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As British MP Rishi Sunak took oath on Bhagavad Gita

Rishi Sunak, an Oxford University and Stanford graduate, is set to become Britain's first Indian-origin prime minister. IMAGE: Rishi Sunak. Photograph: John Sibley/Reuters Here are some facts......

2 Sikh men attacked, robbed in New York

In the second such assault in less than 10 days, two Sikh men were attacked and robbed in Queens, New York, the same neighbourhood in the city where an elderly Sikh man was assaulted early this......

Protests flare up in US against COVID-19 lockdown

In these times, the sight of a public gathering of hundreds of people mostly without face masks is alarming. But that is exactly what is happening across the United States, as groups of Americans......

From snakes to mould, the health dangers from Hurricane Harvey's floods

Thousands of people continue to face the lingering risk of environmental hazards in storm-hit state of Texas where Hurricane Harvey wrecked havoc, killing at least 60 people and costing up to $180......

Style or substance? Which way will Trump's visit go?

With a decelerating economy that weakens India's hands on geopolitical issues, it will be interesting to know which way this trip will go, notes T R Vivek. IMAGE: Workers carry a hoarding with......

Blackberry mulls a germ-free smartphone

The average smartphone may contain thousands of germs but that could soon change as the Canadian smartphone maker BlackBerry is planning to develop a bacteria-free phone, specifically for use in......

US Supreme Court upholds key Obamacare tax subsidies

Shares of hospital operators, health services providers and insurers rallied broadly The US Supreme Court handed President Barack Obama a major victory on Thursday by upholding tax subsidies......

How much are key employees worth?

With the economy tanking and unemployment nearing 7 per cent, it's a buyer's market for firms lucky enough to be hiring. The challenge: landing loyal talent without going broke in the......

Ambani brothers directed to take mother's help

The Bombay high court, while pronouncing the verdict on the gas dispute on Monday, advised the Ambani brothers for the second time to settle their row in consultation with their mother. An......

Call centres: Hot themes for books, films

I have never visited the United States but I know the difference between a Texan accent and a Californian one," says Sambuddha aka Sam. He seems quite comfortable with his pseudonym, given to him......

Your Favourite Oscar Speech? VOTE!

Heartfelt, sharp, aware, bright, and sincere, these are the best speeches from the show. There’s an art to a great Oscar speech, and it comes accompanied by massive odds: a ticking......

Piedt's record haul leads South Africa to big win

Dane Piedt produced the best performance by a debutant South African spinner as the Proteas thumped Zimbabwe by nine wickets to retain their number one status following the one-off conTest at the......

Chelsea spoil Beckham's Galaxy debut

Chelsea ended their pre-season tour of the US with a 1-0 win against Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday in a match highlighted by David Beckham's long-awaited debut for the hosts. Chelsea captain John......

Jayawardene, Afridi will be most experienced players at 2015 World Cup

Australia and Ireland submit provisional squad for the tournament Down Under, but do not release names. The UAE's Khurram Khan, at 43, will be the oldest player (born 21 June 1971) while Yodhin......

The 23-man team lists for the 2006 World Cup

The23-man lists of the 32 teams for the 2006 football World Cup after theMay 15 deadline to confirm squads ended on Monday. A look at the selections:ANGOLAGoalkeepers: Joo Ricardo (unattached),......

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