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Britain imposes export ban on Tipu Sultan's rare sporting gun

A rare 18th century decorated gun made in India for Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan, and valued at around GBP 2 million, has been barred from export to allow time for a UK-based institution to acquire it......

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

King Charles III spent 70 long years as the heir to the British throne. In those years as a prince -- a record number among royal families -- he led a colourful and unusual life, indulging so many......

Modi Breaks Fresh Ground In Foreign Policy

'The big power struggle in faraway Europe erupted at a most critical juncture when India has been increasingly sceptical about American policies and statesmanship,' argues Ambassador M K......

On the Goddess trail in Mumbai

Arundhuti Dasgupta maps a trail from the southernmost tip to its suburbs. IMAGE: Golfa Devi, Yes and No Goddess of Worli Koliwada, south central Mumbai. At first brush, Mumbai is a brusque city.......

On trial is not Trump, but Trumpism

What is the guarantee that another Trump will not arise and reach out to the American people directly?The fact of the matter is that Trump's support base remains the envy of any American......

Inspiring success stories of 3 entrepreneurs

Besides a great idea, it takes pluck, and some luck, to get going. Three startup entrepreneurs share their success stories with Indulekha Aravind. Image: Nithin Kamath (L) can afford to smile......

Protest over Arcelor Mittal plant in Jharkhand

Angry villagers of the Khuti and Gumla districts in Jharkhand are protesting against the transfer of land to steel giant Arcelor Mittal for a proposed steel project. Arcelor......

Water: Hottest commodity to invest in

When it comes to absolutely critical commodities, there's no question that this one is at the top of the list. By a long way. You need it. I need it. Every single person in the world needs it. It's......

Review: Divergent is engaging but lacks intensity

Divergent is clearly made for its already existent fan base, with the best loved bits and pieces of the book shoved on to screen with hardly any adhesive to keep them together, feels Paloma......

Ayesha Takia: Wanted is a rocking film

She's cute, bubbly and very much married. But the last bit doesn't make Ayesha Takia Azmi any less 'Wanted' by her fans. The actress, whose latest release is Wanted opposite Salman Khan, got to......

A dancer with Olympic dreams!

Pooja Kanwal is fast becoming a rising star on television. Her show Palampur Express, a daily show on Sony Entertainment Television, is becoming quite popular, thanks to its unique story of a......

Hollywood says goodbye to Spoony Singh

Almost the first thing surviving family members said, while discussing the funeral of Spoony Singh Sundher, was that they would prefer attendees not bring flowers. If you must pay tribute, the......

PIX: Stephens stuns Garcia, Jabeur survives scare

IMAGE: 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens stunned defending champion Caroline Garcia to reach the third round of the Cincinnati Open on Tuesday. Photograph: Sam Greene-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters......

Klitschko praises sports bodies for sanctions against Russia, Belarus

IMAGE: A Ukrainian flag is seen outside the stadium to indicate peace and sympathy with Ukraine. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Former world boxing heavyweight champion Wladimir......

Aus Open PIX: Osaka, Raducanu ousted; Nadal, Zverev cruise

IMAGES from the Australian Open matches at Melbourne Park on Friday. IMAGE: Amanda Anisimova of the United States is all smiles after toppling Japan's Naomi Osaka in the third round of the......

Eddings falls as Australia chairman after losing support

IMAGE: Australia coach Justin Langer with CA chairman Earl Eddings. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images Cricket Australia chairman Earl Eddings resigned on Wednesday, a day before he was due to......

French Open PIX: Serena storms into last 16; Sabalenka ousted

Images from Day 6 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Friday. IMAGE: Serena Williams celebrates winning her third round match against Danielle Collins of US at Roland Garros on......

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