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Raju was honoured for his commitment to revive Philadelphia through the Germination Project, said Asif Ismail, publisher of The American Bazaar, an online ethnic news publication about Indian-Americans. (Photo: Facebook)

Indian-American attorney Ajay Raju receives honour of philanthropy...

Previous recipients of the award include, Indian-American philanthropist Frank Islam and Suri Sehgal, founder of the SM...

17 Oct 2017 3:24 PM IST

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to media before a special caucus meeting on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa. (Photo: AP)

Canadian PM's wishes everyone Diwali, twiteratti share their reactions

People become unhappy with Trudeau's choice of Diwali greeting, take to twiiter to voice their opinion.

17 Oct 2017 3:00 PM IST

Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender. (Photo: AP)

Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender get married in hush-hush...

The couple said their 'I Dos' in a secret wedding at Ibiza's luxurious La Granja farmstead resort surrounded by friends...

17 Oct 2017 2:53 PM IST

This week doorsteps.co.uk became the 18th biggest estate agency in the UK just 16 months after the website went live. (Photo: Facebook/Akshay Ruparelia)

Akshay Ruparelia, Indian-origin teenager becomes Britain's youngest...

He became one of UK's youngest millionaires after his online estate agency business got valued at 12 million pounds in...

17 Oct 2017 10:31 AM IST

Real Madrid to host Tottenham Hotspurs as Cristiano Ronaldo takes on Harry Kane

Real Madrid to host Tottenham Hotspurs as Cristiano Ronaldo takes on...

Madrid and Tottenham are tied on points, and have the same number of goals scored and conceded.

17 Oct 2017 10:09 AM IST

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner. (Photo: AP)

Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas announce engagement in the most adorable...

The couple shared the news on Instagram with the same photograph of a big diamond ring on the 'Game of Thrones' star's...

16 Oct 2017 1:59 PM IST

Sanya Runwal (C) at the launch of her book, Ten Dollar Bride. (Photo: Facebook/Sanya Runwal)

As teens postpone adulthood, creativity takes centrestage

Seventeen-year-old Sanya Runwal, who recently launched her book "Ten Dollar Bride," wrote about a serious issue like...

16 Oct 2017 1:09 PM IST

Indonesian keeper Choirul Huda passes away post mid-game collision...

The 38-year-old lost consciousness after which the ground staff stretchered him off in a hurry.

16 Oct 2017 11:36 AM IST

In this Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017 photo, Zeinab Hawary, 25, prepares a dish at a restaurant in Rabat, Morocco. (Photo: AP)

Disabled chefs serve as model for change in Morocco

Hadaf association runs it to integrate disabled youth into Moroccan society and the job market, and change perspectives...

15 Oct 2017 8:51 PM IST

Setting aside eight hours of his day for the patients, the driver has been treating the patients for the last 20 years. (Photo: AFP)

This auto-rickshaw driver helps leprosy patients lead a dignified life

Setting aside eight hours of his day for the patients, the driver has been treating the patients for the last 20 years.

15 Oct 2017 5:11 PM IST

The Shanghai Masters is Federers 94th career title, moving him into a tie with Ivan Lendl in second place on the Open era list. (Photo: AP)

Shanghai Masters: Roger Federer beats Rafael Nadal to clinch title

The Swiss 19-time grand slam winner didn't face a break point and started and ended the match with service breaks.

15 Oct 2017 4:41 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

UK teenager becomes first to move into 'micro home' for the homeless

The home, called iKozies is a 186-square-foot space that cost Â£40,000 to build.

15 Oct 2017 3:35 PM IST