Superb September in images

From Hurricane Dorian to Hong Kong protests to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's  mega event in Houston, Texas, United States -- these are the big moments that shaped the month of September.......

Robert Mugabe, former president of Zimbabwe, dies at 95

Zimbabwe's revolutionary leader and long-time dictator Robert Mugabe has died in Singapore aged 95 on Friday, according to Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa. IMAGE: Robert Mugabe was......

How Mugabe plunged Zimbabwe into an abyss of despair

During his 37-year rule, the nation’s lush fields became wastelands, disease and hunger became rampant and the economy registered a negative growth of six per cent, says Shreekant Sambrani.......

When Gods lose their immunity...

'There are several stories in the Mahabharata where kings drunk on their power are banished to hell.''The story of Krishna and Kamsa is a case in point and the Ramayana, at its very core, is a......

The most corrupt countries

Corruption is on the march. In 2008, the number of countries sinking deeper into the clutches of influence peddling, bribery and scandalous business dealings outpaced improvements by a 2 to 1......

From financial folly to trade troubles in 2009?

If 2008 was the year of finance, 2009 could well be the year of trade. If 2008 was dominated by commodity prices (which soared in the first half) and equity prices (which collapsed in the second),......

Let the market handle exit polls

Why do politicians go out on the election campaign trail? Presumably in the hope of influencing public opinion and getting more votes. There are of course, other ways to win elections including......

Hazards of inflation: Zimbabwe at 100,000%

Have you heard of a country which is dotted with malls filled with goods, but no customers? It is Zimbabwe, the land of Mugabe. Zimbabwe is a classic case of how inflation can make life hell for......

Trailer: Salman Khan's Wanted

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The Making of Pokkisham

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The Most Influential People

A R Rahman was among Time's 100 most influential people in the world, who was honoured in New York's Lincoln centre on Tuesday. Rahman flew in from India after his flight was delayed by six......

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak passes away

IMAGE: Heath Streak, who represented Zimbabwe in 65 Tests and 189 ODIs, battled with cancer for a long time. Photograph: ANI Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak died on Sunday at the age of 49,......

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak dies at 49

One of Zimbabwe's proudest cricketing sons, former captain Heath Streak passed away at the age of 49 on Wednesday. Streak's bowling partner Henry Olanga took to X (formerly Twitter) to express......

When Olonga 'bounced Tendulkar out' in Sharjah...

IMAGE: A mean bouncer to get Sachin Tendulkar out on a lifeless Sharjah track during a tri-series in 1998 made him a household name in India. Photograph: Craig Prentis/All Sport/Getty Images In a......

Australia postpones Afghanistan Test until 'situation is clearer'

IMAGE: Australia has decided to postpone Afghanistan Test which is scheduled for November 27 until the situation regarding the women's game becomes clearer. Photograph: Bradley......

Sports and politics to mix again in India-Pakistan clash at World Cup

'India-Pakistan matches have always been billed as the final before the final, because people have attached political factors to the game.' IMAGE: India captain Virat Kohli, centre, and Ravindra......