Namaste is the new Hello!

The bear hug in which the prime minister loves to smother Western VIPs might strike as theatrical, boastful and, above all, unhygienic, in these stricken times, observes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.......

PM to embark on 4-nation tour on Monday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said his four-nation tour of Germany, Spain, Russia and France beginning on Monday is aimed at boosting India's economic engagement with these......

Monarchs who abdicated in 21st century

Japan's cabinet approved a bill on Friday that would allow Emperor Akihito to step down, paving the way for the first abdication by a Japanese emperor in nearly two centuries. Following is the list......

PHOTOS: Meet the world's other popular royal families

With all the attention on Britain’s Queen Elizabeth turning 90 on Thursday, you’d think the United Kingdom had a monopoly on monarchs. However, in reality, there are 26 monarchies in......

Celebs Savour Rafa's Triumph

The French Open final on Sunday between Rafael Nadal and Casper Rudd attracted some famous folk. Watching the clash at the Court Philippe Chatrier were movie stars Hugh Grant, Sienna Miller,......

PIX: When the King of Spain came to watch the King of Clay

The king of Spain Felipe VI was in the stands of Roland Garros on Sunday. So was Norway's Crown-Prince Haakon. They had all come to see the King of Clay, Rafael Nadal. Nadal won his 14th French......

FIFA nears 2010 World Cup decision

FIFA will decide today the winner of four African countries bidding to host the 2010 World Cup, the first time it will be held on the continent. South Africa are favourites to win the race ahead of......