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With 89 percent of the vote counted early on Tuesday morning, Duterte had an insurmountable lead of 5.92 million votes over his nearest rival.

Trump-like candidate Rodrigo Duterte wins Philippine presidential election

Duterte, hypnotised millions with his vows of brutal but quick solutions to the nation's twin plagues of crime and poverty
10 May 2016 7:50 AM
Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Photo: AP)

Indonesia forms team to probe 1960s massacre 'graves'

The decision came after activists handed authorities a list of sites where they say some of those killed during the massacres were buried.
09 May 2016 6:45 PM
Islamic leaders said the existence of 1.6 billion Muslims spread across 57 countries should become a force to promote the goodness of Islam. (Photo: AFP)

Indonesia calls on Islamic leaders to promote tolerant Islam

Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation, has seen a spate of deadly attacks by Islamic militants in recent years.
09 May 2016 6:42 PM
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un (Photo: AP)

Kim Jong-Un becomes North Korea ruling party chairman

The appointment will further bolster his authority at a congress seen as a coronation of sorts for the young leader.
09 May 2016 5:02 PM
The students have reportedly been blacklisted. (Photo: Video grab)

Thai students caught using 'Mission Impossible' exam spy glasses

The entrance exam in question had been cancelled after the plot was discovered.
09 May 2016 4:28 PM
The Tokyo District Court slapped Megumi Igarashi with a 400,000 yen ($3,700) fine, but the penalty was half what prosecutors had demanded as she was also cleared of one of several charges. (Photo: AFP)

Vagina figurines display is ‘pop art’, not obscenity, rules Japan

Igarashi and her supporters scoffed at the fact her genitals were the focus of a court case.
09 May 2016 12:29 PM
The three-person BBC team was in North Korea ahead of the party congress that began Friday. (Photo: AP)

BBC reporter expelled from North Korea during rare party congress

The reporter, Rupert Wingfield-Hayes, was detained on Friday at Pyongyang airport as he was leaving the country
09 May 2016 11:18 AM
On South Korea, Kim Jong-un emphasized reunification under a federal system (Photo: AP)

North Korea willing to push for Korean reunification unless South 'opts for war'

Kim Jong-un said the North is willing to develop friendly relations even with countries that had in the past been hostile toward it.
09 May 2016 8:20 AM
Those waiting for him to settle down may have to wait a little longer as the 31-year-old prince said he struggles to develop relationships with women because of the scrutiny and intrigue surrounding him at all times. (Photo: AP)

Intrusion of privacy keeping Prince Harry away from girlfriends

He opened up about the 'massive paranoia that sits inside me' when it comes to women.
09 May 2016 8:19 AM
The April 25 House of Culture, the venue for the 7th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea is seen framed by the Workers' Party flags decorating the streets on Friday, May 6, 2016, in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo: AP )

N Korea congress adopts decision to further boost nuclear capability

he congress also adopted in the decision to disavow the use of nuclear weapons unless its sovereignty is first infringed.
09 May 2016 8:01 AM
From swearing, gutter talk about the Pope, rape jokes and threats to kill, Philippine presidential favourite Rodrigo Duterte has created a storm (Photo: AP)

From Viagra to rape jokes, Philippines presidential favourite does a Trump

Philippine presidential favourite Rodrigo Duterte has outdone US presidential candidate Donald Trump with his outrageous talk.
09 May 2016 7:55 AM
n this photograph taken on May 6, 2016, demonstrators face a phalanx of Myanmar policemen during a raly outside the Chinese owned mining facility in the central town of Monywa. (Photo: AFP)

Protests build in Myanmar over flashpoint Chinese-backed mine

Over the years, protests have continued and crackdowns have spurred bouts of anti-China demonstrations in Yangon and other major cities.
08 May 2016 3:16 PM
Amidst much curosity, North Korea TV today aired the speech by its leader Kim Jong Un. (Photo: AP)

What did Kim Jong-un say in 'special' speech on North Korea TV

Kim unveiled a five-year economic plan and stressed that North Korea was a 'responsible' nuclear weapons power.
08 May 2016 1:50 PM
Internet propaganda is believed to have played a key role in drawing some 500 Indonesians to the Middle East to join IS, particularly among those living in cities where it is easier to get online. (Representational Image)

Indonesia's Muslim cyber warriors take on ISIS

Armed with laptops and smartphones, some 500 members of the Nahdlatul Ulama are seeking to counter the Islamic State.
08 May 2016 9:49 AM
Murali Pillai garnered 61.21% of the votes and was elected member of the parliament on Saturday following his victory in the by-election held at suburban Bukit Batok constituency. (Photo: Twitter)

Indian-origin Murali Pillai elected to Singapore parliament

Murali Pillai garnered 61.21% of the votes, while Singapore Democratic Party’s Chee Soon Juan got 38.79% of votes.
08 May 2016 7:50 AM
Kim Jong-Un told a ruling party congress that the country would only use its nuclear weapons if its sovereignty came under threat. (Photo: AFP)

North Korea leader says will use nuclear weapons if sovereignty 'encroached'

Kim had opened the congress with a defiant defence of the North's nuclear weapons programme.
08 May 2016 7:25 AM
Kim Jong Un, leader of North Korea (Photo: AP)

N. Korea shows off hospital care inspired by Great Leaders

Foreign reporters were escorted by officials to an unusual media tour of the modern hospital to highlight their leader’s love for people.
07 May 2016 5:46 PM
After crisscrossing the archipelago nation for three months, five presidential candidates led by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte will converge in the vote-rich capital Manila for their final rallies ahead of Monday's vote. (Photo: AP)

Philippines may elect Rodrigo Duterte as country's next president

Duterte courted controversy with his profanity-laden speeches, vulgar jokes and devil-may-care irreverence and is likened to Donald Trump.
07 May 2016 3:56 PM
North Korean women tie flags as they decorate the streets in downtown Pyongyang, North Korea Saturday, May 7, 2016 (Photo: AP)

Nobel Laureates visit North Korea despite protests from South Korea

North Korea remains the 'hermit kingdom' due to its nuclear weapons programme and repressive internal policies.
07 May 2016 1:56 PM
A collision between a Chinese fishing boat and a foreign cargo ship left almost 17 missing in the East China Sea. (Photo: AP)

17 missing after fishing boat-cargo ship collision in East China Sea

The East China Sea is home to a group of uninhabited islets claimed by both China and Japan.
07 May 2016 1:03 PM

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Hyderabad city to have bridges à la Paris

While six bridges and a link road will be constructed by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority, four bridges will be built by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, three by the HRDCL and one bridge by the QQSUDA. (Representational Image: PTI)
 

Experts warn of particularly hot summer ahead in Hyderbad

Anjal Prakash, research director and adjunct associate professor of Bharti Institute of Public Policy, ISB, told Deccan Chronicle, “The climate models have predicted that this is going to be a warmer summer and the hot areas will be hotter than before. In Telangana, we are seeing 38ºC in February itself, which is an indication of what is in store in April and May.” (Representational DC Image)
 

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Kerala transman gives birth to baby, first case in India

Ziya Paval recently took to Instagram and announced that Zahhad was eight months pregnant. Paval and Zahhad have been living together for the past three years. (Twitter)
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Former President Jiang Zemin, who guided China's rise, dies

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Without fail every morning, an orderly (please don't call them ward boy) came by to change my bed clothes. (DC Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

My life in Covid-19 quarantine
Having made Mumbai’s streets his canvas and DSLR camera his paintbrush, photographer Star Udyawar’s narration of everyday life in the maximum city is riveting. As can be seen in his various portrayals of the city like the historic Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), Dhobi Ghat with its colourful backdrop, and the famous Sea-link. For Udyawar, perspective is key as it defines the in-depth relationship between the objects in a picture along with the dimensions that a viewer perceives.

Framing the Mundane
A model walks the runway at the Pamella Roland fashion show during New Yo)rk Fashion Week at Pier 59 Studios on February 7, 2020 in New York City. (AFP

The best pictures from New York Fashion Week
T K Sandeep is a photographer whose work consists of moody video poems and photo poems. One of his recent projects was a calendar in which he got hijras and transgenders in Kerala to tell him their dream professions, and then he photographed them dressed as those professionals.

A selection of photographer TK Sandeep's work
The dress featured a fairly simple silhouette with a plunging neckline. But the drama is brought by the feathered veil/cape element. It also had a bow at the neck for added drama. (Photo: AP)

Valentino fashionably interprets A Midsummer's Night Dream
A man sports a colourful headgear with traditional motifs. (Photo: AP)

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