Tamil is the oldest and a beautiful language, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, regretting that he was not able to speak it.


Tamil oldest language: PM


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Definition of being behind on the laundry: When you find yourself seriously considering wearing a Halloween costume to work.


It's not what you wear, but the way you wear it (The Funny Side)


National Award-winning actor Akshay Kumar has installed a sanitary pad vending machine in Mumbai Central ST Bus Depot and hopes to put several across India.


Pad Man Akshay installs sanitary pad vending machines


Mexican kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman in a letter to a judge here, complained about strict security limits on communication with his family and his prison conditions.


Mexican kingpin El Chapo complains of prison conditions


The 'RapeRoko' campaign launched by the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chairperson Swati Maliwal will now be taken to the streets of national capital through Nukkad Nataks (street plays), an official statement on Wednesday said.


DCW to spread 'RapeRoko' campaign through 'Nukkad Nataks'


Oxfam, the British government-funded charity that has campaigned against corruption and sex abuse in India, has itself been rocked by allegations of corruption and sex abuse, according to media reports.


Oxfam rocked by corruption, sex abuse allegations


The top of the Empire State Building in Manhattan here shined in red and gold at sunset to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year that falls on February 16.


Empire State Building shines for Chinese New Year


Actress Minnie Driver has stepped down as one of Oxfam's global ambassadors following revelations of sexual abuse by aid workers in Haiti.


Actress Minnie Driver steps down as Oxfam ambassador


Condoms in all their versatile forms, colors, and dimensions and uses were seen in Connaught Place, the heart of Delhi, on occasion was the celebration of the International Condom Day, organised by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) -- a global not-for-profit working towards making people treat condoms as an essential wardrobe item.


International Condom Day celebrated in Delhi


Now the tourists may have to pay Rs 10 more to see the Taj Mahal, as the government proposes to increase the entry fee to Rs 50 from Rs 40 and introduce an additional fee of Rs 200 to for visiting the main mausoleum, a Union Minister said on Tuesday.


Visit to Taj Mahal to cost more, visitors' stay duration to be limited


Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chairperson Swati Maliwal on Tuesday launched a 'Rape Roko' movement against sexual violence and announced holding of mass demonstrations across the country on March 8 -- the day marked as International Women's Day.


Maliwal launches 'Rape Roko' movement, calls for death penalty for child rapists


A 27-year-old man has been arrested here for killing a minor boy over a grudge against his parents, police said on Tuesday.


Man kills minor in Delhi over grudge against parents


Doctors in the US have extracted 14 worms from the eyes of a woman, the first known instance in the world of a human infection, previously seen only in cattle, according to a report by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).


US woman first to be infected with 14 eye worms


Young Indians are connected more through mobile dating applications and social media platforms, instead of matrimonial sites and advertisements, a survey showed here on Tuesday.


Indian youth prefer dating apps over matrimonial sites: Survey


The London City Airport reopened on Tuesday after an unexploded 500kg Second World War bomb was safely removed from the area.


London airport reopens after WW2 bomb removed


Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Monday revealed more details of their forthcoming wedding on May 19.


Prince Harry, Meghan Markle reveal more wedding details


(ATTN EDITORS: This is the fourth in a 10-part "Translating India" series where 10 noted translators -- in articles written exclusively for IANS -- share their experiences of translating from their respective languages.)


Translating Thakazhi from Malayalam into English (Translating India-4)


(ATTN EDITORS: This is the third in a 10-part "Translating India" series where 10 noted translators -- in articles written exclusively for IANS -- share their experiences of translating from their respective languages.)


The delicate balance between beauty and originality in translating Marathi to English


Superstar Aamir Khan says 'Misaal Mumbai', an initiative by artist Rouble Nagi, who has painted over 285 slum houses, is great.


'Misaal Mumbai' a great initiative: Aamir Khan


Nearly 11.48 crore tonnes of gold deposits have been confirmed by scientists and geologists in Rajasthan, with experts claiming that the deposits are mostly located in the cities of Banswara and Udaipur.


Rajasthan sits over 11.82 crore tonne gold deposits: Experts


At a time when whispers of sexual harassment in Hollywood have turned into thunderous protests under the #metoo banner, noted Indian filmmaker Prakash Jha has come forward to bat for gender equality in Indian film industry. Speaking at the "Difficult Dialogues" here, Jha lamented the low number of women in Bollywood and dubbed it "the tragedy of our times".

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