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The so-called Earth Overshoot Day has moved up by two months over the past 20 years and this years date is the earliest ever, the study by the Global Footprint Network said. (Photo: AFP)

Earth's 2019 resources 'budget' spent by July 29

The equivalent of 1.75 planets would be required to produce enough to meet humanity's needs at current consumption...

29 July 2019 4:22 PM IST

Kovind arrived at the Cardinal Bernadine de Cotonou International Airport in Cotonou, the largest city in the West African country. (Photo: Twitter)

Kovind arrives in West African nation Benin, 1st visit by Indian head...

This is the first visit of either a head of state or head of government from India to all the three countries, the MEA...

29 July 2019 3:16 PM IST

Vijay Deverakonda. (Photo: Instagram/ @thedeverakonda)

Watch: An emotional fan hugs Vijay Deverakonda; here's what happened...

A recent video has surfaced which shows a girl fan breaking into tears after seeing 'Dear Comrade' star.

29 July 2019 1:57 PM IST

The Hindu stopped visiting the temple after a mob damaged it in 1992. (Photo: ANI)

Sialkot's Hindu temple re-opens after 72 years

Shawala Teja Singh Temple built by Sardar Teja Singh was closed during partition.

29 July 2019 1:37 PM IST

Modi is known for being media savvy and using new avenues to reach out to the younger generation. (Photo: Twitter)

Modi takes Discovery anchor to India's forests, talks about...

In the 45-second teaser video, a voiceover introduces Modi as the head of the largest democracy in the world.

29 July 2019 12:19 PM IST

Giersdorf, 16, from Pennsylvania, was one of at least 100 players competing for USD 30 million in total prize money, as the booming popularity of video and online games has drawn top-dollar investments and fueled the emerging professional sport. (Photo: AFP)

16-year-old wins USD 3 million for playing video game at Fortnite...

Launched in 2017, Fortnite's popularity has helped Epic Games reach a USD 15-billion-valuation last year.

29 July 2019 12:02 PM IST

Jaguar gave no details on prices for the cars. (Photo: Pixabay)

2 men tries to steal luxury car in Gurgaon; police foils their attempt

A former state-level wrestler, Anshul told the police that he and his accomplice had planned to abduct the person...

29 July 2019 11:29 AM IST

Salman Khan's Nach Baliye 9' team to celebrate the success of grand...

Testimony of the same is the superlative TRP ratings that the grand launch has garnered.

27 July 2019 3:46 PM IST

Twenty years after he lost his son in the Kargil war, late Captain Vikram Batras father has just one request - to name roads in Delhi after Param Vir Chakra awardees. (Photo: ANI)

Capt Vikram Batra's father wants Delhi roads named after Param Vir...

Batra also said the attitude of the current government is right with respect to the steps taken by it.

26 July 2019 12:50 PM IST

Akshay Kumar in a still from Gold.

Video: Akshay Kumar salutes 'Bharat Ke Veer' on 'Kargil Vijay Diwas';...

He ended his post with a hashtag - #BharatKeVeer, a trust formed by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

26 July 2019 11:25 AM IST

Women are resorting to inserting ice candies into their vaginas to help with the heat. (Photo: Unsplash)

Women urged not to put ice lollies into their vaginas to cool off...

A lot of advice on dealing with the heatwave is doing the rounds on the internet, but one tip in particular is to be...

25 July 2019 7:00 PM IST

Prosecutor Daniel Suneson said in a statement Thursday that he filed charges against the artist and two others. (Photo: AFP)

Rapper A$AP Rocky has been charged with assault over a fight in Sweden

The case has drawn the attention of fellow recording artists and US President Donald Trump.

25 July 2019 6:18 PM IST