Life, More features, 15th Oct 2018, News & Stories from India

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Life More Features 15 Oct 2018

Life, More features, 15 Oct 2018

In the United States, Brazil and China, at least two-thirds of the barley goes into six-packs, drafts, kegs, cans and bottles (Photo: AFP)

Scientists say beer may become costlier because of global warming

Barley “is one of the most heat-sensitive crops globally,” but this study connects that to something that people care about.

15 Oct 2018 9:08 PM

Though the festivities in Kolkata turn into on a grand, larger-than-life experience, Bengalis in Mumbai are not too far behind. (Photo: Debojyoti Sanyal)

Durga Puja 2018: 6 pandals you must visit in Mumbai

Here’s taking a look at 6 of the top pujas in Mumbai you must visit.

15 Oct 2018 4:28 PM

It may have come from a nearby bird and flower market (Photo: YouTube)

Staff at bank in China shocked as 5-foot-long python fall from ceiling

Authorities managed to capture the snake before handing it over to the Wildlife Rescue Research and Epidemic Monitoring Centre.

15 Oct 2018 4:07 PM

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. (Photo: AFP)

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle expecting child

The royal couple are expecting a child in the spring.

15 Oct 2018 1:49 PM

In this image made from video, Britain's Prince Harry, center right, and his wife Meghan, center left, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, approach a car at an airport in Sydney, Monday, Oct. 15, 2018. (Photo: AP)

Meghan and Prince Harry arrive in Australia for first overseas tour

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are to ride a ferry across Sydney Harbour past the Opera House on Tuesday.

15 Oct 2018 10:19 AM

The theme was chosen to deliver the message that Bengal stands for tolerance and peace. (Photo: Facebook Screengrab)

Durga Puja 2018: Padmaavat returns as theme in two Kolkata pandals

Both the Sribhumi Sporting Club and the Md Ali Park puja committees modelled their pandals on the famous Chittorgarh fort of Rajasthan.

15 Oct 2018 9:14 AM

Five artisans were sent to Yunnan province by the puja committee of B J Block, Salt Lake, a few months ago to learn about the art, culture and way of life of the people there. (Representational Image/ PTI)

Durga Puja 2018: Slice of China at Kolkata puja pandal

Durga Puja here has a Chinese connection this time with culture and traditions of the two places blending into one.

15 Oct 2018 8:49 AM

Women of the Durga Bari Samiti posing before giving final touches to the idol.

A grand homecoming for Maa Durga

A day before the actual festivities begin we take a look at the preparations that go behind the oldest Durga Puja pandal in the city.

15 Oct 2018 1:23 AM

A file picture of city shoppers used for representational purposes only.

Shop till you drop!

We chronicle the angst of shopaholics, who wade through severe financial crisis due to their obsession with retail therapy...

15 Oct 2018 12:04 AM

Weapons of survival

Young women give us a sneak peek into the equipment they carry to protect themselves during untoward situations.

15 Oct 2018 12:03 AM

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