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Materials like books often release small amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air. (Photo: Pixabay)

Old books smell of coffee, chocolate: study

Vast majority of the people interviewed identified old books as smelling kind of like chocolate.

11 April 2017 6:44 AM IST

British DJ Paul Oakenfold at Everst base (Photo: Twitter)

World's highest gig on Everest to performed by British DJ

DJ Paul Oakenfold to perform a set at 5,380 metres.

10 April 2017 7:21 PM IST

The photo with the reply was voted the second best in his discussion with more than 14,000 people voting and it has now gone viral. (Photo: Quora)

Justin Trudeau responds to Quora user asking if he is for real

The Canadian Prime Minister held a session on Quora answering questions but the girl wanted proof

10 April 2017 1:17 PM IST

Akshay Kumar was last seen in Jolly LLB 2

Akshay feels honoured as he launches Bharat Ke Veer app for soldiers

After announcing about it in a video few days back, the app was launched by Akshay and other celebrities in Delhi.

10 April 2017 11:07 AM IST

Asha Khemka. (Youtube/Screengrab)

65-year-old Indian-origin educationist wins 'Businesswoman of Year'...

Asha Khemka, Principal and CEO of West Nottinghamshire College, was honoured for her efforts in the field of education...

9 April 2017 6:15 PM IST

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Indian-origin woman 1st non-white judge to be in London court jury

Dhir donned her judge's robes as a circuit judge at the Central Criminal Courts, in London in February.

9 April 2017 3:14 PM IST

Chinese Grand Prix title was Lewis Hamiltons first of the new Formula One season. (Photo: AP)

F1: Lewis Hamilton coasts to fifth Chinese Grand Prix title

Lewis Hamilton started from pole position and led from beginning to end to capture the 54th race title of his career.

9 April 2017 2:35 PM IST

The cat is busy relishing the coffee and jumps off when the mayor tries to pat it (Photo: Youtube)

Latvian mayor astonished as cat interrupts live session

Nils Usakovs is the mayor of Latvia's capital and was holding a session with the public when the cat jumped on the desk.

9 April 2017 2:10 PM IST

Aamir Khan, Ajay Devgn and Rajinikanth.

Aamir shifts his film Secret Superstar to Diwali; clashes with 2.0 and...

Secret Superstar' is a Zee Studios presentation, which is produced by Aamir Khan Productions and written by Advait...

9 April 2017 2:09 PM IST

Kendall Jenner not ready for paparazzi yet after Pepsi ad backlash

Jenner's ad for Pepsi had been unanimously drubbed forcing Pepsico to pull it down.

9 April 2017 10:57 AM IST

Malala Yousafzai (Photo: AP)

UN chief selects education advocate Malala Yousafzai for top honor

UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric announced on Friday that she will focus on promoting girls' education worldwide.

8 April 2017 12:48 PM IST

Indian-American law expert Neomi Rao (Photo: Youtube)

Donald Trump nominates Indian-American Neomi Rao as his regulatory...

Neomi Rao is currently a professor at the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University.

8 April 2017 12:25 PM IST