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Shahid, Ileana’s fake love

It was disturbing when further probing into Shahid and Ileana’s alleged link-up revealed the news was nothing more...

7 Dec 2012 4:22 PM IST

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Lions, chimps, sharks get added protection under UN convention

Less popular species also received additional protection, including 10 species of vultures.

29 Oct 2017 6:14 PM IST

Nirmala Sitharaman who is now Indias Defence Minister was earlier Commerce Minister. (Photo: PTI)

Sitharaman to attend South Asian defence ministers' meet in...

Meet likley to review regional security architecture including China's growing assertiveness in South China Sea.

21 Oct 2017 6:29 PM IST

President Rodrigo Duterte Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this month ruled that dozens of contraceptives, including implants and pills, were not abortion inducing and thus the government could distribute them for free. (Photo: AFP)

Rising number of new mums in Philippines as birth control plans fail

Despite oppositions, President Rodrigo Duterte, has followed in his predecessor's footsteps in trying to get...

24 Nov 2017 10:40 AM IST

The ASEAN leaders later began deliberations at the summit which is taking place under the shadow of Chinas growing military build-up in the resource-rich South China Sea.

Musical version of Ramayana at ASEAN opening to reflect...

A musical version of the Ramayana was one of key performances at the ceremony reflecting India's cultural linkages with...

13 Nov 2017 2:26 PM IST

Under the department order female workers can still wear high heels if they prefer them. (Photo: Pixabay)

Philippines bans compulsory high heels in workplace

Under the department order female workers can still wear high heels if they prefer them.

25 Sept 2017 2:54 PM IST

Volcanologists said there were seven more episodes of intense but sporadic lava fountaining at the crater lasting several minutes during a 21-hour period from Thursday morning. (Photo: AP)

Philippines prepares for 3-month emergency around Mt Mayon

Mount Mayon remained at alert level 4, a notch below highest level, as it continued to spew out lava, ash and other...

26 Jan 2018 3:07 PM IST

No declines in alcohol purchases were evident in low income households. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sugar tax on soft drinks may up alcohol consumption: study

Increasing the price of sugar sweetened beverages has the potential to both increase and decrease the purchase of...

24 Jan 2018 4:15 PM IST

The video shows Digong using his head and snout to push his masters wheelchair on the road.

In video: Touching moment dog pushes wheelchair of paralysed owner

A Facebook user recorded the beautiful moment when a dog was seen pushing his owner's wheelchair on the streets in...

20 July 2018 8:32 AM IST

The dancers of the Ballet Philippines troupe are extremely focused. (Photo; AFP)

Dancing away: Ballet Philippines performs amidst challenges

Ballet Philippines battles Disney, typhoons and poverty to endure.

18 Oct 2019 12:27 PM IST

Mysterios deep-sea creatures dont signal arrival of earthquakes. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

5 killed in Philippines earthquake; over 200 aftershocks registered

At least 60 others also injured in Tulunan town in North Cotabato, and in Magsaysay and Digos in Davao del Sur, media...

17 Oct 2019 9:06 AM IST

People clean up debris caused by Typhoon Mangkhut outside a housing estate on the waterfront in Hong Kong on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Typhoon Kammuri to make landfall, Philippines carries out evacuation

Kammuri was expected to make landfall late Monday or early Tuesday and then pass to the south of the capital.

3 Dec 2019 3:24 PM IST