Life, More features, 12th Feb 2018, News & Stories from India

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Life More Features 12 Feb 2018

Life, More features, 12 Feb 2018

Mangrove eco-systems are rich in biodiversity and provide a number of ecological services (Photo: AFP)

Mangrove forest cover in India increased by 181 sq km according to report

They also play a major role in protecting coastal areas from erosion, tidal storms and tsunamis.

12 Feb 2018 8:48 PM

Something borrowed, something really old! (Photo: Pixabay)

Wedding dress returned 32 years after dry cleaner mix-up

Nobody wants this to happen to them.

12 Feb 2018 7:40 PM

The 1976 robbery at a Societe Generale branch in the southern city of Nice confounded the police for decades. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tell-all writer on trial over France's 'heist of the century'

Police found the manuscript on Cassandri's computer, and his children later confessed that their father had often bragged about the robbery.

12 Feb 2018 7:29 PM

There is an overall lack of awareness about sexual and reproductive health in men and women alike in India. (Photo: Pixabay)

Awareness about sexual, reproductive health must to avoid diseases

Sexual health refers to the many factors that impact sexual function and reproduction.

12 Feb 2018 7:15 PM

With Valentine’s Day round the corner, there will be many who might opt to gift their beloved a puppy, kitten or even a furry white bunny.

Here’s why you shouldn't gift pets this Valentine’s Day

Experts and animal lovers from all over India opine why giving a cute dog or a furry bunny to your beloved is perhaps not a good idea.

12 Feb 2018 6:49 PM

Only the rich back then wore long tunics (Photo: AFP)

Research claim Jesus wore basic tunics and not elaborate robes

He walked in sandals and wore a tunic which for men ended just below the knees and not at the ankles.

12 Feb 2018 6:14 PM

After the letter reached the HC, it ordered the Education department to provide the amenities. (Photo: Pixabay)

School in Telangana to get toilets following two girls' letter to judiciary

The two students said they were happy that, thanks to judicial intervention, their school would have these amenities.

12 Feb 2018 5:03 PM

It was a gift specifically for Prince, and was his favourite piano to play because he loved the distinctive ring-like sound it made. (Photo: Youtube Screengrab)

Purple piano played by Prince may fetch $50k at auction

It was in Los Angeles that Prince most frequently played this piano.

12 Feb 2018 4:42 PM

The victim had pre-planned his suicide as he had a tag on his wrist which carried his personal details including his name, address and personal number. (Representational Image)

Gay researcher from MP commits suicide in bid to save ‘soulmate’

27-year-old had a premonition that by killing himself, he would save his 'gay' partner from death.

12 Feb 2018 2:15 PM

The amount of fat in candied cherry syrup, cream and mocha sauce can negatively affect performance in bed by hampering blood flow (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's why Starbucks' Valentine's Day mocha isn't good for your romantic plans

The Valentine’s Day special cherry mocha introduced by the café seems to contain ingredients that may take a toll on people’s sex drive.

12 Feb 2018 2:07 PM

Breaking the dancing mould

A lone warrior who defies gender, racial and hegemonic stereotypes of classical dance, Guru Manu’s life is a textbook.

12 Feb 2018 6:49 AM

Aarti Pahuja Palande with husband Aniket

Inked for love

Couples in the city don’t shy away from getting tattooed in the name of love. We see what pushes them to get it done.

12 Feb 2018 4:17 AM

A sole searching journey to health

Aerobics trainer Seema Subodh’s tryst with fitness started at the age of 35.

12 Feb 2018 1:07 AM

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. (Photo: AP)

Being politically correct isn’t easy

Back in India, the Canadian Prime Minister’s use of a non-existent gender-neutral word in public, has been subject to mixed opinions.

12 Feb 2018 12:00 AM

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