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India-born astronaut Kalpana Chawla. (Photo: AP)

Remembering Kalpana Chawla: Girl who dreamt of stars

In 2003, when Space Shuttle Columbia was re-entering Earth's atmosphere, it burnt and disintegrated into pieces killing...

1 Feb 2017 8:48 PM IST

Shahana Khatun, 10, has bark-like warts growing out of her face. (Photo: AFP)

Girl in Bangladesh suspected to have tree-man syndrome

Tree-man disease is a rare skin disorder, which covers limbs with warts, making them look like tree branches.

1 Feb 2017 7:27 PM IST

John Beernaerts where an underwater meal costs 99 euros ($106) per person, took more than a year to build and multiple attempts were needed to perfect the design, mechanics and food delivery system. (Photo: AFP)

Belgian invites you to scuba dive to dinner

The entrepreneur wants to change the restaurant and dining experience

1 Feb 2017 3:33 PM IST

Judge Neil Gorsuch stands with his wife Louise as President Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (Photo: AP)

Neil Gorsuch: Fierce defender of the US Constitution

Gorsuch has a pedigree that will reassure Trump supporters, especially given the comparisons many make between him and...

1 Feb 2017 9:10 AM IST

Saudi Macca' steals show as the Kingdom opens up

About 8,000 fans filled an indoor sports venue for Abdu's romantic and patriotic songs.

1 Feb 2017 5:51 AM IST

Anjali Lama was shortlisted through the model auditions for the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017, which begins here from tomorrow. (Photo: AFP)

Nepalese transgender model dreams of a career in India

The model says she is overwhelmed by the support and love that she has received till now in India.

31 Jan 2017 1:41 PM IST

Paul DSouza (left), who invented a device that could tell fake currency from real. (Photo: Paul DSouza/Facebook)

B'luru man invents device for blind to detect fake currency

Dedicating the device to his friend, Tiffany Brar, Mr D'Souza named it TIFFY Template.

31 Jan 2017 12:47 PM IST

She has performed more than 50 plays in Rajasthan (Photo: YouTube)

IPS officer moonlights as street play artist for women's rights

Tejaswini Gautam also talks to women in the audience after the play and tries to understand their problems better.

31 Jan 2017 12:34 PM IST

Mohammed Bello Abubakar, an Islamic cleric in Nigerias Bida state, married around 130 women and divorced 10 of them. (Photo: YouTube)

Nigeria: 93-yr-old Muslim cleric with 130 wives, 203 kids dies

The preacher had claimed that he was fulfilling a divine purpose' by marrying so many women.

31 Jan 2017 11:41 AM IST

Marilyn Monroe sought Judy's help before death

Luft's memoir, which will be released in March, was left unfinished when he died in 2005.

31 Jan 2017 6:32 AM IST

Man to give away Rs 1 cr flat for free to the needy

Man to give away Rs 1 cr flat for free to the needy

The house is fully-furnished and mortgage-free three bedroom apartment

30 Jan 2017 4:53 PM IST

Anurag Kashyap was also trolled previously for a post where he spoke about Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'You mobs don't scare me': Anurag Kashyap slams online bullies in...

He wrote that he has always taken a stand for issues he strongly believes in and will continue to raise his voice.

30 Jan 2017 3:59 PM IST