Close family members on Sunday visited Kensington Palace to see Prince William and wife Kate Middleton's new baby daughter.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud "bang" from inside the venue.
The emperor has no political power, yet he enjoys a unique place in Japanese society, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.
Check out the lowest totals in Ashes history after England bowled Australia out for 60 in the fourth Test at Trent Bridge on Thursday.
If we don't want a Hindu version of our neighbour, we must keep open minds -- even when what we hear or see is not what we like.
'It is a diamond which has a very long competitive history.'
In putting the country's economy back on the rails, it is best that Narendra Modi and Arun Jaitley draw on grass-roots feedback and their own practical sense and native wisdom without allowing themselves to be sucked into the quicksand of economic punditry, says B S Raghavan.
A look at the current contenders International Bank Note Society's Banknote of the Year
'The year in pictures' treks across the globe, looking back on the moments that shaped 2016. From the United States presidential race, to demonetisation in India to the refugee crisis, the news has kept pouring in. Here are our top 50 moments from the world.
It was the greatest series in the history of the game but what has become of those Australian and English players a decade on?
Uncorking the business of vintage wines and spirits.
Chaos and controversy rock the 2016 Republican national convention in Cleveland, Ohio.
Narendra Modi can pick up a tip from the Samajwadi Party ramlila. If he doesn't want L K Advani as President, he might anoint him Bharatiya Bhishma Pitamah, suggests Sunanda K Datta-Ray.
Here are Aseem Chhabra's picks -- 'films that mattered to me, entertained me and will stay with me through the year.'
Lifestyle brand Victoria's Secret's annual list of What Is Sexy features actors, singers and an athlete.
Sukanya Verma recaps all the action at this year's MAMI.
There are several other famous temples across India that disallow non-Hindus to enter their place of worship, Rediff.com lists some of them.
On the occasion of Chinese New Year, we bring you a look at what 2015, the Year of the Sheep has in store for you!
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