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Turning down myriad offers to leave the island throughout her career, she created the Academia de Ballet, which was closed in 1956 by the government of Fulgencio Batista. (Photo: AFP)

Alicia Alonso: Ballad legend dies at 98

Her dramatic leaps and sensual style impressed the audience.

18 Oct 2019 10:34 AM IST

Pranjal Patil, the countrys first visually challenged woman IAS officer, as she assumed charge as the Sub Collector of Thiruvananthapuram here on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Never give up', says first visually challenged woman IAS officer...

She cracked the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination in 2016 and secured 773rd rank and improved her...

15 Oct 2019 10:48 AM IST

PM Modi recalls Mamallapuram visit, pens poem

PM Modi was in Mamallapuram for informal talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who was on a two-day visit to India.

13 Oct 2019 6:35 PM IST

Kerala government has decided to bear the training cost of 20-year-old Adam Harry to help him become the countrys first transgender airline pilot. (Photo: ANI)

Kerala govt to fund training of Adam Hary to help him become India's...

Hary believes that people belonging to his community should not struggle to fulfill their aspirations as he did.

13 Oct 2019 12:38 PM IST

A journalism student from Bengaluru got the rare opportunity of becoming British Deputy High Commissioner for a day and getting to learn about UK-Indias diplomatic ties. (Photo: ANI)

Bengaluru-based journalism student becomes British Deputy High...

According to Bedford the aim of this challenge is to highlight UK's support for women and women's issues in the UK and...

12 Oct 2019 11:21 AM IST

The worlds most dangerous road spirals skyward nearly 11,000 feet, from the countrys lowland jungles to the snow-capped peaks of the Andes. (Representational Image)

Death road': 70-year-old biking grandmother conquers Bolivia's...

Munoz took up biking on the advice of her family and a psychologist friend after her son died unexpectedly.

6 Oct 2019 11:36 AM IST

Ranveer Singh with kid. (Photo: Viral Bhayani)

Video: A kid cried after seeing Ranveer Singh in bright orange outfit;...

The 'Padmaavat' actor was donning long orange hoodie with dark sunglasses, neon green shoes.

3 Oct 2019 3:20 PM IST

Sarojamma ate 6 idlis in just 1 minute with great ease and won the competition. (Photo: ANI)

Watch: K'taka woman gulps down 6 idlis in one minute, wins competition

This year, Mysuru Dasara is being held from September 29 to October 8.

2 Oct 2019 12:24 PM IST

Ameesha Patel and Salman Khan.

Bigg Boss 13: Twitterati want Ameesha to be out of show; read tweets

Viewers were expecting entertainment from the appearance of Bollywood actor Ameesha Patel.

1 Oct 2019 4:31 PM IST

Kangana Ranaut reveals what tip her BF given while kissing for first...

The 32-year-old actor talked about her first boyfriend and revealed some interesting details about first kiss.

30 Sept 2019 1:49 PM IST

Minor planet named after Pandit Jasraj, first Indian musician to...

International Astronomical Union (IAU) has named minor planet 2006 VP32 (number -300128), discovered on Nov 11, 2006, as...

30 Sept 2019 11:16 AM IST

A Hyderabad cab driver named Vijay was praised for his heroism act on Sunday when he donated Rs 6,000 out of his meagre to a non-profit specifically for performing the last rites of an orphan. (Photo: Facebook/ Vijju Vijju)

Hyderabad cabbie donated Rs 6,000 for funeral, 2 days later it was...

Vijay came forward to generously donate Rs 6,000 despite being a cab driver with a modest income, Goutham is heard...

26 Sept 2019 3:35 PM IST