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Charlie Chaplin has been a huge inspiration in my life: Vidya Balan
Actress Vidya Balan, a huge fan of Charlie Chaplin, is keen to do a movie on the legendary comic actor and filmmaker.
Walt Disney World officially bans selfie sticks from its theme parks
The ban will be applicable at the Disneyland Resort in California from June 30, while Disney’s Parks in Paris and Hong Kong will start banning the selfie sticks starting July 1.
'Inside Out' review: The film is vibrant and richly animated
The filmmakers employ a bittersweet tone to address key themes like the loss of innocence, and the importance of sadness in order to have a wholesome childhood experience.
US Supreme Court extends same-sex marriage nationwide
The court's 5-4 ruling means the remaining 14 states, in the South and Midwest, will have to stop enforcing their bans on same-sex marriage.
Religion-based violence major rights problem for India: US
Religion-based societal violence in India was the "most significant" human rights problem in the country in 2014, besides "widespread corruption" and abuses by police and security force, according to a US State Department report.
B-Town's 'Aurangzeb' turns 30
Actor Arjun Kapoor turns 30 today and Hindi film fraternity members has wished him a year full of happiness.
NASA model reveals planet making waves around debris disk
Giving an insight into the evolution of a young planetary system, a NASA supercomputer simulation of the planet and debris disk around star Beta Pictoris reveals that the planet's motion drives spiral waves throughout the disk.
70 years after Hiroshima atomic bombing, Japan city to host G7 leaders
Japan has chosen the regional commercial hub, destroyed by the world's first atomic bombing by American forces 70 years ago.
Man fighting against drug abuse attacked by drug peddlers in Kerala
Pillai also alleged that the leaders of the drug mafia were two brothers based in Mavelikkara and there was no concrete police action against them despite knowing their involvement in criminal activities by gangs controlled by them in the area.
Sightseeing plane crashes in Alaska; all 9 on board dead, says police
Emergency crews were able to reach the aircraft that crashed against a granite rock face and confirm the deceased, but weather in the fjords prevented recovery efforts, Megan Peters from Alaska's Department of Public Safety said.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina is a registered voter in Bengaluru!
A voter Identity Card with Sheikh Hasina's name, picture, date of birth, husband's name and all other personal details has been found in Bengaluru.
Rain relief in El Nino year short-lived, severe dry spell likely in autumn
Surprisingly strong rains in an El Nino year, typically marked by droughts in parts of Asia, have eased concerns of a lower crop output in the region.
Sensex down 172 points on Friday, Nifty struggles
The 30-share index, which had gained 166.30 points in the previous session, fell by 171.85 points or 0.61 per cent to 27,724.12.
NCR likely to get a new airport in three years, approval sought from Cabinet
There is no confirmation yet on the location of the new airport, but a demand has been made for it to be set up in Greater Noida.
Hockey World League Semifinals: Malaysia take top spot in pool; Great Britain rout China
Izwan Firdaus scored two goals to propel Malaysia to a 4-2 victory over a strong Ireland side and surge to the top of Group B in men's Hockey World League Semifinals.
New Development Bank keen to fund Indian projects: KV Kamath
The New Development Bank (NDB), formerly referred as BRICS Bank, is looking forward to consider some Indian infrastructure projects for funding.