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Avantika Chopra
Avantika Chopra is a senior sub-editor at The Indian Express.
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Woman chases a purse snatcher, but buys him coffee later; read on to know why
February 20, 2018 22:29 IST
A Canadian woman ran behind a thief after he snatched another lady's purse. However, when she caught him and saw his state, she decided to buy him a cup of coffee before filing a complaint.
Tue, Feb 20, 2018
VIDEO: 3 suspects, 1 skeleton, a bus ride and a huge robbery scam
February 20, 2018 21:35 IST
Three men posed as council members and stole a fibreglass skeleton from the Adelaide City Library exhibition on Rundle Mall. Although the incident took place in November 2017, the police only released the video recently to seek help from social media to identify the thieves.
Tue, Feb 20, 2018
VIDEO: Spider-Man leaves customers bewildered with his dance moves on ‘Take On Me’
February 20, 2018 19:55 IST
Wondering whether superheroes can dance? Check out this amazing video in which a person dressed in a Spider-Man costume started dancing in the middle of a store to the popular track 'Take On Me' by A-ha.
Tue, Feb 20, 2018
WATCH: This 93-year-old woman’s workout with her trainer will give you fitness goals
February 20, 2018 17:46 IST
Finding excuses to skip your workout today? Check out this viral video, where a 93-year-old woman is seen following her trainer with a smile on her face. Watch the clip and get your dose of inspiration.
Tue, Feb 20, 2018
Fed up with his relatives’ constant query about marriage, this 28-yr-old came up with an apt response
February 16, 2018 18:25 IST
Fed up with his relatives asking him about marriage, this 28-year-old music producer did a photo shoot with himself to silence them once and for all. The shoot, which took less than two hours is quite a treat for the eyes.
Fri, Feb 16, 2018
Transgender woman becomes the first to breastfeed
February 15, 2018 20:11 IST
An unnamed 30-year-old transgender woman has become the first to breastfeed her child with the help of induced lactation. The patient was given female hormones and other medications to increase milk production.
Thu, Feb 15, 2018
Valentine’s Day 2018: Interesting Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
February 14, 2018 00:00 IST
Valentine’s Day 2018: For lovers, the month of February is all about basking in love. It is that time of the year again when love and its various facets are being celebrated in all its glory. However, there is more to Valentine's Day than what you might know.
Wed, Feb 14, 2018
#GirlsWhoDrinkBeer: Women on Twitter take Goa CM Manohar Parrikar’s statement down a peg
February 10, 2018 19:58 IST
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's statement “I have begun to fear now, because even the girls have started drinking beer," didn't go down well with people on social media. Using the hashtag #GirlsWhoDrinkBeer, women are sharing their pictures drinking alcohol to prove a point.
Sat, Feb 10, 2018
WATCH: What do women look for in men? This ‘Boyfriend Showroom’ might help you out
February 09, 2018 21:27 IST
Do you ever wonder what men or women look for while choosing their partner? Sketching out a similar idea, a video has surfaced online where a woman goes to a 'Boyfriend Showroom' to pick a man, who she would like to date.
Fri, Feb 09, 2018
WATCH: Astronauts play first ever zero-gravity BADMINTON tournament in space
February 09, 2018 20:12 IST
International Space Station astronauts played the first ever space badminton tournament as a part of their ongoing project to show life in a zero gravity zone. A video of the game put the spotlight on how the crew struggled to play.
Fri, Feb 09, 2018
2-month-old Bengal tiger cub found inside a PLASTIC container in a SEDATED state
February 09, 2018 17:48 IST
A two-month-old cub, which was being mailed in a plastic container, was detected by a sniffer dog at the postal center. While the cub was found to be sedated and dehydrated, it hadn't been harmed in any other way.
Fri, Feb 09, 2018
VIDEO: Thrill seekers, get set for UAE’s ‘longest’ zipline that created Guinness World Record
February 09, 2018 16:54 IST
The longest zipline in the world, which extends to the lenth of 2.83 kms and 5,512 ft (1,680m) above sea level, recently opened in Ras Al-Khaimah, UAE. The officials of the city hope that the zipline would attract more people to the lesser known areas of the country.
Fri, Feb 09, 2018
VIDEO: Bored? Try popping a fake pimple with this new toy
February 08, 2018 22:39 IST
Feeling bored? Would you like to pop a pimple and squeeze out the pus? Seems like you don't need real pimples anymore to do that. A toy, created by a US couple, is a silicon slab with holes which break out and ooze pus when you squeeze them.
Thu, Feb 08, 2018
Prof Kelly aka 2017’s BBC wins Best TV Moment award
February 08, 2018 20:36 IST
Remember the hilarious clip posted on Twitter where a kid is seen walking into a room and interrupting his father who is being interviewed by BBC? That video has just won the Best TV Moment at the Broadcast Awards.
Thu, Feb 08, 2018
Shilpa Shetty Kundra’s front-knotted black OR Kriti Sanon’s ocher yellow, which suit will it be this weekend?
February 08, 2018 20:31 IST
While Shilpa Shetty Kundra is known for flaunting quirky fashion wear, Kriti Sanon has often captured hearts with her oomph and free-flowing style. Check out both these ladies wearing two completely different suits in their own stylish way. Which one do you like more?
Thu, Feb 08, 2018
VIDEO: AIB’s new song by kids after the Padmaavat-related attack on a school bus is a must-watch
February 07, 2018 04:06 IST
AIB has come out with a satirical video highlighting various events and attacks that have taken place amidst the Padmaavat protests. In the 2.38- minute clip, children sing out about the recent attack on a school bus in a way that would force you to sit up and take notice.
Wed, Feb 07, 2018
VIDEO: Canada PM Justin Trudeau opposes the word ‘MAN-kind’, and everyone loves him for that
February 06, 2018 20:28 IST
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has managed to impress many, yet again, with his inclusive and accepting approach towards people. During a recent town hall meeting, he stops a woman mid-question, suggesting her to use "peoplekind" instead of "mankind", because it is more inclusive.
Tue, Feb 06, 2018
WATCH: Old man gets stuck on ad board after falling from balcony; firefighters come to the rescue
February 05, 2018 21:51 IST
In a freak fall, an old man was rescued by firefighters after he got stuck in an advertising board outside his building. The 86-year-old man fell from his balcony on the second floor.
Mon, Feb 05, 2018
WATCH: Pakistani journalist covers his own wedding for local channel; interviews wife, parents and in-laws
February 05, 2018 21:30 IST
A Pakistani journalist has created quite a buzz on social media by covering his own wedding day. Hanan Bukhari, a reporter for City 41, informs viewers that he is happy about getting married and then goes on to interview his wife, parents and in-laws.
Wed, Jan 22, 2020
Olympian goof-up! Norwegian team’s translation mess-up leaves them with 15,000 eggs!
February 05, 2018 17:46 IST
Ever goofed up while using an online translator? The Norwegian Olympic team were in for a surprise when their order of 1,500 eggs turned out to be 15,000 instead. The confusion happened after they used 'Google Translate' to communicate with their Korean hosts.
Mon, Feb 05, 2018
‘Part of our family is back’: Missing dog reunites with family after 10 years
February 04, 2018 21:57 IST
A family in USA were in for a surprise after their dog Abby, who went missing over 10 years back, came back home. The family was traced due to a microchip attached to the animals.
Sun, Feb 04, 2018
VIDEO: Bigg Boss ex-contestant Priya Malik shares experience of getting acquainted with her neighbour
February 04, 2018 18:10 IST
A short recital by Priya Malik highlights how easily we humans, the social beings, forget that it isn't all that bad to look around and speak to those we call neighbours. Being bit of an anti-social, she shares her experience of meeting her "Uparwala".
Sun, Feb 04, 2018
Living with parents? Twitterati share funny, relatable moments that happen just too often at home
February 04, 2018 16:39 IST
It isn't always easy to stay with your parents and keep them happy. Whether we like it or not, there are many things around our parent's house that we have to do. Here are some tweets that those of you living with your parents will relate to.
Sun, Feb 04, 2018
All white-suit and ethnic blue kurti — Deepika Padukone aces both western and traditional
February 04, 2018 16:31 IST
While attending Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit in Mumbai, Deepika Padukone chose a beautiful white Lanvin suit and bowled everyone with her look. Check out pictures here.
Sun, Feb 04, 2018
VIDEO: Thieves smash glass door with STOLEN car, drive away with the ATM
February 03, 2018 18:50 IST
Three robbers smashed through the glass door of a store to steal an ATM installed inside. The video of the same was caught on the CCTV camera. The thieves did so by using a stolen Land Rover Defender.
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