Opinion, Reporters diary, 18th Dec 2017, News & Stories from India

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Opinion Reporter\'s Diary 18 Dec 2017

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Woman who has been eating her mum’s ashes since she dies in May will have her again for Xmas lunch by sprinkling her ashes on turkey roast.

Daughter plans to eat her dead mum for Christmas

Woman who has been eating her mum’s ashes since she died in May will have her again for Xmas lunch by sprinkling her ashes on turkey roast.

18 Dec 2017 9:59 AM

All the three Mods will be available via Flipkart and their recently launched Moto Hubs starting December 17.

Motorola launches three new Moto mods in India

The company has partnered with RentoMojo to offer its customers a hands-on experience with the latest Moto Mods for a week.

18 Dec 2017 9:52 AM

Hafiz Saeed said that Muslims the world over should put aside any differences and unite around the cause of ‘liberating’ Jerusalem. (Photo: AP)

Protests take place in Pakistan against Trump’s Jerusalem decision

Protests have persisted in Pakistan since Trump’s announcement angered Muslims across the world.

18 Dec 2017 9:49 AM

The band performs at weddings, ceremonies and festivals not only in Patna, but also in various parts of the country and has received appreciation for their performances. (Photo: ANI)

Bihar's all-women band is shattering stereotypes one gig at a time

Sudha Varghese, a social worker from an NGO, encouraged them to form the band and train for a year and a half to learn the craft.

18 Dec 2017 9:32 AM

SRK moved by plight of boxing legend Kaur Singh, extends financial help to him

The money, reported to be Rs five lakhs, was given through Shah Rukh's Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR's) Foundation.

18 Dec 2017 9:29 AM

Trump returned to the White House from Camp David and was asked if he was considering triggering the process to dismiss Mueller, who is investigating whether the president's Republican campaign coordinated with Russian officials during 2016 election. (Photo: AP/File)

Denying rumours, Trump claims to be not considering firing Robert Mueller

The talk of firing Mueller has set off alarm bells among many Democrats, who warn it could trigger a constitutional crisis.

18 Dec 2017 9:27 AM

Study indicated that CBD may be effective in psychosis. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds Cannabis ingredient may hold promise as antipsychotic medicine

Most common forms of psychosis are schizophrenia, which affects more than 21 million people worldwide, and bipolar disorder.

18 Dec 2017 9:25 AM

Kumar said, 'Some may criticize the EVMs out of fear of defeat, but the EVMs have made elections transparent and impartial. Now, nobody can deprive anybody of the right to cast votes.' (Photo: PTI)

Criticism of EVMs is out of fear of defeat, says Nitish Kumar

Kumar's observation came a day before the counting of votes for the Assembly polls in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.

18 Dec 2017 9:16 AM

The information shared by the Central Intelligence Agency allowed Russia's Federal Security Service to detain the suspects plotting a suicide bombing in the city's crowded areas. (Photo: File)

Putin thanks Trump for CIA tip on suicide bombing attack

Trump stressed the importance of intelligence sharing to defeat terrorists.

18 Dec 2017 8:46 AM

The commission also decided to set up a panel to suggest amendments to a provision in the election law barring campaigning 48 hours ahead of polling (Photo: Representational image)

Cong asks if EC notice was ploy to prevent telecast of Rahul’s interview

The commission had earlier issued the show cause notice to Gandhi for 'prima facie' violating the provisions of the election law.

18 Dec 2017 8:42 AM

According to police official, 'The incident took place on December 7, when she went to attend her uncle's marriage. Ravi, a resident of Hasimpura village, who was also at the function, raped her there.' (Photo: File)

UP: Man thrashed for raping minor, paraded with garland of shoes

According to police, four people have been also arrested for assaulting the accused and making him wear the garland.

18 Dec 2017 8:30 AM

The harmful ingredients in tobacco smoking can kill sperm cells. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out tips to fight male infertility

In contemporary society, one's profession and lifestyle plays a vital role in determining how fertile one is.

18 Dec 2017 8:18 AM

It is possible to overdo on caffeine with many heavy coffee drinkers surpassing recommended limit of 400 mg of caffeine per day. (Photo: AFP)

Here are reasons coffee is actually good for body

Every additional cup of coffee one drinks per day was correlated with a 7 percent reduced risk for developing Type 2 diabetes.

18 Dec 2017 8:04 AM

The girl's mobile phone was stolen and she was threatened with dire consequences if she revealed the incident to anyone. (Representational Image)

3 men rape 16-yr-old girl in Delhi, no arrests yet

The girl was sitting in a park with a male friend when she was raped after she tried to stop the accused from beating her friend.

18 Dec 2017 7:59 AM

The crew will gradually approach the station, which orbits about 250 miles (400 km) above Earth, for two days before docking.

US, Russian, Japanese crew blasts off for space station

Onboard cameras showed crew members making thumbs-up gestures after the blast-off.

18 Dec 2017 7:58 AM

After the EC passed the order, the Congress said the commission had issued the notice just to prevent the telecast of Rahul Gandhi's interviews. (Photo: PTI)

EC withdraws show cause notice to Rahul Gandhi over TV interviews

The poll body on Dec 13 issued the show cause notice to Gandhi for 'prima facie' violating the provisions under the election law.

18 Dec 2017 7:55 AM

Here are five top destinations to step into a postcard-worthy white Christmas of your own.

Here are places to enjoy a white Christmas

When it comes to Christmas in the United States, many winter wonderland fantasies come true.

18 Dec 2017 7:40 AM

Some analysts believe it is going to take some time before bitcoin futures take off in a big way.

Second bitcoin futures debut could lure volume to wild market

Bitcoin has drawn attention for its eye-popping price gains, but it is also notoriously volatile.

18 Dec 2017 7:38 AM

On November 9, Himachal recorded a turnout of 75.28 per cent after the north Indian state went to poll. (Photo: ANI)

BJP snatches Himachal from Cong, Virbhadra takes responsibility of defeat

The result declares BJP victorious amidst 337 candidates that had contested for 68 Assembly seats in the hill state.

18 Dec 2017 7:31 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah with Rajnath Singh, Arun Jaitley and Ananth Kumar at a felicitation function in New Delhi on Monday, after the party's win in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections. (Photo: PTI)

'Perform, reform, transform,' chants Modi after BJP scrapes through Gujarat, sweeps Himachal

BJP retained for sixth term but by reduced margin. 'Fought anger with dignity,' says Rahul Gandhi after defeat.

18 Dec 2017 7:25 AM

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