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Selena Gomez. (Photo: AFP)

Selena Gomez named Billboard's 'Woman of the Year', joins elite list

The musician will be presented with the award on November 30 at the annual Women in Music dinner and awards gala.

1 Nov 2017 1:11 PM IST

Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui withdraws biography after row

Actor apologises for mentioning women without their consent.

31 Oct 2017 12:59 AM IST

The singer, apparently a favourite of Trumps grandchildren, will attend a dinner hosted by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. (Photo: Video Screengrab)

Pineapple pen' star to serenade Donald Trump on Japan visit

Trump is also set to play a round of golf with Japanese pro Hideki Matsuyama during his visit.

30 Oct 2017 1:58 PM IST

I came all the way from Jamaica to actually defend myself and my character as well. At the end of the day Im very, very happy, Gayle told reporters outside the court. (Photo: AP)

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle wins defamation case in Australia

Australian media company, Fairfax media had accused the cricketer over an alleged incident during the 2015 World Cup.

30 Oct 2017 1:56 PM IST

Spaceys announcement, posted on his Twitter account at midnight.

Kevin Spacey comes out as gay, apologises after misconduct accusation

Accusation against Spacey came after more than 50 women accused movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of misconduct.

30 Oct 2017 12:27 PM IST

According to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports, doctors were able to re-awaken his nerves using spinal cord epidural stimulation (scES). (Photo: Pixabay)

Paralysed man gets back on feet after electric stimulation to spine

Paraplegic man had lost the use of his legs following completely severing his spine in the crash.

30 Oct 2017 11:23 AM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pexels)

In 31st attempt, bullet train logo winner hits bull's eye

The design might looks simple, but it has a deep meaning.

29 Oct 2017 6:44 PM IST

Apart from his controversies, Justin Biebers love life has also made headlines. (Photo: AFP)

Madame Tussauds Delhi unveils Justin Bieber's wax figure

The wax figure of Justin Bieber was recently launched by Madame Tussaud's Delhi at the Grub Fest in the capital.

28 Oct 2017 6:44 PM IST

Sachin Tendulkar stamped his class against Australia as he single-handedly steered India to the semi-finals of the Wills International Cup in Dhaka. (Photo: PTI)

When Sachin Tendulkar became the first Indian to score a ton and take...

This day, 19 years ago, the Master Blaster showed his brilliance and created a new record.

28 Oct 2017 5:48 PM IST

Teddy Geiger. (Photo: Instagram)

This is who I have been for a long time: Singer Teddy Geiger announces...

The singer-songwriter has announced on Instagram that he has begun the process of transitioning to a woman.

28 Oct 2017 1:28 PM IST

The planned voyage from Hawaii to Tahiti aboard a 50-foot sailboat didnt start off well for Jennifer Appel and Tasha Fuiava and then it got worse. (Photo: AP)

Sharks, damaged mast, broken purifier: American women lost at sea...

Every day for 98 days straight, the women sent out a distress call to no avail.

28 Oct 2017 12:42 PM IST

Firefighters work at the site of an explosion at a firecracker factory in Tangerang, on the outskirt of Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017. The explosion and raging fire killed a number of people and injured dozens, police said. (Photo: AP)

'Hand of God' saves Indonesian teen from fatal factory fire

Thursday's inferno at the factory in Tangerang, near Jakarta, killed at least 47 people, including a 14-year-old girl.

28 Oct 2017 11:43 AM IST