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Asian Games 2018: 6-toe wonder Swapna Barman wins gold despite lack of customised shoes

Barman became the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games gold medal in the heptathlon and did so with an "abnormal" physical condition.

Aug 30, 2018

Myanmar rejects UN findings on Rohingya genocide

The UN report said that Myanmar military leaders must face genocide charges.

Aug 29, 2018

Crackdown on activists: Stifling dissent under the cover of sedition?

India clamping down on activism has been termed as a brazen attack on democratic rights.

Aug 29, 2018

A Rohingya boy carries a child while walking in the mud after crossing the Bangladesh-Myanmar border in Teknaf, Bangladesh

Myanmar Army had 'genocidal intent' against Rohingya, officials must be prosecuted: UN

The civilian government led by Aung San Suu Kyi has allowed hate speech to thrive, destroyed documents and failed to protect minorities from crimes against humanity and war crimes by the army in Rakhine, Kachin and Shan states, UN said in a report.

Aug 28, 2018

Neil Simon dies at 91 — 10 best quotes that prove why he was a master of comedy

American playwright, Neil Simon, who made everyone laugh with hits like The Odd Couple, Brighton Beach, and Barefoot in the Park, has died. The writer of 30 plays and nearly same the same number of movie screenplays, was 91.

Aug 27, 2018

PV Sindhu among top 10 highest-paid female athletes; here's how much she earns via endorsements

India's first female Olympic silver medalist, Sindhu earns $8m from endorsements, which is only behind tennis superstars Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova.

Aug 22, 2018

Drama Juniors 3 grand finale: Parthini bags winners trophy beating Prakrithi and Manu

Parthini won the title of Drama Juniors 3 along with a cash prize of Rs 1.5 lakh. Prakriti, on the other hand, won the second prize in Zee Telugu's talent show. She was awarded a cash prize of Rs 75,000 and an appreciation certificate.

Aug 20, 2018

Kofi Annan, the former UN Secretary General

Kofi Annan: Remarkable achievements of former UN general secretary that you need to know

Kofi Annan was the recipient of Nobel peace prize 2001 for his contributions to humanitarian work.

Aug 19, 2018

Former UN chief, Nobel laureate Kofi Annan passes away at age 80

The former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize passed away in Geneva, Switzerland after a short illness.

Aug 18, 2018

Sara Ali Khan makes Instagram debut on Independence Day 2018! See her first post

It is her private Instagram account that Sara Ali Khan has now made public.

Aug 15, 2018

Independence Day 2018 quotes: Patriotic messages, greetings, wishes to share with your well-wishers

On the occasion of India's Independence Day, here are a few inspiring quotes, messages and greetings to spread patriotism with your family and friends.

Aug 15, 2018

Aamir Khan opens up about joining politics and being in Rajya Sabha

At the Paani Foundation function in Pune, Aamir Khan spoke about joining politics and the responsibility of celebrities towards society.

Aug 14, 2018

Chess: Vaishali becomes Woman Grandmaster, weeks after brother Praggnanandhaa's historic feat

Vaishali joins an elite list of chess players who have won the Woman Grandmaster title. Her younger brother Praggnanandhaa became the second youngest Grandmaster in the history of the game earlier this year.

Aug 13, 2018

Analysis: BJP's Bengal NRC plan may lend political, religious colours to aeons of football rivalry

With BJP national president Amit Shah threatening to bring a version of the National Register of Citizens to West Bengal, the state may soon see division along religious grounds.