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Salman last worked with SLB in Saawariya.

Salman Khan comes out in support of Sanjay Leela Bhansali over...

The actor added that only the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has the power to decide if the film is suitable...

14 Nov 2017 7:50 AM GMT

If nominated by the Republican Party, it would be for the first time that an Indian-American would be pitted against another in a Congressional election. (Photo: Jitendra Diganvker | Twitter)

Indian-American Jitendra Diganvker announces to run for US Congress

Diganvker said that he is running for Congress to give a voice to the hard-working middle-class Americans that are often...

14 Nov 2017 4:47 AM GMT

Constable Ganga Kumari was appointed as the first transgender woman constable after Justice Dinesh Mehta issued the order. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Constable Ganga Kumari, first transgender appointed in Rajasthan...

This is the first time in Rajasthan and third time in India when a transgender woman has been appointed at a government...

14 Nov 2017 4:22 AM GMT

Ronaldo was on hand for the birth of Alana Martina after being rested by Portugal coach Fernando Santos for friendly matches against Saudi Arabia and the United States during the ongoing international break. (Photo: Twitter)

Ronaldo dad for 4th time, girlfriend Georgina gives birth to baby girl

Ronaldo tweeted picture of posting a photo of himself, Rodriguez, his seven-year-old son Cristiano Junior and the new...

13 Nov 2017 7:28 AM GMT

Donald Trump fails to hold the right hands, breaks a lineup intended to showcase unity. (Photo: AFP)

Donald Trump breaks link as handshake photo op goes awry in Manila

After an awkward few seconds, Trump appeared to recognise his error and made the link between Nguyen and Duterte.

13 Nov 2017 7:18 AM GMT

On Sunday, Pahor, who took 47.1 per cent in the first round, garnered 53.1 per cent of the ballot in which turnout was around 40.1 per cent, according to near-complete results. (Photo: AFP)

Internet-savvy 'Instagram president' Borut Pahor wins Slovenia runoff

The presidency is largely ceremonial in the small EU country.

13 Nov 2017 6:56 AM GMT

Shawn Mendes. (Photo: AP)

Shawn Mendes bags three top honours at MTV EMAs, Taylor Swift none

The singer won the awards for Best Artiste, Best Song and Biggest Fans at the event out of the five categories he was...

13 Nov 2017 6:55 AM GMT

Justin Trudeau greeted nearly everyone in the store, shaking hands and exchanging hugs. (Photo: Jollibee | Twitter)

Can I get it to go?' Justin Trudeau charms Manila while ordering fried...

Justin Trudeau, in Manila for a summit of regional leaders, dropped in at an outlet of fastfood giant Jollibee Foods.

13 Nov 2017 6:45 AM GMT

Hailing from Kerala, Suchetha already knew to sing in some Indian languages like Hindi, Malayalam and Tamil. (Photo: Twitter/swatantaradxb)

Indian girl trying to sing songs in 85 languages for Guinness

Hailing from Kerala, Suchetha already knew to sing in some Indian languages like Hindi, Malayalam and Tamil.

12 Nov 2017 10:16 AM GMT

Rowan Atkinson as Mr. Bean. (Photo: AP)

'Mr Bean' star Rowan Atkinson to become a father at 62

The comedian is expecting a baby with his partner Louise Ford, in the next few weeks, after two children from previous...

12 Nov 2017 10:00 AM GMT

This artists concept from August 2015 depicts NASAs InSight Mars lander fully deployed for studying the deep interior of Mars. The mission will launch during the period March 4 to March 30, 2016, and land on Mars Sept. 28, 2016. (Photo: NASA)

Over 1.3 lakh Indians 'book ticket' to Mars

NASA invited members of the public to send their names which will be carried on the InSight mission to Mars.

12 Nov 2017 8:16 AM GMT

In 2016, the UK dropped from the 18th position to the 20th in the World Economic Forums annual Global Gender Gap Report, due to a slight drop in female representation in politics and business. (Photo: Pixabay/Representational)

Women in Britain are 100 yrs behind equal pay

The pay gap between men and women in Britain stands at 14.1 percent, unchanged over the past two years.

11 Nov 2017 12:08 PM GMT