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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 competition.

01 Jun 2018 11:27 AM

Al-Bathali claimed Salah was given bad advice and as a result had to bear the brunt of it. (Photo: AP)

God’s punishment for breaking Ramzan fast: Preacher on Liverpool player Mo Salah's injury

According to preacher, although Muslims are allowed to stop fasting for travel, eating to play football was not legitimate excuse.

31 May 2018 2:20 PM

According to this year’s 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 notches

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

31 May 2018 10:42 AM

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 music festival.

31 May 2018 10:03 AM

The dog retaliated by biting the man on the chest (Photo: Pixabay)

Father fights off and kills dog that attacked his son and ripped his head open

The man runs to his child’s help and kicks the dog away after which he can be seen punching it.

30 May 2018 5:42 PM

John Bradburne who had always lived his life for others was finally killed when he was caught up in the Rhodesian Bush War. (Photo: Pixabay)

Britain may get first saint in 400 years

Ex-public schoolboy who fought in WW2 and cared for lepers in Zimbabwe before being executed could finally be recognised.

30 May 2018 1:15 PM

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 up

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

29 May 2018 4:39 PM

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 certificate

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

29 May 2018 4:10 PM

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 scholarship

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

29 May 2018 11:05 AM

Dye's long life may also be down to walking two miles up a steep hill four times a day while going from and to work.

106-year-old spinster reveals secret to long life, no men

Madeline Dye says her extraordinary longevity is because she avoided the stress that accompanies marriage and relationships.

29 May 2018 10:22 AM

Researchers hope that by transplanting human stem cells onto newly-formed chicken embryos they can find out more about how cells transform into foetuses. (Photo: AP)

Bizarre: Half human-half chicken embryos created in lab

Scientists undergo experiment to shed light on how cells transform into foetus

26 May 2018 4:04 PM

The Coat of Arms for the Duchess of Sussex, as she is now formally known, includes symbols that invoke the former actress' background and look to her future. (Photo: AP)

Coat of Arms for new Duchess of Sussex revealed

Markle worked closely with College of Arms throughout design process to create a Coat of Arms that was both personal and representative.

25 May 2018 8:31 PM

According to experts, it could lead to a real-life Jurassic Park where extinct creatures are raised from the dead and released back into the wild.

Scientists building DNA ‘Noah’s Ark’, may bring back extinct animals

CryoArks Biobank aims to preserve the tissues, cells and DNA of every animal from around the world at temperatures of -196C.

25 May 2018 3:50 PM

There has been no confirmation as to what the beast is or whether it is a new species entirely. (Photo: Pixabay)

Has the elusive Bigfoot been finally found?

Mystery deepens after huge wolf-like monster is discovered, scientists order DNA testing.

24 May 2018 7:51 PM

Vehicles heat up through the greenhouse effect, the combination of heat from the exterior surfaces of the vehicle and sunlight entering through the windows can turn it into an oven unbelievably fast.

Baby girl dies when left in hot car all day by dad who forgot about her

Child was discovered by adoptive mum and was rushed to Vanderbilt hospital where she was pronounced dead.

24 May 2018 5:22 PM

The retired psychiatric nurse found a pay and display bay and then spent half an hour walking back to the hospital. (Photo: Pixabay)

Elderly couple reunited with car after 5 days trying to remember where it was parked

Couple was finally reunited with the vehicle when it was discovered by builder Martin Tyler in a car park half a mile from the hospital.

24 May 2018 4:38 PM

The father demanded the cash as soon as the signing was over, even though the groom didn't have it on him.

Emirates man divorces newly wedded bride in 15 minutes for being ‘insulted’

Man had agreed to pay his new father-in-law £20,000 for their wedding in Dubai but the older man became impatient to get the cash.

24 May 2018 2:36 PM

his is not the first time, however, that Fred the labrador has bonded with a rescue animal. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Labrador becomes mother to nine orphan duckings

The pet pooch from Essex has become a mother to nine orphaned baby ducks whose mum was killed by a fox.

23 May 2018 10:37 AM

There are reasons children have 'summer break' in schools - first, to provide ample of bonding time with family and second, to help kids nurture their personalities. (Photo: Pixabay)

5 tips to make summer holidays exciting

There is a big chunk of summer holidays that could be utilised to polish the child's personality.

23 May 2018 8:43 AM

Many who believe in the Loch Ness Monster think it could be related to plesiosaurs, marine reptiles that existed in prehistoric times. (Photo: Youtube Screengrab)

This could finally prove that Loch Ness monster exists

Scientists are all set to use DNA sampling in Scotland's Loch Ness to hunt for evidence of the fabled beast.

22 May 2018 8:10 PM

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