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Former Pope Benedict XVI passes away at 95

Former Pope Benedict passed away at his Vatican residence on Saturday aged 95. IMAGE: Former Pope Benedict XVI. Photograph: Max Rossi/Reuters "With sorrow, I inform you that the Pope......

Pope Benedict XVI Laid To Rest

Glimpses from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's funeral ceremony at St Peter's Square at the Vatican City, January 5, 2023. Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger became Pope Benedict XVI, serving as head of the......

What Happens After The Pope Dies?

Pope Francis shaped the Church he led. And in death, his reforms shape his farewell. IMAGE: Pope Francis speaks with new Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad during a consistory ceremony to elevate......

Pope Francis passes away hours after delivering Easter message

Pope Francis has died, the Vatican said on Monday. The Pope passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, according to a......

Death of Pope Francis: India declares 3-day State mourning

The government of India has declared a three-day State mourning as a mark of respect following the passing of Pope Francis on Monday, according to an official notification issued by the ministry of......

The Pope gets an iPod

A group of Vatican Radio employees gave Pope Benedict XVI an iPod nano loaded with special Vatican Radio programming and classical music. Now that Vatican Radio offers podcasts in eight different......

Net neutrality: Netizens, Facebook in a war of words

The comments drew sharp criticism from netizens with some calling Facebook's Free Basics plan as Internet colonialism. Facebook board member Marc Andreessen on Wednesday set off a controversy by......

The Family Man Or The Kapoors: What Will You Watch On OTT?

Prepare to stay glued on your television screens all weekend.From India's entry to the Oscars to the foodie flamboyance of Bollywood's first family to Srikant Tiwari's hope for a hat-trick and......

'Film Industry Is Not Conducive To New Mothers'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Radhika Apte/Instagram Radhika Apte claims the film industry is not conducive to new mothers like her. Her statement comes soon after Deepika Padukone was ousted from......

'Women In Paatal Lok Rarely Cry'

'No woman is stronger than one who acknowledges her vulnerabilities.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Tillotama Shome/Instagram The incredibly talented Tillotama Shome takes up an unusual role of a......

Shraddha's Date With Spider-Man

Photograph: Kind courtesy Red Sea Film Foundation/Instagram Shraddha Kapoor mademheads turn at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. On the fifth day of the festival's......

Radhika Debuts Her Baby Bump

Photograph: Kind courtesy Radhika Apte/Instagram Radhika Apte chose the UK premiere of her new film Sister Midnight to announce her pregnancy. The actor showed off her baby bump when she walked......

PIX: Tendulkar in elite company as stars descend at Wimbledon

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar with five-time Wimbledon champion Bjorn Borg and 8-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer at Wimbledon on Friday. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Action Images via Reuters......

14-year-old Desinghu makes splash with hat-trick of gold!

Karnataka top medal tally on Day 1 of National Games IMAGE: Karnataka swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu won the gold medal in Women's 200m Freestyle with a new National record timing of 2:03.24......

Spotted! Sunil Mittal At Wimbledon!

Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal, seen here with wife Nyna Mittal, skipped business rival Mukesh Ambani's festivities in Mumbai to watch Carlos Alcaraz demolishing GOAT Novak......

PIX: Barca go down to Las Palmas on club's 125th anniversary

IMAGE: Las Palmas' Jasper Cillessen makes a save during the match against FC Barcelona at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday. Photograph: Albert Gea/Reuters LaLiga......

PHOTOS: Celebrities glam up Wimbledon finals

Serena Williams won a sixth Wimbledon title on Saturday as she became the oldest woman to win a Grand Slam title following a 6-4, 6-4 victory against Spain's Garbine Muguruza in the final, on......