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

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Life More Features 15 May 2018

Life, More features, 15 May 2018

Sex bias kills 240,000 infant girls in India yearly: study

Gender-based discrimination towards girls doesn’t simply prevent them from being born, it may also cause the death of those who are born.

15 May 2018 8:49 PM

Marriage proposal upstaged by 3-year-old's call of nature

Allyssa Anter says her son "stole the show," and acknowledges his potty training is a work in progress.

15 May 2018 8:43 PM

The 47-year-old woman initially denied putting laxatives in the brownies, but after learning investigators would test them she admitted she had (Photo: AP)

Woman in US fired after getting laxative laced brownies for colleague's send-off

The woman faces no charges, but if anyone had eaten the brownies it could have been considered a criminal act.

15 May 2018 8:30 PM

According to reports, the father-of-the-bride now intends on checking back into hospital after suffering more chest pains. (Photos: AP)

Meghan's dad gives her mum 'blessing' to walk Suits star down the aisle

Thomas Markle backed his ex-wife Doria Ragland to be by their daughter's side this Saturday after pulling out of the royal wedding

15 May 2018 6:54 PM

However, the poll found Britons retain affection for the monarchy, with more than half of respondents saying they would be "disappointed" if the institution was scrapped. (Photo: AP)

Survey finds most Britons not interested in royal wedding

The YouGov survey found 66 per cent of British people were uninterested in the upcoming nuptials.

15 May 2018 4:56 PM

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Researchers say Twitter users spread false news during disasters

Here is what a new study has found.

15 May 2018 3:24 PM

His no-show revelation which came just four days before the wedding at Windsor’s St George’s Chapel, caught the Palace completely by surprise — throwing its plans into chaos. (Photo: AFP)

Meghan Markle pleads with her father to walk her down the aisle

If he sticks to his refusal to attend the wedding Doria, 61, will probably take over his duties.

15 May 2018 12:19 PM

A footage from the scene shows her calmly sitting on a wall with the weapon sticking out just below her right eye while passers-by come to her aid.A footage from the scene shows her calmly sitting on a wall with the weapon sticking out just below her right eye while passers-by come to her aid.

Teenager is left with a knife stuck in face after being robbed in Malaysia

The 19-year-old shop assistant had finished work and was walking home when a robber confronted her.

15 May 2018 11:30 AM

Thomas Markel had reportedly suffered a heart attack but checked himself out earlier to prepare for the wedding. (Photo: AP)

Meghan Markle's father will not attend royal wedding

Bombshell revelation came as he admitted he was paid to pose for paparazzi pictures sold to news outlets worldwide.

15 May 2018 8:14 AM

Much ado about assets!

Ultimately it is the people’s money that somehow ends up in the pockets of netas and babus.

15 May 2018 12:43 AM

Metro staff at the platform also finds it difficult to rein in regular commuters.

Metro no different from trains?

Crowding, unruly behaviour derail the promise of next-gen transport.

15 May 2018 12:26 AM

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