It's the season to be jolly after all :)
What these elections prove beyond any doubt (if ever there was one) that Modi's hold over public mind and Shah's mastery of election management are unparalleled. It doesn't seem likely that they will be matched any time soon in the Indian political scene, reaffirms Shreekant Sambrani.
Here is your weekly digest of the odd moments from around the world
The story of Iceland is the story of life, notes Payal Singh Mohanka after a recent journey to that fascinating land.
As Pranab Mukherjee passes away, we remember the man, the politician, the Rashtrapati.
Carols, joyful tidings, presents, beautifully decorated trees, bright lights and a time for a heartfelt prayer. As the world readies for the festival of Christmas, we bring you glimpses.
The gunman, believed to have been dressed in a Santa costume, opened fire inside the Reina nightclub in Istanbul's Ortaky district, where hundreds were celebrating the New Year.
Former heroin addict now goes by the moniker 'Philly Jesus'
Self-taught photographers Daniel Rueda and Anna Devis, a creative duo from Valencia, Spain, have been travelling the world since 2014, posing each other amongst unique geometric elements found in buildings across Europe. Using their creativity, their clever poses, building faades become theatrical backdrops, spiral staircases turn into playgrounds, and windows are transformed into versatile props. Here's a look at some of their playful and interesting works.
the exhibition called 'SUPERPUTIN' opened on the day that he announced his bid for a fourth term as Russia's president. It features around 30 paintings and sculptures of the Russian leader in a variety of different styles, all of which were made by Russian artists.
Fernandes sent defence ministry officials on familiarisation trips to various parts of Jammu and Kashmir and to the areas bordering China in Arunachal to see for themselves the difficulties faced by border guards.
These eight images show that we live in a crazy, mad world!
Stars just love the Yuletide season...
'This is the first Bollywood film which is about 4 women not falling in love with the same guy.'
And we can't get enough of these whimsical creatures.
This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world.
Shobaa De has raked up another row and is being trolled again for questioning the gifting of the BMW cars to Rio Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik, PV Sindhu and her coach P Gopichand as well as Olympian gymnast Dipa Karmakar.
We present here glimpse of toy manufacturing factories from around the globe.
A comic thriller that makes you laugh, but ends up killing the thrills.
Through a series of tweets and pictures, Trump showed he was working hard while the opposition Democratic lawmakers were in their homes celebrating Christmas.
The New York Comic Con played host to the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies and television.
While Smriti Irani might bristle with faux indignation at the 'malicious' newspaper report, it is very clear that just as Teacher's Day was hijacked by her boss and a day of celebration became an assignment, the first attack on Christmas as a holiday has been made in the war on India's cosmopolitan way of life, says the Mango Indian.
Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani hit out at Chidambaram saying the Congress is 'scared' of the polls in the state.
Chidambaram said the stimulus package has left several sections like the poor, migrants, farmers, labourers, workers, small shopkeepers and middle class high and dry.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has dismissed speculation about his job by saying he is the best man to lead the club and that he expects to be in charge next season.
Katy Sheen, a physicist at the University of Exeter in the UK, explains how Santa Claus travels over 200,000 times faster than Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man.
Niantic Labs, the makers of Pokemon Go, releasing the game in India, and adding more content to the game of late, should ensure another spike in the game's popularity, says Himanshu Juneja.
The Reds' manager believes his team has the ability to finish in the top four and qualify for Champions League next season.
Like Diwali, Christmas is one of the crucial sale periods for retailers and most of the retailers saw 15-25 per cent like-to-like growth in pre-Diwali sales this year.
The most iconic of child stars and America's truest sweetheart, Shirley Temple passed away on February 10. We pay a tribute.
10 photos that show it's an odd, weird world out there
These 10 images prove that we live in a crazy, bizarre world.
Jackie Chan knows just how to make a press conference exciting.
Aarti Kelshikar tells you just how to navigate your way safely through the Indian workplace.
As Pranab Mukherjee steps down as President, we remember the man, the politician, the Rashtrapati.
Celebs share their Christmas celebration pictures!
Ivan Crasto offers his family's recipe for Goan semolina cake and Chocolate Fudge.
Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week, in 10 images.
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