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Starting at the mere age of 6, Rao has been selling tea for the past 54 years.

Tea seller, teacher, doctor: PM Modi's 'Mann ki baat' star

'People are touching my feet now,' says tea seller D Prakash Rao after being lauded by PM Modi during 44th edition of...

30 May 2018 2:55 PM IST

Karan Johar was trolled for nepotism after announcing decision to launch Janhvi Kapoor.

Janvhi opens up on night with Sridevi before she left for UAE in...

The soon-to-be debutante gave her first interview to a fashion magazine and a familiar face was the interviewer.

30 May 2018 11:29 AM IST

Anushka, a student of Suncity School Gurugram, is also a trained classical singer. (Photo: ANI)

Didn't want to be treated special: Differently-abled girl tops CBSE...

Anushka said that she was 'literally thrilled' when she got to know that she was a Class 10 CBSE Board topper.

30 May 2018 11:02 AM IST

Samarpan Maiti says that being declared the second runner up was like a dream come true for him. (Photos: Mr Gay World organization and Gerhard Meirine)

Mr Gay World 2018: Kolkata boy Samarpan Maiti declared second runner...

Youngster who has become the first Indian to reach top three in coveted competition, shares stories of his journey and...

29 May 2018 4:39 PM IST

The judges added that due to social and legal developments, the time is ripe for the recognition of a third gender. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dutch person becomes first to register as gender neutral in birth...

Roermond's Limburg District Court ruled that unnamed plaintiff can now be recorded in Dutch birth register as 'gender...

29 May 2018 4:10 PM IST

Rajinikanth in a still from Kaala.

Twitter launches first-ever Rajinikanth emoji for Kaala, but fans are...

Twitter on Monday launched a special emoji for the superstar's upcoming film but didn't receive the expected response.

29 May 2018 1:42 PM IST

It is believed Kattineh, from Damascus, is the only Syrian to be admitted to the prestigious institution this year. (Photo: Pixabay)

Syrian teen who took chemistry lessons on mobile gets Cambridge...

Abdullah Kattineh, used a four-inch mobile phone to teach himself chemistry as his family in Damascus were unable to...

29 May 2018 11:05 AM IST

Farhan Akhtar, Vidya Balan, Sidharth Malhotra and Aditi Rao Hydari were among those who tweeted about Gagandeep Singh.

Why Vidya, Sidharth, Farhan, Aditi, other stars are raving about cop...

Popular Bollywood celebrities have heaped praise on the Sikh police officer, who saved a Muslim man from allegedly being...

28 May 2018 10:45 AM IST

Manju Devi took to the demanding task of hauling luggage at the Jaipur Railway Station (Photo: PTI)

Porter No 15: Life of North-West railways' first woman coolie

Manju Devi has been the sole breadwinner for her three teenage children. She lost her husband Mahadev, 10 years ago.

28 May 2018 10:32 AM IST

Hugh Grant. (Photo: AP)

Hugh Grant ties knot with 20-year younger TV producer Anna Eberstein

The pair posed for pictures on the steps of the register office with a small group of family members.

27 May 2018 8:42 PM IST

Sonawane said, These elderly people are generally the ones who have been abandoned by their families and have no option but to beg. I not only do their check up but also give them free medicines which I carry with me. I do this from 10 am to 3 pm from Monday to Saturday. (Photo: ANI)

Keeping humanity above all: This Pune doctor treats beggars for free

Dr Sonawane starts his day by visiting religious places and treating elderly and physically challenged homeless people,...

27 May 2018 6:03 PM IST

Renowned danseuse Dr Rekha Raju is in the city for the annual Madhurita Sarang Music and Dance Festival slated to take place on May 29.

Dance is not just natyam, its life, says danseuse Dr Rekha Raju

In Mumbai for music and dance festival, mohiniyattam exponent shares thoughts on classical dance, its relevance and...

26 May 2018 2:10 PM IST