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Award-winning images from the World Press Photo contest

The jury of the 58th annual World Press Photo Contest has selected an image by Danish photographer Mads Nissen as the World Press Photo of the Year 2014. The World Press Photo is an......

Why China does NOT fear India's missiles

China has well and truly cemented its position in the 'star wars' era. Gordon Arthur explains why. Sometime in the next few months, India will conduct the first canister-based trial of its......

'Netaji had a romantic, deeply emotional side to him'

While a lot has been said about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's 1941 escape from British India and his perilous 90-day submarine voyage, his marriage continues to remain a secret. In the second part......

PM wins Appeal of Conscience World Statesman award

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh will be bestowed the prestigious Appeal of Conscience World Statesman award 2010 on September 21, at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York during his visit to the......

Amitav Ghosh wins prestigious Dan David Prize

Noted Indian author Amitav Ghosh has won the prestigious Dan David Prize for his remarkable reworking of the great tradition of the Western novel in transnational terms. The one million dollar......

Patterns in governance failures

Birders look for patterns and distinguishing marks -- the head, the wings, the underside and the tail, the size, the colour, the beak, whether it is the morning after an overnight rain in early......

Blessed to have lived in the times of Daniel Day-Lewis

'He has given us a history, a heritage that we can share with generations to come,' says Aseem Chhabra. IMAGE: Gordon Warnecke and Daniel Day-Lewis, right, in Stephen Frears' My Beautiful......

Melissa McCarthy's found new hit in Identity Thief?

Actress Melissa McCarthy, who created waves with her exceptionally funny portrayal in Kristen wiig's award-winning comedy Bridesmaids last year, stars in yet another potential money-spinner......

Will the third Wimpy Kid pack a punch as well?

Diary of Wimpy Kid: Dog Days releases in the US on August 3. Here's what we can look forward to.During his summer vacation, the wise-cracking 'Wimpy Kid' Greg Heffley, hatches a plan to pretend he......

Will Dark Knight Rises beat Avengers at the box office?

When one of the most eagerly awaited of the summer releases arrives with strong reviews, expect a superlative box office response. The Dark Knight Rises -- thefinalchapter of Christopher Nolan's......

George Clooney, Meryl Streep win at Golden Globes 2012

The 69th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There were quite a few surprises and some expected nods. Here's a quick glance at the winners, listed in bold: Best Motion Picture - Drama......

Nissanka in league of elite batters

IMAGE: Pathum Nissanka struck an unbeaten 127 off 124 balls on Day 4 of the 3rd Test, to take Sri Lanka to victory over England at The Oval in London, on Monday. Photograph: Paul Childs/Action......

List of Australian Open men's singles champions

List of Australian Open men's singles champions since the event began in 1905 (Australian unless stated): IMAGE: Novak Djokovic poses with the championship trophy after winning his match against......

Football friendlies: Neymar, Firmino on target as Brazil beat US

IMAGE: DeAndre Yedlin of USA defends Neymar of Brazil during their friendly match at MetLife Stadium. Photograph: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images Two goals in the first half from Roberto Firmino......

Here's a complete list of Aus Open men's champions

IMAGE: Is there any stopping this man? Photograph: Michael Dodge/Getty Images Roger Federer won his 20th Grand Slam title, defeating Marin Cilic 6-2, 6-7(5), 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 in the Australian......

Rafael reigns under closed 'roof' at US Open

IMAGE: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Andreas Seppi of Italy during his second round men's singles match. Photograph: Michael Reaves/Getty Images Rafael Nadal boasted after his......

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