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Imran Tahir is also ranked number one in T20 bowling rankings.

Imran Tahir takes top spot in latest ICC ODI rankings

After taking 10 wickets in the series against Sri Lanka, South Africa spinner Imran Tahir has taken the top spot in the...

11 Feb 2017 4:03 PM IST

The Pakistani aunty which made news a few weeks back because of her news video criticising the government. (Photo: Twitter)

Pakistani woman who said 'Yeh bik gayi hai Gormint' is viral again

After the video, a Che Guevara meme with her face is viral on Twitter

11 Feb 2017 1:24 PM IST

Salman Khan, was however, missing as Aamir and Shah Rukh bonded at a bash in Dubai.

Shah Rukh, Aamir click first selfie together in 25 years

In the picture both the actors are dressed in white and Aamir, 51, is seen sporting his 'Thugs of Hindostan' look.

11 Feb 2017 11:21 AM IST

US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, accompanied by their wives, first lady Melania Trump and Akie Abe, wave before boarding Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base. (Photo: AP)

US, Japan first ladies: Both unconventional yet poles apart

Melania rarely airs differences of opinion with her husband. Akie in contrast, has used news interviews to make policy...

11 Feb 2017 8:43 AM IST

Model-actor Derek Marrocco will be one of the presenters.

In a first, man and transgender woman to present Grammy trophy

It's a change that puts the Grammys in the front ranks of awards diversity.

10 Feb 2017 8:41 PM IST

Virat Kohli in action against Bangladesh in the Hyderabad Test. (Photo: AP)

Virat Kohli eclipses Don Bradman's feat with another double ton

India captain Virat Kohli broke a few more records as he scored a double century against Bangladesh in Hyderabad.

10 Feb 2017 12:53 PM IST

A picture Jaber posted of herself cycling alongside an old man riding his own bicycle and staring at her in reproving disbelief made the rounds on Iraqi social media last year.

Iraq's 'cycling girls' ride for freedom

In Iraq's conservative society, the young woman cuts an unusual figure when she rides her red bicycle in the streets of...

10 Feb 2017 9:45 AM IST

The first First Lady Mary Lincoln chose a slave, Elizabeth Keckly, as her designer.

Poser for Mecca of fashion: Why so few black designers

The events seek to celebrate dozens of black designers who, the FIT says, are often under-recognised and...

10 Feb 2017 6:31 AM IST

US President Donald Trump speaks during a White House senior staff swearing in ceremony in the East Room of the White House. (Photo: AP)

Bashing of Donald Trump clouds Oscar bash

After angry speeches, Hollywood in action mode to target US President.

10 Feb 2017 6:27 AM IST

British comic John Oliver. (Photo: AP)

John Oliver: The British king of US political satire

UK comedian John Oliver returns to screens this Sunday with a fourth season of HBO's award-winning Last Week Tonight'.

9 Feb 2017 3:13 PM IST

At least 33 injured and more than 300 properties were damaged on a two-mile rampage through east New Orleans. (Photo: AP)

'WooWooWoo BOOM!' Louisiana man suffers from 2 twisters

Dwight Powell lost his home and his Yukon pickup truck in two massive tornadoes which teared up Louisiana on Tuesday.

9 Feb 2017 3:05 PM IST

Beyonce vs Adele: Massive Grammy showdown on the cards

The competition is extremely close, this time round, in the world's biggest music awards ceremony.

9 Feb 2017 2:52 PM IST