'Pope Francis Was Warm And Welcoming'

'Senior Vatican officials were pleasantly surprised at the number of Indians who had come to witness the ceremony.' IMAGE: Pope Francis speaks with new Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad during a......

When 800 Indian Soldiers Escaped

Photograph: Kind courtesy: https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205053514/Wikimedia Commons Which was the largest prison break of World War II? Was it when 76 plucky Allied POWs fled the......

Diwali celebrated on US Capitol Hill on grand scale

More than two dozen lawmakers and eminent Indian Americans celebrated Diwali at the Capitol, the first major event at the US Congress after last week's presidential elections. Photograph:......

UK auction house withdraws sale of 'Naga Human Skull'

A United Kingdom auction house has withdrawn a 'Naga Human Skull' from its lots for a live online sale on Wednesday following outcry in India over the issue. IMAGE: The Swan auction house at......

Golden Globes 2025: Top 10 Moments

It's that time of the year again when Hollywood's biggest party rolls out red carpet glamour and raises a toast to the stars of silver screen and small. As expected, the 82nd annual Golden Globes......

Look Who Just Met Tom Cruise!

Kartik wants to savour Litti Chokha in Patna... Amyra holidays in Phuket... Karishma in Italy... Photograph: Kind courtesy Avneet Kaur/Instagram Even as the world is thrilled about the teaser......

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great......

'In All Oscars We Have Won, India Has Played A Role'

'When I started to step into the West in 2006, I believed India was not going to be the back end.''I understood that no film-maker wants to believe that they are outsourcing their creativity to a......

Can India capitalise on Dubai 'advantage' and beat NZ?

IMAGE: In all probability, India will retain the four spinners and two pacers combination for the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. Photograph: Satish Kumar/Reuters......

Champions Trophy Final: Is This Team India?

IMAGE: With momentum, experience, and a well-balanced squad, India are the favourites against New Zealand in Sunday's final. Photograph: BCCI/X   A confident and in-form India will aim to......

Unbeaten at home! MBSG crush FC Goa to set ISL record

IMAGE: Mohun Bagan Super Giants were unbeaten at home this season throughout the league phase. Photograph: ISL/X Mohun Bagan Super Giant remained unbeaten at home with a 2-0 win over FC Goa......

Ranji Final: Bowlers star as Vidarbha take vital lead

IMAGE: Harsh Dubey finished with figures of 3 for 88. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Vidarbha edged ahead in a battle of attrition on Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala by eking out......

Goodbye Paddy!

No article on Paddy can be complete without a reference to his not getting to wear the India cap. Having known the man for more than two decades, it was not Paddy who was the unfortunate one but......