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President-elect Donald Trump (Photo: AP)

Pokemon Go and Donald Trump top Google trend list

Google publishes its global list each year along with trends from different countries.

30 Dec 2016 6:51 AM IST

CCTVs set up in South Delhi areas like Hauz Khas.

Secret camera catches worker punching cattle

The worker at Pyrland Farm in Taunton, Somerset is filmed kicking young calves to make them stand up.

30 Dec 2016 6:45 AM IST

Clocks to chime one second late for 2017

Clocks to chime one second late for 2017

A leap second' will be added to the world's clocks on New Year's Eve.

30 Dec 2016 6:35 AM IST

Women farmers in northern India battle tradition and self-control to own land. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Women farmers in northern India battle tradition to own land

Women make up more than a third of India's agriculture workforce, yet only about 13 percent of farmland is owned by...

29 Dec 2016 7:28 PM IST

The former Spice Girl shot to fame in 1994, as one-fifth of the chart-topping band (Photo: AFP)

Victoria Beckham to be honoured by the Queen

The mother-of-four will follow in hubby David's footsteps, 13 years after he received his nod from the Queen.

29 Dec 2016 4:44 PM IST

Sushil Reddy travelled over two months and nine states to create awareness regarding the subject. (Photo: Facebook)

Cyclist cycles 7,424 km with solar panel

Sushil Reddy also sets world record while creating awareness

29 Dec 2016 4:30 PM IST

Her small honey-making business provides not only an income, but a sense of pride. (Photo: Pixabay)

Queen bees: Honey co-ops help Afghan women take control

Four beekeeping cooperatives have been set up here in recent years, backed by NGOs and foreign aid.

29 Dec 2016 11:31 AM IST

Scarlett Johansson had lent her voice

Scarlett Johansson is top grossing movie star of 2016

She had featured in 'Captain America: Civil War,' the year's biggest box office hit.

29 Dec 2016 10:08 AM IST

Princess Leia puts Disney in Star Wars-size dilemma

The actress had finished filming for the 2017 release of Star Wars: Episode VIII.

29 Dec 2016 4:49 AM IST

UK student sparks police search for skipping Christmas

London's Metropolitan Police launched a search on Mon saying 21-year-old Isabel Gayther was last seen at her student...

29 Dec 2016 4:43 AM IST

Prince William spent 80 days on royal engagements this year and his brother Prince Harry leads with 86 days of appointments. (Photo: AFP)

Princes, Queen end in dead heat

William, Harry match up to grandmother's record of number of days spent on royal duties.

29 Dec 2016 4:36 AM IST

The boss was pleased with employees for achieving target (Photo: Facebook)

Boss rewards 800 employees with free Caribbean cruise

The trip by Bertch includes a cruise and a free stay at a five star hotel in Miami.

28 Dec 2016 5:40 PM IST