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In a widely seen and shared video, posted on the YouTube channel Nihil Anand, Samuel explains his stance. (Photo: YouTube screengrab)

For a cause: Mumbai man wants to sue his parents for giving birth...

Samuel, an anti-natalist (a philosophy that argues that people should abstain from procreation) has been trending on...

7 Feb 2019 3:22 PM IST

Being a Bharatanatyam dancer, Narthaki specializes in the Thanjavar-based Nayaka Bhava tradition and has become a known face associated with this dance form in India and abroad. (Photo: narthakinataraj.com)

Awarded Padma Shri for my talent; not physical differentiation:...

Narthaki Nataraj became the first person from the trans community to receive a Padma Shri, the third highest civilian...

6 Feb 2019 12:34 PM IST

Concealed deep inside the scat was a USB stick,â€ the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) said on its website.

USB stick found in Leopard seal poo

The stick was in good condition, considering where it had come fromâ€, and the researchers let it dry out for a few...

6 Feb 2019 9:46 AM IST

Interestingly, Indian women have played a total of 263 ODIs in their history and Mithali has been a part of 200 of them. (Photo: AP)

Mithali Raj creates history, becomes first woman cricketer to play 200...

Mithali, who made her ODI debut in June 1999, is serving the game for 19 years and 219 days, now.

1 Feb 2019 9:44 AM IST

Alain Robert, dubbed the French Spider-Man, has scaled more than 100 structures without ropes or other safety equipment. (Photo: AFP)

It's jail time again for the 'French Spider-Man'

'French Spiderman' arrested after scaling Manila skyscraper.

30 Jan 2019 1:13 PM IST

Chasing a target of 255 runs, Nepalese batsmen surpassed the winning line within 45 overs of their innings. (Photo: Twitter / Paras Khadka)

Paras Khadka scores ton as Nepal win first-ever ODI series

The win did not come easily to Nepal as UAE had set up the highest total of the series.

29 Jan 2019 12:27 PM IST

Pope Francis, Panamas President Juan Carlos Varela and first lady Lorena Castillo pose for a photo at entrance of the presidential palace in Panama City. (Photo: AP)

Pope denounces corruption, walls and prays for Venezuela

Pope Francis welcomed thousands of young Catholics gathered for World Youth Day rally.

25 Jan 2019 7:47 PM IST

In 2014, she had already done six peaks: Everest in Asia, Kilimanjaro in Africa, Elbrus in Europe, Kosciuszko in Australia, Aconcagua in Argentina and Carstensz Pyramid (Puncak Jaya) in Indonesia. (Photo: Arunima Sinha | Website)

Born again on a mountain: Arunima Sinha in a candid chat

Arunima Sinha recently completed her final summit of Mount Vinson in Antarctica on 4 January 2019.

24 Jan 2019 2:08 PM IST

Chanus sample, taken out-of-competition in the United States before the World Championships in November 2017, had tested positive for an anabolic steroid. (Photo: PTI)

Sanjita Chanu's suspension revoked by International Weightlifting...

International Weightlifting Federation revoked the provisional suspension of Sanjita Chanu who faced a four-year ban for...

23 Jan 2019 3:30 PM IST

Earlier, BCCI had announced cash rewards for the Indian team as well when they had registered a historic 2-1 Test series victory over Australia. (Photo: AP)

BCCI announces cash rewards for Indian selectors post historic...

Vinod Rai, chairman of the CoA, said that they are extremely proud of the way team have conducted themselves in the...

22 Jan 2019 8:51 PM IST

Cdr. Tomy has also represented India in the 2011 Cape Town to Rio Race, the Spanish Copa del Rey Race in 2014 and the Korea Cup for two years in succession. (Photo: Abhilash Tomy)

Wonderful experience, totally worth it: Cdr Abhilash Tomy wishes to...

Cdr has been awarded the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award, Kirti Chakra for valour and courageous action.

22 Jan 2019 11:50 AM IST

Laxmi Narayan Tripathi

Reclaiming lost glory

From pariah to demi-god: transgender leader a star at the Kumbh Mela.

21 Jan 2019 9:00 PM IST