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Powerful winning images from the World Press Photo Awards

The best in international photojournalism was recently announced by World Press Photo’s Annual Photo Contest. Despite fierce competition, the jury was forced to select just a handful of......

The protector of women from breast cancer

'Having dedicated my life towards improving breast healthcare in my motherland.' 'I shall continue to work with rock-solid determination following this "chosen" path.' IMAGE: Dr Raghu Ram......

Trump nominates Mark Esper to be new defence secretary

United States President Donald Trump has nominated Mark Esper, an army veteran, to be the next defence secretary, as the Pentagon faces a leadership vacuum amid a mounting confrontation with Iran.......

Pompeo, Gokhale say Pak must take action against terror groups

India and the United States on Monday agreed that Pakistan must take "concerted action" to dismantle terrorist infrastructure and deny safe haven to all terror groups on its soil as Foreign......

PHOTOS: Dallas weeps for its 'boys in blue'

‘We will miss you but we will never forget you.’ ‘You weren’t alone, I had your back as you had ours.’ A broken-hearted city attended a candlelight vigil to share in......

India-born Nadella to head Microsoft; attributes rise to cricket

India-born Satya Nadella was named as the new CEO of $78 billion tech giant Microsoft and he attributed his leadership capabilities to playing cricket. 46-year-old Nadella, who takes over as the......

Microsoft hopes Nadella can rekindle the magic

Microsoft Corp is betting a mix of old and young blood will revive the aging technology pioneer, but new Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella may find it tough to push change with co-founder Bill......

Bill Gates steps down as chairman; Nadella takes over

Microsoft Corporation on Tuesday announced that Bill Gates, previously Chairman of the Board of Directors, will assume a new role on the Board as Founder and Technology Advisor, and will......

CEO Nadella's first email to Microsoft staff

India-born Satya Nadella has taken charge as the new chief executive officer of Microsoft Corp. In his first e-mail to Microsoft employees, Nadella - only the third CEO in IT giant's 39-year......

The great divide between Microsoft and Infosys

A look into factors that distinguish Microsoft from Infosys. Between 2000, when Steve Ballmer became the chief executive officer of Microsoft, and now, when he has announced his retirement, the......

Khufiya Review: Gripping Spy Drama

In Khufiya, a mother's journey, a lover's vendetta and a country's mission, skewed patriotism and moral disengagement coalesce and highlight the nature of the spying business, notes Sukanya Verma.......

'Marriages are going out of fashion'

'The point about arranged marriages is -- because I come from a progressive family -- the idea was completely alien.''But I have realised over time that there are instances of assisted marriages......

Golden Globes: RRR's Naatu Naatu Wins Best Original Song

Here's a quick look at the winners of the 80th Annual Golden Globe awards. IMAGE: Tony Kushner, Seth Rogen, Judd Hirsch, Gabriel LaBelle, Steven Spielberg, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano and Kristie......

James Franco, Joaquin Phoenix: Oscar Omissions 2014

James Franco and Julie Delpy are some of the actors, who deserved to be nominated for the 2014 Oscars but lost out. It’s award season, and with the Oscars just a few days away, we’ve......

Colin Farell, Tom Hanks, Tarantino: A day out in Hollywood

Here's what your favourite Hollywood celebrities have been up to.Actors Colin Farrell and Ruth Wilson arrive for the world premiere of Saving Mr Banks at the BFI London film festival on......

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz cruises; Zheng stunned

All the action from Day 4 at the Australian Open at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, on Wednesday IMAGE: Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning his second round match against Japan's......

Nakashima bests fellow American Isner

IMAGE: Brandon Nakashima handed veteran John Isner a first round defeat at the Indian Wells. Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images Rising American Brandon Nakashima beat veteran John Isner 7-6(7)......

PIX: Lajovic upsets Murray; Andreescu downs Raducanu

IMAGE: Serbian Dusan Lajovic registered his first hardcourt win of the season. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Serbian Dusan Lajovic beat Andy Murray 6-4, 7-5 at the Miami Open on......

China-US basketball 'friendly' erupts into brawl

As US Vice President Joe Biden built trust with China in Beijing's corridors of power, goodwill between the two nations unravelled Thursday night on a nearby basketball court, where players beat......

Check out the list of Formula One world champions

Max Verstappen won his first Formula One Championship title on Sunday, after edging defending champion Lewis Hamilton in the final lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday. Following’s......

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