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IIFA 2014: 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' wins best film, Farhan Akhtar best actor, Deepika Padukone best actress
The 15th edition of International Indian Film Academy Awards saw an interesting mix of winners this year.
South Korean PM resigns over government response to ferry disaster
The Sewol ferry sank on a routine trip south from the port of Incheon to the traditional holiday island of Jeju.
Has Govinda's daughter Narmada really refused 30 films in three years?
Govinda's wife Sunita, who accompanied her husband to IIFA 2014, says that her daughter refused 30 films in 3 years
Adhiban wins silver, qualifies for Chess World Cup
Adhiban earned a berth at the next year's World Chess Cup after a hard-fought draw with Yu Yangyi of China in the final round of the Asian Continental Chess Championship.
Anirban Lahiri finishes 2nd, Rashid Khan 3rd at Indonesia Masters
Lahiri came up with a brilliant performance to be placed second while compatriot Rashid finished third after the third round of the Indonesia Masters.
World's fastest elevator will take you to the 95th floor in 43 seconds
The 1,200 m/min ultra-high-speed elevator that Hitachi will deliver will feature both the drive power needed to attain the world's fastest speed, and also reliable control capabilities.
Statues garlanded by Modi washed with Ganga water, milk
Hours after BJP's prime ministerial hopeful Narendra Modi garlanded Madan Mohan Malviya's statue during a mega road show in this Uttar Pradesh town, Congress and Samajwadi party workers washed it with holy water and milk, saying it was desecrated by Modi'...
South Korea: Divers battle darkness and fear to find bodies
Divers descend about 30 meters (100 feet) down and enter the ship through windows they've broken with hammers.
Snapshot: Madhuri Dixit-Nene posts a selfie with husband Shriram Nene, Hritihik Roshan
Dixit-Nene posted a selfie from the flight, en route to IIFA 2014 awards.
Naxal arrested in Duwalipara forest in Bijapur
A Naxal was arrested in the Maoist-hit Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh on Friday, police said. Kalmu Jaggu (22), the alleged Naxal, was nabbed in Duwalipara forest under Gangaloor police station limits by a team of district police which was on a combing...
Education must for inclusive growth and social harmony: Alva
Rajasthan Governor Margaret Alva on Friday said social harmony cannot be ensured through economic growth alone and asserted that there was a strong need to pay attention to the issues related with education.
Harish Rawat recommends CBI probe into NRHM scam
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat has recommended a CBI probe into the NRHM scam running into crores of rupees, in the state.
MPPEB cancels PMT exam of 286 students
The Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board has cancelled the PMT examination of 286 students who had appeared for it in 2012.
Charges framed against ex-bureaucrat for raping 29-year-old woman
A local court has framed charges against suspended bureaucrat JP Joshi and Ritu Kandiyal in the rape and blackmail case of a 29-year-old woman.
Google Plus chief Vivek 'Vic' Gundotra quits Google
Vivek 'Vic' Gundotra fittingly announced his departure on Thursday in Google Plus post but didn't explain his reasons for leaving.
Snapshot: Priyanka Chopra bonds with Sonakshi Sinha at IIFA awards
Priyanka Chopra shared a picture of herself sharing a laugh with actress Sonakshi Sinha at the ongoing IIFA awards.