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Minor planet named after Pandit Jasraj, first Indian musician to receive this honour
International Astronomical Union (IAU) has named minor planet 2006 VP32 (number -300128), discovered on Nov 11, 2006, as 'Panditjasraj'.
30 Sep 2019 11:16 AM
Hyderabad cabbie donated Rs 6,000 for funeral, 2 days later it was used for his own
Vijay came forward to generously donate Rs 6,000 despite being a cab driver with a modest income, Goutham is heard saying.
26 Sep 2019 3:35 PM
World's tallest Ravana effigy will be burnt in Chandigarh
The effigy is being built at the cost of Rs 30 Lakh.
25 Sep 2019 11:36 AM
Photo: Ranveer Singh shares his naughty childhood moment
It looks like the '83' actor is naughty and witty since childhood.
25 Sep 2019 8:57 AM
In a first, transgender library opens in Madurai
Launched in 2016, the centre focuses on the promotion of transgender people and making people aware of the no-binary gender.
24 Sep 2019 3:01 PM
Ponung Doming becomes Arunachal's first woman Lieutenant Colonel
Significantly, the Chief Minister took to Twitter to extol the officer for her achievements.
24 Sep 2019 11:09 AM
Amy Jackson blessed with baby boy, see pic
Soon after, her post got bombarded with wishes and blessings for the little one.
24 Sep 2019 8:34 AM
Google celebrates Junko Tabei's 80th birth anniversary, who advised never to give up
She was also the first and only woman to climb all the highest peaks on each continent including Mount Everest.
22 Sep 2019 2:27 PM
Rebel with a cause: Saudi woman walks through mall in Riyadh sans abaya
Last year, de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hinted during an interview with CBS that the dress code may be relaxed.
19 Sep 2019 3:46 PM
Salman Khan leaves fans upset; read how
The revelation by Khan was made at the green carpet of the 20th edition of IIFA Awards held in Mumbai.
19 Sep 2019 9:19 AM
PM Modi photo stand sells for Rs 1 crore at e-auction
The memento, which also carried a message from PM Modi in Gujarati, had a base price of only Rs 500.
17 Sep 2019 3:06 PM
Nach Baliye 9: Raveena Tandon confronts Shantanu Maheshwari; read why
Earlier, Raveena got angry at host Maniesh Paul for allegedly making faces in front of her.
16 Sep 2019 9:49 AM
Forest officer creates garden using plastic bottles, rubber tyres in Bengal
The garden has become a go-to spot in the area and attracts a crowd who pay a visit to appreciate the greenery and Mohanta's work.
15 Sep 2019 10:56 AM
Kiran Bedi loses iPhone while riding bullock cart to village, recovers it later
The phone had fallen off while Bedi was riding a bullock-cart on a bumpy, slushy road.
14 Sep 2019 9:17 PM
Tripura: Man stole goat 41 years ago, arrested today
Police said that the accused along with his father had stolen a goat in 1978 from West Tripura district’s Ranir Bazar.
14 Sep 2019 8:43 PM
Bigg Boss Tamil 3: Pradeep Antony slaps Kavin Raj; watch video
The video shared by Vijay TV shows Pradeep slapping Kavin hardly on the cheeks.
14 Sep 2019 3:36 PM
UN appoints veteran Indian officer to lead its mission in Yemen
General Guha brings to this position 39 years of national and international military experience.
13 Sep 2019 2:05 PM
After buffalo, books theft case, Samajwadi MP Azam Khan now nooked for stealing goats
The complaint stated that Azam Khan and some 25 other unidentified people vandalised her home, stole 3 buffaloes, a cow and four goats.
13 Sep 2019 1:11 PM
Heads turn as ‘rebel' Saudi woman moves in mall without obligatory abaya
The billowy over-garment, usually all-black abaya, is customary public wear for women in the ultra-conservative Islamic kingdom.
13 Sep 2019 1:00 PM
Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli steal romantic moments at Delhi event; see pics
The duo's no-holds-barred display of affection is no secret with couple frequently sharing drool-worthy pictures on social media.
13 Sep 2019 9:08 AM
Columns
Some recent diplomatic events, many of them flowing from shifting global power equations, hold much significance for India
Ambedkar’s birth anniversary is celebrated as a day to reflect upon the progress made in achieving social equity and ending oppression
In 2003, under Narendra Modi, Gujarat passed a law that essentially removed all freedom of religion for Gujaratis
Is China a land of peace contented with its status? Or is it arrogantly determined to be the next superpower?