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With the rainy season going on, snake sightings have reportedly gone up in the Delhi. However, people at the National Technical Research Organisation found another reptile at their premises - a four-foot-long monitor lizard. They immediately alerted animal welfare NGO Wildlife SOS and the lizard was promptly removed from the location.

When it comes to weddings these days, the to-do list has a special note about the pre or post (or both in some cases) wedding photoshoot. Most people ensure they have a stunning idea for their photoshoot. So if you're in the market for some inspiration, this video may just be what the wedding planner ordered.

A woman accused of stealing a car in Florida had her escape attempt thwarted by a herd of cows. A video shows a herd of cows cornering her to a fence, helping cops arrest her.

Deepika Mhatre cooked meals, washed dishes and bathed babies for years as a domestic worker in Mumbai, until she discovered her true talent - stand up comedy. Aside from entertaining denizens of Mumbai's hip comedy scene, Mhatre has become a voice for India's largely-voiceless domestic workers, many of whom face discrimination daily.

Television host Mini Mathur shared a sweet note welcoming Swedish furniture retailer IKEA to India.

When it comes to using interesting ways to post pertinent messages, Mumbai Police's Twitter account does the job brilliantly. Giving them a tough competition these days is Uttar Pradesh Police's Twitter account. In a bid to explain the importance of consent, Uttar Pradesh Police posted a tweet that has won over Twitter.

Men trying to become a father the old-fashioned way are better off wearing loose underwear, according to a study published Thursday. Compared to men who favour snug-fitting briefs, devotees of boxer shorts had a significantly higher count and concentration of sperm, researchers reported in the journal Human Reproduction.

On the Turkish version of the popular game show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? a contestant used up two of her lifelines to answer where the Great Wall of China is located.

In a video shared to Facebook on Tuesday, the Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service showed their followers a rare fire tornado - appropriately dubbed a 'firenado'.

Have you been Keeping Up With The Kardashians? Don't worry if you haven't, we've got you covered. Kim Kardashian West, who is known for breaking the Internet on more than one occasion, posted a new picture recently. Thanks to the mischief-makers on Twitter, the picture is now a glorious meme.

Be it during a drinking session or after, pizza and other unhealthy foods are definitely the best accompaniments ever. But, have you ever wondered why? A recent study by University at Buffalo was conducted to find just that.

It's time to shower your 'purr-fect' friends with love because it's International Cat Day today. August 8 is dedicated to cats by the International Fund for Animal Welfare. The special day for cats was created back in 2002 and since then, people who love their kitties celebrate the day with their feline friends.

A woman in North Port, Florida, spotted a rattlesnake in her garage. She and her husband immediately called for help. A video posted by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Animal Services on Facebook shows an officer dealing with the terrifying snake.

Fancy seeing Spider-Man in a thong? Or Superman in a skimpy leotard? These images are part of a set of revamped comic book covers that aim to highlight the "sexist" depiction of superheroines.

Last year, the 'Blue Whale Challenge', an online game blamed for the death of several children, sparked fear all over the world. Now, an equally scary challenge is reportedly being linked to the death of a 12-year-old girl in Argentina. Known as the Momo Challenge, the terrifying viral trend has reportedly swept the Internet and parents are being warned against the "game".