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Vivid 2018 casts Sydney in a brand new light

Vivid Sydney is an annual festival that places light sculptures and installations throughout the city. More than 1 million people are expected to visit the festival this year, which takes place......

The incredibly bizarre world we live in

Here are eight images that prove we live in a mad, mad world. A man dressed as the Sesame Street character Big Bird sits on a bench waiting to take pictures with people walking through......

Sydney hostage crisis continues, 5 flee cafe

A woman is seen in a window of the Lindt cafe, where hostages are being held, at Martin Place in central Sydney. Photograph: David Gray/Reuters Several people, including an Indian techie, were......

UK visas could be auctioned to overseas millionaires

UK visas may be auctioned off to overseas millionaires or "sold" in exchange for donations to hospitals and universities under new government proposals, a media report said. The proposals,......

Indian pros slam new UK visa move

A leading organisation espousing the cause of Indian and non-European Union professionals has strongly opposed the recommendation of a key committee that the salary threshold for professionals......

Indian professionals protest UK visa curbs

Indian and other non-European Union professionals on Thursday expressed concern over a recommendation by a key migration panel to deny the right to settle in Britain for those coming here on......

Recession: UK cuts jobs for foreigners

Responding to global economic downturn and job losses, a key Home Office committee has cut the number and categories of jobs available for migrants from outside the European Union, including from......

Shape Of Water, Three Billboards, Darkest Hour lead BAFTA noms

Which film are *you* rooting for? IMAGE: Frances McDormand in Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri. A day after the Golden Globes comes the nominations for the BAFTAs, the British Oscars so......

Oscars 2018: Meet the BIG Winners!

The 90th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. A quick glance at the winners, listed in bold. IMAGE: Sam Rockwell (Best Supporting Actor, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing,......

Shape Of Water leads Oscars nominations

Dunkirk may have been missed at the year's earlier awards shows, but thanks god, Chris Nolan's classic gets enough play at the Oscar noms. IMAGE: Sally Hawkins' stunning portrayal as a mute in The......

Golden Globes 2018: Big Little Lies wins

The 75th Annual Golden Globes awards have been announced. There were quite a few surprises and some expected nods. Here's a quick glance at the winners, listed in bold: IMAGE: Laura Dern,......

Golden Globes 2018: The Shape Of Water, Dunkirk, Big Little Lies lead nominations

Other nominations include Dunkirk, The Post and I, Tonya. The 75th Golden Globe nominations were announced by Alfre Woodard, Garrett Hedlund, Kristen Bell and Sharon Stone at the......

Don't write off Warner, warns Maxwell

IMAGE: David Warner (left) was woefully out of form in the second leg of IPL which was held in United Arab Emirates. Photograph: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images Doubting David Warner "is an......

Mind over matter -- Nadal fends of injuries to claim historic 21

IMAGE: The 21 Grand Slam titles won by Rafael Nadal, from his first the French Open 2005 title (top left) to his most recent the Australian Open 2022 title (bottom right). Photograph: Getty Images......

Ashes: England look to recover some pride at SCG

IMAGE: Since 2011, England have managed to eke out just a single draw in 13 Ashes Tests over three tours and their last two Tests in Sydney have resulted in humiliating defeats. Photograph: Mark......

Ashes: Australia recall Khawaja, England include Broad for 4th Test

IMAGE: Usman Khawaja's return for his first Test since 2019 was expected after Travis Head was ruled out by a positive COVID-19 test. Photograph: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images Usman Khawaja will......

Chappell backs Cummins over Smith for Australia captaincy

'To me if you go back to Smith, you're going backwards.' IMAGE: Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins. Photograph: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images Former skipper Ian Chappell backed premier fast bowler Pat......

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