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Peter Higgs, Nobel laurate behind 'God' particle, dead

Peter Higgs, the British physicist and Nobel Prize winner behind the 'God' particle, passed away at his home in Edinburgh, Scotland, at the age of 94, The Washington Post reported. IMAGE: Peter......

Pro-Khalistan extremists block Indian envoy's visit to UK gurdwara

The Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Vikram Dorwaiswami, who was touring Scotland this week was blocked from entering a gurdwara in the city of Glasgow by pro-Khalistan extremists,......

'Hard to see how Hamas can be defeated'

'The purported claim that Israel can defeat Hamas and everything 'would go back to normal' is completely absurd.' IMAGE: An Israeli tank and military vehicles are seen near Israel's border with......

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrives in Edinburgh

Thousands lined the route to catch a glimpse as Queen Elizabeth II's coffin, seen in public for the first time, made its journey on Sunday from Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire to arrive at the......

Writer, historian Patrick French dies after battle with cancer

Award-winning British author, historian and academic Patrick French, best known for his biography of VS Naipaul, The World Is What It Is, and India: A Portrait, died in London on Thursday after a......

C S Setty: SBI's New Boss

'You will see him frequently asking customers -- especially retail -- about service experience, pain points, areas of improvement and suggestions.' IMAGE: State Bank of India Managing Director C S......

Mumbai to see the highest rise in residential prices in the world in 2024

At 5 per cent, Mumbai is likely to witness the highest rise in residential prices in 2024, a report released on Wednesday said. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com New Zealand's Auckland will......

FTA: UK, India not working towards Diwali deadline

The free trade agreement (FTA) talks with India are no longer working towards a Diwali deadline though negotiations are progressing well, UK Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has said as New Delhi......

Cairn, govt discuss LTCG tax and Vivad se Vishwas scheme

Cairn wants a quick solution to its tax dispute to avoid prolonging and exacerbating the negative issue. During a series of hectic talks between Cairn Energy and the Indian government over the......

Why FDI in oil & gas is in a mess

The retrospective tax controversy was highlighted by Vodafone, but Cairn Plc’s continuing problems point to the impact this law has had on FDI in India’s oil and gas sector.......

Sharvari Turns Her Beast Mode On

Sophie's Monday blues... Shraddha goes for red... Aditi loves pink... Photograph: Kind courtesy Sharvari/Instagram Sharvari gets into 'BEAST MODE on for Vedaa! Took up boxing to become Vedaa.........

Bollywood Goes On A Summer Holiday!

When the temperatures start soaring, it's the perfect excuse for our celebs to go on a summer holiday. Namrata Thakker looks at film folk enjoying their summer holidays at their favourite......

'Once you do TV, you won't get films'

'You found me eligible and you think I am the perfect cast, then why don't you give me work?''That used to happen only because I have done TV.' IMAGE: Vivek Dahiya in Chal Zindagi. Photograph:......

What's On Sharvari's Bucket List?

Bollywood is in globe-trot mode. And the stars are making sure they capture every fun moment so that they can share it with their fans on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sharvari/Instagram......

It's Christmas in Bollywood!

Film folk have been busy decorating their homes with Christmas trees and cheer, and we follow them inside to take a closer look. Photograph: Kind courtesy Karisma Kapoor/Instagram Karisma Kapoor......

Abhishek Bachchan joins European T20 League as co-owner

IMAGE: Abhishek Bachchan. Photograph: Kind courtesy Abhishek Bachchan/Instagram The European T20 Premier League (ETPL), a privately-owned franchise tournament in partnership with three member......

New Zealand get new white-ball skipper

IMAGE: Mitchell Santner will begin his full-time captaincy tenure in the upcoming T20 and ODI series against Sri Lanka in late December and early January. Photograph: ICC/X Left-arm spinner......

Records tumble as Aus give Scots batting masterclass

IMAGE: Australia's Travis Head smashed a 25-ball 80 in the opening T20I against Scotland in Edinburgh on Wednesday.Photograph: ICC/X Australia opener Travis Head set a powerplay record with the......

Hazlewood to miss Scotland T20Is with calf injury

IMAGE: Australia's Josh Hazlewood has been replaced in the squad by Riley Meredith. Photograph: Ash Allen/Reuters Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of Australia's three-match Twenty20......

India to play two-day day-night tour match in Australia

IMAGE: India are set to play a five-match Test series in Australia, starting in Perth in November. Photograph: BCCI The visiting Indian cricket team will play a two-day day-night tour match......

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