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Illayaraja and Ghulam Mustafa Khan receiving their honour from President Ram Nath Kovind. (Photos: AP)

Padma Awards 2018: Ilaiyaraaja, Ghulam Mustafa Khan honoured with...

Prominent personalities were conferred the prestigious Padma awards for 2018 by President Ram Nath Kovind in Delhi.

21 March 2018 10:50 AM IST

With a population of 1.8 million, Vienna topped the survey for the ninth year in a row. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vienna retains tag for world's most livable city for 9th year in a row

Europe has 8 of world's top 10 most pleasant cities, Germany, Switzerland each have 3 while New Zealand, Canada and...

21 March 2018 9:41 AM IST

Ali Fazal in a photoshoot.

Milan Talkies: Ali Fazal starts shooting for Tigmanshu Dhulia's long...

Ali Fazal has started shooting for Tigmanshu Dhulia's film in his hometown Lucknow. It is slated to release this year.

20 March 2018 10:51 AM IST

Some of the genes identified as increasing risk for schizophrenia have previously been associated with other neurodevelopmental disorders. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists uncover 20 genes linked to being transgender

Discovery supports claims that the condition has a physical basis.

19 March 2018 4:26 PM IST

Sanjana Sanghi in a photoshoot.

Hindi Medium actress Sanjana Sanghi roped in for The Fault In Our...

The Fault In Our Stars' is based on John Green's bestselling novel and Hollywood film.

19 March 2018 11:35 AM IST

Relying on word-of-mouth publicity in a country where exercising in public is culturally deemed unbecoming for women, Alhamrani is working to empower a generation with little to no exposure to sports. (Photo: AFP)

Fight like a girl: Saudi women find empowerment in their right to...

Under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030 reform plan, the government is seeking to jump-start women's...

18 March 2018 1:26 PM IST

Jennifer Lopez had two singles releasing this year. (Photo: AP)

JLo shares her #MeToo story, says she refused to give in to director's...

The singer-actor also shared her '#Metoo' story after supporting the Time's Up movement and wearing black at Golden...

17 March 2018 9:52 AM IST

Rihanna (Photo: AP)

Rihanna slams Snapchat's offensive ad: 'Shame on you'

Rihanna has spoken out against the ad that made light of her 2009 domestic violence incident with former beau Chris...

16 March 2018 11:25 AM IST

Lee Eun-eui has been offering free legal help for victims of sexual violence since 2015, as part of a South Korean governments programme to support the victims. (Photo: Representational/ Pixabay)

Have been there: Ex-Samsung employee, survivor now helps #MeToo...

Lee's personal battle began in 2005 when she reported the abuse to her human resources department, only to be...

15 March 2018 4:44 PM IST

American Pop-Rock Band OneRepublic on April 21 in Mumbai

Tickets to OneRepublic Live In India will go on sale on ticketing portal bookmyshow on 14th March 2018 onwards.

15 March 2018 10:04 AM IST

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Donatella Versace says brand will desist from using fur in products

The luxury label has historically included lots of furs across its ranges, from a variety of species including mink and...

15 March 2018 8:52 AM IST

Chinese social media has also been divided into red and blue between supporters of the two journalists (Photo: YouTube)

Chinese reporter's eye-roll takes the internet by storm

Liang didn't hide her disdain as Zhang went on for 40 seconds and later turned her face away in disgust.

14 March 2018 2:26 PM IST