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Xu Jiayin (left) is likened by some media to Donald Trump (Photo: AFP/file)

China's richest man Xu Jiayin built fortune even as debt mountain...

The 59-year-old Xu's China Evergrande Group has a market value of $47 billion, although its total debt stands at more...

12 Oct 2017 7:16 PM IST

Ashish Nehra. (Photo: AP)

Team India pacer Ashish Nehra announces retirement, to play his last...

Ashish Nehra will play his last game against New Zealand in a T20 at his home ground, Feroz Shah Kotla.

12 Oct 2017 5:04 PM IST

They may not be able to leave Gaza without Israeli or Egyptian permission, but their photos can. (Photo: AFP)

Gaza Instagram stars want world to get the picture

They may not be able to leave Gaza without Israeli or Egyptian permission, but their photos can.

12 Oct 2017 1:10 PM IST

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Track Asia Cup 2017: India add two more golds to their tally

India are currently leading the medal tally with seven golds, seven silvers and three bronze.

12 Oct 2017 12:46 PM IST

Tiger Shroff, Hrithik Roshan and Vaani Kapoor.

Confirmed: Vaani Kapoor to play leading lady in Hrithik Roshan-Tiger...

Despite names of Kareena Kapoor Khan and Katrina Kaif doing the rounds, 'Befikre' girl has been finalised for the role.

12 Oct 2017 12:02 PM IST

Womens bodybuilding is a serious business. (Photo: AFP)

Bikini power: Japan's lady bodybuilders smashing stereotypes

Women's bodybuilding is a serious business.

12 Oct 2017 10:23 AM IST

She was mentored by the High Commissioner Dominic Asquith (Photo: Twitter)

22-year-old law student becomes British High Commissioner to India for...

She chaired a meeting with department directors in the High Commission to become acquainted with its operations.

11 Oct 2017 7:49 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan.

Thank you shall never be enough: Amitabh Bachchan overwhelmed as he...

In a series of tweets, the 75-year-old actor expressed gratitude and thanked his fans for all their love, support and...

11 Oct 2017 1:19 PM IST

Minor was allegedly raped in a IB school in Andheri.

Two-year-old girl becomes youngest person to give evidence in British...

The defendant is sentenced to more than ten years in prison for offences of a sexual nature following the testimony of...

11 Oct 2017 1:18 PM IST

Uruguayan Sen. Michelle Suarez speaks with reporters before taking an oath of office, in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo: AP)

Uruguay's first transgender senator seated, vows LGBTQ protections

Previously, as an activist, she helped draft a bill that legalized gay marriage when it became law in 2013.

11 Oct 2017 12:48 PM IST

The couple has become the first in Germany to celebrate a same-sex wedding, after a new law called marriage for all came into force Sunday. (Photo: AP)

Berlin gay couple are the first to adopt child in Germany

The Koroks have been caring for foster children for several years.

11 Oct 2017 10:56 AM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pexels)

Satire on EU bureaucracy wins German book prize

Menasse accepted the prize in Frankfurt.

10 Oct 2017 7:54 PM IST