A collection of off-beat stories from around the world.
Parmita Katkar, now Parmita Kurada, has accused a Times Square Cookie Monster impersonator of assaulting her son and calling her a bitch after she failed to pay a tip to him.
The both governments recognise that a ground invasion is very likely and not telling Israel not to launch one at all, but rather hold off to try and see if additional diplomatic efforts can succeed.
The first Miss America of Indian descent, has revealed the secrets behind her gorgeous looks.
A collection of off-beat stories from around the world.
In an ongoing series, we present some weird, and funny news from across the globe!
Air India has announced that it will be adding to the seamless transfer facility to passengers from Bangalore travelling to international destinations like New York, Newark, London, Frankfurt and Chicago by introduction of a new hub and spoke flight between Bangalore and Mumbai from October 26.
A Bharatiya Janata Party legislator from Goa has threatened to go on a hunger strike if a Playboy nightclub is allowed to open in his state, claiming that it would promote prostitution in the tourist hub. Michael Lobo is opposing a nightclub proposed on Candolim beach -- the first of dozens of Playboy outlets that are being planned across the country.
A 15-year-old US boy has possibly become one of the first people ever with Down syndrome to have scaled the Mount Everest - the world's tallest mountain.
The computer symbol for 'not serious' or now more generally "happiness", made up of a colon, dash and a right parenthesis, was born into existence on September 19, 1982.
Here's a round-up of the latest findings across an array of pressing health issues.
The photograph for the magazine cover has been shot by famous fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier.
From the landing of Chandrayaan 3 to the bombardment of Palestine by Israel, a look at some events that shaped the world in the second half of 2023.
They're giving their big screen counterparts a run for their money!
World's leading online travel agency has placed Taj Lands End at Mumbai on its list of world's best-reviewed hotels.
An innovative scheme by the NGO Gram Vikas to provide rural communities with toilets and running water in every house has been given the first 'Global+5 award' in Geneva, USA
A three-year-old American toddler miraculously escaped death after accidentally shooting himself in the head with a gun. The toddler shot himself after his aunt left a loaded firearm on a bathroom counter, said the police. They added that the shooting was accidental but charges may be filed against her.
Puerto Rican boxer Orlando Cruz has quite suddenly become a hero to many after becoming the first active athlete in a traditional male sport to announce to the world that he is homosexual.
Tom Cruise and ex wife Katie Holmes have agreed that their six-year-old daughter should live with her mother.
According to the New York Daily News, images of the woman known only as 'Dania' show her posing for the camera and sporting her assets, including a curvy figure accentuated by enhanced breasts, flowing hair with rays of highlights.
Jack Black is terribly miscast, making the film a drag.
The Modi-Putin conversation in Samarkand was widely carried by the mainstream American media.
The actress' features appear photoshopped in Sony Pictures' Salt poster.
The vehicle by 61-year-old from Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire can drive for about five km and reach speeds of up to 48 km per hour, New York Daily News reported.
The prisoners resorted to hunger strike last Monday to press for better living conditions and early conclusion of their cases.
The administration's attempt to buy an unused prison in Thomson, Illinois to relocate the 180 remaining detainees in Guantanamo Bay, which also includes the five conspirators, has also been blocked by the Republicans, the New York Daily News reported.
Avatar actress Zoe Saldana is the new model for Calvin Klein underwear.
A golfer in Texas blasted a ball 146 yards with the extra long club, smashing the Guinness world record.
In a hard-hitting editorial, the US daily further stated that while 'many Indians have said that they are willing to tolerate some pain, their patience won't last if the cash crunch continues'.
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According to the Demographic Yearbook -- a statistics collection put out by the United Nations -- there are five divorces per every 1,000 marriages in the country, reports the New York Daily News.
Ahluwalia said the man, a Black, assaulted him on April 26 at his workplace, the Quality Inn in Brownsville. He said the man came into the lobby of the hotel at around 8 am and started shouting while the front desk lady asked him if he needed help.
The popster gives 'ruby red' a whole new meaning on her latest glossy cover.
Former United States president George W Bush has criticised the policies of his Republican successor Barack Obama, saying he has made a "mess of relations" with Pakistan and is worried about America's strategy on Afghanistan, a media report said.
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The golf leaderboard saw the name Woods' after a long time on Sunday, when Tiger Woods' niece grabbed her first ACC women''s individual title, after finishing a career-best 5-under par.
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