These images from across the globe tell that it is a crazy world out there!
Amid chants of 'Om' and recitation of 'Mantras' for universal peace, millions across the globe today joined in spectacular celebrations to mark the inaugural International Day of Yoga, in a tribute to the ancient Indian spiritual and exercise discipline known to balance mind, body and spirit.
Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.
Fire-fighters went on alert as the mercury crept towards an expected maximum of 44 degrees Celsius (111 F), the highest since Black Saturday bushfires in 2009 that killed about 180 people in the southeastern state of Victoria.
The latest updates from the Telugu film industry.
This Durga Puja, the world's largest Durga idol will be installed at Deshapriya Park in south Kolkata.
Misao Okawa, a Japanese woman recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest living person died on Wednesday morning of natural causes.
Here's your weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world.
He was suffering from cancer.
Former Olympic athlete and reality TV star Bruce Jenner, who is transitioning to life as a woman.
From cutting melons on a stomach to gold ice-cream, here's the weirdest, funniest stories from the world around.
For the first time, Victoria's Secret has launched two Fantasy Bras for its annual Victoria's Secret show.
If you can name it, someone collects it. Here's a gallery of collectors and their (unusual) obsessions.
'Oscar has been given to A R Rahman.' Ringa Ringa Ringa, Choli ki peeche kya hai -- What's the difference? Exactly the same. Also, Jai ho.' 'I did Ramba ho in 1985.' 'Rahman combined three of my songs and got Best Original Score.' 'The Ho came from me.' 'Bappi Lahiri brought the Ho to Bollywood.'
Chhurim Sherpa began her journey for a third ascent to Mount Everest on Sunday but this time some odd items were also part of her climbing gear.
These 22 bizarre photos are perfect examples of the weird and sometimes hilarious world we live in.
Here are 8 images that show we live in a crazy, odd world
The legend talks about her favourite singers. Syed Firdaus Ashraf listens in.
Here's this week of photos that prove we live in a mad world.
It seems like the Twitter-selfie craze compels the PM to put on a mega show every few months
The Jan-Dhan accounts are zero balance accounts, comes with a life cover of Rs 30,000 per person, and an accidental cover of Rs 100,000. An active user of the account can also get overdraft facility of Rs 5,000 from banks.
Here's this week's collection of wacky and funny stories from around the world.
The winners for the year 2019 are from fields as diverse as agriculture, sports, handicrafts, afforestation and wildlife conservation, armed forces and education.
Here's a recap of the events from the past 48 hours.
Celebrations will take place in 150 countries with Indian missions coordinating activities in landmark places such as Eiffel Tower in Paris, Trafalgar Square in London and Central Park in New York.
The announcement comes on the first anniversary of the project.
One of the most brilliant theoretical physicists since Einstein passes into worlds beyond our understanding.
The stage is set for International Yoga Day celebrations tomorrow as India leads 191 countries to mark the day with over 35,000 participants expected to perform various yoga 'asanas' at a mega event on Rajpath in New Delhi.
When you think of Indian Maharajas of yore what is the one thing that comes to mind? Jewels! And that is exactly what the world will witness at Christie's, New York during its upcoming auction -- "Maharajas and Mughal Magnificence". The "unprecedented group" of objects is from The Al Thani Collection of the royal family of Qatar. It is expected to see competitive bidding from across the globe. As per Christie's, this collection is poised to be the most valuable auction of jewellery and jewelled objects. The current record is held by The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor, which totals $144 million (Rs 1,003 crore). Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's jade hilted dagger, the priceless jewels of the Nizams of Hyderabad, and a string of pearls belonging to Rajmata Gayatri Devi of Jaipur are among the 400 royal artefacts that would be auctioned on Wednesday. Here's a glimpse of the astounding jewels that will be auctioned.
Long throw-ins a perfect secret set-piece weapon
The main streets of Ayodhya wear a scintillating look with illuminated lamps and special decorations.
Modi is the first foreign leader to be invited to the palace by the Crown Prince, who appreciated the role played by Indian workers in the development of UAE as a modern nation, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.
Fernando Alonso has credited McLaren with restoring the motivation he lost after five years at Ferrari.
'It was incredibly heart-wrenching to see people waiting to be evacuated -- children, parents and grandparents. Many families did not get to leave together. An order of priority was drawn up, and the first ones to be evacuated were pregnant women, single and/or older women and dialysis patients. Most were happy to be on the plane but also very distressed to have left behind family and friends.'
Riding solo from the Arctic to the Andes exposed him to a variety of people and cultures while allowing him to connect with himself, Dhruv Bogra tells Amrita Singh.
Here's this week of photos that prove we live in a mad world.
Mumbai received 231.4 mm rain in the last 24 hours, while Thane received 229.81 mm.
The government plans to transfer all subsidies including food, fertiliser and kerosene, potentially taking direct payments to more than $60 billion.
These 10 images prove it's a mad, mad world
This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world.
