A six-month-old Dexel lamb has been named the world's most expensive sheep after being sold at auction for almost 368,000 pounds (or nearly 3.6 crores) in Scotland. Bid

'World's most expensive sheep' sold for 3.6cr at UK auction

A six-month-old Dexel&nbsp;lamb has been named the world's most expensive sheep&nbsp;after being sold at auction for almost 368,000 pounds (or nearly 3.6 crores) in Scotland.
Bidding for the lamb, named Double Diamond, started at just 10,000 pounds but escalation of the bidding war&nbsp;at the Scottish National Texel Sale shot up the price, breaking the previous record of&nbsp;&pound;230,000 set in 2009.&nbsp;
The heavily muscled sheep is native to the island of Texel in the Netherlands.
According to the Guardian, the buyers, who hope to recoup their investment through breeding, said the 'outstanding animal'&nbsp;was backed up by all the 'best genetics.'

A six-month-old Dexel lamb has been named the world's most expensive sheep after being sold at auction for almost 368,000 pounds (or nearly 3.6 crores) in Scotland. Bidding for the lamb, named Double Diamond, started at just 10,000 pounds but escalation of the bidding war at the Scottish National Texel Sale shot up the price, breaking the previous record of £230,000 set in 2009. The heavily muscled sheep is native to the island of Texel in the Netherlands. According to the Guardian, the buyers, who hope to recoup their investment through breeding, said the 'outstanding animal' was backed up by all the 'best genetics.'

NASA shared that its Perseverance rover has successfully conducted its first drive on Mars, on Thursday. A photograph released by the agency shows the wheel t

NASA&nbsp;shared that its Perseverance rover has successfully conducted its first drive on Mars, on Thursday.&nbsp;A photograph released by the agency shows the wheel tracks that the rover left on the red planet.&nbsp;The drive is a huge step forward in the Mars mission for&nbsp;NASA.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Perseverance rover landed on Mars on Feb 18, accomplishing the riskiest step in a quest to bring back rocks that could answer whether life ever existed on Mars.&nbsp;

As election fever grips West Bengal, a popular sweet shop in Kolkata is embracing the political spirit. BalaramMallickRadharamMallick has created different kinds of sa

Popular sweet shops in Bengal are churning out new delicacies, capturing the slogan war&nbsp;between main rivals BJP and TMC ahead of the upcoming polls in the state.
Balaram Mallick Radharam Mallick has created different kinds of sandesh with slogans and logos of the leading parties. The white and orange sandesh, of the BJP reads 'Jai Shri Ram' while the white and green one of the Trinamool Congress reads 'Khela Hobe'.
Among other delicacies on sale include Didi Sandesh, Modi Sandesh with their images on them and other mishtis with symbols of TMC and BJP etched on them.
Another shop,&nbsp;Felu Modak in Rishra&nbsp;has jumped on to the bandwagon. They are selling&nbsp;three types of sandesh with popular slogan written on it.
The elections are set to begin on the 27th of March in the state.

Vijay Pal Singh, a 98-year-old man in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh was felicitated by the district administration for being self-reliant at his age. Singh sells chana or c

Vijay Pal Singh, a 98-year-old man in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh was felicitated by the district administration for being self-reliant at his age.
Singh sells boiled&nbsp;chana or chick peas on a village street. His videos went viral on social media, after which the district administration presented him with Rs 11,000 in cash along with a shawl, a walking stick, a ration card and a certificate.
Singh stated that he doesn't want to burden his children and prefers being 'atmanirbhar'.

Tired of his food addiction, one man in Ohio trying to lose weight, has decided to give up on all food items except beer. A former army veteran, Del Hall, has ta

Tired of his food addiction, one man in Ohio has decided to give up on all food items except beer in his bid to lose weight.&nbsp;
A former army veteran, Del Hall, has taken inspiration from 18th century Bavarian monks who followed a similar fasting ritual.&nbsp;
This isn't the first time that Hall is trying this technique of losing weight. He attempted it in 2019 as well and managed to shed around 19 kgs.
He starts his day with water or black coffee followed by 2 to 3 pints of beer for lunch and dinner.&nbsp;
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A video of a couple, dancing through their wedding 'pheras' has stirred up a cultural debate on the Internet. The video was shared by a Twitter user wh

A video of a couple, dancing through their wedding 'pheras' has stirred&nbsp;up&nbsp;a cultural debate on the Internet.&nbsp;
The video was shared by a Twitter user who called the couple disrespectful for mocking a sacred wedding ritual. But many others pointed out that it was their wedding and the couple were free to celebrate it in whatever way they saw fit.
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Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan had a 'brain fade' moment recently during the live broadcast of his speech. Imran was seen forgetting his sentence midway and

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan had a 'brain fade' moment recently during the live broadcast of his speech. Imran&nbsp;was seen forgetting his sentence midway and desperately looking for a word to complete what he was saying.&nbsp;
And its this moment of utter confusion that has gone viral and turned into memer's&nbsp;gold.&nbsp;
Netizens found the moment very relatable. We'll leave you with the best reactions.
Tweets included 'visual representation of me during viva' and 'me giving a presentation to the class'.&nbsp;

TIME magazine has dedicated its international cover to the women farmers, who are leading the agitation in Delhi's borders, camping for months demanding a repeal of the

TIME magazine has dedicated its international cover to the women farmers, who are leading the agitation in Delhi's borders, camping for months demanding a repeal of the three farm laws passed by the govt.
The cover reads: "I cannot be intimidated. I cannot be bought." along with a photo of a bunch of women raising slogans, come accompanied by their children.
The article talks about how the women remained resolute in their fight even when the government asked them to go&nbsp;back home.

Like every other aspect of our lives, the Covid-19 pandemic has altered our fashion choices too. Call it the new normal or pandemic fashion, its here to stay. The late

Like every other aspect of our lives, the Covid-19 pandemic has altered our fashion choices too. Call it the new normal or pandemic fashion, its here to stay.
The latest in 'pandemic fashion' are these pair of one-metre-long Adidas Superstar sneakers, that could help you maintain social distancing, literally.
The shoes, dubbed as the longest ever sneakers, have been created by Estonian rapper Tommy Cash for Adidas. In the pair, one shoe is black and the other is white.
Netizens were quick to weigh in on the eccentric design.&nbsp;

Two pieces of an armour dating back to the 16th century, have been returned to the Louvre in Paris, 40 years after they were stolen! The gold and silver encrusted body

Two pieces of an armour dating back to the 16th century, have been returned to the Louvre in Paris, 40 years after they were stolen!
The gold and silver encrusted body armour and helmet were made in Milan. They were on display in the Louvre&nbsp;museum in Paris on the night of May 31, 1983, when they were stolen.&nbsp;The two pieces will now go on display in the Louvre&nbsp;again, once it reopens.
The Louvre&nbsp;closed its doors to the public in October last year, owing to Covid-19 restrictions.&nbsp;

A staggering 17% of food available to consumers, which is about 931 million tonnes was wasted in 2019, a new report by the United Nations says. The UN report say

A staggering 17% of food available to consumers, which is about&nbsp; 931 million tonnes was wasted in 2019, a new report by the United Nations says.
The UN report says&nbsp;majority of the wasted food, that is about 61% came from households, 26% was wasted by the food service industry, while retail contributed to 13% of the wastage.
The report also noted that food wastage is not limited to developed countries like the United States or the United Kingdom.&nbsp;Many countries have not yet quantified their food waste, so they don't understand the magnitude of the problem.
South Asia is no better. In India, 50 kg of food per person per year goes to waste, 82 kg per person is wasted in Afghanistan and 79 kg per person is wasted in Nepal.

Mumbai's iconic Karachi Bakery has pulled down its shutters, months after it was targeted by the MNS. In November 2020, MNS leader Haji Saif Shaikh had

Mumbai's&nbsp;iconic Karachi Bakery has pulled down its shutters, months after it was targeted by the MNS.
In November 2020, MNS&nbsp;leader&nbsp;Haji Saif Shaikh had sent a legal notice to the owner of the bakery saying the word "Karachi" hurt sentiments of ordinary Indians and must be removed.&nbsp;In a tweet earlier this week, the MNS&nbsp;sought to claim credit for Karachi Bakery closing down.
But according to reports, sales at Karachi bakery were hit hard by the pandemic, prompting the move by owners.
Netizens,&nbsp;especially Mumbaikars, posted their memories&nbsp;of the iconic eatery, mourning the end of an era.
Karachi Bakery, one of India's oldest and most popular cookie-makers, is a Hyderabad-based chain run by a Sindhi Hindu migrant family, the Ramnanis, who moved to India from Karachi.

A 'long-forgotten' portrait by Amrita Sher-Gil, which was rediscovered recently is going under the hammer at a Christie's auction in New York and it could fetch up to $

A 'long-forgotten' portrait by Amrita Sher-Gil, which was rediscovered recently is going under the hammer at a Christie's auction in New York and it could fetch up to $2.8 million.&nbsp;Titled 'Portrait of Denyse', the oil painting made nearly nine decades ago features Sher-Gil's friend and art critic Denyse Proutaux.&nbsp;The portrait had been in private collections since it was created, according to Christie's.

A mineral that the body only needs in small amounts but is essential for the working of hundreds of enzymes, zinc is an important part of your diet. It helps cel

A mineral that the body only needs in small amounts but is essential for the working of hundreds of enzymes, zinc is an important part of your diet.&nbsp;
It helps cell growth, synthesizes proteins and plays a vital role in supporting a healthy immune system. Harvard Health recommends&nbsp;that adult women should consume 8mg of zinc per day, while for adult men the recommended daily allowance (RDA) is 11mg.&nbsp;
Being a key helper in building immune cells, even a mild deficiency of this mineral can weaken your immunity, so here are some foods rich in zinc!&nbsp;
Shellfish such as oysters, crab and lobster are the best sources of zinc. Incorporate any of them in your diet once a week to get your fill.&nbsp;
If you start your morning with oats, you'll be happy to know that they are another good source of this mineral with one serving taking care of half of your day's zinc needs.
Add some pumpkin seeds to this mix and you have your zinc needs for the day sorted.
If you love nuts, have some cashews or almonds or both! While cashews are a richer source of zinc, almonds also offer a decent amount.&nbsp;
One of the most versatile and nutritious veggie foods, chickpeas are also rich in zinc. So make some hummus or have a plate of chhole masala!&nbsp;

In a big push for Atmanirbhar Bharat, scientists from the Aryabhatta Research Institute of observational sciences in Nainital, have designed and develope

In a big push for Atmanirbhar&nbsp;Bharat, scientists from the&nbsp;Aryabhatta Research Institute of observational sciences in&nbsp;Nainital, have designed and developed a low-cost&nbsp;optical spectrograph named Aries-Devasthal Faint Object Spectrograph &amp; Camera.&nbsp;The spectograph&nbsp;is capable of locating&nbsp;sources of faint light from distant quasars and galaxies in a very young universe.&nbsp;It cost 2.5 times less than imported telescopes and can spot sources of light with a photon-rate as low as about 1 photon per second.
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Scientists have captured magnificent photographs of a glow-in-the-dark shark, for the first time ever. The kitefin shark was found off the east coast of

Scientists have captured magnificent photographs of a glow-in-the-dark shark, for the first time ever.&nbsp;The kitefin shark was found&nbsp;off the east coast of&nbsp;New Zealand's South Island. The species is the world's largest known&nbsp;bio-luminescent&nbsp;vertebrate, growing to nearly six feet in length. Experts say the shark species is very difficult to observe as they live approximately between 200 and 900 meters below surface of the ocean.&nbsp;The light helps protect the sharks from predators as they become invisible&nbsp;against the glow.&nbsp;

Anastasia Pokreshchuk, a Ukranian model who claims she has the biggest cheeks in the world, recently shared before-after photos of her transformation. In the after phot

Anastasia Pokreshchuk, a Ukranian model who claims she has the biggest cheeks in the world, recently shared before-after photos of her transformation. In the 'before' photos, Anastasia is completely unrecognisable. She reportedly spent Rs 1.5 lakh on the surgery, to get a unique appearance.
The 32-year-old model spent the past 6 years altering her look. Sharing her throwback photos on Instagram, she wrote "Transformation - 26 and 32. Who will you choose?"&nbsp;Reports say, she was just 26 when she got her first facial filler and has undergone numerous procedures since.&nbsp;

A Bhatinda-based architect has designed a vehicle inspired by Rafale fighter jets and named it the 'Punjab Rafale'. While the vehicle looks exactly like an ai

A Bhatinda-based architect has designed a vehicle inspired by&nbsp;Rafale fighter jets and named it the 'Punjab Rafale'.&nbsp;While the vehicle looks exactly like an aircraft, it cannot fly.&nbsp;It also features the text ''Ram Pal Airline' on the bonnet, named after the architect himself.&nbsp;The light blue vehicle cost him approximately ₹3 lakh&nbsp;to build and it comes with side view mirrors, a windshield but no roof.&nbsp;The car will be displayed for public viewing at a cultural park.&nbsp;
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The Covid-19 pandemic, that led to the closure of nearly 1.5 million schools in 2020, adversely impacted 247 million children, in elementary and secondary schools in In

The Covid-19 pandemic, that led to the closure of nearly 1.5 million schools in 2020, adversely impacted 247 million children, in elementary and secondary schools in India, a new report by UNICEF has revealed.
It added that only one in four children in India have access to digital devices along with Internet connectivity. Before the Covid-19 crisis hit, only 24% of households in India had Internet access and six million girls and boys were already out of school.
The study suggests, that even though schools in India are opening in a staggered manner, it is crucial to focus on helping students catch up on their&nbsp;learning, as well as prioritise their mental health and well being. &nbsp;

In order to reduce global warming over the next decade, carbon emission drops equivalent to those during the Covid-19 lockdowns would be needed every 2 years, according

In order to reduce global warming over the next decade, carbon emission drops equivalent to those during the Covid-19 lockdowns would be needed every 2 years, according to a new study.
The study, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, states that thanks to the global lockdowns, carbon emissions fell by&nbsp;7% in 2020.&nbsp;
To meet the goals of the Paris Climate Accord,&nbsp;reduction in emissions, between 1bn and 2bn tonnes are needed every year over the next decade.
Unless countries take rapid actions to cut down emissions, the levels achieved during the lockdown&nbsp;could rebound, the study said.

Bengaluru has pipped Pune to emerge as the best city on ease of living index among 49 million-plus cities in 2020. Among 62 cities with less than one million

Bengaluru&nbsp;has beaten&nbsp;Pune to emerge as the best city on ease of living index among 49 million-plus cities in 2020. Among 62 cities with less than one million population, Shimla has topped the list followed by Bhubaneswar, according to the Union housing and urban development ministry. According to the report, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Surat, Navi Mumbai, Coimbatore, Vadodara, Indore and Greater Mumbai are the other eight cities that have found place in the top 10 among the million-plus cities. While Delhi ranks at 13, its neighbouring Ghaziabad and Faridabad have found place at 30 and 40 respectively. The other NCR city of Meerut ranked at 36.

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