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Killer whale Tilikum that hit limelight by the US documentary Blackfish, died on Friday, at the age of 36. (Photo: AFP)

Tilikum, SeaWorld's killer whale no more

Tilikum had been fighting a bacterial lung infection since March when he died at the marine theme park in Orlando,...

8 Jan 2017 6:25 AM IST

IIT engineer to recieve technical award at Oscars

Havaldar is honoured for development of expression-based facial performance-capture technology at Sony Pictures...

8 Jan 2017 6:19 AM IST

The government, which has put on hold the admission process at 298 private schools, wants them to admit students only with neighbourhood as the criteria.

Maharashtra: Boy wins praise for erasing his caste from school record

The boy struck his caste off from the school attendance record, to the surprise of his classmates and teachers.

7 Jan 2017 6:46 PM IST

The film, which tells the true story of Mujics fight for medical treatment for his wife after she suffered a miscarriage, also won the Jury Grand Prix at the Berlin festival.

Bosnian actor sells Berlin film trophy to feed his children

The decision to sell the trophy was very difficult' but my children had eaten almost nothing for three days'.

7 Jan 2017 5:51 PM IST

Six -year-old Advait at the Mount Everest base camp after he trekked along with his mother to reach the highest peak. (Photo: Facebook)

Pune boy is youngest trekker to scale Mt. Everest base camp

Advait Bhartia and his mother trekked for twelve long days to when he created the record

7 Jan 2017 5:10 PM IST

US First lady Michelle Obama. (Photo: AP)

Video: Being first lady has been the greatest honour, says Michelle

The first lady said that the US belonged to people from all backgrounds and walks of life.

7 Jan 2017 10:02 AM IST

Basit Ahmed and Mohammed Asrar Renbar, both aged 18, will play with Sociedad Deportiva Lenense Proinastur a third division professional club from the Spanish La Liga for a full season of about 6 months. (Photo: CRPF INDIA / Twitter)

Kashmir boys to play for Spanish football club

All expenses of the 2 youngsters will be paid by Spanish club as per the terms of the contract signed by the Central...

7 Jan 2017 8:41 AM IST

Watch: Indian-origin blind man in UK puts camera on dog to film abuse

Watch: Indian-origin blind man in UK puts camera on dog to film abuse

The dog was getting hit by peoples' bags and she was getting a lot of abuse.

6 Jan 2017 5:26 PM IST

Slovak Wastebusters on anti-litter crusade

Slovak 'Wastebusters' on anti-litter crusade

Slovak financial analyst Rastislav Krul launched the campaign from his hometown Rovinka

6 Jan 2017 4:35 PM IST

Slippers with the lettering The White House are seen for sale in Sevnica, Slovenia, the hometown of future US First Lady Melania Trump. (Photo: AFP)

From cakes to slippers, Slovenia stirs 'Melania' hype

Melania left to embark on a modelling career, which would eventually lead her to New York where she became Trump's third...

6 Jan 2017 3:49 PM IST

Om Puri will also be seen in Viceroys House this year.

Om Puri: An acting giant who traversed both East and West

Om Puri delivered some stellar performances in 'Ardh Satya', 'Aakrosh' and 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron'.

6 Jan 2017 12:25 PM IST

Abul Bajandar has undergone at least 16 operations to remove five kilos (11 pounds) of growths from his hands and feet since his condition came to doctors attention a year ago. (Photo: AFP)

Bangladesh 'Tree Man' sees hope after 16 surgeries

Bajandar became a celebrity after his condition was widely covered in local and international media.

6 Jan 2017 9:28 AM IST