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The middle-class couple decided to watch Greatest Show on the Earth from the stands enjoying Paolo Rossis predatory skills. It started the couples memorable journey watching the beautiful game.(Photo: AFP)

Elderly Kolkata couple to attend their 10th FIFA World Cup in Russia

Now at 85, with his 76-year-old wife, Pannalal is gearing up to watch his 10th World Cup, which he feels will be last...

2 Jun 2018 12:41 PM IST

Rishi Kapoor and Aditi Mittal.

Rishi Kapoor abuses Twitter user again, this time for Sanju, Aditi...

The veteran lost his cool and the stand-up comedian questioned the 'acceptance' of his outbursts.

2 Jun 2018 11:53 AM IST

Dendrobrium Narendra Modi, an orchid named after PM Narendra Modi (Twitter Screengrab/ Raveesh Kumar)

Orchid gets named after PM Narendra Modi in Singapore

The distinguished and well twisted petals of the orchid are mahogany, while sepals are reddish brown and lined with a...

2 Jun 2018 10:54 AM IST

Over the last 28 years, the Prize has been awarded to 109 leading figures in their respective fields. (Facebook screengrab/ Teejan Bai)

Teejan Bai to receive Fukuoka Prize 2018

Fukuoka Prize is conferred on outstanding individuals or groups that preserve and create unique and diverse cultures of...

2 Jun 2018 8:31 AM IST

Forty-one spellers advanced to the finals on May 31 out of a field of 516 by far the largest in the 93-year history of the competition at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Maryland to battle it out for the title of champion. (Photo: Twitter/@ScrippsBee)

Indian-American boy wins National Spelling Bee title, USD 42,000 cash...

Karthik continued long-time trend by becoming 14th champion or co-champion of South Asian descent the bee has had in 11...

1 Jun 2018 3:56 PM IST

Deepika Padukones different shades as Naina in the film.

Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani: Deepika Padukone's Naina trends on film's...

The hashtag '5YearsOfNaina' became a much-loved trend on Twitter, with the actress' fans pouring in their love.

1 Jun 2018 12:25 PM IST

Karthik is the 14th consecutive Indian-American champion, and 19 of the past 23 winners have had Indian heritage. (Photo: AP)

Indian-American speller wins Scripps National Spelling Bee

Karthik outlasted better-known spellers on Thursday night and became the champion after a dramatically abrupt end to the...

1 Jun 2018 11:27 AM IST

L to R- Winner Rahul Raghav with the other top contestants Mohan Barkola, Wayne Dsouza, Prantik Haldar.

Rahul Raghav wins Mumbai round of Ultimate Bartender Championship

National winner will gain coveted place in world's most prestigious Industry event, Athens Bar Show with an all expenses...

1 Jun 2018 9:23 AM IST

According to this years World Reputation Rankings, there are just nine UK institutions in the top 100 down from ten last year, with Durham falling out. (Photo: Facebook/ IISc Bengaluru)

IISc Bangalore back in world top university list, Oxford drops few...

Indian Institute of Science is the only Indian University to have made it to the prestigious list.

31 May 2018 10:42 AM IST

A representative from the Guinness organisation presented Snoop with his record certificate. (Photo: AP)

Snoop Dogg breaks world record for largest ever glass of gin and juice

The 46-year-old musician concocted the largest glass of the tune's signature beverage at the BottleRock Napa Valley...

31 May 2018 10:03 AM IST

Deepika Padukone

Not Ghoomar, 'Padmaavat' Deepika Padukone to end xXx4 with lungi...

Vin Diesel will be seen in the fourth installment of the xXx series but the 'Padmaavat' star has not been confirmed yet.

31 May 2018 9:42 AM IST

The Roza Iftar was organised on May 18 and May 26 at Tikona Park, Batla House, Okhla and at Matkashah Peer Baba, Pragati Maidan and saw the participation of Muslims.

Syeda Tahira Begum Foundation organises Roza Iftar for needy

Established 14 years ago, STBF is backed by group of people who believe in selfless service for those in some sort of...

30 May 2018 4:03 PM IST