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#ValentinesDaySpecial: Pay Rs. 136 and name cockroach after your ex
Have you just come out of an ugly breakup? Do you want bitter revenge towards your former spouse or find some closure?
Chinese woman has rare hearing loss, can't hear men's voices
Have you ever imagined how great it would be if your ears actually turn deaf towards an irritating man's voice?
Coal mine collapses in China, at least 21 workers killed
Twenty-one workers were killed after a roof collapsed at a coal mine in northwestern China yesterday afternoon.
Not youngsters, but senior citizens share more fake news: Study
A study has found that people over the age of 65 are more likely to share fake news on social media platforms than younger generations.
Central Paris rocked by massive blast; gas leak suspected
On Saturday morning, a massive explosion rocked the center of Paris, leaving behind multiple injuries, and wrecked cars.
Tulsi Gabbard announces 2020 presidential run to take on Trump
Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu lawmaker in the US Congress, has said that she is running for the White House in 2020.
Singapore: Indian, who sexually-exploited minor, gets 13 years jail sentence
A 31-year-old Indian man who sexually exploited a minor in Singapore was sentenced to 13 years in jail and 12 strokes of cane by the High Court, media reports claimed.
US government shutdown enters day 22, becomes longest in history
The partial US government shutdown that began towards the end of last year has entered its 22nd day, making it the longest-ever US government shutdown in history.
Trump announces major H-1B changes, including path to citizenship
On Friday, US President Trump announced that major changes would be made to the H-1B visa program that is widely used by Indian IT professionals and Indian IT firms.
Paris' first and only nude restaurant shuts down, naturists upset
If you ever dreamed of dining in a restaurant naked without getting arrested for indecency, then it shall forever remain a dream as the first ever nude restaurant in Paris is going to shut down next month.
Mafia boss' daughter names restaurant after his hometown 'Corleone'
Youngest daughter of a late notorious mafia boss, who belonged to Sicilian town of Corleone, has named her newly-opened restaurant near Arc De Triomphe, Paris, after the town.
Jeff Bezos' affair with TV host led to divorce?
Jeff Bezos announced a divorce from his wife MacKenzie Bezos yesterday, January 9, as we reported.
Man gets 'Play Button' haircut, as barber replicated paused video
Jim Morrison of The Doors said 'Some of the worst mistakes in my life were haircuts'.
Saudi Arabia to cut oil exports by 10% in January
OPEC kingpin Saudi Arabia will slash its oil exports in January by 10% compared to November, its energy minister said yesterday as producers move to shore up tumbling prices.
Trump's son comments over border wall, compares it with zoo
President Donald Trump's eldest son appeared to liken migrants to dangerous animals, his latest controversial remarks on desperate people seeking to enter the US.
After 25-years of marriage, Amazon-boss Jeff Bezos to divorce wife
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos announced on Wednesday he is divorcing his wife of 25 years MacKenzie.
Study: Hindus in US are the most educated religious community
In an encouraging news, the Hindu community has turned out to be the most educated among 30 religious groups in the United States, according to 2014 Religious Landscape Study by Pew Research Center.
Man cheats on wife, gets huge tattoo to win trust
Gaining back the trust of a spouse after cheating on him/her can be certainly difficult and people go to extreme lengths for that.
Indian, who went missing, held for entering Saudi without documents
A UAE-based Indian man has been jailed in Saudi Arabia for entering the kingdom without proper documents, a media report said today.
Imran Khan accuses India of rejecting his peace overtures, again
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has accused India of not responding to his peace overtures and said that any war between two nuclear-armed nations would be suicidal for them.
Vikram Misri takes charge as India's new envoy to China
India's new ambassador to China Vikram Misri took charge of the post yesterday, and met top Chinese officials during which they discussed Sino-India ties.
UK visa costs increase significantly for Indians, non-EU migrants
The overall cost for a UK visa for Indians as well as non-EU citizens will increase from Tuesday after plans to increase the immigration health surcharge (IHS) were approved.
Sheikh Hasina takes oath as Bangladesh's PM for third-consecutive term
Sheikh Hasina was sworn in as Bangladesh's Prime Minister for a third consecutive term today after her Awami League's landslide victory in the December 30 election.
Pakistan declares 'gulab jamun' as national sweet, leaves Indians fuming
In what came as a surprise to many, the government of Pakistan recently declared gulab jamun as their national sweet.
Trump pushes for steel-barrier along US-Mexico border to end shutdown
US President Donald Trump has offered to erect a steel barrier rather than a concrete wall along the southern border with Mexico to iron out differences with Democrats over the issue, which has led to a partial government shutdown for a fortnight now.
Saudi teen escapes family, trapped in Bangkok airport, seeks help
An 18-year-old Saudi Arabia teen has sought help from people across the globe and human rights organizations to prevent her deportation to Kuwait, as she fears for her life.
Man rejects woman's proposal, she sends him 1.5 lakh texts
Not everyone knows how to deal with rejection. Especially, when they are in love, irrevocable, psychotic love.
China unveils five year plan to align Islam with socialism
China has come up with an outline for a five year plan that aims to sinicize Muslims living in the country by 2022.
US confirms death of militant involved in USS Cole bombing
A US military spokesman confirmed that an American airstrike killed an al-Qaeda operative accused of involvement in an attack, nearly two decades ago, on the USS Cole that killed 17 sailors.
At least 30 killed as gold mine collapses in Afghanistan
At least 30 people were killed when a gold mine collapsed in northeastern Afghanistan today.
Death toll from Philippines storm, landslides climbs to 126
The death toll from a storm that devastated the Philippines shortly after Christmas rose to 126, authorities said today, adding landslides caused by torrential rain were the top cause.
US Congresswoman, slammed for her dance video, gives savage response
On Thursday, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became the youngest ever US Congresswoman.
Why everyone is talking about Queen Elizabeth II dying today
There has been a post doing rounds of social media which predicted that the Queen of England is going to die today- January 5, 2019.
Hundreds of German politicians, including Angela Merkel, targeted in cyber-attack
A massive cyber attack has rocked Germany, and the personal details of hundreds of politicians, including Chancellor Angela Merkel, have been leaked online.
Los Angeles: Three dead after shooting at bowling complex
On Saturday, shooting at a bowling alley near Los Angeles took three lives, reports said. The incident took place at Gable House Bowl, a gaming complex.
Trump says 'prepared' to force shutdown for over a year
President Donald Trump said yesterday he was prepared to keep the US government closed for a year or more, as he stood firm on his contentious demand for billions of dollars to fund a border wall with Mexico.
Trump mistook India-built parliament in Afghanistan for a 'library'
US President Donald Trump's jibe about India building a library in Afghanistan is coming back to haunt him now.
Cops troll criminal using phone left by him while escaping
Social media is a funny place and it seems various police departments in the world are also making good use of it.
US urges citizens to exercise 'increased caution' on China travel
The US State Department has urged its citizens traveling to China to exercise "increased caution" due to "arbitrary enforcement of local laws" and special restrictions on dual US-Chinese nationals.
You could fit another human in these new Japanese backpacks
Time and again the world has seen some really unexpected, unusual and bizarre fashion items become the new trendy.