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Ardern, 37, is the countrys youngest prime minister since 1856. (Facebook/ Jacinda Ardern)

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern announces she's pregnant

Ardern said that she and her partner Clarke were expecting a new addition to the family in June this year.

19 Jan 2018 6:29 AM GMT

Aanchal Thakur dreams of following her older brother Himanshu to compete in the Winter Olympics. (Photo: AFP)

After medal first, female Indian skier aims for Olympic summit

Aanchal Thakur made Indian sporting history when she won a bronze medal last week at the Ejder 3200 Cup slalom in...

19 Jan 2018 5:45 AM GMT

The famed artist started his career in 1952 at the Dainik Loksevak newspaper as a reporter. His work as a cartoon artist began in 1961. (Photo: YouTube)

Legendary cartoonist Chandi Lahiri dies aged 88

According to reports the cartoonist passed away around 1.50pm in the hospital.

18 Jan 2018 1:11 PM GMT

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau celebrates Pongal. (Photo: Facebook/ Justin Trudeau)

Justin Trudeau Celebrates Pongal, Internet goes into meltdown

The event saw the Mayor of Toronto, John Tory, joining Trudeau in preparing 'pongal' - a dish made of rice and lentils.

18 Jan 2018 11:32 AM GMT

While LGBTQ Thais often still face discrimination in the workplace, the kingdoms gay party scene is famously loud and proud (Photo: AFP)

Woman organises Queer Prom in Brighton for LGBT community

For people, who do not identify themselves as heterosexual, prom can be a daunting and alienating experience.

18 Jan 2018 8:57 AM GMT

British PM Theresa May described isolation as the sad reality of modern life (Photo: Pixabay)

First ever minister for loneliness appointed in UK

Millions of people in society are living in close proximity but aren't able to form meaningful social bonds.

18 Jan 2018 8:57 AM GMT

Angelina Jolie had directed First They Killed My Father last year. (Photo: AP)

Angelina Jolie to be honoured with ASC Board of Governors Award

Jolie will be felicitated with the award during the 32nd annual ASC Awards for Outstanding Achievement on February 17.

18 Jan 2018 7:45 AM GMT

Virat Kohli adjudged ICC Cricketer of the Year; captain of Test, ODI...

Kohli, the Winner of the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy and ODI Cricketer of the Year awards, was chosen to lead the ICC ODI...

18 Jan 2018 7:08 AM GMT

The spyware is spread through web pages mimicking leading mobile network operators. Skygofree is a sophisticated, multi-stage spyware that gives attackers full remote control of an infected device.

Skygofree: Advanced, powerful Android surveillance software active...

The Skygofree includes functionality never seen in the wild before, such as location-based audio recording through...

18 Jan 2018 2:25 AM GMT

Team India made a dominant start to their campaign, controlling the ball rather swiftly, passing around neatly and quickly to penetrate the Japanese circle. (Photo: AP)

4-Nations hockey tourney: India thrash Japan 6-0 in the opening game

Rupinder Pal Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad,Dilpreet Singh and Harmanpreet Singh scored in India's win.

17 Jan 2018 11:21 AM GMT

Mahatma Gandhi was an inspirational leader. (Photo: Pixabay)

Victoria to showcase digital interactive exhibition on Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi was an inspirational leader.

17 Jan 2018 11:01 AM GMT

The wearable jewellery is more discrete than other safety items sprays, apps and alarms. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Scientists create pungent bracelet to save women from muggers

Device, called Invi self-defence security, created by Dutch gadget company, uses a repungent smell to repel criminals.

17 Jan 2018 10:56 AM GMT