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The props from Christopher Reeve's "Superman" and the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy will headline Monday's sale of some 400 cinephile items. (Photo: AFP)

Rare Hollywood memorabilia goes up for auction

Superman's cape and Bilbo's pipe up for grabs in Hollywood auction.

14 Dec 2019 11:38 AM

A 1976 poster designed to promote the first “Star Wars” film “A New Hope” and signed by actor Mark Hamill has a price tag of 5,000 - 8,000 pounds. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Star Wars collectibles go up for auction

From posters to helmets, Star Wars collectibles up for auction.

07 Dec 2019 5:51 PM

If you worry about overspending, consider getting a prepaid gift card in that amount. (Photo: AP)

Sticking to your budget during the holiday season

Holiday money-saving strategies that can backfire.

07 Dec 2019 3:17 PM

The initiative came about at the request of a local parliamentarian who wanted to beautify and transform the area better known for its dirt and foul smell than art. (Photo: AFP)

Colourful wall murals give makeover to Delhi slums

Rainbow murals bring some cheer to Delhi slum.

06 Dec 2019 1:08 PM

Unmarried women in China are largely barred from accessing sperm banks and in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment, forcing them to seek options abroad. (Photo: AFP)

Single Chinese women prefer foreign sperm donors

China's single women seek sperm donors overseas.

06 Dec 2019 12:17 PM

The effectiveness of the teacher is the most important component for pupil attainment. (Photo: ANI)

Attentive teachers can positively impact students’ performance

Teacher's effectiveness has great impact on student's achievement: Study.

06 Dec 2019 12:09 PM

Combatants display total disregard for humanitarian law. (Photo: AFP)

UN launches humanitarian appeal for nearly USD 29 billion

UN launches USD 29 bn emergency funding appeal.

04 Dec 2019 3:38 PM

According to North Korean propaganda, the elder Kim was born at the nearby Mount Paektu Secret Camp. (Photo: AFP)

North Korea builds memorial at birthplace at of Kim Jong-il

North Korea's Kim opens huge mountain development.

03 Dec 2019 12:20 PM

They also embark on gruelling mountain walks and cycling campaigns to reach out to remote communities. (Photo: AFP)

Himalayan kung fu nuns challenging women’s role with martial arts

Nun-chucks: Kung fu sisters battle stereotypes in the region’s patriarchal societies.

28 Nov 2019 11:04 AM

Together we must intensify action to eliminate violence against women and girls. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Intensify action to eliminate violence against women

All forms of violence against women needs to be stopped.

25 Nov 2019 8:30 PM

Since the start of his pontificate in 2013, Francis has preached that the Church should grow by attraction and not by proselytising, or conversion campaigns. (Photo: AFP)

Tech and globalisation homogenising young people; shares Pope

Pope says tech, globalisation endanger youth individuality.

25 Nov 2019 2:27 PM

In one of the most powerful images, a long butcher's knife is seen encased within a ribcage. (Photo: AFP)

X-rays from victims of domestic violence in Italy expose harsh reality

X-rays of broken bones lay bare domestic violence in Italy.

25 Nov 2019 1:39 PM

Taituha’s ancestors were among the 40 Māori leaders who signed the Treaty of Waitangi with representatives of Prince Charles’s great-great-great grandmother, Queen Victoria, at the site in 1840. (Photo: Instagram)

Prince Charles embarks on tour of New Zealand

'The time feels right': Prince Charles welcomed to New Zealand's founding site of Waitangi.

24 Nov 2019 10:36 AM

Thailand has been a major venue for human smugglers and traffickers of tens of thousands of Muslim Rohingya who have fled crackdowns in Myanmar. (Photo: AP)

Pope Francis condemns exploitation of women during Thailand visit

Visiting Thailand, Pope condemns exploitation of women and children.

22 Nov 2019 4:32 PM

"We've gotten to the point where you have explosions and fireworks, skydivers" appearing all over Instagram or YouTube. (Photo: AFP)

Parents in US take gender reveal parties too far

Boy or girl? US parents go too far in gender reveals.

22 Nov 2019 10:32 AM

An attempt last year to revive "pissoirs" on the streets of Paris to stop men from urinating against walls. (Photo: AFP)

Outdoor loos in Paris get historic status

What a relief! Paris show lifts taboo on historic outdoor loos.

21 Nov 2019 3:21 PM

The possibilities are endless, from home decor to apparel, bespoke to a quick online purchase. (Photo: AP)

Gifting ideas for the festive season

Give the gift of winter white this holiday season.

21 Nov 2019 2:37 PM

The church, which is painted yellow and rises up off land by the river, is proud of its historic role in spreading the faith. (Photo: AFP)

Thailand prepares for visit of Pope Francis

‘Heart' of Catholicism in Thailand fired up for Pope Francis.

20 Nov 2019 2:15 PM

One needs to make a distinction between men and masculinity. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

‘Not All Men’: An unproductive response while addressing gender-based violence

Gender-sensitisation is the need of the hour.

19 Nov 2019 11:00 AM

Some educators have embraced sites such as Facebook as a tool for engagement, learning and group assignments. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Social media usage can impact students’ academics

Quitting Facebook can escalate exam results of below average students.

17 Nov 2019 11:49 AM

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Thunberg, Swedish teen climate activist, named TIME magazine's 'Person of the Year'

"We can't just continue living as if there was no tomorrow, because there is a tomorrow. That is all we are saying," Thunberg told the magazine. (Photo: Screengrab)

As part of sweeping reforms, Saudi ends gender-segregated entrances for restaurants

Restaurants in Saudi Arabia will no longer need to maintain entrances segregated by sex, the authorities said on Sunday, further eroding some of the world’s strictest social rules as sweeping reforms take hold. (Photo: File)

PM Modi's tweet on LS elections 2019 bags India's 'Golden Tweet' of 2019

PM Modi’s “sab ka saath, sabka vikas” tweet celebrating the Bharatiya Janata Party's re-election victory in 2019 was the most retweeted and liked tweet of the year, making it the "Golden Tweet" in India. (Photo: File)

Bianca Andreescu wins Lou Marsh Trophy, becomes Canada athlete of year

Bianca Andreescu was awarded the Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada’s athlete of the year on Monday, capping a remarkable year in which the teenager became the country’s first tennis Grand Slam singles champion with her U.S Open triumph. (Photo:Twitter)

What does the four-year ban on Russia mean for them

Russia would be banned for four years from the Olympic and Paralympic Summer and Winter Games. That rules an official Russian team out of Tokyo 2020 and the Beijing Winter Olympics of 2022. (Photo: AFP)

Snake enters ground, interrupts Ranji cricket match

A snake entered into the Devineni Venkata Ramana Praneetha Ground, interrupting the Ranji Trophy match between Andhra and Vidarbha here on Monday. (Photo: Twitter)

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Newly-minted US Open champion Bianca Andreescu received a hero’s welcome on Sunday, arriving back in her hometown of Mississauga, Canada, for a celebratory rally, as Canadians embraced their very own #SheTheNorth. (Photo:Instagram)

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Rohit Sharma, who made his debut as a Test opener here, was dismissed after scoring 176, while Mayank Agarwal scored his maiden Test hundred. (Twitter/BCCI)

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Lionel Messi won the Best FIFA Men's Player and Meghan Rapinoe won the Best FIFA Women's Player award. (Photo: AFP)

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