Ankita Mehta
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A profound sketcher and travel enthusiast Ankita Mehta started her career at International Business Times in June 2011. She has previously worked with many frontline newspapers. She writes on foreign affairs, science, entertainment and crime being her forte. Ankita holds a bachelor degree in PG diploma in Print Journalism

Articles By Ankita Mehta

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

From Entertainment 10:05 am

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Baby: Will Beti B Make Her Debut At Cannes?

Bollywood actress Aishwarya Bachchan will not break the 10 year old tradition of walking on the red carpet at the 65th Cannes Film Festival. The actress recently confirmed that she will attend the international film festival for a cause and will be accompanied by her six-month-old daughter.

Wacky Themed Restaurants around the World

From Travel 5:36 am

From ‘Toilet Seats to Condoms’: 15 Most Wackiest Themed Restaurants Around the World

If an ice-cream or a meal served in toilet bowls weren't enough for you then don't worry- there are at least a dozen more weirdly and strangely themed restaurants around the world to gawk at. Restaurants from humorous to scary themes have popped up all over the world, but are mostly found in Japan and China.

Mexico volcano

From Society May 13

Popocatepetl Volcano Near Mexico City Spews Huge Ash Clouds [PHOTOS]

The Popocatepetl volcano near Mexico City has spewed huge plumes of ash and fiery rocks Saturday night, terrifying local villagers and forcing a local airport to close down.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

From Entertainment May 12

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Voted ‘Most Ideal Celebrity Mother’ In Bollywood

With Mother’s Day coming up online matrimonial portal, Shaadi.com, conducted a survey to find out who is the most ideal celebrity mother of Bollywood. And according to the survey result, newly mother Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has topped the list of the “Ideal Celebrity Mom” in Bollywood, a title she shares with Hollywood counterpart actress Angelina Jolie.

Prince William and Kate Middleton at "Our Greatest Team Rises Event" in London

From Society May 12

Kate Middleton’s Low-Cut, Lace-Back Turquoise Gown Grabs All Attention At Olympic Gala Concert [PHOTOS]

The Duchess of Cambridge has again surprised her royal fans at a star-studded gala dinner Friday night with her dress code and fashion sense. Kate Middleton often looks pretty when she steps out, but when she arrived for the "Our Greatest Team Rises" event on Friday night to celebrate Team...

Mayan Calendar

From Society May 11

Oldest Mayan Calendar Unearthed In Guatemala Slams 2012 ‘Doomsday’ Myth [PHOTOS & VIDEO]

The discovery of oldest known Mayan calendar to date gives no hint that the world would come to an end in Dec. 2012- a belief held by 10 percent of the world’s population. Archaeologists in Gautemala have uncovered a small room in Mayan ruins where royal scribes used walls like blackboard to write astronomical records some 1,200 years ago.

Jackie Green

From Entertainment May 10

Jackie Green Becomes First Transgender To Enter Miss England Semi-Final; Will She Create History By Winning The Beauty Pageant? [PHOTOS]

Jackie Green, the British teenager who made history by having sex change at the age of 16, is now looking forward to win Miss England after entering into semi-final of the beauty pageant.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

From Entertainment May 10

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan To Attend Cannes Film Festival: Report

Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been attending the Cannes International Film Festival since 2002. However, there were rumors that the actress wouldn't be attending the 65th Cannes International Film Festival, scheduled to be held between May 16 and 27, because of the "oodles of weight" she has gained post-pregnancy.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

From Entertainment May 09

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Accepts Ban Ki-Moon’s Offer To Work On UN’s Girl Child Campaign

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attended the grand dinner hosted by Mukesh and Nita Ambani at their residence Antilia held in the honor of United Nations' Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon. The party was also attended by Bollywood biggies like Aamir Khan, Farhan Akhtar, Shabana Azmi, Karishma Kapoor, Javed Akhtar among others.

From Education May 08

High School Principal Resigns After Creating Fake Facebook Account To Spy On Students

A high school principal has resigned after stories surfaced claiming that she created a fake Facebook account to keep an eye on her students.