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Illegal sex selection and gender-based abortions remain rampant across social and economic groups in the country. (Photo: Pixabay)

India has 21 million 'unwanted' girls

Families where a son is born are more likely to stop having children than families where a girl is born.

29 Jan 2018 8:53 PM IST

Microbial growth could be used to produce a nutritious food for deep space flight. (Photo: Pixabay)

Microbes used to convert human waste into space food

The team found that methane was readily produced during anaerobic digestion of human waste and could be used to grow a...

29 Jan 2018 8:43 PM IST

Runoff from glaciers in the local region is an important freshwater supply and is used for agriculture and hydro- electric power. (Photo: Pixabay)

Icy ponds on Himalayan glaciers influence water flow: study

Water flowing from glacierised catchments in the Himalaya is a critical water resource for mountain dwellers in...

29 Jan 2018 8:37 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

A kangaroo named Paul is now the oldest tree kangaroo in US

To celebrate, Paul may get extra sweet potatoes, his favorite.

29 Jan 2018 6:30 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Inmate arrested breaking back in prison with booze, food

They arrested him as he ran back toward the prison.

29 Jan 2018 6:01 PM IST

The festival will take to the road later this year to proudly spread the word, the partying and the glitter across the country. (Photo: AFP)

Myanmar LGBT festival goes public for first time

The race and other games including handbag throwing were some of the highlights of the "&Proud" festival.

29 Jan 2018 4:41 PM IST

Muammar Gaddafi. (Photo: AP)

Colonel Gaddafi had almost purchased Manchester United

Former Libyan dictator was within hours of buying majority stake in Man U before it was sold to the Glazers.

29 Jan 2018 3:08 PM IST

The pre-wedding night rehearsals were perfect but the nuptials were doomed when a series of unfortunate events forced bride to reach late to the church. (Photo: Pixabay)

Woman misses own wedding, gets dumped by furious new husband

Nichola Touhy accidentally stood up fianc© on big day, and only managed to reach in time for reception, at which point,...

29 Jan 2018 1:45 PM IST

The company has licensed the pornstars who have been replicated as sex dolls (Photo: AFP)

Firm introduces sex robots modelled after popular porn stars

. The droids have the exact same body structure and voice as the porn actresses.

29 Jan 2018 12:40 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pexels)

Couple marry in courthouse bathroom due to unforeseen circumstances

The groom's mother began to have breathing issues shortly after the ceremony began.

29 Jan 2018 11:38 AM IST

Ingvar Kamprad, founder of Swedish multinational furniture retailer IKEA. (Photo: AP)

Founder of IKEA, Ingvar Kamprad dies at 91

Kamprad died on Saturday at his home in Smaland, in southern Sweden, the chain's Swedish unit, IKEA Sverige, said on...

29 Jan 2018 11:31 AM IST

According to sources, the couple are said to want their wedding to mirror their own tastes and personalities instead of the institution of the Royal Family. (Photo: AP)

Breaking tradition: Meghan to give speech at wedding to Prince Harry

Suits star will address the 800 guests at the Windsor Castle reception instead of her father.

29 Jan 2018 11:15 AM IST