China probed weaponising COVID in 2015: Reports

Chinese military scientists allegedly investigated weaponising coronaviruses five years before the COVID-19 pandemic and may have predicted a World War III fought with biological weapons, according......

8 killed in New York terror attack, suspect in custody

A domestically radicalised Uzbek man yelling 'God is great' ploughed a pickup truck down a crowded bicycle path in New York, killing eight people and injuring 11 others in the deadliest terror......

20 amazing snaps, believe it or not, shot using an iPhone

From hipsters on a train to architectural abstracts, this year’s best iPhone photos of the year proves the adage the best camera is the one you have in your pocket. A jury chose the winners......

NY cops eavesdrop on Urdu, Bengali speakers

With memories of the 9/11 attacks etched in the psyche of New Yorkers, city police say they give particular attention to Urdu and Bengali speakers when they eavesdrop in restaurants and stores to......

USL hits pay dirt with McDowell's No 1 Platinum

McDowell's No 1 Platinum, the premium grainased whisky from United Spirits, has sold over 30 million bottles in its maiden year.In the Indian alcobev industry or even globally -- this is a record......

Indians in US discuss tax woes with IRS

With the August 31 deadline for the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative nearing, four community representatives met Internal Revenue Service officials in Washington, DC, August 18, to voice......

Aviva to enter MF, general insurance

Aviva India is reviewing its India plans and proposes to enter the asset management and general insurance sectors. Since India is one of the priority market for the company, it is constantly......

Ken Loach, Xavier Dolan win at Cannes

British director Ken Loach won the Palme d'Or prize at Cannes for the second time in a decade, with his moving drama I, Daniel Blake which is about the shame of poverty in......

Life Of Pi, Django Unchained bag Oscar nominations

The nominations for the 85th Academy Awards are out, and it has its fair share of surprises and expected nods. The nominations were announced by Emma Stone and Seth MacFarlene in Los Angeles. The......

Lincoln leads BAFTA 2013 nominees

Steven Spielberg's Lincoln dominates the 2013 nominations for the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA). The American historical drama film earned 10 nominations including Best Film, Best Actor for......

Argo, Life of Pi win at Oscars 2013

The 85th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners, listed in bold: Best Picture Amour Argo Beasts of the Southern Wild Django Unchained Les......

1st Test, Day 1: Bosch, Paterson star for South Africa

IMAGE: Dream start for Corbin Bosch. Photograph: Cricket South Africa/X The depth of fast bowlers at South Africa’s disposal was no better evidenced than on Thursday as Corbin Bosch and......

Bumrah named ICC Player of Month for December!

IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah claimed 22 wickets in three Tests against Australia in December last year at an outstanding average of 14.22. Photograph: BCCI India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was on......

Bumrah nominated for ICC Player of the Month award

IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah took 22 wickets in the three Tests he played in December at a phenomenal average of 14.22. Photograph: ICC/X India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been nominated for the......

Jansen's heroics overshadowed by Pakistan's fightback

IMAGE: South Africa are chasing a modest target of 148 after bowling out Pakistan for 237. Photograph: ICC/X A nervy South Africa slumped to 27-3 when bad light brought play to an early close......

Bosch's heroics haunt Pak as SA take control

IMAGE: Corbin Bosch’s 81, which included 15 boundaries, helped South Africa to 301. Photograph: Cricket South Africa/X Pakistan trailed by only two runs as they reached 88-3 in their......