Politics

Bigotry seems emboldened: George W Bush aims veiled criticism at Donald Trump

The former US President made the comments while speaking at a George W. Bush Institute event on New York on 19 October. While never actually mentioning Trumps name, Bush rallied against bigotry and white supremacy, adding that modern politics seems more vulnerable to conspiracy theories and outright fabrication.

Oct 20, 2017

Playboy features first ever transgender playmate

Playboy will feature its first ever transgender and amp;#39;playmate and amp;#39; in the upcoming November issue.The french model Ines Ray will be centerfold, a first in Playboy and amp;#39;s 64- year history.

Oct 20, 2017

Last Tintin comic strip expected to sell for more than $59,000 in auction

The last major illustration by Tintin creator Herge will be put up for auction on Saturday (21 October) in Liege. Herge made the drawing, that included Tintin, his dog Snowy, Captain Haddock and a host of familiar characters, as a study for a mural at the Stockel metro station in Brussels.

Oct 20, 2017

Black protester hugs Neo-Nazi outside Richard Spencer event

The man, dressed in braces and a t-shirt covered in swastikas, was surrounded by protesters outside the event at the University of Florida on 19 October.

Oct 20, 2017

Subramanian Swamy joins Taj Mahal row; says it was built on land stolen from Hindu kings

Subramanian Swamy has claimed that he has evidence Taj Mahal was built on stolen land. Read on to know what more the controversial BJP leader said.

Oct 20, 2017

Does Donald Trump really love the troops?

US President Donald Trump has a strange relationship with the military. The Commander-in-Chief regularly praises the troops, and has positioned himself their champion. However, in the past he has caused controversy with comments about the armed forces, whether it be feuding with a Gold Star family, banning transgender people from the military, or claiming Senator John McCain was not a war hero because he was captured.

Oct 19, 2017

Tens of thousands rally in Barcelona as Spains political crisis deepens

Tens of thousands took to the streets of Barcelona on Oct. 17 as the region refused to bow to the Spanish government and amp;#39;s demand that it renounces a symbolic declaration of independence. The Spanish government has threatened to put Catalonia, which accounts for a fifth of the economy, under direct central rule if its government does not abandon independence by Oct. 19.

Oct 18, 2017

Ivanka Trump said she had a punk phase and the internet loved it

Writing in her mothers new memoir Raising Trump, Ivanka claims she was really into Nirvana and even dyed her hair blue. Needless to say, social media users found this hilarious, and started tweeting jokes, photoshopped pictures and even Ivanka-themed punk song titles.

Oct 18, 2017

Rahul Gandhi beats PM Modi, Kejriwal on retweets; to change Twitter handle soon?

Rahul Gandhi seems to be grabbing eyeballs on Twitter with wit, humour and sarcasm, which is earning him retweets comparable to those of PM Modi. Read to know more.

Oct 19, 2017

USS Ronald Reagan takes part in joint naval drills with South Korea

South Korean and US troops have begun five days of joint naval drills amid North Koreas renewal of its threat to fire missiles near the American territory of Guam.

Oct 19, 2017

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