gorilla finally has a name and his mother picked it out. The zoo says keepers decorated boxes with three name choices and filled them with treats. Whichever box mom Kira went to first would be the baby's name. Kira headed straight for the box labeled "Ajabu." (Philadelphia Zoo via AP, File)

Philadelphia zoo gorilla births baby boy!

New mum picks up name from boxes given to her.

29 Jun 2017 8:51 PM

Hen harrier faces extinction in UK

Raptor population dwindling due to poaching and loss of habitat

29 Jun 2017 4:53 PM

First born white lion of Baghdad makes a rare appearance (Photo: Facebook)

First white lion born in Iran makes rare appearance

Officials reveal they hope to welcome another of the rare big cats incoming weeks.

29 Jun 2017 2:34 PM

The black mamba as it is hissing at the snake handler (Photo: Youtube)

Man catches black mamba with bare hands

Video shows the word's deadliest snake having entered a residential apartment

29 Jun 2017 12:36 PM

Dhinchak Pooja in the video which landed her in trouble (Photo: Youtube)

Trouble comes calling Dhinchak Pooja

Youtuber lands in trouble for flouting traffic rules

29 Jun 2017 11:28 AM

In this June 26, 2017, photo, a hand-held GPS device lays next to the eggs of a Siamese Crocodile to show scale in the southern province of Koh Kong, Cambodia. Wildlife researchers say they've found a clutch of eggs from one of the world's most endangered crocodiles, raising hopes of its continuing survival in the wild. (Wildlife Conservation Society via AP)

Rare croc eggs discovered in Cambodia

Sight hopeful with species that is listed as critically endangered.

29 Jun 2017 9:19 AM

Dashboard idols are being fitted with accelometers and voices to guide people on traffic rules (Photo: Pixabay)

Safety on roads in Gods’ hand

Unique campaign sees deities in car dashboards being equipped with accelerometers, lending them pre-recorded voice.

29 Jun 2017 8:49 AM

Handwriting reveals personality traits, says study (Photo: Pixabay)

Experts say handwriting gives an insight into personality

Researchers say style of writing, is like a ‘snapshot in time’ that defines who we are

29 Jun 2017 8:43 AM

Manjiri Latey unwinds with an orangutan.

The animal whisperer!

Animals are spiritually more evolved, says animal communicator, wildlife enthusiast and trekker Manjiri Latey.

29 Jun 2017 2:26 AM

To rename or not to rename

Changing the name of any important landmark means erasing or modifying its historical significance, say experts.

29 Jun 2017 12:34 AM

Doing nothing can be extraordinarily productive; it is what problem-solvers call ‘incubation’.

Sweetness of doing nothing

Being idle allows for self-reflection, deep thinking, enjoying simple things in life and is a great way to find inspiration.

29 Jun 2017 12:34 AM

Reinventing transportation

Hyperloop India, a think tank with students from business and engineering schools in India, is all set to impress none other than Elon Musk’s SpaceX!

29 Jun 2017 12:33 AM

Burj Khalifa, Dubai, the world’s tallest building.

Chronicling the birth of our cities

The show’s executive producer Helen Thomas talks to us talks about documenting a transforming planet.

29 Jun 2017 12:17 AM

Mansplain this

Ranbir Kapoor’s patronising remarks towards Katrina Kaif on a talk show recently is hardly the first instance of mansplaining.

29 Jun 2017 12:13 AM

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