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Gray’s father is Australian, and she was born and grew up in Cairns, Australia (Photo: AP)

Catriona Gray from Philippines becomes Miss Universe 2018

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Gray edged out first runner-up Tamaryn Green of South Africa and third-place Sthefany Gutierrez of Venezuela.

The Duchess has been compared to the Friends character, played by Courteney Cox, who is famed for being obsessively clean and bossy. (Photo: AP)

Royal staff name Meghan, Harry as 'Monica and Chandler' from Friends for bossy nature

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Notably, the Duchess of Sussex's dad Thomas Markle has also admitted the 37-year-old had "always been controlling".

You got your old body because you followed the old ways of maintaining it. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are tips for weight management before party season

Results showed increased blood concentrations of magnesium and elevated urinary levels of a breakdown product of alpha-tocopherol, commonly known as vitamin E. (Photo: Pixabay)

Hazelnuts may be the key to disease prevention, says study

Relief statues are seen at the recently uncovered tomb of the Priest royal Purification during the reign of King Nefer Ir-Ka-Re, named "Wahtye", at the site of the step pyramid of Saqqara, in Giza, Egypt, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.The Egyptian Archaeological Mission working at the Sacred Animal Necropolis in Saqqara archaeological site succeeded to uncover the tomb, Antiquities Minister Khaled el-Anani, announced. (Photo: AP)

Egypt unveils 'one of a kind' tomb of ancient high priest

The statue was unveiled to the public in June 2016 by India’s former President Pranab Mukherjee.

'Racist' Mahatma Gandhi statue pulled down by teachers in Ghana

Scientists found that they could protect animal models from HIV by injecting them with neutralizing antibodies that were produced in the lab. (Photo: PTI)

World's oldest monkeys may help fight against HIV

Another case was confirmed in a district of the city of Jixi in the northeastern province of Heilongjiang where 24 pigs died on a farm of 84 pigs. (Photo: AP)

China confirms new African swine fever cases in Sichuan, Heilongjiang

Sufferers are often bed-bound and unable to carry out basic daily activities like washing and feeding themselves. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds chronic fatigue clues in overactive immune response

Studies have shown that the intimate association between the gut microbiome and GI tissue has a significant effect on the GBA (Photo: AFP)

Bipolar disorder can be treated using probiotics: study

The unique show was conceptualised by celebrated fashion designer Agnimitra Paul (Photo: AFP)

Survivors of human trafficking walk the ramp for Kolkata based fashion designer

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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2018) review: The eBook reader you have been waiting for

The flush display finally comes to the Paperwhite.

Doctors shocked to find needles buried inside woman's body for 30 years

According to the traditional technique leaving needles in the skin can alleviate pain (Photo: AFP)

AUS vs IND: Virat Kohli notches up 25th Test century, 6th in Australia, 1st in Perth

Playing in his 75th Test, Virat Kohli notched up his 25th Test hundred and 6th in Australia on Day three of the second India versus Australia Test in Perth. (Photo: AP)

Animal abuse: Dog killed after being pumped with heroin, morphine and 20 other drugs

The partially hidden body, discovered in Lewes, East Sussex was already decomposing when found. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Here's how both elderly, youngsters can stay fit: Celebrity trainer Sherin Poojari

Poojari shares about his journey in fitness training, trending fitness methods and tips for youngsters and elderly alike to stay healthy and fit.

Agatha Christie novels would have had sex and drugs if it was acceptable

Her upcoming adaptation of the 1936 novel sees John Malkovich star as Hercule Poirot as he tries to catch a killer on a spree linked to towns across the railway network. (Photo: Pixabay)

“Alexa, Read Me A Book”: Indians can now access their audible library using voice

Alexa will now play audio content you downloaded from Audible.in’s broad selection of over 200,000 full-length audiobooks and original programs, including a curated selection of 400 Audible-exclusive titles by leading Indian authors.

Threat Brief: 12 cybersecurity tips for the holidays

12 tips, some very basic, but critical steps that you, your family, your loved ones, and friends can take to ensure basic security and privacy for new devices.

Women more likely to orgasm if they go on top, rock pelvis during sex

Those who moved their pelvis back and forth enjoyed an extra 0.6 orgasms per sex session. (Photo: Pixabay)

Apple to push software update in China as Qualcomm case threatens sales ban

The case, brought by Qualcomm, is part of a global patent dispute between the two US companies that includes dozens of lawsuits. It creates uncertainty over Apple’s business in one of its biggest markets at a time when concerns over waning demand for new iPhones are battering its shares.

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From a baby elephant, to a rhinocerous killed by poachers and Sully, President Bush's service dog, here are animals who were in news. (Photos: AP)

In Photos: Animals who grabbed headlines this week

In Photos: Animals who grabbed headlines this week

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From a baby elephant, to a rhinocerous killed by poachers and Sully, President Bush's service dog, here are animals who were in news. (Photos: AP)

In Photos: Animals who grabbed headlines this week

From scampi, to porchetta or even pot roast, here are edible dishes to satiate your taste buds. (Photos: AP)

Food porn: Amazing dishes for the hungry soul

The Hong Kong Pulse Light Festival is showcasing 18 creative light art installations and an enhanced version of 'A Symphony of Lights'. (Photos: AP)

Hong Kong gears up for Christmas with Pulse Light Festival

From humpback whales, to an adventurous leapord cub, rare hawks and migratory birds, here are animals who were in news. (Photos: AP, PTI)

In Photos: Animals who grabbed headlines this week

Health and Wellbeing

In women, TB in the genital tract leads to thinning of endometrial lining due to the infection in the uterus, resulting in a barrier to the proper development of the foetus.

Genital TB impacts fertility in women

According to the traditional technique leaving needles in the skin can alleviate pain (Photo: AFP)

Doctors shocked to find needles buried inside woman's body for 30 years

Previous research also suggests that influenza may play a role in triggering blood clots and heart attacks. (Photo: Pixabay)

Flu shots tied to lower risk of premature death with heart failure

Exercising during this time of day does not cause sleep problems, says study Mum-of-one, cancer survivor hangs herself after wrongly believing it had returned Visiting the museum and cinema can keep depression at bay in old age: study

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Fashion and Beauty

Churidar kurta by Rajesh Pratap and jacket by Arjan Dugal — Courtesy Elahe Urban; Lehenga by Mrunalini Rao; Jewellery by Amrapali — Courtesy Elahe Urban; Hair and Make-up Courtesy: Sachin of Manea; Photography courtesy: D. Ravinder Reddy; Styled by Archie Paranji.

An endearing tale of love!

In today’s time renting clothes have become extremely acceptable and a preferred viable option, says founder Shilpa Bhatia.

The Clothing Rental provides high fashion at fair price: Founder Shilpa Bhatia

The event will have participation of many big names in the fashion industry.

Glitz, glam and entertainment

Based out of Mumbai, U/A is designed for millennials looking for versatile options.

U/A launches A’ L’aube, a Winter-Festive collection 18

A model walking the ramp in front of an illustrious jury

Riding the first wave of success

Fashionably famous!

Anti-fit clothing is trending this season

Rebel with anti-fit

The key collections from Parx AW’18 are Orbital inspired Digital Print shirts and t-shirts, Graphic T-shirts, Eco shirts, Eco Denim, Shackets, Yoga Chinos & Denims.

Parx launches eco-friendly collection for Diwali

Food and Recipes

Christmas can only be complete with a Christmas tree, plum cake and the potent pudding.

Not just a piece of cake!

The interiors are art noveau, the feel is countryside.

Bisi Bengaluru: The Blackboard Bakery – When the Blackboard goes gourmet

Mutter Kheema Dum

Winter in a pod!

Tangy cravings Study conducted by IIT-Bombay finds microplastic in table salt brands Ray Honey launched in India with ‘easy snap’ technology!

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Sex and Relationship

Harsh Dhand, founder and CEO of RentSher, talks of the top five trends that he sees.

Marriages, made in heaven

Researchers expected that manual masturbation may take longer (Photo: Pixabay)

Women orgasm for 17 per cent longer while masturbating with a vibrator: study

The common class chemicals are called Perfluoroalkyl compounds (Photo: Pixabay)

Chemical found in non-stick cookware may reduce size of penis: study

Speaking ill of another is generally and unfairly attributed to women. But men too go on such sprees

Code of silence

A healing and caring network of relationships is the most important factor in a healthy, long life.

Creating a life changing network

While there were varying words for male and female users, ‘music’ and ‘gym’ appeared in both lists.

10 words to put on dating profile to guarantee a right-swipe

The study, however, goes on to add that the same characteristics don't work as effectively for women. (Photo: Pixabay)

Men, here are 4 personality traits which will help you have more sex

While effects on viewers are discussed a lot, impact on performers rarely gets attention (Photo: AFP)

Women and men in porn suffer from lack of desire and can't orgasm naturally

Travel

Top 4 places to have vegetarian food in Hong Kong. (Photo: Pixabay)

Top 4 places to have vegetarian food in Hong Kong

Spiritual destinations in India for those seeking inner peace. (Photo: Pixabay)

Spiritual destinations in India for those seeking inner peace

Here are five top destinations to step into a postcard-worthy white Christmas of your own. (Photo: AP)

Here are 5 stunning places to celebrate a beautiful white Christmas

A bucket of red please: Revellers battle it out with wine in Spain Italy: Venice to soon fine tourists for sitting in the wrong spot Be woke in 2019 with Living Coral

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Viral and Trending

Mike's mother Dorothy, provided vague details about how his father just left one day for a pack of cigarettes and never returned. (Photo/ Representational: AFP)

Halloween scare: Man digs up skeleton at home, it is his dad’s who vanished in 1961

The man said was confused to the point he was actually considering going along with his wife's plan 'to fix the problem. (Photo: AFP)

Woman wants sperm donor to have kids, doesn't think husband attractive enough

If one carries the cross of the memories of a wrong someone had done to us, all the time, not only will we be weighed down, the remembrance will eat into and corrode us.

Eschewing revenge

The discovery may add to our understanding of the origins of how humans signal their mental state (Photo: AFP)

Blinking may be a nonverbal during conversations: study

The participants were invited to have a snack of chips and salsa with their partners. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sharing plates can help make better business deals, says study

The German newspaper Soester Anzeiger reported on Tuesday that a “small technical defect” involving a storage tank caused the sweet and sticky spill from the DreiMeister chocolate factory in Westoennen.

Chocolate repaves a German street!

Posting on social media she said that her marriage is over and warned everyone to very careful when dabbling in spirituality. (Photo: Pixabay)

Woman who married 300-year-old ghost reveals they have split

'Highborn' characters – lords and ladies, those who change allegiances, and women who have the best odds of surviving the notoriously violent show.

Game of Thrones: Here's who will survive final season, say medical researchers

Books and Art

Chinese currency notes: The yuan

A wake-up call on the growing threat to India from China

The English Maharani: Queen Victoria and India by Miles Taylor; Penguin Viking, Rs 799.

Queen Victoria the person, not just the Crown

Manilal and Shanti with Soorya Krishnamoorthy

Two worlds in a room

If Dan Brown can showcase Europe why can’t I showcase Mysuru? Construction, the natural way Stolen Pablo Picasso resurfaces in Romania six years later

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Pets and Environment

While albatosses mate for life, they do take a new partner if their mate dies. (Photo: Pixabay)

World's oldest bird lays another egg at 68

It’s time Bengalureans fought for their eco-rights and protected their green treasure before it’s too late, says city’s environmentalist.

Eco-watch: Greening the urban jungle

‘It only took one video of animals suffering and dying in the meat industry to convince me to go vegetarian,’ says Aaryan

Kartik Aaryan, Anushka Sharma PETA India's hottest vegetarians

While several dozen new parrots have been born in captivity and in the wild since Maria, the species is still in danger, according to scientists. (Photo: AP)

Scientists work to save wild Puerto Rican parrot after Hurricane Maria

10,000 tonnes of human waste–fed fish are reared in the east Kolkata wetlands each year.

'Wipe cruelty from your diet’ toilet paper hits Kolkata washrooms

Gorilla Doctors, a nongovernmental group, has trained veterinary staff in each of the countries where the mountain gorillas live (Photo: AFP)

Mountain gorilla population increases in rare victory for conservationists

In order to ensure that you are doing the right thing and treating them the right way, here are some measures to keep in mind. (Photo: Pixabay)

To treat or not to treat: Here are the right ways to feed your dog a treat

Women who had at least one cat weren’t found to get the same feeling from their felines (Photo: Pixabay)

Women get better sleep next to dogs than their partners: study