Ankita Mehta

Articles by Ankita Mehta

Ankita Mehta is a senior correspondent for International Business Times India. She started her career at IBTimes in June 2011 and covers science, entertainment and crime.

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Massive earthquakes triggered by moon phases, time of the year? This study will clarify your doubt

"The Moon does effect earthquakes to a small extent, but you can't hang your hat on it as a prediction method," Susan Hough, a seismologist at the US Geological Survey, said.

Jan 17, 2018

Meteor explosion: Photos, videos show fireball as bright as full moon illuminating night sky above US and Canada

USGS confirmed the meteor explosion and even said that an earthquake of magnitude 2.0 magnitude was recorded at the same time.

Jan 17, 2018

Lava tubes near moon's north pole with hidden tunnels may provide access to water

NASA scientists discover small pits near the lunar north pole that could provide access to the underground network of lava tubes.

Jan 16, 2018

Here's why Japan city used loudspeaker to recall deadly fugu blowfish packages

"We are calling for residents to avoid eating fugu, using Gamagori city's emergency wireless system," local official Koji Takayanagi said.

Jan 16, 2018

Watch: Video shows Georgia 'hero' firefighter 'catching babies like a football' from 3-floor apartment in devastating blaze

"We were catching babies like a football - literally," fire Capt. Eric Jackson said.

Jan 16, 2018

Is this the truth behind the US Navy's UFO video that convinced alien exists?

A former Pentagon official shared the video and said, "there is very compelling evidence that we may not be alone."

Jan 15, 2018

Black Death panic grips Uganda after 9-year-old girl dies of deadly 'eye-bleeding' fever

The "eye-bleeding" disease could kill up to 40 percent of all infected and is said to be more dangerous than the Black Death.

Jan 15, 2018

NASA's Hubble and Spitzer space telescopes capture stunning image of farthest known galaxy in the universe

The galaxy named SPT0615-JD existed when the universe was 500 million years old.

Jan 15, 2018

Ghost wedding: Woman fed up of real men marries 'soulmate' Haitian pirate who died in 18th century

"He is my soulmate. I am so happy. It is the perfect kind of relationship for me," the woman, who married the ghost, said.

Jan 15, 2018

Against all odds: Infant born weighing less than a chocolate bar is Asia's smallest baby to survive

The "miracle" baby had underdeveloped lungs, heart, brain, kidneys and had paper-thin skin and she was struggling to breathe.

Jan 13, 2018

Game-changing discovery: Scientists believe massive ice sheets on Mars could create oxygen for humans

"You can go out with a bucket and shovel and just collect as much water as you need," author of the study said.

Jan 13, 2018

Aadhaar linking with mobile: Here is how this man lost Rs 1.10 lakh due to fraud

On the pretext of helping, a youth in Jaipur withdrew Rs 1.10 lakh from the victim's account.

Jan 13, 2018

Ziva Dhoni looks adorable as a princess in daddy MS Dhoni's arms [Video]

Ziva Dhoni stole millions of hearts, again, when she attended her school's annual day function wearing a pink dress and a tiara.

Jan 13, 2018

Researchers discover species of 'good runner' dinosaur the size of a turkey that roamed 113 million years ago

"The carcass of the Diluvicursor pickeringi holotype appears to have become entangled in a log-jam at the bottom of this river," researchers said.

Jan 12, 2018

Hijackers of Neerja Bhanot's Pan Am Flight 73: Here's how the four terrorists look now [Photo]

The four hijackers of the 1986 Pan Am Flight 73 killed 20 passengers and crew members, including Indian flight attendant Neerja Bhanot.

Jan 12, 2018

Karnataka bandh on January 25: Kannada outfits to protest over Mahadayi water sharing with Goa

Vatal Nagaraj, a pro-Kannada outfit leader, said the Kannada film industry is supporting the bandh.

Jan 12, 2018

Who is Prabhakar Sharan? This actor's journey from Bihar to Latin America is straight out of a Bollywood movie

Prabhakar Sharan wanted to become an actor in Bollywood, but instead became a star in Costa Rica.

Jan 11, 2018

Turkmenistan's president Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow

Superstitious much? Turkmenistan Prez bans black cars in capital for this weird reason

Turkmenistan president Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow is obsessed with one colour and that is now causing a problem for the residents.

Jan 11, 2018

#JusticeforZainab: 2 killed in protests after 8-year-old raped and strangled in Pakistan; celebs demand justice

The body of the eight-year-old was found dumped in a pile of garbage on Tuesday.

Jan 11, 2018

Video of gay wedding goes viral, and Saudi cops arrest all who were part of function

The video shows two men in Saudi dress walking down an aisle at a wedding near Mecca.

Jan 10, 2018

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Articles by Ankita Mehta

Massive earthquakes triggered by moon phases, time of the year? This study will clarify your doubt

Meteor explosion: Photos, videos show fireball as bright as full moon illuminating night sky above US and Canada

Lava tubes near moon's north pole with hidden tunnels may provide access to water

Here's why Japan city used loudspeaker to recall deadly fugu blowfish packages

Watch: Video shows Georgia 'hero' firefighter 'catching babies like a football' from 3-floor apartment in devastating blaze

Is this the truth behind the US Navy's UFO video that convinced alien exists?

Black Death panic grips Uganda after 9-year-old girl dies of deadly 'eye-bleeding' fever

NASA's Hubble and Spitzer space telescopes capture stunning image of farthest known galaxy in the universe

Ghost wedding: Woman fed up of real men marries 'soulmate' Haitian pirate who died in 18th century

Against all odds: Infant born weighing less than a chocolate bar is Asia's smallest baby to survive

Game-changing discovery: Scientists believe massive ice sheets on Mars could create oxygen for humans

Aadhaar linking with mobile: Here is how this man lost Rs 1.10 lakh due to fraud

Ziva Dhoni looks adorable as a princess in daddy MS Dhoni's arms [Video]

Researchers discover species of 'good runner' dinosaur the size of a turkey that roamed 113 million years ago

Hijackers of Neerja Bhanot's Pan Am Flight 73: Here's how the four terrorists look now [Photo]

Karnataka bandh on January 25: Kannada outfits to protest over Mahadayi water sharing with Goa

Who is Prabhakar Sharan? This actor's journey from Bihar to Latin America is straight out of a Bollywood movie

Superstitious much? Turkmenistan Prez bans black cars in capital for this weird reason

#JusticeforZainab: 2 killed in protests after 8-year-old raped and strangled in Pakistan; celebs demand justice

Video of gay wedding goes viral, and Saudi cops arrest all who were part of function

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'