16 killed in Texas hot air balloon crash

Sixteen people were killed on Saturday when a large hot air balloon caught fire and crashed in central Texas. All 16 people aboard a hot air balloon died when it caught fire and crashed in a field......

A cake shop made out of cake: The funky Edinburgh art show

For nine days in early summer, Edinburgh College of Art in Scotland is transformed into a public showcase of the work of graduating students, the majority of whom are completing undergraduate......

We must not forget the Battle of Saragarhi

September 12 marked the 122th anniversary of one of the most incredible battles in Indian history.Ritwik Sharma looks back at how we remember the Battle of Saragarhi. Havildar Ishar Singh has been......

Fed holds rates steady in nod to global economic weakness

The Fed has policy meetings in October and December The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on Thursday in a nod to concerns about a weak world economy, but left open the possibility......

Sensex cracks below 26,000-level tracking weak European cues

Banks were among the top losers along with select index heavyweights while IT shares trimmed early gains.     Markets have closed lower amid a sell-off in late trades tracking weak......

From heroes to bystanders? Central banks' growth challenge

By piling more pressure on governments, central banks risk not accomplishing much and yet provoking a political backlash that could threaten their independence Central bankers who led the charge......

F1 legend Lewis Hamilton knighted

IMAGE: Lewis Hamilton poses for a photo after he was made a Knight Bachelor by Britain's Charles, Prince of Wales, during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle in Windsor, Britain, on......

Scotland, Canada in control

Strong batting performances on day one from Scotland and Canada put both sides in control of their ICC Intercontinental Cup semi-final matches against Kenya and the United Arab Emirates......

Original Ronaldo making a comeback?

Former Brazil forward Ronaldo said on Wednesday he will try to get back into shape with an eye on coming out of retirement to play for North American second division club Fort Lauderdale Strikers.......