Sheena Bora Trial: And the witness brandished her shoe

Finally, to end the dispute Sharma threatened to show her shoes.Pasbola declared regally that he would like to forgo that particular honour.Sharma ignored him.Instead, she bent down, took off her......

It's an odd world out there! Here are 10 moments that prove it

Here's your weekly digest of odd, crazy moments from around the world A visitor poses for a portrait during Lisbon Fashion Week, Portugal. Photograph: Rafael Marchante/Reuters A Palestinian......

In Kerala, the bar is closed

While the state’s decision to take the road to Prohibition has been given a communal twist, there are several political imperatives of the move If Biju Ramesh is worried, he does......

Mamata Model: Paranoia and vote-bank politics

There is indeed a Bengal Model but it is one which negates generational aspiration, generates animus, thrives on bloodletting and political vendetta, reiterates outdated ideas of vote bank......

'It may take time for EV to become your only car'

'If it is your second car (electric vehicle), you typically keep it for travel within the city.''And the first car (internal combustion engine-run vehicles) can then be used to travel to some other......

MG puts its bets on smaller cars for Indian market

The MG Motor India management is focused on scaling up and launching smaller cars to play the long game in the country, says Pavan Lall. IMAGE: Rajeev Chaba, president and managing director at MG......

Leading auto makers post double-digit sales growth in July

Auto majors, including Maruti Suzuki India, Hyundai and Tata Motors, on Sunday reported high double-digit growth in their domestic passenger vehicle sales in July riding on stabilisation of......

Can Tesla win India where most US carmakers have failed?

What will it take for Tesla to plug and play in India? Sector pundits say it's a mix of strategy, getting the price right, timing, the right talent, and above all, patience. IMAGE: Tesla Motors......

Why you *need* to know this man

His name is Alejandro González Iñárritu. Out of the six feature films, Alejandro González Iñárritu has directed, every single one has found its way to the......

Bollywood actor Esha Gupta trolled for racist remark against Arsenal footballer

IMAGE: Bollywood actor Esha Gupta is a brand ambassador for Arsenal FC in India. Photograph: Esha Gupta/Instagram Bollywood actor Esha Gupta has come under fire for racist comments against Arsenal......

World Cup diary: Pak boy makes history at Brazil-Croatia match

Brazil and Costa Rica teams line up prior to their FIFA World Cup Russia Group E match at Saint Petersburg Stadium in Saint Petersburg on Friday. Photographer: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images......

PHOTOS: Wearing bast shoes, fans test their skills at Mordovian soccer

The local version of soccer is dubbed 'lapotball'. 'Lapot' in Russian refers to the traditional shoes made of vine which Mordovian residents used to wear in olden days. IMAGE: Sergei Glukhov poses......

WC PHOTOS: Mexico stun world champs Germany

IMAGE: Hirving Lozano of Mexico celebrates after scoring. Photograph: Dan Mullan/Getty Images Defending champions Germany crashed to defeat in their first game at the World Cup on Sunday as......

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal, Chelsea lose; Manchester City hit seven

Watford leapfrog Arsenal and Chelsea into fourth place; the Gunners drop to sixth Manchester City steer clear at the top IMAGE: Tom Cleverley scores the winner for Watford against Arenal in......