Champagne worth a whopping $113,000 was sold for events within the upper house of the UK Parliament—the House of Lords—over the year 2023, the highest figure in six years.

UK: 'Out of touch' House of Lords guzzled champagne worth $113,000 in 2023

As the year 2023 came to a close, India’s instant delivery service ‘Blinkit’ revealed some of the most intriguing sales patterns throughout the year. The data reflected the evolving purchasing habits of the consumers, while also shedding light on the increasing reliance on online delivery services.

India: South Delhi resident shocks internet by ordering 9,940 condoms in 2023

Dua Lipa is feeling beyond lucky, as she ended the year 2023 in India. The Grammy-winning singer was vacationing in Rajasthan, the northwestern state of the Indian subcontinent, as she concluded her trip to the culturally rich land.

I feel so beyond lucky: Dua Lipa pens gratitude message as she concludes trip to India, shares photos

The customs department of the Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, in Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow, arrested two passengers trying to smuggle foreign-origin gold. According to the airport officials, it was the biggest haul of 2023.

India: Two passengers arrested for smuggling gold in rectum and coffee machine

A US woman was left heartbroken after she discovered that both of her arms and legs were amputated after she went for a regular kidney stone surgery. 41-year-old Lucinda Mullins had her kidney stone treated just weeks ago but later she learnt through doctors that her kidney stone caused an infection and she became septic.

US: Woman wakes up to amputated legs and arms after getting kidney stone surgery

A lot of Game of Thrones' stories are in the store. George RR Martin, the man behind the world of HBO's Game of Thrones, has revealed the future projects that are currently in the pipeline.

Three Game of Thrones animated series in the works, George R R Martin reveals

Police in India’s Bihar state arrested eight individuals over the weekend for allegedly luring men into a fraudulent scheme involving impregnating women who were not able to conceive with their partners.

All India Pregnant Job Service scam: Bihar police arrest 8 for luring men to impregnate women

On the last day of the year 2023, Vijay gave all his fans a treat. On Sunday (Dec 31), the South Indian actor shared the first poster along with the title of his much-anticipated next project, Thalapathy 68.

The Greatest of All Time first look out, Vijay to play a double role

Watch firework displays and New Year's Eve events from around the world live here.

World welcomes 2024 with New Year's fireworks | Pond stolen in India's Bihar

After a dull 2022, no one would have thought that 2023 would be the year of Bollywood and its actors. This year, we witnessed a resurgence of the quintessential Bollywood fun with movies that had everything from romance to drama and action and went on to become the highest-grossing movies in the Hindi film industry.

Back to stardom - the fabulous year that Deols had at the movies

A British Sikh senior medical professional with over 30 years of general practice (GP) experience has been knighted by King Charles III in the 2024 New Year Honours list, which includes honours for members of the England women’s football squad and charity workers.

British Sikh medic knighted in King’s New Year honours

Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Tom Wilkinson, who starred in The Full Monty, a film about a group of unemployed steel workers who launch new careers as strippers, died on Saturday aged 75.

Full Monty star Tom Wilkinson dies aged 75

As curtain falls on 2023, it is time to look back at the voices that emerged as the epitome of talent and resonance, capturing the hearts of listeners with their exceptional artistry.

From Armaan Mallik to Arijit Singh, Here are 2023’s top beloved voices resonating across

Politician and actor Vijayakanth breathed his last on Thursday (Dec 28) after a prolonged illness. He was 71. Vijayakanth, who was the founder of India's Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) party and a well-known Tamil actor, has left a huge legacy behind him.

Rajinikanth pays last respects to Vijayakanth, recalls fond memories with the late actor

People from a village in southwest China damaged a set of 1,400-year-old Buddha statues by painting them with bright colours. They did it to "redeem a wish to the god," the officials said.

Ancient Buddha statues in China damaged after being painted over as mark of devotion

Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan in a heartwrenching social media post revealed that he hasn't met his son, Zoravar for over a year after his separation form his wife Aesha Mukherji.

Akshay Kumar on Shikhar Dhawan’s post for his son, 'Nothing is more painful..'

The year 2023 saw some pretty 'out there' moments that at first glance seem like something right out of a sci-fi book. From the space rock being dropped to our planet Earth, to a dangerous journey underwater that took a tragic turn, here are some moments from the departing year that belong in the science fiction aisle of a library.

Rewind 2023: Moments this year that seemed straight out of science fiction

A new viral video has captured the internet's attention. The enthralling video is from Florida's Everglades National Park, where an amateur wildlife photographer captured a thrilling predator vs prey spectacle.

Predator vs Prey: Alligator chomps down invasive python in Florida. Watch epic showdown here

An Indian-origin man from New York was finally able to get his house evicted by two squatters after a long, strenuous legal fight of over 22 months. Bobby Chawla reportedly purchased the house in a bank auction but was not able to move in as Barry and Barbara Pollack, the accused squatters, refused to evict the property.

‘Go back to Pakistan', yell squatters living in Indian-origin man's New York house

Prabhas' Salaar is getting an outstanding response at the box office. Released on Sep 22, the movie went on to cross Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion) in just three days of its release in the domestic market.

Salaar box office:  Prabhas film crosses Rs 400 crore mark in three days

Rescuers in the UK have apparently found a 12-year-old dog roaming in an English village that went missing nearly seven years ago. Nonprofit organistaion Lost Dog Recovery UK South shared a Facebook post, mentioning details about the miraculous rescue.

Stray dog rescued from English village seven years after it went missing

Arbaaz Khan and Shura Khan are married. After a lot of rumours, Arbaaz and make-up artist Shura tied the knot in an intimate ceremony on Dec 24. The ceremony was organised at Arbaaz's sister Arpita Khan's home in Mumbai.

Arbaaz Khan marries Shura Khan in intimate wedding ceremony. Check photos here

A wedding celebration in India turned into a battleground as a clash occurred between the groom's and bride's sides over the absence of 'paneer' pieces in the 'matar paneer' dish.

Watch: Wedding guests scuffle, throw chairs at each other over missing 'paneer' in dish

After the theatrical release of Animal, get ready for the OTT version of Ranbir Kapoor's movie. Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga delivered one of the biggest blockbusters of the year and now he's busy editing his movie again to release on Netflix soon.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga says Animal OTT version will have more scenes, ‘Will be using those 5-6 minutes extra’

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