Earth records hottest year ever in 2024, surpasses 1.5C mark

The year 2024 was the hottest year on record, and the first with a global average temperature 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) confirmed......

Biden makes his final Quad summit an event to remember

US President Joe Biden on Saturday rolled out the red carpet to welcome leaders of Quad countries -- Prime Ministers Narendra Modi of India, Anthony Albanese from Australia and Fumio Kishida of......

Kerala Sets Up Digital Cheque Bounce Court

'Digital courts will alleviate congestion in traditional courts.' IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Adriano......

TM Krishna row: Madras Academy 'not to change decision'

A storm is brewing in the Carnatic music circle over the Music Academy Madras's decision to give its prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi Award to Carnatic vocalist T M Krishna this year, which was......

Kia tops Fada customer index in mass-mkt space

South Korean carmaker Kia was on Tuesday declared the top mass-market performer in the overall customer experience index (CEI), an annual survey done by the Federation of Automobile Dealers......

Amazon to shut down distribution unit in India, focus on core businesses

Amazon India has decided to shut down ‘Amazon Distribution’, according to sources. Photograph: Brendan McDermid/Reuters This follows its recent decision to shut its food delivery and......

Diamonds are now fraudsters' best friends!

Diamonds may have been long known as a girl’s best friend, but fraudsters seem to be the new paramours of this glitzy substance and multiple regulators are probing this nexus after a......

Oscars 2025: Anora Bags Five, Including Best Picture

The 97th Annual Academy Awards are live at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. Here's a quick look at the winners. IMAGE: Director Sean Baker with Mikey Madison and his team after......

Oscars 2025: The Brutalist, Emilia Prez Get Nominated

The nominations for the 97th Annual Academy Awards were announced by Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott. India has reason to celebrate as Anuja, backed by Priyanka Chopra and Guneet Monga, gets......

The Curious Case Of Miley's Missing Eyebrows

Hollywood's biggest night was high on glitz and glamour but lacked the edge and excitement of the movies it was celebrating, observes Sukanya Verma. IMAGE: Mikey Madison won the Best Actress Oscar......

Oscars 2024: Charlize Theron Goes For Silver

The 96th Annual Academy Awards saw a lot of glamour on the red carpet, as Hollywood's A-listers attended the biggest awards night of the year. Photograph: Sarah Meyssonnier/ Reuters Charlize......

MCA to felicitate Mum Ranji team, Vengsarkar

IMAGE: Mumbai Ranji team had won the 42nd Ranji Trophy title last season. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) will felicitate its 2023-24 Ranji Trophy-winning team,......

U-23 'Irani Cup': IPL star to lead Rest of India vs Punjab

IMAGE: Sameer Rizvi was picked to lead the side because of an all-round profile, having already played in the IPL for CSK. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Sameer Rizvi/Instagram Young IPL star Sameer......

Sinner loses prestigious award over doping ban

IMAGE: Italy's Jannik Sinner poses with the Australian Open trophy. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters The Laureus Academy revoked tennis number one Jannik Sinner's nomination for......

How Reddy's 'Salaar' Style Celebration Stole the Show at MCG

IMAGE: Nitish Kumar Reddy made an unbeaten 105 as India reached 358 for nine in their first innings. Photograph: SRH/X Nitish Reddy loves his tattoos like most 21-year-olds do, and one on his......

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

Colonel Billie Sodhi's life and family heritage reflect an unwavering commitment to excellence in polo, equestrian sports, and a rare, enduring athletic legacy. IMAGE: A young Billie Sodhi......