Facts  

From the first flag-hoisting ceremony to swearing-in of the first prime minister, deputy prime minister and their Cabinet and passing of Indian Independence Bill, here are 10 incidents that occurred on August 15, 1947.

Here are five facts about colours and their effect on our lives.

Here are five reasons why Balochistan wants to get separated from Pakistan and wants to form an independent nation. 

Telugu film actor Mahesh Babu has turned 44 today (August 9). Here are seven lesser-known facts about the birthday boy

 

Swiss tennis star Roger Federer turned 38 today. Here are five lesser known facts about the Swiss tennis ace. 

Veteran BJP leader Sushma Swaraj passed away due to heart attack on August 6. Here are seven lesser-known facts about the former Union minister as the nation pays tribute to her.
 

Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj passed away on Tuesday (August 6) due to a heart attack. She was 67. Here are seven facts about the former foreign minister which will make you respect her more

 

From being a fighter to a Thursday lover, here are some unknown and interesting facts from the life of Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa

American actor, director, producer and screenwriter Vin Diesel turned 52 today. Here are 5 interesting facts about the Fast and the Furious actor
 

England are trying to emulate the England women’s ODI side who lifted the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in 2017 with a dramatic nine-run victory over India at the same venue (Lord’s)

Australia have an incredible record of not having lost any of their previous seven World Cup semi-finals. Though England are pre-tournament favourites and have home advantage, it will not be easy to get it past their old foes

India have registered six victories in their last seven completed men’s ODI fixtures with New Zealand; these sides are set to play each other for the first time at ICC World Cup 2019 after their scheduled group game was abandoned without a ball bowled

July 1 is celebrated every year as National Doctor's Day to commemorate the birth and death anniversary of  Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy (Dr BC Roy)

 Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal's new property is known for its breath-taking design and its jaw-dropping value
 

Nicknamed Pancham, the music composer gave Indian film industry some of the most memorable tracks