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Limca Book of Records: Kunjannam, India's Oldest Woman from Kerala, Dies at 112

Kunjannam had entered the Limca Book of Records for being the oldest woman in India in October 2014.

Mar 24, 2015

South Africa: Indian-Origin Author Zainub Priya Dala Hit in the Face with Brick for 'Praising' Rushdie; Twitteratis React

Zainub Priya Dala said the assaulters called her Rushdie's b*t*h.

Mar 24, 2015

World Tuberculosis Day 2015: Facts about the Epidemic that Still Plagues 3 Million People Globally

The disease still kills 1.5 million every year.

Mar 24, 2015

Can DK Ravi's Message to IAS Batchmate be Treated as Suicide Note?

The text message came up in Karnataka High Court after a petition filed by the woman's husband.

Mar 24, 2015

Isis Executes Iraqi TV Journalist for Helping Other Scribes Escape from Islamic State

Ala Mazn Abdullah was sentenced to death for not revealing information about the journalists who escaped.

Mar 24, 2015

Section 66A of IT Act is Unconstitutional, Says Supreme Court; Twitterati Celebrate

While delivering the verdict, the apex court observed that the law is vague and affects people's right to knowledge.

Mar 24, 2015

Afghanistan: 13 Civilians Killed in Militant Attack on Passenger Vehicles

The militants opened fire on the vehicles plying on Kabul-Ghazni highway.

Mar 24, 2015

Rajinikanth Mourns Death of Lee Kuan Yew

Superstar Rajinikanth has expressed grief at the death of Lee Kuan Yew, the founding father and former Prime Minister of Singapore, and took to Twitter to express his condolence.

Mar 24, 2015

Israel Spied on US-Iran Nuclear Talks, Lobbied Congress to Call off Programme: Report

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government engaged in eavesdropping, using informants and acquiring details about closed-door US briefings.

Mar 24, 2015

VK Singh Attends Pakistan Day Celebrations, Paints a Sorry Picture

After the function which took place in the Pakistan high commission in New Delhi, Singh tweeted the hashtag "DISGUST".

Mar 24, 2015

Will Avoid Border Conflict With India: China

China's foreign ministry says that both countries will build on the results of previous negotiations.

Mar 24, 2015

Britain to investigate Sharia courts and preachers amid crackdown on extremism

Britain will introduce measures to counter Islamist extremism, including an investigation into Sharia courts and a crackdown on incendiary preachers.

Mar 23, 2015

Israeli illusionist dazzles crowd by floating in the air

Hanging solely by his hand attached to a wall at a Tel Aviv shopping centre, Illusionist and endurance artist Hezi Dean appeared to be floating in the air, shocking hundreds of pedestrians on 22 March.

Mar 23, 2015

White tiger cubs enchant visitors at a Hungarian zoo

A lucky few guests were able to catch a rare glimpse of two white Bengal tiger cubs on 20 March.

Mar 23, 2015

Lee Kuan Yew Funeral: Where to Watch Live, Date, Timings and Cremation Details

The 91-year old founding father of Singapore will be cremated following a State Funeral on 29 March.

Mar 23, 2015