Robert Mugabe resigns as Zimbabwe's president after 37 years

  IMAGE: "I Robert Gabriel Mugabe in terms of section 96 of the constitution of Zimbabwe hereby formally tender my resignation... with immediate effect," said speaker Mudenda, reading the......

Mugabe, wife 'in custody'; not a coup, says Zimbabwean army

IMAGE: Military vehicles and soldiers patrol the streets in Harare on Wednesday.Photograph: Philimon Bulawayo/Reuters The Zimbabwe Army on Wednesday sought to reassure the country that it......

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.......

Sculptor Anish Kapoor compares Modi to Mugabe

Mumbai-born British sculptor Anish Kapoor has spoken out against the BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, saying he will provide a "morally questionable leadership". The award-winning......

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......

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......

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......

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......

Afghanistan cricket reeling under sex apartheid

'We are committed to leveraging our influence constructively to support the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) in fostering cricket development and ensuring playing opportunities for both men and......

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......