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Ahmed’s ‘bomb’ clock

A clock made by a 14-year US boy became a hot topic worldwide.
17 September 2015

9 ways the world is supporting Ahmed Mohamed

Scientists, politicians, and other STEM advocates have taken to Twitter to express their support and encouragement for 14-year-old Ahmed Mohamed's ingenuity.
17 September 2015

Deepika Padukone to launch her foundation in October

Actress Deepika Padukone, who has personally been a victim of depression, says she is planning to launch her foundation.
14 September 2015

Two dead in plane crash on Tom Cruise's film set

A plane crash during the shoot of actor Tom Cruise’s upcoming film Mena in Colombia left two people dead and one person seriously injured.
12 September 2015

Social media 'pressure' on mental health of teenagers

Teenagers' mental health can be put at risk by constant pressure to post on social media, a study has found.
12 September 2015

Asha Bhosle turns 82, geared to perform in NY

On her 82nd birthday, legendary singer Asha Bhosle reached the Big Apple, where she is excited to perform later this week.
8 September 2015

[WATCH NOW] Rene Higuita repeats famous scorpion kick 20 years later

Rene Higuita who enjoyed a madcap moment or two in his playing days, has taken to the swimming pool to celebrate his famous Wembley moment.
7 September 2015

Japanese suggest new Tokyo Olympics logo as official emblem scrapped

Japanese social media users have been posting their own creative designs after Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games logo controversy.
2 September 2015

Amitabh Bachchan Twitter account 'hacked'

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has alleged that his Twitter account has been hacked.
31 August 2015

'Civil War': Captain America, Iron Man's teams revealed

The names of actors of two superhero teams in "Captain America: Civil War" have been released.
29 August 2015

Man to dress as a Ninja Turtle for his wedding, because the Internet said it would be so

Nic Vargus will dress as a ninja turtle for his wedding after Twitter users answered his call for help.
29 August 2015

Antonio Banderas back to school

Actor Antonio Banderas has enrolled at a fashion school to master the craft.
28 August 2015

US Journo killing: Shooter waiting ‘to go boom’

Flanagan, 41, had "a long series of complaints against co-workers nearly from the beginning of employment at the TV station," said Dennison, now an official with the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources.
27 August 2015

Black Monday and Tumble Tuesday: How China reacted

Chinese stocks continue to tumble, a day after "Black Monday" sent markets crashing across the globe.
25 August 2015

No more social media for Russell Brand

British stand-up comedian Russell Brand has taken a step back from social media and his YouTube channel.
22 August 2015

Google desktop search now shows Tweets

Next time you perform a Google search on your desktop, keep a look out for something new: tweets.
22 August 2015

Why just porn? #NextBanIdea trends in India

India's Twitter users are making "helpful" suggestions to the government on what to ban next now that they have blocked free access to porn websites.
4 August 2015

AFL racism row: Goodes backed by #IstandwithAdam campaign

Social media users are rallying around Aussie Rules footballer Adam Goodes, after he became embroiled in a racism row with fans.
1 August 2015

Facebook now used by half of world's online users

Half of the world's estimated online population now check in to the social networking giant Facebook at least once a month.
30 July 2015

Twitter getting edit option? Thanks, Kim

A tweet by one and only Kim Kardashian complaining about the lack of an edit function may change Twitter as we know it, reports Time.com.
26 July 2015