US: Gunman kills 22 in Maine, still at large

At least 22 people were killed while 50 others were injured in a mass shooting incident at Lewiston, Maine in the United States, CNN reported on Thursday. Image only for representation. The......

The Two Faces of India's Democracy

How should one billion Indians, for whom deprivation has become an inescapable way of life, join us in celebrating 75 years of Independence? And where do we go from here? asks Kalyan Singhal.......

China's aggressive behaviour can spark crisis: US

Describing China as a "pacing challenge" to the United States, Defence Secretary Llyod Austin has told American lawmakers that Beijing's "aggressive behaviour" in the Indo-Pacific could spark a......

US provided info, equipment to India during China standoff

The United States provided some information, cold-weather clothing and some other equipment to India during its recent border crisis with China, which has adopted an increasingly assertive military......

Windfall tax on crude cut; levy on diesel, ATF exports hiked

The government has cut the windfall profit tax on crude oil produced in the country while the levy on exports of diesel and ATF has been hiked, an official notification said. Photograph: Angus......

Core sector output slows to 20-month low of 0.1% in October

The growth rate in the production of eight key sectors slowed down to a 20-month low of 0.1 per cent in October on account of contraction in the output of crude oil, natural gas, refinery products,......

Explained: How India's crude import sources have changed over time

India’s crude oil imports are coming in from a changing mix of countries, with the top three accounting for around 60 per cent of total imports. Photograph: Angus Mordant/Reuters Russia......

If India accepts Russian oil offer it won't violate US sanctions: White House

India taking up Russia's offer of discounted crude oil would not be a violation of American sanctions, the White House has said. Photograph: Angus Mordant/Reuters "Our message to any country......

Cannes 2019: Which Huma Qureshi look do you love? VOTE!

Huma Qureshi made sure all eyes were on her at the 72nd Cannes International Film Festival. The actress carried off various looks at the prestigious film festival and made lovely pictures for......

Hollywood's HIGHEST PAID TV actors of 2013

Forbes' annual list of highest paid TV actors is out. Troubled star Charlie Sheen, whose new show -- the ironically titled Anger Management -- went on air after he was sacked from his Two And......

Oprah Winfrey receives honourary degree from Harvard

Here's what Hollywood has been up to lately. Television mogul Oprah Winfrey donned the traditional black-and-red graduation regalia as she was handed an honourary doctorate at the prestigious......

King Cup International: Lakshya Sen loses in semis

IMAGE: Lakshya Sen couldn't overcome the relentless Zhe'an Hu of China. Photograph: King Cup International/Instagram India's Lakshya Sen bowed out in the semifinals of the inaugural King......

Lakshya Sen sails into King Cup semis

IMAGE: Lakshya Sen is among eight leading shuttlers in the world competing for the top prize in the three-day event. Photograph: BAI/X India's Lakshya Sen came up with a spirited performance......

Srikanth out, Treesa-Gayatri shine in Macau Open

  IMAGE: Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand  seeded third, emerged as the lone Indians in the fray. Photograph: BAI/X India's Kidambi Srikanth was ousted in men's singles but......

Srikanth, Treesa-Gayatri enter quarters at Macau Open

IMAGE: Kidambi Srikanth is playing his first competition since recovering from an injury. Photograph: Athit Perawongmetha /Reuters Star Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the men's......

PIX: Ronaldo Rocks; Spain Thump Switzerland

Ronaldo strikes late to give Portugal win over Scotland IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring the winner for Portugal against Scotland in the Nations League - League A - Group 1 match in......