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A poster of Archie.

'It's a major moment': Archie to get live-action Bollywood remake

The comic is getting a Bollywood treatment as the beloved characters from Riverdale High will soon be seen in a...

8 March 2018 7:17 AM GMT

Doshis ethical and personal approach to architecture has touched lives of every socio-economic class across a broad spectrum of genres since the 1950s. (Photo: AP)

Indian architect Balkrishna Doshi wins Pritzker Prize

Nonagenarian Doshi becomes first Indian recipient of architecture's highest honour.

8 March 2018 5:13 AM GMT

Apu Nahasapeemapetilon (far right) on The Simpsons

Made-up word 'embiggen' created by The Simpsons is added to dictionary

The move to include word in America's Merriam-Webster comes 22 years after episode aired.

7 March 2018 10:47 AM GMT

One of the most profound ways a woman can make life better for herself and her family is to take control of her economic future, said Melinda Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. (Photo: AP)

Bill Gates, wife to invest USD 170 mn for women's empowerment in...

When women have money in their hands and the authority to choose how to spend it, they grow in confidence and power.'

7 March 2018 9:50 AM GMT

Jimmy Kimmel and Donald Trump. (Photos: AP)

Jimmy Kimmel calls Trump 'lowest rated president in history' after...

The popular TV host has slammed the US President over his Oscars ratings comments on Twitter.

7 March 2018 6:36 AM GMT

The post, which was uploaded from an unverified account, was titled as Shamis enjoyment and had several pictures of the pacers text messages to multiple women.(Photo: Twitter)

Mohammed Shami's wife Hasin Jahan accuses India pacer of having extra...

Married to Shami since 2014, Hasin Jahan reportedly claimed that the bowler is having several extra-marital affairs...

7 March 2018 5:32 AM GMT

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly joins LinkedIn as global influencer

Following Sachin Tendulkar, Ganguly is second cricketer to join the elite list of 500+ global influencers on LinkedIn.

7 March 2018 3:20 AM GMT

The winning design will be used on hoardings, banners, cinema slides, delegate cards, T-shirts and catalog cover.

Mumbai-based designer wins Kashish 2018 International Poster Contest

Designer Wendell Rodricks who judged the contest says winning design is ''minimal and forceful''.

6 March 2018 5:50 AM GMT

I will lead to the best of my ability, the most extraordinary people I have ever worked with as they work night and day to counter terrorism, Basu said in a statement. (Photo: @metpoliceuk)

Indian-origin officer appointed Scotland Yard's new counter-terrorism...

Basu will take charge as the force's National Lead for Counter Terrorism and the Head of the Met Police's Specialist...

6 March 2018 3:45 AM GMT

Jay suffered brain damage due to a collapsed lung when he was born to Shilpa and Raj Shetty. (Photo: just4children.org)

Disabled boy to receive experimental therapy using little brother's...

Seven-year-old Jay Shetty is all set to fly to the United States for an experimental stem cell treatment using his...

5 March 2018 3:17 PM GMT

Vegas movie went on to win the prestigious Best Foreign Film Oscar award Sunday night in the category of best foreign film, representing Chile. (Photo: AP)

Daniela Vega makes history, becomes first transgender Oscars presenter

Vega was given opportunity to participate at Academy Awards after starring in Sebastian Lelio's Oscar nominated film 'A...

5 March 2018 12:42 PM GMT

The 90th Academy Awards: James Ivory finally strikes Oscar gold at 89

Legendary filmmaker James Ivory won the first Oscar of his storied career for his screenplay of 'Call Me By Your Name.'

5 March 2018 7:59 AM GMT