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Diwali is considered to be a festival of lights, but for decades Indians have associated firecrackers with the festival as well.

The myths behind crackers

With the festival of lights around the corner, we try to decipher if crackers were a part of diwali celebrations in...

15 Oct 2017 12:18 AM IST

SDMC has operationalised a new dog sterilisation centre as the civic body completed the census of stray dogs, which has pegged their number at 1,89,285. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Man arrested in Mumbai for having sex with dog

According to eyewitness reports, 19-year-old from Powai took stray dog inside a community toilet to perform unnatural...

14 Oct 2017 9:05 PM IST

$The video spoofed a scene in the 2004 German film \Downfall.\ (Photo: Pixabay)$ Life

Professor fired over Nazi satire video can proceed with suit

The video spoofed a scene in the 2004 German film "Downfall."

14 Oct 2017 6:40 PM IST

Authorities say the discovery was made Tuesday as guards were sifting through a prisoners mail. (Photo: AP)

Drugs in prayer card with Jesus' image mailed to inmate

Authorities say the discovery was made Tuesday as guards were sifting through a prisoner's mail.

14 Oct 2017 6:14 PM IST

Arkansas is one of the nations top turkey-producing states, and the weekend festival is meant to be a celebration of the bird. (Photo: AP)

Dropping live turkeys from planes triggers Arkansas festival flap

Arkansas is one of the nation's top turkey-producing states, and the weekend festival is meant to be a celebration of...

14 Oct 2017 5:34 PM IST

Daniel Rushing, the lucky man, received a check last week from the city of Orlando. (Photo: Pixabay)

Man arrested for doughnut glaze gets $37,500

Daniel Rushing, the lucky man, received a check last week from the city of Orlando.

14 Oct 2017 5:28 PM IST

Neurological diseases are widespread both in high-income and low-income countries. (Photo: Pixabay)

Neurological disease deaths up 36 per cent in 25 years: study

Neurological diseases are widespread both in high-income and low-income countries.

14 Oct 2017 5:18 PM IST

In September 2016, the pup was 8 months old, Martinez lifted her to his shoulder height then slammed her to the floor. (Photo: AP)

Man admits abusing girlfriend's puppy so badly it lost leg

In September 2016, the pup was 8 months old, Martinez lifted her to his shoulder height then slammed her to the floor.

14 Oct 2017 4:54 PM IST

The workshop was inaugurated by Shri. Nitin Gadre, (IAS), Principal Secretary, Department of Tourism and Culture.

Experiential Tourism Workshop to promote social tourism organised by...

Experiential Tourism Workshop offers platform to industry people to help them understand how to implement holistic...

14 Oct 2017 4:43 PM IST

According to a study conducted by Indiana University, the average penis size for American men is 5.57 inches, which is about an inch shorter than the standard condom size. (Photo: Pixabay)

American men need smaller condoms

FDA backs move to make 'bespoke' condoms as size of 6.69 inches is too big for US males.

14 Oct 2017 4:30 PM IST

The results of the study found that embryos were more likely to survive if they had a father with a high protein and low carb diet. (Photo: Pixabay)

Planning a baby? Father's diet before conception may impact child's...

The results of the study found that embryos were more likely to survive if they had a father with a high protein and low...

14 Oct 2017 3:18 PM IST

Harvey Weinstein

Sex addiction does not exist, say experts

Weinstein's rehab move is being looked upon as a swift move by the disgraced movie mogul to save face just days after...

14 Oct 2017 2:47 PM IST