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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Slow Earth rotation will result in severe earthquakes in 2018, predict scientists

"The correlation between Earth's rotation and earthquake activity is strong and suggests there is going to be an increase in numbers of intense earthquakes next year," Roger Bilham said.

Nov 20, 2017

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IndiGo Airlines staffer makes drunk men touch her feet and apologise for misbehaving [VIDEO]

The two men reportedly touched the female staff inappropriately at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad.

Nov 20, 2017

Theatres refuse to bow to pressure amid Padmavati row, screen Marathi film Dashakriya

Despite protest, the National Award-winning Marathi film Dashakriya released on November 17.

Nov 20, 2017

Mumbai, Mangalore are at higher risk of flooding due to glacial melting, NASA's forecast tool predicts

Over the next 100 years, the sea levels in Mangalore will be pushed up by 15.98 cm, in Mumbai it will be by 15.26 cm and in Kakinada it will be 15.16 cm.

Nov 18, 2017

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Restaurant employee in Saudi Arabia arrested for speaking to a woman during his lunch break

The video went viral on social media and sparked debate. While some users said the behaviour was "immoral," several other users said that there is nothing wrong with two people talking.

Nov 18, 2017

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Doomsday on Sunday? Astronomer dismisses conspiracy theory about Nibiru triggering apocalyptic earthquake

Dr David Morrison, an astronomer at NASA Ames Research Centre, said that if a planet like Nibiru enters the solar system then it would "eject moon and that is not the case."

Nov 18, 2017

Bizarre: 'Protected' frogs dried to death to make traditional Chinese medicine to keep women young

These frogs are captured, killed and then hung up on the wire for about 20 to 30 days to make Hasma, the traditional medicine.

Nov 17, 2017

Miss Universe 2017 controversy: Miss Israel and Miss Iraq selfie receives flak on social media

Miss Universe contestants from Israel and Iraq came together for a selfie for a noble cause, but it didn't go down well with social media users.

Nov 17, 2017

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Mukesh Ambani's kids used to get only this much pocket money from Nita Ambani

Nita Ambani also revealed that her husband Mukesh Ambani and her kids travelled in public transport.

Nov 17, 2017

Mayan 'snake god' mystery to be solved? Secret passageway discovered under 1,000-year-old Temple of Kukulkan

The latest discovery of the secret passageway under the 1,000-year-old Temple of Kukulkan could help solve the mystery of the 'sacred geography'.

Nov 15, 2017

Terrifying moment: Passenger plane struck by huge lightning bolt above Amsterdam [VIDEO]

A video has captured the terrifying moment when the huge lightning struck KLM Boeing 777-300 ER above Amsterdam.

Nov 15, 2017

Alien life on Mars? Conspiracy theorists believe triangle-shaped object is crashed UFO [VIDEO]

Conspiracy theorists claim that the crashed UFO is close to the alien base on Mars.

Nov 15, 2017

Indian man declares himself the king of unclaimed land between Egypt and Sudan

"I, Suyash Dixit, first of my name and the protector of the realm, declare myself as the king of Kingdom of Dixit," he said.

Nov 15, 2017

Pakistan teenager arrested for sexually assaulting chicken and killing it

"He is a 14-year-old boy and did it out of sexual frustration," Station House Officer Sarfraz Anjum said.

Nov 14, 2017

Stunning aerial images of 400 mysterious gates on the edge of volcanoes in Saudi Arabia show new details

The 400 ancient stone structures or mysterious gates appear to be the oldest man-made structures in the landscape.

Nov 14, 2017

Breaking Barriers: Meet the first-ever hijab-clad Barbie designed after Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad [PHOTOS]

The one-of-a-kind Barbie doll is a part of its "Shero" line dedicated to boundary-breaking women.

Nov 14, 2017

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Jet Airways bomb scare: TV personality's 'happy bomb' selfie video creates false hijack alarm, delays flight

Social media sensation Clince Varghese took the "happy bomb" selfie video that created hijack rumours and delayed Jet Airways flight.

Nov 13, 2017

Elderly woman in Japan found bleeding with 20 cuts and the prime suspect is a stray cat

After the investigation, Japanese police found the stray cat with traces of human blood.

Nov 13, 2017

Incestuous relationships: Mother faces law for marrying daughter 8 years after tying the knot with son

The mother had a sexual relationship with the daughter that led to their marriage. They had even planned to adopt a child together.

Nov 13, 2017

Would you use a $100,000 'Loo-uis Vuitton' toilet? Artist creates one of the most expensive toilets

The brown and golden toilet is made of 24 different Louis Vuitton bags worth $15,000 each.

Nov 13, 2017

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Articles by Ankita Mehta

Slow Earth rotation will result in severe earthquakes in 2018, predict scientists

IndiGo Airlines staffer makes drunk men touch her feet and apologise for misbehaving [VIDEO]

Theatres refuse to bow to pressure amid Padmavati row, screen Marathi film Dashakriya

Mumbai, Mangalore are at higher risk of flooding due to glacial melting, NASA's forecast tool predicts

Restaurant employee in Saudi Arabia arrested for speaking to a woman during his lunch break

Doomsday on Sunday? Astronomer dismisses conspiracy theory about Nibiru triggering apocalyptic earthquake

Bizarre: 'Protected' frogs dried to death to make traditional Chinese medicine to keep women young

Miss Universe 2017 controversy: Miss Israel and Miss Iraq selfie receives flak on social media

Mukesh Ambani's kids used to get only this much pocket money from Nita Ambani

Mayan 'snake god' mystery to be solved? Secret passageway discovered under 1,000-year-old Temple of Kukulkan

Terrifying moment: Passenger plane struck by huge lightning bolt above Amsterdam [VIDEO]

Alien life on Mars? Conspiracy theorists believe triangle-shaped object is crashed UFO [VIDEO]

Indian man declares himself the king of unclaimed land between Egypt and Sudan

Pakistan teenager arrested for sexually assaulting chicken and killing it

Stunning aerial images of 400 mysterious gates on the edge of volcanoes in Saudi Arabia show new details

Breaking Barriers: Meet the first-ever hijab-clad Barbie designed after Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad [PHOTOS]

Jet Airways bomb scare: TV personality's 'happy bomb' selfie video creates false hijack alarm, delays flight

Elderly woman in Japan found bleeding with 20 cuts and the prime suspect is a stray cat

Incestuous relationships: Mother faces law for marrying daughter 8 years after tying the knot with son

Would you use a $100,000 'Loo-uis Vuitton' toilet? Artist creates one of the most expensive toilets

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'