Omicron threat: Karnataka bans New Year parties, gatherings

Keeping in view the COVID-19 situation and the rising number of cases of Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus, the Karnataka government on Tuesday said that no parties or mass gatherings would......

'Eventually, Modi will retire'

'Jockeying for that position has possibly started at this time.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi arrives at Andrews Air Base on a 3-day visit to the US, September 23, 2021.......

Omicron Cancels Christmas, New Year Parties

'We are not organising any large celebrations on New Year's Eve to avoid last-minute changes in guidelines.' IMAGE: People shop ahead of Christmas. Photograph: ANI Photo The Omicron variant could......

18 INTERESTING photos from around the world

A round-up of our favourite photographs of the week gone by   Members of a music band rest before the procession of 'Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem', in Constancia April 6, 2015. This benediction......

F1's winning formula

Now that legendary driver Michael Schumacher has hung up his helmet after 15 seasons and 90 victories, when the 2007 season opens on Mar. 18, Formula One's millions of fans will be looking for the......

Sari nights and henna parties

On a recent spring afternoon the sound of hammers and saws drifted from my neighbour's house. This was not another example of the feverish construction that is changing the landscape of Delhi.......

Can India become a chip powerhouse?

For the last few days, Vinod K Aggarwal has been keeping a strenuous schedule -- dashing in and out of meetings with technology bigwigs -- hardly any time to catch up on his sleep.The soft-spoken......

PIX: Neha Dhupia's FUN Ibiza holiday

Bollywood stars go for the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. So we decided to document their travels with a special series. Last week, we shared pictures......

Vidya Balan's TOP 10 HITS

From Parineeta to Shakuntala Devi, Vidya Balan has had a successful 15-year journey in the Hindi film industry. As she wows audiences once again with her OTT release Shakuntala Devi, Joginder......

Review: Dum Laga Ke Haisha will win your heart

Dum Laga Ke Haisha is a series of riveting moments that make you moist in the eye and chuckle with joy, says Sukanya Verma. We like to think of ourselves as special. We like to believe we......

Shakti Kapoor defends son

Shakti Kapoor defended his son Siddhant -- who was detained by the Mumbai police after being caught during a raid at a rave party --and stated that he was innocent. "My son is innocent," the actor......

Baez to defend Rio crown against Muller

IMAGE: Argentina's Sebastian Baez celebrates winning his Rio Open semi-final match against Camilo compatriot Ugo Carabelli at Jockey Club Brasileiro, Rio De Janeiro, on Saturday. Photograph: Jorge......

Comesana stuns world No. 2 Zverev at Rio Open

IMAGE: Argentina's Francisco Comesana celebrates victory over Germany's Alexander Zverev in the quarter-finals of the Rio Open, at Jockey Club Brasileiro, on Friday. Photograph: Jorge......

Britain's Norrie stuns Alcaraz in Rio final

IMAGE: Great Britain's Cameron Norrie celebrates his victory over Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the ATP 500 Rio Open at Jockey Club Brasileiro in Rio de Janeiro, on Sunday. Photograph: Buda......

PIX: Sporting world pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

IMAGE: England and South African cricketers wore black armbands and observed a minute's silence ahead of start of Day 3 of the third and final Test match at The Oval in London. Photograph: Mike......

Authorities across Asia battle illegal gambling surge ahead of World Cup

IMAGE: Workers work on a FIFA World Cup trophy replica at a small factory in the outskirts of Shanghai, China (Image used for representational purposes). Photograph: Aly Song/Files/Reuters Law......