Don't know what they are: US on airborne 'objects'

Pentagon officials on Sunday (local time) said they have been scrutinising radar more closely since the sightings of unidentified objects and have not been able to identify what the most recent......

In fourth such op, US shoots down another airborne object

The United States has shot down another unidentified airborne object in its airspace, a day after it brought down a similar 'cylindrical' object over Canada. IMAGE: An F-16 fighter from the......

New Navy Ensign Triggers Debate On Tamil Naval Feats

While acknowledging Shivaji's naval contributions, questions are being raised about the inadequate acknowledgement of Chola sea-power in southern Tamil Nadu, which dates back by a few centuries,......

PM unveils new Naval Ensign, drops St George's Cross: 10 Facts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled the new Naval Ensign 'Nishaan' at Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi, doing away with the colonial past and befitting the rich Indian maritime......

Carat: It's different for gold and diamonds

Not many people may know that carats do not mean the same for diamonds and gold. For gold, it is a measure of purity, on the other hand, in diamonds it's a weight measure. The size of a diamond has......

The enduring lure of India

More and more business travellers are headed to India, with a requisite stop in New Delhi. It is a long way to India from almost anywhere, and the wise traveler will tack on a day to see one of the......

Akshay and Siddharth slug it out in Brothers

The Brothers promo gives away pretty much the whole film, writes Raja Sen. India might not be very familiar with the octagonal fighting arena popularised by America’s Ultimate......

Rajesh Khanna: The star who couldn't cope

There was something strangely off-centre about Rajesh Khanna, both in performance and personality, writes Sunil Sethi.Even at the height of his fame there was a curious inanity about Rajesh Khanna,......

Two and a Half Men cancelled over Charlie Sheen's rant

Bad news for fans of Two and a Half Men sitcom. Warner Bros has cancelled the show citing the behaviour and remarks of series star Charlie Sheen. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the move......

Serena's brand will stay strong post-retirement

IMAGE: Serena Williams positioned her well ahead of other female athletes in terms of appeal to major sponsors. Photograph: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters The end of Serena Williams' glittering......

Khabib calls time on MMA career after vow to mother

'I talked to my mother three days (ago). She didn't want me to go fight without (my) father, but I promised her it's going to be my last fight, and if I give my word, I have to follow this' IMAGE:......

Will Karate Combat prove to be a hit with fans?

'There's been a big push to fill this void and combat sports are fun to watch.' IMAGE: Competitors land kicks in Karate Combat, an upstart league that merges real fighting with video game effects,......

Sports Shorts: MMA's McGregor announces shock retirement

IMAGE: Conor McGregor with belts during a press conference. Photograph: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Irish mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Conor McGregor said on Tuesday he was......

Brawls overshadow Khabib's UFC title win over McGregor

'He talk about my religion, he talk about my country, he talk about my father, he come to Brooklyn and he broke bus, he almost killed a couple people – what about this?' For once the......