How newspaper frontpages showed the Taliban's return

A collection of newspaper frontpages from across the world, on a day when Afghanistan fell to the Taliban for the second time.   Please click on the images for a better look.   IMAGE:......

India may get normal rainfall in Aug-Sept, El Nino influence likely: IMD

India is expected to record normal rainfall during the second half of the monsoon season following excess precipitation in July, even as El Nino and other unfavourable conditions may suppress rain......

Indian-origin techie killed in shootout between rival Mexican gangs

A 29-year-old California-based Indian-origin woman techie, who travelled to Mexico to celebrate her birthday, was one of the two foreign tourists killed in a shootout between two drug gangs in the......

Cyclone Biparjoy heads towards Gujarat-Maharashtra coasts

A deep depression over the southeast Arabian Sea intensified into cyclonic storm 'Biparjoy' on Tuesday evening, the India meteorological department said. IMAGE: Satellite image taken between 03:00......

El Nino likely to impact monsoon this year

Monsoon revival over weekend likely, but second-half rainfall may be muted. If the rains become scarce after mid-August, the standing kharif crops might be impacted The southwest monsoon, which......

El Nio weakens, monsoon expected before schedule

Steady progress in June; north and central regions to get good pre-showers As of now, the southwest monsoon is expected to arrive before the usual time over the mainland. And, to progress steadily......

IMD or Skymet: Who will get El Nino's impact on monsoon right?

A critical differentiating factor seems to be the interpretation of El Nino and its impact during the four-month southwest monsoon that starts from June, notes Sanjeeb Mukherjee The India......

Rains may break 2-year El Nino jinx

  After a hotter than usual summer, a better monsoon would boost agriculture, rural demand Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan’s hopes of a normal monsoon this year -- after......

Zorro all set to win new audiences

Out of the night, when the full moon is bright, audiences were reminded over 50 yeas ago, comes the horseman named Zorro. The masked stranger was a familiar guest in millions of homes not only in......

'Shame on you, Mr Bush!'

Michael Moore, who received a standing ovation at the 75th Annual Academy Awards when his documentary film Bowling For Columbine won the award, suddenly faced boos when he launched into a......

Shark Tale: The Godfather underwater

Forget about comparing Shark Tale to themonster hit Finding Nemo. Instead, try to enjoy a new film that puts to good use the voices of Will Smith, Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Robert De Niro, Martin......

New films take over the US BO

Never mind the critics who called the film an overbaked Mexican pasta. Once UponA Time In Mexico chased away the September box-office blues to earn a decent $24 million in three days.Directed by......

Spain's soccer chief apologises for kissing WC player

Asked again about the incident on Spain's COPE Radio station, Hermoso said: "I wish they created (controversy) involving someone else, I'm a world champion and that's what matters."   IMAGE:......

Barcelona charged with corruption; Neymar undergoes surgery

Prosecutors sue Barcelona for allegedly buying refereeing favours IMAGE: Fans display banners outside Camp Nou, Barcelona. Photograph: Sergio Perez/Reuters Spanish prosecutors have filed a......

Barcelona's Aubameyang assaulted in armed robbery at home

IMAGE: Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and his wife Alysha Behague suffered minor injuries after they were physically assaulted by four armed robbers at their home in Castelldefels, a......

How Spain's media, sports icons reacted to Nadal's triumph

'What a heart, what a mindset, what guts, what everything, what a REFERENCE you are! I'm at your feet!' IMAGE: Rafael Nadal poses with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup at Government House in......

'Adios Suarez': speculation grows over his future

IMAGE: Luis Suarez was Barca’s second-highest scorer last season.Photograph: Rafael Marchante/Reuters After six years sprinkled with goals that have brought Barcelona 13 trophies, Luis......