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The company has licensed the pornstars who have been replicated as sex dolls (Photo: AFP)

Japan ditches porn

Japan's convenience stores to ditch porn mags ahead of Olympics.

22 Jan 2019 3:29 PM IST

Scientific consensus is consolidating that for in order for Earth to avoid the worst scourges of climate change, emissions must peak by 2020 and drastically reduce thereafter. (Photo: AFP)

Planet on course to miss the 2020 deadline

The world would miss its "best chance" of preventing climate change by ensuring global greenhouse gas emissions peak in...

22 Jan 2019 3:05 PM IST

Devotees taking a dip into the holy water during the ongoing Kumbh Mela.

Truly, a great experience

People from all over the country head to the Kumbh Mela to take a holy dip in the sacred river.

22 Jan 2019 12:29 AM IST

Pope Francis celebrates Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peters Basilica at the Vatican. (Photo: AP)

Prayers aided by technology

A new app will now enable you to participate in the prayers from the Vatican.

21 Jan 2019 6:43 PM IST

It is not temperatures but scarcity of water limiting the growth of forests as global warming increases. (Photo: File)

Global forest growth limited by scarcity of water as climate warms up

Study analysis ring width measurements from trees across all continents, except Antarctica.

21 Jan 2019 4:24 PM IST

Masazo Nonaka was awarded the title of oldest man in April, 2018. (Photo: AFP)

'World's oldest man' no more

Masazo Nonaka passes away aged 113.

21 Jan 2019 3:37 PM IST

Shri Mahant Ram Krishna Das Tyagi ji Maharaj on his machaan. (Photo: ANI)

Meet the 'Machaan wale baba' at Kumbh

Another popular ascetic at the Kumbh, like the 'Australian baba', Sharabhang Giri, adding to the buzz of the...

21 Jan 2019 1:47 PM IST

Native American veteran, Nathan Phillips (Phoito: ANI)

Misdemeanour of pro-Trump teens at the Indigenous Peoples March

Video of teen Trump supporters mocking a Native American drummer sparks outrage.

21 Jan 2019 1:15 PM IST

Niti Aayog has envisaged a New India by 2022 which will be free from poverty, dirt, corruption, terrorism, casteism and communalism. (Photo: AP/Representational Image)

The wealthiest 26 of the world own half the world's wealth

The growing gap between the rich and poor is hurting the fight against poverty, damaging economies and fuelling public...

21 Jan 2019 12:15 PM IST

India, Denmark bond over cultural institute

India, Denmark bond over cultural institute

Even though India and Denmark are different in size, geography, natural resources and historical experience, we have a...

21 Jan 2019 5:51 AM IST

Rebel without a cause

The use of the sedition charge against youth is a bit like bringing on the artillery to quell such a threat.

21 Jan 2019 12:22 AM IST

The exams will take place in June and December every year.

School at home?

Will homeschooled kids be competent enough as compared to school-going children?

21 Jan 2019 12:22 AM IST