New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Pakistan is considering mortgaging Islamabads biggest park to get a loan of around 500 billion PKR, a media report said.

Sitapur (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 21 (IANS) A teenager battling depression for two years following her mother's death ended her life, prompting even the father to take his life out of sheer hopelessness.

Lucknow, Jan 20 (IANS) After the success story of strawberry cultivation in Bundelkhand region, more and more farmers in this region are opting for non-conventional crops, mainly fruits.

Los Angeles, Jan 19 (IANS) Hollywood star Elizabeth Olsen says she once thought of changing her surname and distance herself from the success of her family because it was insanity growing up in the spotlight.

Haveri (Karnataka), Jan 18 (IANS) The heart-wrenching tale of 23-year-old distraught woman ended on a happy note with police reuniting her with her abandoned toddler. Fed up with her alcoholic husband's violent behaviour, the woman had decided to first desert her nine-month old baby and then commit suicide. But she failed as every time she tried to attempt suicide she was apparently "prevented" from taking the extreme step.

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 18 (IANS) Businessman Boby Chemmanur who brought football legend Diego Marodana to Kerala, is again in the news for converting his Rolls Royce Phantom car into a tourist taxi.

Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) Actress Juhi Chawla on Monday took a jibe at social networking platforms WhatsApp and Facebook at a time when millions of users are abandoning WhatsApp and opting for other chatting platforms to ensure their privacy is maintained.

Lucknow, Jan 16 (IANS) Jhansi which is well-known as the land of valour is all set to write a new chapter and strawberry cultivation would play a pivotal role in transforming the region. The land of Jhansi in Utttar Pradesh is most suitable for the cultivation of strawberries and to promote its cultivation, a 'Strawberry Festival' is being organised in Jhansi.

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANSlife) Director and producer Zoya Akhtar's success with titles like 'Made in Heaven', 'Luck by Chance', 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' and 'Gully Boy' has not protected her from intense cyberbullying and trolling. Zoya recently shared her experiences that have made her leave the social media platform Facebook entirely. She said that because of the extreme levels of trolling and abuse she has faced, she is reluctant to sign into the negative energy on Twitter, and has had to switch off the comments on her Instagram account.

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Bollywood star Kajol cherishes her special bond with her mother, veteran actress Tanuja, and says she truly understood her only after she had a daughter. The actress says she realised her mother's sacrifices after having her duaghter Nysa.

Bhubaneswar, Jan 16 (IANS) A dolphin jumps out of the brackish waters of Odisha's famed Chilika lake and is the cynosure for all eyes on a boat on the lagoon.

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Diego Maradona's death on November 2, 2020 was followed by a flood of tributes from around the world and all walks of life. His death had been attributed to a heart attack but it wasn't this alone that caused arguably the greatest footballer of all time to die at the age of 60.

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Its an anthology that took 10 years to compile but thats not surprising given that it takes in 200 years of Indians writing prose and poetry in English and what emerges is a priceless collection of something that has never been attempted before.

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANSlife) The Covid-19 pandemic has changed Indians' outlook on health as 70 per cent Indians says they will prioritise dietary and lifestyle changes in 2021 to manage both emotional and physical health, according to a survey.

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The history of Indian tennis begins in the late 19th century, soon after it was established as a competitive sport in England. The sport quickly caught the imagination of the colonised just as much as it had of the colonisers. In those early years, Mohammed Sleem, the Fyzee brothers, S.M. Jacob and Ghaus Mohammed (whose genius was sadly curtailed by the Second World War) were the heroes tennis needed, claiming it for India.

Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) The Bollywood spy flick gets more ambitious this year, with a couple of top superstars signing up roles in the genre. Akshay Kumar, Kangana Ranaut and Sidharth Malhotra will give the Bollywood spy thriller new-age twist on big screen, even as Manoj Bajpayee continues with his escapades in the OTT space with The Family Man 2.

Seesali (Andhra Pradesh), Jan 13 (IANS) Hundreds of people gathered at Seesali village in Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district on Wednesday afternoon to engage in cockfights and place bets worth crores of rupees as part of Sankranti celebrations.

Tokyo, Jan 13 (IANS) If you have work related stress, then taking a stroll in green spaces may help you in improving your mental health and managing stress, a new study suggests.

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) The lockdown might have proven to be a bizarre time for her considering she has not been home or in any one place for this long since she was 14-year-old. However, the suffocation did not stop Mallika Sarabhai - dancer, actor and social activist ("they are all part of me and make up the whole me") and her artistic director at Darpana Academy of Performing Arts in Ahmedabad from conceiving a dance piece titled 'Unblocked' involving multiple dancers of diverse genres and generations, and putting it to Tapan Bose's track 'Rivulets of Innocence'.

Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) Playback star Arijit Singh is excited about his new song O saiyaan, which features in the upcoming film, The Power. He says his effort to bring an element of uniqueness in every song continues with the number.

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANSlife) Hailing from a small village in the Suryapet district of Telangana, Anjaneyulu's artistic practice takes shape through his countless experiences as a young boy growing up in a rural setting.

Hyderabad, Jan 8 (IANS) A 13-year-old boy has set a new record by playing 20 songs in 30 minutes on keyboard with a blindfold.

New York, Jan 7 (IANS) Ladies, if you have a greater number of lifetime sexual partners, theres good news for you. A new study has revealed that such women are less likely to experience sexual dysfunction in life.

Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Pankaj Tripathi has revealed a few of his secrets when it comes to honing his phenomenal acting skills. He loves revisiting the works of Chekov and Brecht, global icons who revolutionised theatre and gave shape to modern acting techniques. Tripathi also often falls back on eminent Kannada playwright and theatre director Prasanna's book, Indian Method In Acting.

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) Actress Urvashi Rautela has shared a note for her mother on her birthday, saying she is thankful to her for guidance and support.