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World's oldest man dies at 116 in Japan

The world's oldest person in recorded history -- 116-year-old Jiroemon Kimura -- died of natural causes early on Wednesday in his hometown in western Japan, just days after the demise of a Chinese......

Sony World Photography Awards 2022 Winners

The Overall Winners of the Sony World Photography Awards 2022. The World Photography Organisation has announced the overall winners of the prestigious Sony World Photography Awards 2022. Adam......

The tuna that costs a whopping Rs 21 crore!

A record $3.1 m (Rs 21 crore) has been paid for a giant bluefin tuna at Tokyo’s new fish market, which replaced the world-famous Tsukiji late last year. The winning bid for the prized but......

Tallest pyramid of dolls

People, take a look at Japan's tallest pyramid of dolls at the city hall in Kounosu. The pyramid, with 26 levels and 1,300 dolls, will be on display till March 4.March 3 is marked as girls' day in......

World's oldest person dies in Japan aged 117

Misao Okawa, a Japanese woman recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest living person died on Wedneday, nearly a month after celebrating her 117th birthday. Okawa, died of natural......

Renault-Nissan appoints Kou Kimura as CEO & MD

Renault-Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd (RNAIPL) on Wednesday appointed Kou Kimura as chief executive officer and managing director for its Chennai manufacturing facility with effect from April......

'India is one of Starbucks' top 5 fastest-growing markets'

'We were taking the Starbucks experience from the store to the home.' IMAGE: The first Starbucks outlet in India opened at Horniman Circle in Mumbai in October 2012. Photograph: Rajesh......

Nissan inks pact with Ennore Port for export

Japan's Nissan Motor Corporation, which is planning to manufacture small cars from its upcoming facility near here, on Friday signed an agreement with Ennore Port (EPL) to export the cars to......

At Starbucks, the hunt is on for coffee with a difference

Faced with a clutter of coffee houses and cafes that also serve the brew, the chain that has 119 stores in seven cities in India is looking at ways to differentiate its brand from the rest.......

Next oil downturn? Looming gasoline glut threatens crude's rebound

Soaring output has left the world awash with cheap crude as supply exceeds demand by 1 million to 2 million barrels per day A rebound in oil prices this year from 12-year lows is in danger of......

Angelina-Brad's love story in pictures

Hollywood's famous couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have called it quits. The duo, who were together for over 10 years, surprised their fans when they got married in a private ceremony in 2014.......

Brad Pitt: No one wins in court

'I was boozing too much. It's just become a problem.' 'I mean, we have a winery. I enjoy wine very, very much, but I just ran it to the ground. I had to step away for a minute. And......

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt reach custody agreement

Angelina will retain the children, who will continue 'therapeutic' visits with their father. IMAGE: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt with their children. Photograph: Junko Kimura/Staff Getty Images......

Junior Hockey World Cup: India pump seven past Chile

IMAGE: India came up with a clinical performance to defeat Chile in their opening match at the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup, in Chennai on Friday. Photograph: Hockey India/X Rosan Khujur and......

India begin Asia Cup campaign with hard-fought win

The hosts squandered plenty of chances, converting just four out of 11 penalty corners. IMAGE: India will next play Japan on Sunday. Photograph: Hockey India/X Skipper Harmanpreet fired a......

Asian Athletics: India win gold in mixed relay; Rupal, Pooja win silver

IMAGE: The Indian quartet of Rupal Chaudhary, Santhosh Kumar, Vishal TK and Subha Venkatesan defended the gold with a timing of 3:18.12sec at the Asian Athletic Championship in Gumi, South Korea,......

Antim Panghal wins historic Jr World Wrestling gold

'Before Antim Panghal, six Indian wrestlers had reached the finals at the junior World meet but none of them had a gold medal finish.' IMAGE: India’s Antim Panghal defeated European champion......

India eves win Asia Cup hockey

A rejuvenated India rose to the occasion in style beating favourites Japan by a solitary goal to lift their maiden Women's Asia Cup hockey title at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium at New......