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Child had condition called reflux nephropathy in which urine tends to go back to kidneys (Photo: Pixabay)

Mother donates two organs to save son's life

Devoted mum risks own life to undergo double organ donation for four-year-old son.

20 Jan 2018 3:36 PM IST

Spice Girls' slogan 'Girl Power' was our reaction to sexism in the...

The singer said the true spirit of Girl Power, the sexism the band faced, encouraged them to succeed.

20 Jan 2018 1:44 PM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind has given his assent on Thursday to the ordinance to amend the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. (Photo: PTI)

President Kovind unveils book on self development in Delhi

Book promises to be a treat for those who are curious about what is heartfulness and how it can change our day-to-day...

20 Jan 2018 10:19 AM IST

A still from Padmaavat, Padman and Aiyaary.

Akshay postpones Padman to Feb 9, clashes with Aiyaary as Padmaavat...

Padmaavat' fans can finally heave a sigh of relief since the movie is hitting the movie screens in a week.

19 Jan 2018 5:37 PM IST

His habit may be a result of pica syndrome (Photo: Pixabay)

Jharkhand man aged 100 says he has to eat mud for survival

His family members did try to stop him, but Karu didn't listen to anyone as eating mud became an addiction.

19 Jan 2018 3:40 PM IST

The women officers are part of Navika Sagar Parikrama expedition, the first ever attempt by an all-women crew from India to sail around the globe. (Photo: @indiannavy)

INSV Tarini: Navy's all-women crew cross 'roughest water stretch on...

After the team crossed the Cape Horn, the Indian tri-colour was unfurled onboard INSV Tarini as per tradition.

19 Jan 2018 2:16 PM IST

Pope Francis formally joined in matrimony Carlos Ciuffardi, 41 and Paula Podest, 39. (photo: AFP)

In a first, Pope Francis gets couple married aboard papal plane

Francis formally joined in matrimony 41-year-old Carlos Ciuffardi and Paula Podest, 39, who have 2 children and are both...

19 Jan 2018 1:33 PM IST

Stone believes that the Hulkster would body slam his opponents in every debate. (Youtube Screengrab)

The Hulkester to run for US Senate from Florida

WWE Hall of Famer is to be backed by Trump's ex-advisor Roger Stone.

19 Jan 2018 1:33 PM IST

The 45-year-old was appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary at the Department for Transport by British Prime Minister Theresa May as part of her New Year reshuffle last week. (photo: @Nus_Ghani)

Indian-origin MP becomes 1st female Muslim min to speak at UK...

In 2015, Nus Ghani became the first Conservative party Muslim female candidate to be elected to Parliament.

19 Jan 2018 12:59 PM IST

Ardern, 37, is the countrys youngest prime minister since 1856. (Facebook/ Jacinda Ardern)

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern announces she's pregnant

Ardern said that she and her partner Clarke were expecting a new addition to the family in June this year.

19 Jan 2018 11:59 AM IST

Aanchal Thakur dreams of following her older brother Himanshu to compete in the Winter Olympics. (Photo: AFP)

After medal first, female Indian skier aims for Olympic summit

Aanchal Thakur made Indian sporting history when she won a bronze medal last week at the Ejder 3200 Cup slalom in...

19 Jan 2018 11:15 AM IST

The famed artist started his career in 1952 at the Dainik Loksevak newspaper as a reporter. His work as a cartoon artist began in 1961. (Photo: YouTube)

Legendary cartoonist Chandi Lahiri dies aged 88

According to reports the cartoonist passed away around 1.50pm in the hospital.

18 Jan 2018 6:41 PM IST