Geetanjali Shree first Hindi writer to win International Booker Prize

Author Geetanjali Shree's Hindi novel Tomb of Sand has become the first book in any Indian language to win the prestigious International Booker Prize. IMAGE: Daisy Rockwell, left, with......

10 Year Old Indian Wins Top Photo Contest

The Natural History Museum's annual competition and exhibition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year, is the longest-running and most prestigious nature and wildlife photography competition. It has......

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

Indians at large harbour a notion that their country is cherrypicking out of the American basket of goodies, but the policymakers in Delhi and the political leadership are well aware that it can......

Was Babri Masjid demolition justified?

'The outrage that followed the destruction of the Babri Masjid was an inability to see the event for what it was: The rectification of a grave historical wrong, the restitution of a hurt of a......

Cash-rich IT service firms on a shopping spree

The top four Indian IT firms have cash reserves of nearly $15 billion with TCS alone holding $5.9 billion in reserves, followed by Infosys with $3.6 billion, and Wipro with $3.4 billion. HCL......

Infosys to acquire US-based Kaleidoscope Innovation

It designs microsurgical instruments, devices used in minimally invasive surgery, drug delivery devices for ophthalmic therapies and user-centric wearables. India's second largest IT services firm......

Nike runs to seal the bond with young adults

Nike is trying to make the most of the respite provided by the stock-taking that Reebok, the leading sportswear brand in the Indian market, has had to do in the wake of an alleged financial fraud......

Sebi fines 11 cos on investor complaint

Market regulator Sebi has slapped penalties totalling more than Rs 50 lakh (Rs 5 million) on 11 companies since the beginning of the current fiscal for allegedly failing to resolve investor......

Amar Singh Chamkila Review: WAH!!

Diljit Dosanjh's switch in singing style as he smoothly assumes Amar Singh Chamkila's vocal persona highlights the brilliance of his artistry, observes Sukanya Verma. Back in the 1980s, popular......

'I've done only 100 films'

'These days, the whole world is out there on the Net giving a lot of gaalis to the film industry.' IMAGE: 'If I was consumed by Hindi cinema, I wouldn't feel the need to write or paint or go on......

'Some of the best things in cinema are happening in India'

'Of the people here in Europe who have watched The Story of Film: A New Generation, the most talked-about clip is the one from Ram Leela.' IMAGE: Ranveer Singh in Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram Leela.......

Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Cinema entertains, exhilarates and enlightens. Its ability to relate and inform the viewer through universal, timeless emotions are what contributes to its legacy, now available more easily than......

Surya's sacrifice sets Twitter buzzing

IMAGE: Suryakumar Yadav walks off after sacrificing his wicket for his skipper Rohit Sharma. Photograph: BCCI/IPL   When a batsman gets run out, that is the time you see a kaleidoscope of......

Steve Waugh back on India tour with 'Spirit of Cricket'

'India gave me lifelong memories, but life-changing moments' IMAGE: Steve Waugh captures the spirit of cricket in India during his many trips to the country. Photograph: Steve Waugh/Instagram He......

What style at the French Open!

It wasn't just the tennis that amazed audiences at Roland Garros. Paris is arguably the style capital of the world. Not surprising then that players show off their fit bodies in some beautiful......

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal, Chelsea lose; Manchester City hit seven

Watford leapfrog Arsenal and Chelsea into fourth place; the Gunners drop to sixth Manchester City steer clear at the top IMAGE: Tom Cleverley scores the winner for Watford against Arenal in......

EPL PHOTOS: Manchester City hit seven; United held and Chelsea lose

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday. Man City's super show puts them clear at the top IMAGE: Fernandinho celebrates scoring the fifth goal for Manchester City.......