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Swimmers wearing Santa hats and other costume braved 40-degree temperatures (4 degrees Celsius) to partake in the New York City tradition. (Photo: AP)

Here is why hundreds in US jumped into ice-cold water in Santa Hats to ring in 2020

Polar bear plunges were also held in such locales as North Beach, Maryland; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; and Perth, Ontario.

02 Jan 2020 2:52 PM

Each January, UNICEF celebrates babies born on New Year's Day, an auspicious day for child birth around the world. (Photo: Representational)

At 67,385, India records highest number of babies born globally on New Year's Day

An estimated 392,078 babies were born around the world on New Year's Day, according to UNICEF.

02 Jan 2020 10:20 AM

“This is an intolerant time in our country,” he said to reporters outside the rabbi’s home on Sunday morning. “We see anger, we see hatred exploding.” (Photo: Twitter)

‘5 stabbed at Hanukkah gathering was act of intolerance’: New York City Guv

Authorities have not provided a motive for the attack, but Cuomo said it was an example of larger problems.

30 Dec 2019 12:20 PM

"We can't just continue living as if there was no tomorrow, because there is a tomorrow. That is all we are saying," Thunberg told the magazine. (Photo: Screengrab)

Great Thunberg, teen climate activist, named TIME magazine's 'Person of the Year'

The 16-year-old first hit the headlines for her solo strike against global warming outside Sweden's parliament last year.

12 Dec 2019 1:07 PM

From award shows to magazine covers, it can often feel as though Megan Rapinoe is everywhere - and soon, that might include rallies for Democratic presidential candidates. (Photo:Twitter)

Megan Rapinoe adds a goal for 2020: helping Democrats win White House

The Ballon D’or winner caught the ire of US President Donald Trump during her team’s World Cup run.

10 Dec 2019 5:41 PM

Megan Rapinoe collected another accolade in a stellar year by claiming Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year honor on Monday for her performance on the U.S women’s World Cup-winning football team and for her campaigning off the field. (Photo:Twitter)

Megan Rapinoe bags Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year honor

The midfielder also picked up the prestigious Ballon d’Or award for the world’s best female player.

10 Dec 2019 9:14 AM

Jett by Super Wings balloon makes its way down New York's Sixth Avenue during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in New York. (Photo: AP)

‘Balloons will fly’ at Macy’s iconic Thanksgiving parade in New York

Concerns had been mounting earlier in the week over a forecast of strong winds on Thanksgiving Day.

29 Nov 2019 11:17 AM

An Indian-origin CEO was sentenced to over four years in prison after being convicted of securities fraud for his participation in a scheme to inflate the net asset value for hedge funds managed by the company by over USD 100 million. (Representational Image)

Indian-origin CEO sentenced to over 4 years in prison for securities fraud

Anilesh Ahuja, 51 was the founder, chief executive officer, and chief investment officer of Premium Point Investments (PPI).

29 Nov 2019 10:05 AM

Microsoft's India-born Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella tops Fortune's Businessperson of the Year 2019

The list is topped by Nadella, who has been at the helm of the technology giant since 2014.

20 Nov 2019 1:32 PM

The report said Xi called for an "all-out 'struggle against terrorism, infiltration, and separatism' using the 'organs of dictatorship,' and showing 'absolutely no mercy'." (Photo: File | AFP)

Leaked govt files show how China organised mass detention of Uighurs, Muslims

Beijing denies any mistreatment of the Uighurs or others in Xinjiang.

18 Nov 2019 12:19 PM

Photo Caption: Nita Ambani Elected to the Board of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York) – the First Indian Trustee in the Museum’s 150 Year history.

Nita Ambani elected to board of Metropolitan Museum of Art

In 2017, the Reliance Foundation committed to support exhibitions that explore and celebrate the arts of India.

13 Nov 2019 5:15 PM

Boeing on Monday said it expects the 737 MAX airplane, which was grounded after two crashes killed 346 people, to resume flying in January, delaying its return by one month. (Photo: File)

'737 MAX expected to resume flying in January,' says Boeing

Boeing will then submit to the FAA all the necessary materials to support software certification.

12 Nov 2019 1:18 PM

President Donald Trump's former UN ambassador, Nikki Haley, alleges in her upcoming memoir that two administration officials who were ultimately pushed out by Trump once tried to get her to join them in opposing some of his policies. (Photo: screenshot)

'Told me to undermine him': Nikki Haley alleges disloyalty in team Trump by top aide

The former South Carolina governor said the meeting lasted more than an hour and that they never raised the issue to her again.

11 Nov 2019 9:41 AM

US health officials announced a breakthrough Friday into the cause of a mysterious outbreak of vaping illnesses, reporting they have a “very strong culprit.” (Representational Image)

US identifies likely 'culprit’ of vaping illnesses outbreak that killed at least 40

Symptoms of the vaping illness include trouble breathing, chest pain, fatigue and vomiting.

09 Nov 2019 9:48 AM

The fast food giant said former president and CEO Steve Easterbrook demonstrated poor judgment, and that McDonald’s forbids managers from having romantic relationships with direct or indirect subordinates. (Photo: AP)

McDonald's ousts CEO over consensual relationship with employee

In an email to employees, Easterbrook acknowledged he had a relationship with an employee and said it was a mistake.

04 Nov 2019 8:32 AM

Jadhav is a retired Indian Navy officer who was sentenced to death by the Pakistani military court on charges of 'espionage and terrorism' after a closed trial in April 2017. (Photo: File)

Pakistan violated Vienna convention in Kulbhushan Jadhav case: ICJ Prez to UNGA

In a major victory for India, the ICJ had ruled that Pakistan must review the death sentence awarded to Jadhav.

31 Oct 2019 1:52 PM

Asserting that international scrutiny of the murder of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi was "absolutely required", a UN official on Sunday expressed disappointment that the world body's Secretary-General Antonio Guterres did not demand a criminal investigation into the matter. (Photo: File)

'UN chief hasnt shown courage,' says Official on Jamal Khashoggi's killing

The report revealed that the late Saudi journalist was the victim of a 'deliberate and premeditated execution'.

28 Oct 2019 9:49 AM

The 30-foot-high billboard featuring a model binding a Trump look-alike with red, white and blue rope while stomping on his face, was put up Tuesday as part of an advertising campaign by Dhvani, a Portland-based clothing company. (Photo: AP)

Times Square billboard depicts hog-tied President Donald Trump

Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr, tweaked the media Friday for not writing about the billboard sooner.

19 Oct 2019 3:12 PM

Normal life has remained affected in Kashmir for over two months as main markets continue to be shut and public transport off the roads. (Photo: File)

Some UN agency personnel in India able to operate in Kashmir: UN spokesperson

Strict restrictions were first imposed across Kashmir on August 5 when the Centre announced its decision to abrogate Article 370.

09 Oct 2019 8:59 AM

The company announced its Uber Copter offer on Thursday, saying flights to and from Lower Manhattan will become available to all Uber users on October 3. (Photo: File)

Uber launches helicopter services in New York; fares up to USD 225 per person

The roughly eight-minute flight will cost between USD 200 and USD 225 per person and include ground transportation on either side of trip.

04 Oct 2019 10:35 AM