Life, More features, 22nd Feb 2018, News & Stories from India

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Life More Features 22 Feb 2018

Life, More features, 22 Feb 2018

62-year-old Jackie Dibb faces a penniless uncertain future after blowing away thousands of pounds on holidays and gifts to her family. (Facebook Screengrab/ Jackie Dibb)

Dying woman splurges all her money, told she is misdiagnosed

Dibb who was told that she was suffering from an incurable dementia in November 2016 went on a spending spree.

22 Feb 2018 2:15 PM

The incident triggered a social media outcry (Photo: YouTube)

Shocking footage shows boy throwing a hapless puppy in crocodile infested lake

The dog is seen struggling to get out of the water before a crocodile comes out and swallows it.

22 Feb 2018 2:12 PM

One website once worked out that it wouldn't even be worth his time to pick up a dropped $100 bill - as he makes $114 every second from the interest on his fortune alone. (Photo: AP)

Bill Gates asked price of everyday items, quotes most of them wrong

Billionaire founder of Microsoft admitted that the last time he was at a supermarket, was a long time ago.

22 Feb 2018 1:42 PM

Scientists have identified three traits in the giant mammals: attentiveness, sociability and aggressiveness. (Photo: Pixabay)

Elephants have unique personalities: study

The researchers collected data for the study with questionnaires on the elephants personalities.

22 Feb 2018 1:27 PM

Figleaves are a tool used to try to reshape our sense of what counts as racist. (Photo: AP)

Here’s how Donald Trump is making racist language ok again

A key reason that Trump has been so successful is that he makes use of what I call a “racial figleaf.”

22 Feb 2018 12:26 PM

Pakistan has strict notions of masculinity where men are often expected to be austere and flamboyant styling is to be avoided. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pakistani men assert their right to be groomed as male beauty booms

There is this whole lot of clever marketing of male beauty products which is spurring demand

22 Feb 2018 10:27 AM

An ambiguous, figurative observation of life

The works presented can be broadly divided into two categories — the object and the concept.

22 Feb 2018 3:57 AM

The fact is that street art opens a window for discussion, it also opens doors for some positive ambience in places.

Mumbai setting a misaal

The foundation had painted parts of Dharavi over two years ago and intends to take it forward in more parts this year too.

22 Feb 2018 3:48 AM

‘Shoe’per trouper

Meet the attractive and super smart country head of the most coveted international shoe brand.

22 Feb 2018 1:37 AM

Often the cure to a blocked heart can be to unlock your feelings and permit yourself to feel. So when doctors pass the verdict, incurable, just tune in and cure yourself.

Curable from within

There are metaphysical reasons behind each ailment. It’s necessary to balance one’s body, mind and spirit with proper diet and exercise.

22 Feb 2018 1:34 AM

To neuter or not to neuter

Spaying makes for a cleaner, calmer pet who tends to be more gentle and affectionate.

22 Feb 2018 12:41 AM

Caring for your little bunny

The most important point to keep in mind while getting a cage for your bunny buddy is that it must be a large one.

22 Feb 2018 12:40 AM

We visit the cats twice a day and spend an hour or so with them, during which we feed them and clean the litter Yashashree

Making life easy for pet owners

Yashashree and Mehar are the brains behind the pet sitting service Guardian of the Purr.

22 Feb 2018 12:40 AM

Strand sails its way out

However, the store that flourished in the pre-Independence era lost its charm in the 21st century.

22 Feb 2018 12:39 AM

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