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Elizabeth married dashing naval officer Lieutenant Philip at Londons Westminster Abbey in 1947, just 2 years after World War 2. (Photo: Pixabay)

Going strong after 70 years: UK's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip...

He has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years, Elizabeth said.

15 Nov 2017 1:37 PM IST

Airline guidelines allow for a range of animals, including monkeys and miniature horses, to be brought on flights as designated support animals. (Photo: Pixabay)

Distressed emotional support pig gets woman kicked off her flight

Rachel Boerner was travelling from Connecticut to her South Carolina family home for thanksgiving with her 36kg...

15 Nov 2017 1:31 PM IST

Tilak Shah (with the mic) hosting one of his quiz evenings

Quizzing their way to prizes

Patrons in the city are now opting for alternate options of recreation, one of which is quiz nights.

15 Nov 2017 12:25 AM IST

The six-year-olds constant interest in space led him to participate in many quiz competitions and other events held in Chennai.

In love with space

Ashton Paul is a young space enthusiast who wants to discover a planet and name it after himself.

15 Nov 2017 12:21 AM IST

Hunting predators

Hunting predators

Online vigilantism is on the rise in India, although opinion is divided on whether it is a job best left to the...

15 Nov 2017 12:19 AM IST

Skydiving wonder woman

Rachel Thomas is the first woman skydiver in India.

15 Nov 2017 12:08 AM IST

There have been 16 shark encounters and attacks off the island continents vast coastline this year (Photo: AFP)

British doctor in Australia punches a shark to avoid being mauled

Fry, who was able to surf back to the beach with his friends, was not seriously hurt and initially did not even realise...

14 Nov 2017 7:57 PM IST

Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. (Photo: AFP)

Twitter divided over Ravi Shankar's comment that homosexuality is...

Sri Sri said this in response to student who asked how he should deal with ill-treatment over his sexual orientation.

14 Nov 2017 7:49 PM IST

Hussain has also confessed to his crime. The boy said he did it out of sexual frustration (Photo: AFP)

Boy in Pakistan arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a hen

The hen died while being sexually assaulted by Hussain. Two persons -- Nasrullah and Tufail - witnessed this act.

14 Nov 2017 6:47 PM IST

More than 3,000 donations - from $5 to $250 - have rolled in since Nov 6, when the GoFundMe campaign was set up on behalf of Juli Briskman. (Photo: AP)

Cyclist who gave Trump the finger is showered with money

More than US$70,000 in donations have poured into a crowdfunding site set up for the cyclist who was fired from her job.

14 Nov 2017 6:39 PM IST

Pandas have a notoriously low reproductive rate and are under pressure from factors such as habitat loss. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sad farewell as Malaysia-born panda heads to China

The cub was seen lying comfortably on its stomach with bamboo shoots and carrots by its side.

14 Nov 2017 6:21 PM IST

Barbie makers say they will sell a doll modeled after Ibtihaj Muhammad, an American fencer who competed in last years Olympics om hijab. (Photo: AP)

New hijab-wearing Barbie modelled on Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad

Barbie makers say they will sell a doll modeled after Ibtihaj Muhammad, an American fencer who competed in last year's...

14 Nov 2017 6:11 PM IST