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The country banned ivory sales at the end of 2017 in an attempt to rein in what used to be the products largest market in the world. (Photo: AP)

China busts sale of illegal wildlife products

China seizes nearly 2,750 elephant tusks in huge bust.

16 April 2019 6:55 PM IST

A worker on the rig saw a dog last Friday swimming toward the platform. (Photo: AP)

Dog rescued 135 miles off Thai coast

Dog rescued by oil rig crew while swimming 135 miles off shore to be adopted by rescuer.

16 April 2019 6:47 PM IST

President Emmanuel Macron has vowed the emblematic monument will be rebuilt after its spire and roof collapsed Monday night in a blaze. (Photo: AFP)

Notre-Dame receives almost 500mn for rebuilding

Donors pledge nearly 500mn euros to rebuild Notre-Dame after the destructive fire.

16 April 2019 5:46 PM IST

Three have legalised euthanasia: the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. (Photo: AFP)

The debate on euthanasia continues

Disparity on legalising euthanasia persists in European countries.

16 April 2019 2:59 PM IST

Anastasia does not want to reveal her real identity and asks for her face not to be shown on camera. (Photo: AFP)

Transgender woman wins against gay propaganda' law

Russia transgender woman wins case in rare win for LGBT rights.

16 April 2019 12:32 PM IST

The greatest effect of cockroaches are that they have great immunity, which is why humans will absorb its benefits after eating them. (Photo: AP)

Farmer breeds cockroach for human consumption

Papa roach: Chinese farmer breeds bugs for the table.

16 April 2019 11:40 AM IST

OKeeffe in her later years developed visual impairment from macular degeneration and turned her attention to sculpture. (Photo: AP)

A museum that caters visitors with colour blindness

Georgia O'Keeffe Museum tackles visitors' colour blindness.

16 April 2019 10:26 AM IST

Although, closer to home, the community of small fishermen from the city deem the promises to hollow sounds coming from empty barrels.

Neither fish nor flesh

The BJP manifesto promises a Blue Revolution, however, city-based fishermen deem it an empty promise.

16 April 2019 12:05 AM IST

Emilia Clarke as Daenerys, the only surviving member of the Targaryen family. (Photo: AP)

Feeling left out for not watching 'Game of Thrones' as yet?

It's not too late to dive into Game of Thrones,' so here's a quick recap of all you need to know to get started.

15 April 2019 7:51 PM IST

Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week and the last week of the 40 days of Lent, and is one of the most important feast days for Christians around the world. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Palm Sunday celebrated by Christians across the country

Christians mark the beginning of the Holy Week by celebrating Palm Sunday.

15 April 2019 6:01 PM IST

$Alfonso Cuaron received three Oscars in 2019 for \Roma,\ a Netflix movie. (Photo: AFP)$ Life

Controversy about Netflix eligibility for Oscars continues

The US Justice Department expressed concerns that new restrictions regarding eligibility for Oscars could "suppress...

15 April 2019 4:27 PM IST

In the ocean, ultraviolet light and dissolved iron would have made nitrogenous oxides far less available for synthesising living organisms. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Do you think the first life form might have bred in pond?

First life form on Earth may have bred in ponds, finds study.

15 April 2019 10:48 AM IST