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Primatologist and chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall dies at 91

Leading primatologist and an expert on chimpanzees, Jane Goodall, whose work was captured in more than 40 documentaries, died at the age of 91 in Los Angeles in the United States, the institute she......

Gosh! Mickey turns 87: Awesome facts about the world's favourite mouse

The folks at Walt Disney and kids everywhere are celebrating Mickey Mouse’s 87th birthday. That’s right, folks, Disney introduced Mickey on this date 87 years ago -- and for someone......

US, aided by Pakistan, DESTROYED Afghanistan

The US has the distinction of destroying a flawed but functioning State thrice since 1979.Pakistan has been their constant accomplice, explains Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: A US Marine carries an Afghan......

'Manida has left us a lot to celebrate with'

'He was an amazing combination of a fantastic artist and a great scholar and teacher.' 'A good way of paying homage to this thinker, and for us and the future generations to benefit from his......

Sony NY HQ sale: Highest-priced US bldg in two years

Japan's Sony Corp said it would sell its US headquarters building in New York City for $1.1 billion (around Rs 5,983 crore), the highest price paid for a single US office building in two years, to......

Distraction of Greece aside, is all well with the world economy?

In all, 37 central banks around the world have eased monetary policy so far this year to boost growth, fight deflation or both The race is on between the US and British central banks to be the......

Review: Mary Poppins Returns will put a smile on your faces

It's worth a watch, Aarush S promises. It's not easy to reboot a perfect classic. When Julie Andrews floated down from the London skies in Disney's Mary Poppins, she was so impressive......

Check out these DVDs this weekend

Staying home this weekend? Check out these DVDs!The KidCast: Bruce Willis, Spencer Breslin, Emily Mortimer, Lily Tomlin.Director: Jon TurteltaubPlot: An image consultant in his 40s learns some......

Trailer Review: Ritesh Batra steps it up with The Sense Of An Ending

Ritesh Batra's The Sense Of An Ending trailer works, writes Raja Sen. The Sense Of An Ending is a heartbreaking book. Winner of the Man Booker Prize five years ago, the novel by Julian......

Lunchbox director: From Irrfan to Broadbent to Redford

'One of the director's primary jobs is to make sure that all the actors perform as if they are in the same movie, playing in the same band -- one is not acting in a different band than the......

Give Gowariker credit for Mohenjo Daro

'Ashutosh Gowariker's Mohenjo Daro does what many history books could not have done.''He awakens interest in the ancient civilisation of Harapppa and Mohenjo Daro,' says Asim Siddiqui. IMAGE:......

Wimbledon's greatest: Every women's champ since 1884

From Maud Watson to Iga Swiatek, Wimbledon has seen more than a century of iconic champions grace Centre Court. Here's the complete list of women's singles winners at the All England Club, updated......

List of French Open women's singles champions

Following Iga Swiatek’s victory over Coco Gauff in the final, here’s a list of French Open women's singles champions: IMAGE: Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates after winning match point......

Remembering Spin Legend Sonny Ramadhin

From Rohan Kanhai the swashbuckler to Alvin Kallicharan to Shivnarine Chanderpaul to Ramnaresh Sarwan to Sunil Narine, Indian origin cricketers from the Caribbean have often been the toast of the......

McKay training under Hadlee for India tour success

New Zealand fast bowler Andy McKay has revealed that he is training under the guidance of Kiwi great Sir Richard Hadlee to prepare for his Test debut in the upcoming series against India. McKay......

Unbeaten India beat Aus, enter Under-19 tri-series final

A clinical all-round display earned India a comfortable seven-wicket victory over their counterparts from Australia and a berth in the final of the Under-19 Tri-nation series in Darwin on Monday.......