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The 24-year-old just completed her mechanical engineering from Thakur College in Malad. Das became the first and currently only female BEST bus driver in the city. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Mumbai gets it first female BEST bus driver

24-year-old mechanical engineer Pratiksha Das becomes Mumbai's first fame BEST bus driver.

10 July 2019 8:00 PM IST

Amala Paul in the stills from Aadai teaser. (Photo: YouTube)

Amala Paul reveals how she shot nude scene in 'Aadai'

Amala caught everyone's attention with her performance and especially a nude scene in the film.

9 July 2019 12:58 PM IST

The Udhampur native has appealed to youngsters to participate in competitions to build confidence. (Photo: ANI)

Abbas Ashraf: First youth to clinch Best International Look Award at...

This Udhampur-based pageant runner-up has a message for today's youth.

7 July 2019 2:49 PM IST

The Pope has formally approved the canonisation of Mariam Thresia, foundress of the Sisters of the Holy Family, at an ordinary public consistory of cardinals on causes of canonisation at the Vatican on July 1, it said. (Photo: catholicsaints.info)

Pope to declare Kerala nun Mariam Thresia as saint on October 13

The Vatican had earlier declared three Kerala-born Indian Catholics as Saints.

3 July 2019 4:20 PM IST

Despite the popularity of its signature Beyond Burger and other products, Beyond Meat is still not profitable and recorded a net loss of $30 million in 2018. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

McDonald's to introduce vegan burger in Israel

The vegan burger, which will feature a patty made out of wheat and soybean, is developed by Nestle.

3 July 2019 10:25 AM IST

Sunny Leone sizzles in Diljit-Kriti starrer Arjun Patiala's latest...

Arjun Patiala delivers in full form with this groovy tune full of masala.

2 July 2019 12:02 PM IST

Manvendra has been an LGBTQ rights activist in India, a country where homosexuality was decriminalised by the Supreme Court last year in September. (Photo: ANI)

India's first openly gay prince celebrates Pride month in New York

The New York City, which is playing host to this year's World Pride, has always been a major Pride destination for...

30 Jun 2019 11:51 AM IST

Tully, the former Bureau Chief of the BBC, New Delhi, received a standing ovation on Friday from the gathering as he said that being in India was his karma. (Photo: Twitter | @amongrut)

Mark Tully gets lifetime achievement award for role in UK-India ties

The annual UK-India Awards celebrates special talents and organisations who use their worldwide influence to strengthen...

29 Jun 2019 8:12 PM IST

Shuru Karein Kya angry rap from Article 15. (Courtesy: YouTube/Zee Music Company)

Ayushmann Khurrana's 'Article 15' mints Rs 5.02 crores on day 1 at...

The investigative drama, Article 15 has struck the right chord with Bollywood as well at the film's special screening.

29 Jun 2019 6:39 PM IST

Avi Guptas victory on Friday marked a near-clean sweep of popular student contests in the past year by Indian-Americans. (Photo: Jeopardy | Twitter)

Indian-American teen wins USD 100,000 in US quiz show

He beat out three other Indian-American teens in the contest, which featured a total of 15 students.

29 Jun 2019 12:36 PM IST

ce on request of her granddaughter. (Photo: Twitter I @sterlingsop)

93 year-old UK woman arrested for no crime, find out why

Josie Birds was arrested by UK's largest police forces, the Great Manchester Police on request of her granddaughter.

28 Jun 2019 12:15 PM IST

Leonardo Dicaprio. (Photo: AP)

Oscar winner DiCaprio draws attention to Chennai's devastating water...

'The southern Indian city of Chennai is in crisis, after the four main water reservoirs ran completely dry,' he wrote on...

27 Jun 2019 1:14 PM IST