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$Pathak termed Modi as \an able and true mentor\ for social welfare and development of India (Photo: PTI)$ Newsmakers

Coffee table book about life of PM Modi launched in Washington

Describing Modi as a "true grassroots leader", Pathak said India is all set to ensure 100 per cent sanitation coverage...

27 Sept 2017 1:57 PM IST

Prince Harry speaks during an Invictus Games foundation dinner in Toronto on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017. (Photo: AP)

Man proposes to Prince Harry in Toronto

Here's how the prince reacted.

27 Sept 2017 12:14 PM IST

The songs and trailer of Zaira Wasims Secret Superstar are being appreciated.

Zaira Wasim says controversial meet with J&K CM was 'blown out of...

The 'Dangal' actress says that the way media represented it, it was nowhere close to what it actually was.

27 Sept 2017 9:49 AM IST

Former president Barack Obama opened up all military positions to women, including combat units, in March 2016.

Female Marine becomes first woman to complete rigorous course for...

In 2015, two women became the first to graduate from the US Army's elite Ranger School.

26 Sept 2017 4:57 PM IST

PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi

Nooyi, Kochhar, Shikha on Fortune most powerful biz women list

Most Powerful Women in Business outside US list was topped by Banco Santander group Executive Chairman Ana Botin.

26 Sept 2017 3:43 PM IST

Vishal Bhardwaj.

After Rangoon, Vishal Bhardwaj to adapt book on Osama, al-Qaida

He is taking a break from Shakespeare and will be adapting 'The Exile: The Stunning Inside Story of Osama bin Laden and...

26 Sept 2017 12:45 PM IST

In his book Hit Refresh, Nadella writes that his wife, Anu was his priority, which made his decision a simple one. (Photo: AP)

India-born Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella once gave up his green card...

In his book 'Hit Refresh', Nadella writes that his wife, Anu was his priority, which made his decision a simple one.

26 Sept 2017 11:54 AM IST

Octavius Valentine Cattos contributions to American democracy rival some of the countrys most celebrated patriots. (Photo: AP)

Philadelphia to honour black activist with City Hall statue

Octavius Valentine Catto's contributions to American democracy rival some of the country's most celebrated patriots.

26 Sept 2017 11:36 AM IST

Acharya Balkrishna, the head of yoga expert Baba Ramdev-run FMCG company Patanjali is one Huruns list of richest Indians. Photo: Facebook| Acha

Patanjali's Balkrishna, D-Mart's Damani enter Hurun's richest Indians...

Ambani retains the richest Indian title for the sixth year and this year he has climbed to top 15 in the Hurun global...

26 Sept 2017 11:12 AM IST

A British pub owner has vowed to dish out one million lunches for free in the biggest giveaway ever. (Photo: Facebook/Craig Harker)

'Meatiest' pub owner vows one million free lunches

A British pub owner has vowed to dish out one million lunches for free in the 'biggest giveaway ever'.

25 Sept 2017 6:33 PM IST

Members of La Tricyclerie association collect organic wastes from restaurants and companies to supply a compost in Nantes, western France, on Sept 11, 2017. (Photo: AFP)

The waste-collecting cyclists who caught the UN's eye

The mission started with just eight restaurants on board, the anti-waste tour has grown to include 23 restaurants and...

25 Sept 2017 4:41 PM IST

She was denied a dependant visa and has instead stayed in Hong Kong on a visitor visa, which does not allow her to work. (Photo: Pixabay)

British lesbian wins Hong Kong visa rights in legal bid

She was denied a dependant visa and has instead stayed in Hong Kong on a visitor visa, which does not allow her to work

25 Sept 2017 3:21 PM IST