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Students light candles in honour of Cuban historic revolutionary leader Fidel Castro a day after his death at the Havana University in Havana on November 26. (Photo: AFP)

Castro a Cuban icon without monuments, statues

Despite his distaste for a cult of personality, Castro stood as a globally recognized symbol of resistance to...

28 Nov 2016 10:39 AM IST

Indian tea seller in Dubai Mohammed Shafi (centre) (Photo: Social media)

Indian tea seller becomes guest of honour in UAE

Shafi, who works with Dream Way cafeteria in the neighbourhood, also became the first customer of the newly-opened shop.

28 Nov 2016 10:34 AM IST

Critics saw in him a stubborn bully who violated human rights, jailed his critics, banned opposition parties and wrecked Cubas economy. Admirers saw a visionary who stood up to US domination of Latin America. (Photo: AP)

Cuba's Fidel Castro made revolutionary mark on history

Castro, who has died at the age of 90, was at once idealistic and pragmatic, sharply intelligent and reckless,...

26 Nov 2016 3:48 PM IST

Vishnu Raj Menon, who hails from Bengaluru was announced as Peter England Mr India World 2016. (Photo: Viral Bhayani)

Bengaluru boy Vishnu Raj crowned Mr India World 2016

He was felicitated by Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan, in a star studded ceremony last night.

25 Nov 2016 4:31 PM IST

S. Sreesanth with his second child.

Sreesanth begins second innings as dad in Mumbai hospital

The 33-year-old took to social media to share his excitement with his friends and relatives.

25 Nov 2016 1:51 AM IST

The BBC even went on to make a documentary about Ravi Singh which was titled The Selfless Sikh. (Credit: YouTube)

British Sikh man helps refugee families in Iraq

Ravi Singh, 47, was deeply moved when he first heard about the tragic experiences of victims and decided to help them...

24 Nov 2016 6:06 PM IST

The company will be targeting three different user groups including consumers, business users and enthusiasts.

New smartphone from Microsoft on its way, says Satya Nadella

Microsoft plans on launching a Surface smartphone soon.

24 Nov 2016 3:54 PM IST

Saalumarada Thimmakka has planted over 8,000 trees during the course of 80 years, reports the BBC. (Credit: Facebook)

Karnataka eco-activist among BBC's top 100 women

The centenarian has won several awards for her service to society like the National Citizens Award and the Godfrey...

24 Nov 2016 3:08 PM IST

British-Indian model to enter Bigg Boss?

He is an international model from UK and has featured in many print advertisements of reputed brands.

24 Nov 2016 1:30 PM IST

America Maria Hernandez, 99, holds an American flag after being administered the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance in the Queens borough of New York. (Photo: AP)

99-year-old woman named America becomes US citizen

She was born in Colombia in 1917 and was brought to the US by one of her daughters in 1988.

24 Nov 2016 12:05 PM IST

US President-elect Donald Trump and Indian-American Nikki Haley, the Governor of South Carolina. (Photo: AP)

Indian-American Nikki Haley to be US ambassador to UN

The move, which will be announced later on Wednesday, comes as Trump advisers are seeking to diversify his ranks.

23 Nov 2016 4:10 PM IST

She ended by asking him to get cold water for newly acquired burns (Photo: YouTube)

Video: YouTube star Lilly Singh hits back at sexist troll

The man said, women are not funny and that she should go make a sandwich.

23 Nov 2016 3:55 PM IST