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The band performs at weddings, ceremonies and festivals not only in Patna, but also in various parts of the country and has received appreciation for their performances. (Photo: ANI)

Bihar's all-women band is shattering stereotypes one gig at a time

Sudha Varghese, a social worker from an NGO, encouraged them to form the band and train for a year and a half to learn...

18 Dec 2017 4:02 AM GMT

Shah Rukh Khan and Kaur Singh.

SRK moved by plight of boxing legend Kaur Singh, extends financial...

The money, reported to be Rs five lakhs, was given through Shah Rukh's Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR's) Foundation.

18 Dec 2017 3:59 AM GMT

Sharma, the only women among the 10 people who received the award, said she felt inner solace on all 53 times she had donated blood. (Photo: Representational | File)

J&K: Woman doctor honoured for donating blood 53 times

Kiran Sharma also works as a volunteer with the All India Women Conference which helps destitute, abandoned and divorced...

17 Dec 2017 12:48 PM GMT

Lauren Price, 31, and Amy Laker, 29, exchanged vows in Sydney because their families had to travel from Wales in the UK to attend what was to have been their commitment ceremony. (Photo: AP)

Days after Australia legalizes same-sex marriage, first couple tie the...

Amy and Elise McDonald were given an exemption to marry in Melbourne since their relatives also had flown in from...

17 Dec 2017 11:46 AM GMT

Varun Dhawan moves out of family home, check out his plush new...

Varun Dhawan hosted a housewarming party last night for family and close friends.

17 Dec 2017 9:52 AM GMT

The HUDA has failed to pay the electricity bills of Rs 5 crore that ended on April 30, this year. (Representational Image)

Chhattisgarh village gets electricity for first time after...

The state government led by CM Raman Singh has provided electricity connections to several villages after 70 yrs of...

17 Dec 2017 9:39 AM GMT

The Chinese chefs from Henan province broke Japans previously-held record of 1,800 feet, set in 2001. (Photo: Youtube/GuinnessWorldRecords)

66 kg noodle makes it to Guinness World Records for longest noodle

The noodle created by chefs from a Chinese food company is over 10,100 feet.

17 Dec 2017 9:31 AM GMT

In September, King Salman issued a decree saying women will be able to drive from June 2017 as part of an ambitious reform push in the conservative kingdom. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Women on wheels: Saudi Arabia lifts ban on women driving

Its historic decision to allow women to drive from June 2017 has been cheered inside the kingdom and abroad.

17 Dec 2017 6:13 AM GMT

Sania Mirza set to miss Australian Open in January

Sania Mirza set to miss Australian Open in January

The 31-year-old said that she is currently troubled by jumper's knee, which is an overuse injury that results in pain at...

17 Dec 2017 6:03 AM GMT

Jitesh, who completed his education from Indraprastha College, New Delhi defeated 15 other contestants in the final round to win the coveted title. (Photo: Facebook/ Jitesh Singh Deo)

Mr India 2017: I am here now, says winner Jitesh Singh Deo

From failing to find a spot in top, to winning coveted title, Lucknow boy shares story of his journey and speaks about...

16 Dec 2017 7:40 AM GMT

The couple, 90-year-old Ted Wright and 81-year-old Joan Grant dated for 15 years before deciding to tie the knot. (Photo: Picjumbo)

Elderly couple at 81 and 90 set to become Britain's oldest newlyweds

Couple will tie knot in small registry office ceremony in their hometown of Swindon, Wiltshire in January.

16 Dec 2017 6:33 AM GMT

After their brief honeymoon break, Anushka and Virat will be hosting two receptions back in India for their friends from the film industry and the cricketing world.

Newlyweds Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma are living the romance in Yash...

After their fairytale nuptials in Tuscany, Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli and actress Anushka Sharma departed...

15 Dec 2017 7:58 PM GMT