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Chachea, who is a florist by profession, makes exquisite dolls and has drawn quite a lot of customers since the beginning. (Photo: ANI)

This Manipur florist makes exquisite dolls out of waste

People often throw away maize husks as it is of no use to anyone, but for this artist, the waste is valuable to make...

13 July 2019 7:37 AM GMT

Diplomat Vikas Swarup was appointed as Secretary, Overseas Indian Affairs, in the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday. (Photo: ANI)

Vikas Swarup appointed Secretary of Overseas Indian Affairs

Swarup, a 1986-batch IFS officer, who is currently serving as the High Commissioner in Canada, will replace senior...

12 July 2019 8:39 AM GMT

Patna Hille song still.

Jabariya Jodi's second song 'UP Hile Zilla Hile' to be launched in...

Jabariya Jodi is shot at real locations in Uttar Pradesh to give the right flavour.

11 July 2019 5:12 AM GMT

The 24-year-old just completed her mechanical engineering from Thakur College in Malad. Das became the first and currently only female BEST bus driver in the city. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Mumbai gets it first female BEST bus driver

24-year-old mechanical engineer Pratiksha Das becomes Mumbai's first fame BEST bus driver.

10 July 2019 2:30 PM GMT

Amala Paul in the stills from Aadai teaser. (Photo: YouTube)

Amala Paul reveals how she shot nude scene in 'Aadai'

Amala caught everyone's attention with her performance and especially a nude scene in the film.

9 July 2019 7:28 AM GMT

The Udhampur native has appealed to youngsters to participate in competitions to build confidence. (Photo: ANI)

Abbas Ashraf: First youth to clinch Best International Look Award at...

This Udhampur-based pageant runner-up has a message for today's youth.

7 July 2019 9:19 AM GMT

The Pope has formally approved the canonisation of Mariam Thresia, foundress of the Sisters of the Holy Family, at an ordinary public consistory of cardinals on causes of canonisation at the Vatican on July 1, it said. (Photo: catholicsaints.info)

Pope to declare Kerala nun Mariam Thresia as saint on October 13

The Vatican had earlier declared three Kerala-born Indian Catholics as Saints.

3 July 2019 10:50 AM GMT

Despite the popularity of its signature Beyond Burger and other products, Beyond Meat is still not profitable and recorded a net loss of $30 million in 2018. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

McDonald's to introduce vegan burger in Israel

The vegan burger, which will feature a patty made out of wheat and soybean, is developed by Nestle.

3 July 2019 4:55 AM GMT

Sunny Leone sizzles in Diljit-Kriti starrer Arjun Patiala's latest...

Arjun Patiala delivers in full form with this groovy tune full of masala.

2 July 2019 6:32 AM GMT

Manvendra has been an LGBTQ rights activist in India, a country where homosexuality was decriminalised by the Supreme Court last year in September. (Photo: ANI)

India's first openly gay prince celebrates Pride month in New York

The New York City, which is playing host to this year's World Pride, has always been a major Pride destination for...

30 Jun 2019 6:21 AM GMT

Tully, the former Bureau Chief of the BBC, New Delhi, received a standing ovation on Friday from the gathering as he said that being in India was his karma. (Photo: Twitter | @amongrut)

Mark Tully gets lifetime achievement award for role in UK-India ties

The annual UK-India Awards celebrates special talents and organisations who use their worldwide influence to strengthen...

29 Jun 2019 2:42 PM GMT

Shuru Karein Kya angry rap from Article 15. (Courtesy: YouTube/Zee Music Company)

Ayushmann Khurrana's 'Article 15' mints Rs 5.02 crores on day 1 at...

The investigative drama, Article 15 has struck the right chord with Bollywood as well at the film's special screening.

29 Jun 2019 1:09 PM GMT