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Sikh student dragged out of UK nightclub for wearing turban

A Sikh law student in the United Kingdom felt 'victimised' after he was dragged out of a bar because he was wearing a turban, media reports said. Amrik Singh, 22, claimed that he was ordered to......

12 wacky moments from Burning Man

Some call it a social experiment, some see it as an interactive arts festival and some see it as a damn good rave party. For the past week, nearly 70,000 people from around the world have made the......

Former Israeli President Shimon Peres dies at 93

Shimon Peres, former Israeli President who won a Nobel Prize for attempting to end the century-old conflict with Palestine, died on Wednesday, two weeks after suffering a massive stroke. Peres,......

'Don't take a woman's financial, emotional independence for granted'

Maitri, which provides free and confidential services to South Asian-American families facing domestic violence, at its 23rd annual gala, raised half a million dollars. Ritu Jha reports About 400......

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Here's your weekly dose of weird, true and funny news from around the world. Man eats an entire turkey in ten minutes, wins Rs 3 lakh Competitive eater Joey Chestnut has won a turkey-eating......

The A is now The Quorum: Rana Kapoor family-led business club changes hands

The Quorum in Mumbai aims to introduce and extend its blend of hospitality and philosophy of being community-led, content-driven, design-focused and experiential. Almost a year after the country......

Sony TV hits a jackpot with Jassi

Sony Entertainment Television is all set to take Star Plus head on. Its serial Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin appears to be doing a Kaun Banega Crorepati impact for Sony.A sharp increase in Sony's......

'I Was Not A Home-Breaker'

'I've always connected better with older people, be it men or women.' IMAGE: Kiran Joneja with Ramesh Sippy. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kiran Joneja/Instagram Kiran Joneja, known for starring in......

'Shah Rukh Is Ready To Direct A Film'

'His understanding of human nature and emotions can never be matched by me.' IMAGE: Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan promote My Name Is Khan with Director Karan Johar at the Berlinale International Film......

Why is Plabita SUPER EXCITED?

Hina chills in Budapest... Mahesh Babu celebrates... Samantha's with her best buddy... Please click on the images for a look at the stars. IMAGE: What's Huma Qureshi asking......

Now, an India vs Pakistan cooking show!

NDTV Good Times will launch a new cookery show called Foodistan.The show will have eight professional chefs from all over India and Pakistan competing to dish out the best of recipes. It will......

Toronto lays out red carpet for IIFA bash

The Indian International Film Academy Awards are quite literally creating a buzz all over the Greater Toronto area. \\nFour municipal governments that received grants from the Ontario government......

Two Indian-origin players in Australia U-19 squad vs India

IMAGE: All-rounder Yash Deshmukh is among five players from New South Wales picked in the squad for the multi-format series against India. Photograph: Cricket NSW/Facebook Two cricketers of Indian......

WWE is now part of UFC

The merger forms TKO Group Holdings IMAGE: TKO brings together UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, and WWE, an integrated media organisation and the recognised global......

Fans flock to pay homage to Federer

IMAGE: Author J K Rowling was present in the stands on Day 1 of the Laver Cup at The O2 Arena in London, England, on Friday. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup Fans flocked......

MP archers escape unhurt in Dehradun Shatabdi fire

IMAGE: The Dehradun-bound Shatabdi Express caught fire near Kasro railway station on Saturday. Photograph: PTI Ten members of the Madhya Pradesh archery contingent escaped unhurt after their coach......

Venus joins sister Serena, Kenin in missing US Open

IMAGE: Venus Williams out of Flushing Meadows tournament due to leg injury. Photograph: David Gray/Reuters Venus Williams will miss the upcoming US Open due to an injury, becoming the third U.S.......