US retaliates, bombs 85 sites of Iran-backed groups in Iraq, Syria

The US has conducted major airstrikes on 85 targets in Iraq and Syria against Iranian Revolutionary Guards and affiliated militia groups in retaliation for a drone strike on an American base in......

Ustad Rashid Khan's musical legacy goes back to Tansen

Ustad Rashid Khan has left an enduring legacy with his soul-stirring notes, his melodious voice echoing through time and leaving an indelible imprint on the rich heritage of Hindustani music.......

Wealthy Indian-origin couple, daughter found dead in US

A wealthy Indian-origin couple and their teenage daughter were found dead in their USD 5 million mansion in the US state of Massachusetts in an apparent domestic violence incident, according to......

UK's PIO home secretary Braverman under fire for migrant 'invasion' claim

UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman is under fire from the Opposition and refugee activists for classifying an increase in the number of refugees landing on the country's shores seeking asylum as an......

Indian-Americans organise job fair in Chicago

As part of its effort to find jobs for unemployed professionals, the Indian-American Community Services organised a job fair here this week which attracted participation from many top companies.......

Why Steve Jobs is bigger than Bill Gates

He was there at the birth of the personal computer. He has had his second coming. He has healed one very sick company. And along the way he has changed the way we think about music and movies,......

The world's BEST conglomerates

Conglomerates don't get much love. Few folks have a kindly word for them. They are seen as the overweening Big Brothers of business. If only conglomerates had thought to call themselves business......

Stock picks of the day

The market has remained in a mixed state of mind, has come off its intra-day low and has finally ended the day sharply in positive territory. Banks, Healthcare, Oil, FMCG, IT, Metal & PSU have......

'Grammy award is important for the sarod'

This is a rite of strings alright. Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan is nominated for a Grammy (Traditional World Music category) for his album Ancient Sounds in collaboration with Iraqi oud......

US cancer survivor crosses English Channel four times

Sarah Thomas, 37, is the first person to swim across the English Channel four times without stopping -- a year after receiving treatment for breast cancer. IMAGE: Sarah Thomas came ashore on a......

FA Cup: Sheffield United cause major upset at QPR

Jamal Campbell-Ryce of Sheffield United, centre, celebrates victory with team mates after the FA Cup third round match against Queens Park Rangers. Photograph: Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images......

Alan Pardew leaves Newcastle to manage Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace's new manager Alan Pardew. Photograph: Crystal Palace on Twitter Alan Pardew has left Newcastle United to become manager of Premier League rivals Crystal Palace, the clubs confirmed......

FA Cup: Arsenal to face Hull City in third round

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger attends a team training session. Photograph: Eddie Keogh/Reuters FA Cup holders Arsenal have been drawn against runners-up Hull City, a repeat of last year's......

Indian women archers fail to cross final hurdle

Indian women recurve team on Sunday missed the opportunity to win its first-ever gold medal and had to settle for a bronze at the World Cup Archery Stage III at Ogden (USA). The Indian side,......