Protests flare up in US against COVID-19 lockdown

In these times, the sight of a public gathering of hundreds of people mostly without face masks is alarming. But that is exactly what is happening across the United States, as groups of Americans......

1 killed, 3 injured in shooting at US synagogue

At least one woman was killed and several others suffered injuries when a man opened fire at a synagogue in the Californian city of Poway on Saturday. IMAGE: A San Diego Sheriff's Deputy walks......

Lula in la-la land

'My enduring memory of Lula is personal,' says Ambassador B S Prakash, our former envoy in Brazil.'He was visiting India after retirement to accept an award.''At a private dinner in the Brazilian......

8 killed in New York terror attack, suspect in custody

A domestically radicalised Uzbek man yelling 'God is great' ploughed a pickup truck down a crowded bicycle path in New York, killing eight people and injuring 11 others in the deadliest terror......

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

On planes, on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, Zee5, Hulu, MUBI, Kanopy, film festivals... Aseem Chhabra tell us how he watched 309 films in 365 days. IMAGE: Joanne Froggatt in Downton Abbey. I......

Why Asif Kapadia made a movie on Maradona

'It was difficult, but we wanted to show an honest portrayal.''I was not trying to tear him apart.' IMAGE: A scene from Diego Maradona. Photograph: Kind courtesy HBO Sports   Oscar winning......

Maradona's Golden Ball trophy to be auctioned off

IMAGE: Diego Maradona celebrates with the 1986 World Cup trophy after Argentina beat West Germany in the final in Mexico City, on June 29, 1986. Photograph: Tony Marshall/Reuters Diego Maradona's......

FIFA Drops Schedule for 2026 WC: See Who Plays Where

IMAGE: The Hard Rock Stadium is to host matches during the FIFA World Cup in 2026. Photograph: Carlos Perez-Gallardo/Reuters The 2026 World Cup final will be held in New Jersey at the home of......

Late Maradona cleared of tax evasion by Italy court

IMAGE: Argentina and Napoli legend Diego Maradona died in November 2020. Investigations into his tax payments started in the early 1990s and resulted in charges of 37 million euros ($40.38......

This Indian footballer left Pele awestruck...

IMAGE: 'As a club, we had the privilege of hosting the King of Football in 1977, at Eden Gardens — a memory we will always cherish,' ATK Mohun Bagan said on Instagram paying tribute to......

PIX: Messi tattoos a huge hit in Argentina!

IMAGE: Many flocked to Buenos Aires's tattoo parlors to commission designs depicting Lionel Messi. Photographs: Magali Druscovich/Reuters Since Argentina's World Cup win turned Buenos Aires into a......