Soaking up the monsoon spirit

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US thinktank warns of violence over book on Ayesha

The Jewel of Medina, a story of Ayesha, Prophet Mohammed's third wife penned by American author Sherry Jones in the form of historical fiction, has been objected to by some Muslims in the United......

'He must be a little cracked'

Today I want to list some of the top stories from national and international newspapers, magazines and web sites, those published from Monday, the day my last column appeared, through Friday, as I......

Kumar M Birla to be Birla Sun Life AMC chairman

The Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company is set to witness a change in its board composition, with Kumar Mangalam Birla taking over as chairman from its Canadian partner Sun Life's......

We are the Starbucks of the Pizza world : CEO, Om Pizzas

An Indian born, US-educated, Australian citizen, Tejpavan Singh Gandhok has recently joined as the CEO of Om Pizzas (OMP), the master franchisee for Papa Johns Pizza in India, as well as Chillis,......

Global economy returning to normalcy: PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Tuesday the global economic downturn which had affected Indian economy as well, is now coming to an end with slow return to normalcy. "We have been through a......

Why Ambani brothers are locking horns again

The latest Ambani-sibling fight has now become a political battle. The fight for gas supplies between Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd and Anil's Reliance Natural Resources Ltd has also put......

'Never ever had I imagined that I would one day give a voice to my nation'

'A Colourful World is for every child, telling them that like the different coloured crayons in a box, they should also appreciate their differing identities, shine and live peacefully with other......

Are You Ready For Avatar 2?

The next 12 months will see many world cinema heavyweights unveiling exciting new films. IMAGE: A scene from Avatar. In 2021, ending a year-and-a-half of pandemic-induced delays and disruptions,......

Golden Globes 2016: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence win!

The 73rd Golden Globe awards have been announced. A quick look at the winners: The winner's names are in bold.   Best motion picture, drama Mad Max: Fury Road Carol The Revenant Room......

PIX: Beeba Boys, Julianne Moore, Clooney at TIFF 2015

The annual Toronto International Film Festival began on September 10.Several Bollywood and Hollywood stars made their presence felt over the weekend at the ongoing Canadian film festival. A look at......

Sports Shorts: Anas, Hima bag gold in Czech Republic

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday Indian ace athlete Muhammed Anas bagged a gold medal in the 300m race at the Athleticky Mitink Reiter in the Czech Republic on Sunday.......

NASCAR's Danica Patrick to move to F1 in 2016?

NASCAR driver Danica Patrick performs dressed as a showgirl during the American Country Awards in December 2013. Photograph: Ethan Miller/Getty Images NASCAR team co-owner Gene Haas has no desire......

'I will do anything to get that England cap back on my head'

'I was devastated to end my international career in the manner in which it happened' 'I can play with Alastair again. Likewise, of course I can play under Peter Moores' Kevin Pietersen.......

Schumacher to get back in F1 car for demo run

Retired seven-times world champion Michael Schumacher will drive his old Formula One car again next month in a demonstration run around the daunting Nuerburgring Nordschleife track, Mercedes said......

Undefeated T&T face Cobras challenge

They have demolished every rival en route to the last-four stage but Trinidad and Tobago face their toughest challenge so far when they take on in-form Cape Cobras in the battle for a final spot of......