Is the number of people killed in a car bomb in the heart of the Turkish capital Ankara on Sunday and wounded 75 more, the governor's

Composer of the famous song “Aamar Bhaier Rokte Rangano” Altaf Mahmud was a musician, cultural activist, language movement activist and martyred freedom fighter during the country's liberation war. Even though this musical maestro was widely known for his

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Ever wonder how a smile from a toddler can make your day? An astonished gasp, bouts of laughter, and unconditional love -- few of the elements that make one fall crazily in love with children.

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A man jumps off The Shard with a parachute and lands on a south London street.

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The Maidan, literally meaning open field, also referred as Brigade Parade Ground is the largest urban park in Kolkata, India. It is a vast

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