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The children from the foundation were gifted warm clothes for to beat the Delhi winters. (Facebook)

Parents of child with congenital disease help other children

The couple donated blankets and other necessities to people in Delhi

31 Dec 2016 6:48 PM IST

If skin biopsy results were abnormal, about 69 percent would prefer to find out about it by telephone. (Photo: Pixabay)

French employees get 'right to disconnect' post work hours

Overuse of digital devices has been blamed for everything from burnout to sleeplessness as well as relationship...

31 Dec 2016 3:08 PM IST

A documentary featuring Debbie and Carrie had released earlier this year. (Photo: AFP)

Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher to be buried together

The actresses will be buried together at Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills.

31 Dec 2016 2:55 PM IST

The college incurred the wrath of female students across the country who have been protesting rules that they say are discriminatory and distressing. (Photo: AFP)

Mumbai: Women protest St Xaviers' ripped jeans ban

The Jesuit institution added its fourth ban on clothes for girls which has not gone down well.

31 Dec 2016 11:34 AM IST

Sakshi Malik too had her share of glory when she became the first woman wrestler from India to bag an Olympic medal -- a bronze at Rio. (Photo: PTI)

2016 saw many Indian women breaking the glass ceiling

In the sports arena, Indian women achieved several milestones.

31 Dec 2016 10:29 AM IST

Justin Bieber voted worst celebrity neighbour

The 22-year-old Sorry singer topped Zillow's 10th annual list of most undesirable celebrity neighbours of 2016.

31 Dec 2016 3:53 AM IST

This file photo shows late boxer Edwin El Inca Valero celebrating his win over Mexican challenger Hector Velasquez during a fight for the WBA lightweight World Championship title in Caracas. (Photo: AFP)

Politics' pummels Venezuelan boxing icon's film

Venezuelan boxing legend Edwin El Inca Valero, an undefeated two-time world champion, murdered his wife.

31 Dec 2016 3:50 AM IST

Salvador Dali and Willem De Kooning

Parkinson's detection lies in painting strokes

Researchers study 2,092 paintings from careers of 7 famous artists.

31 Dec 2016 3:42 AM IST

Indias first transgender college principal Manabi Bandopadhyay (Photo: Facebook)

India's first transgender college principal resigns over...

Manabi Bandopadhyay alleged that she started facing non-cooperation from a section of teachers soon after she took over.

30 Dec 2016 11:00 AM IST

Inmates wearing masks and hair nets mix cocoa powder to make chocolate, or chop cabbage to marinate for kimchi. (Photo: AFP)

Taiwan prisoners turn artisan chefs as 'jail food' takes off

The additive-free delicacies made by prison inmates have gained a loyal public following, and generate hundreds of...

30 Dec 2016 10:56 AM IST

Around half a million women in Jordan have driving licences, about 20 percent of the countrys total drivers, according to the national traffic department. (Photo: AFP)

Women at wheel of 'pink taxis' challenge Jordan norms

Most of their customers are nurses on late shifts, university students or mothers.

30 Dec 2016 10:12 AM IST

Serena Williams announced her engagement with Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian with a poem. (Photo: Serena Williams / Instagram)

Serena Williams gets engaged to Reddit co-founder Ohanian

The New York-born Ohanian, 33, confirmed the news on his Facebook page.

30 Dec 2016 9:56 AM IST