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The offshore India fund not domiciled in India receives flows from overseas investors and in turn invests the money into the Indian markets, according to a report by Morningstar.

Indian hits jackpot in UAE, wins Rs 18 crore in lottery

Dickson Kattithara Abraham, who lives in Nigeria, had purchased the ticket in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi.

3 Jun 2018 9:05 AM GMT

Harvey Weinstein.

'Carrie' director Brian De Palma writing horror film on Harvey...

The director is set to return to the genre after a hiatus of over 40 years.

3 Jun 2018 3:18 AM GMT

The study found that wild cats wiped out 316 million every year, while pets killed 61 million annually. (Photo: Pexels)

British cat named UK's oldest at grand old age of 30

Shaun Moore, from City Vets who looks after Rubble, said he is the oldest cat on their books.

2 Jun 2018 9:31 AM GMT

The middle-class couple decided to watch Greatest Show on the Earth from the stands enjoying Paolo Rossis predatory skills. It started the couples memorable journey watching the beautiful game.(Photo: AFP)

Elderly Kolkata couple to attend their 10th FIFA World Cup in Russia

Now at 85, with his 76-year-old wife, Pannalal is gearing up to watch his 10th World Cup, which he feels will be last...

2 Jun 2018 7:11 AM GMT

Rishi Kapoor and Aditi Mittal.

Rishi Kapoor abuses Twitter user again, this time for Sanju, Aditi...

The veteran lost his cool and the stand-up comedian questioned the 'acceptance' of his outbursts.

2 Jun 2018 6:23 AM GMT

Dendrobrium Narendra Modi, an orchid named after PM Narendra Modi (Twitter Screengrab/ Raveesh Kumar)

Orchid gets named after PM Narendra Modi in Singapore

The distinguished and well twisted petals of the orchid are mahogany, while sepals are reddish brown and lined with a...

2 Jun 2018 5:24 AM GMT

Over the last 28 years, the Prize has been awarded to 109 leading figures in their respective fields. (Facebook screengrab/ Teejan Bai)

Teejan Bai to receive Fukuoka Prize 2018

Fukuoka Prize is conferred on outstanding individuals or groups that preserve and create unique and diverse cultures of...

2 Jun 2018 3:01 AM GMT

Forty-one spellers advanced to the finals on May 31 out of a field of 516 by far the largest in the 93-year history of the competition at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Maryland to battle it out for the title of champion. (Photo: Twitter/@ScrippsBee)

Indian-American boy wins National Spelling Bee title, USD 42,000 cash...

Karthik continued long-time trend by becoming 14th champion or co-champion of South Asian descent the bee has had in 11...

1 Jun 2018 10:26 AM GMT

Deepika Padukones different shades as Naina in the film.

Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani: Deepika Padukone's Naina trends on film's...

The hashtag '5YearsOfNaina' became a much-loved trend on Twitter, with the actress' fans pouring in their love.

1 Jun 2018 6:55 AM GMT

Karthik is the 14th consecutive Indian-American champion, and 19 of the past 23 winners have had Indian heritage. (Photo: AP)

Indian-American speller wins Scripps National Spelling Bee

Karthik outlasted better-known spellers on Thursday night and became the champion after a dramatically abrupt end to the...

1 Jun 2018 5:57 AM GMT

L to R- Winner Rahul Raghav with the other top contestants Mohan Barkola, Wayne Dsouza, Prantik Haldar.

Rahul Raghav wins Mumbai round of Ultimate Bartender Championship

National winner will gain coveted place in world's most prestigious Industry event, Athens Bar Show with an all expenses...

1 Jun 2018 3:53 AM GMT

According to this years World Reputation Rankings, there are just nine UK institutions in the top 100 down from ten last year, with Durham falling out. (Photo: Facebook/ IISc Bengaluru)

IISc Bangalore back in world top university list, Oxford drops few...

Indian Institute of Science is the only Indian University to have made it to the prestigious list.

31 May 2018 5:12 AM GMT