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If she is confirmed, Barrett will succeed another woman, Heather Wilson, in the position of secretary of the air force. (Photo: ANI I Reuters)

She will be an outstanding secretary!: Trump appoints head of US Air...

Barbara Barrett, served as US ambassador to Finland from 2008 to 2009 under the George W. Bush administration.

22 May 2019 5:43 AM GMT

He has also learned the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), which is a universal way to transcribe the sound of any spoken language to know its pronunciation. (Photo: ANI)

Meet 8-yr-old boy from Chennai who can read and write over 106...

With the help of the internet, especially YouTube, Niall Thoguluva learned a plethora of languages.

21 May 2019 5:59 AM GMT

Of course, Smith received a thunderous round of applause from the 400 graduates -- and from their parents. (Photo:AP)

US billionaire surprises 400 college students on graduation

Robert F Smith, with a fortune estimated at USD 4.4 billion, told the class that he will pay off the entirety of their...

20 May 2019 4:12 AM GMT

Julianne Moore praises #MeToo for starting 'important' conversation

The actor said for years women were expected to tolerate unwelcome advances that were deemed 'friendly' by social norms.

19 May 2019 9:38 AM GMT

Salman Khan with Bhushan Kumar. (Photo: Twitter)

Nobody could have played Bharat better than Salman Khan: Bhushan Kumar

Testimony of the same is the adorable tweet that Bhushan Kumar posted yesterday.

18 May 2019 7:23 AM GMT

Kishore raised funds from people for the cause, including auto drivers, bus agents, traders, and vegetable sellers. (Photo:ANI)

This ex-serviceman is providing free training to young Army aspirants

Kishore Kumar, who served in the Army for 18 years, is providing free lodging and training for a recruitment rally.

18 May 2019 4:26 AM GMT

Tabu expresses her wish to play lady Singham in Rohit Shetty film

Busy promoting her film 'De De Pyaar De', Tabu has mentioned that she is in a happy space.

16 May 2019 6:54 AM GMT

Gulabo Sitabo is slated to be released in November 2019. (Photo: Twitter)

Amitabh Bachchan, Ayushmann Khurrana to feature in Shoojit Sircar's...

Khurrana said it is a dream come true for him to be finally working with Bachchan, his idol.

15 May 2019 6:28 AM GMT

The ceremony was held at the Guru Gobind Singhji sports ground in Hyderabads Ameerpet region. (Photo: ANI)

21 Sikh couples tie knot in mass marriage ceremony in Hyderabad

The organising committee made all arrangements without charging anything from the couples who got married.

13 May 2019 5:52 AM GMT

IPS Officer Chhaya Sharma (Centre) while receiving McCain Institute award for Courage and Leadership. (Photo: ANI)

Nirbhaya rape case investigator received McCain Institute award

Her policing has consistently reflected victim-centric approach through her numerous investigations of serious crimes.

11 May 2019 10:59 AM GMT

A Coimbatore-based mechanical engineer has claimed to have invented an eco-friendly engine that can run on distilled water. (Photo: ANI)

1st of its kind engine: TN engineer invents device, uses hydrogen,...

Sounthirajan Kumarasamy says the engine will be introduced in Japan in a few days. He is hopeful of introducing it in...

11 May 2019 5:22 AM GMT

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif in the song.

Wedding song 'Aithey Aa' from Salman Khan's 'Bharat' will get you...

One of the most anticipated films of the year, Bharat is all set to take the audience on a ride back in time.

9 May 2019 9:29 AM GMT