US woman diplomats go on 'auto-pilot' to connect with people

Leaving behind their bullet-proof vehicles, four US woman diplomats have taken to the streets of the capital with their "personalised autorickshaws" in their "out-of-the-box" diplomacy style. Ann......

How TN's poll sops went from entitlement to empowerment

A time has thus come when state encouragement for rural students led to empowerment of the socio-economically marginalised sections of the population. It included women. Today, with greater......

Biden names key members of his climate team

United States President-elect Joe Biden has announced his climate and energy team, which the transition said is ready on day one to advance his agenda and lead the world to confront the undeniable,......

Biden harboured presidential dreams since childhood

From playing a key role in the passage of India-US civil nuclear deal during a Republican administration to setting up the goal of a USD 500 billion in bilateral trade, Biden has strong ties with......

An all-electric vehicle India by 2047?

'If technology becomes affordable and we have the infrastructure, it will be a different story. But India is a big country, and it is not easy to reach from one point to the other. Outside the big......

Divided over a river, TN, Karnataka to join hands for defence corridor

The corridor is expected to attract around Rs 1,250 billion investment and create 4,00,000 jobs. It will start from Mysore, pass through Bengaluru in Karnataka, to connect with Chennai, Coimbatore,......

This Ford has more on his mind than cars

'My great grandfather Henry Ford would have been very happy with the lifestyle I am leading and the things I believe in.' He's a servant of god. A temple builder. Manu Shah meets the Ford who......

The Ford who loves Lord Krishna

'Krishna is your best friend. He knows what's best for you.' 'They talk about death being a final exam. So at 65, I have to be studying for my final exam.' Part 1: This Ford has more on his mind......

'If you care for your daughter, you must watch Naa Bangaru Talli'

Telugu film Naa Bangaru Talli is based on a true story of sex trafficking. The subject is grim and shocking but is devoid of vulgarity, nudity and violence and is primarily a story of a father and......

Penelope Cruz gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Get your lowdown on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here! Spanish actress Penelope Cruz has been honoured with a star on Hollywood Boulevard's Walk of Fame. According to the......

Meet tinsel town's super woman

Towards the end of our conversation, as she prepares to leave for another appointment to promote her films Kaminey and What's Your Raashee?, actor Priyanka Chopra says candidly: "I'll say one thing......

Guess which hunks are taking off their shirts!

It started with a few actors who started taking their shirts off, seemingly without reason. But by now, almost every actor in Bollywood has to be prepared to strip down to the waist at......

Images: Sri Lanka vs England, Champions Trophy

Graham Onions strikes the first blow for England as he finds the edge of Sri Lanka opener Sanath Jayasuriya The perfect out-swinger from Onions saw Jayasuriya edging the ball and was snapped......

Italy turn on style to beat Bulgaria

Italy moved within a point of World Cup qualification after superb goals from Fabio Grosso and Vincenzo Iaquinta sealed an entertaining 2-0 win over Bulgaria in Group Eight on Wednesday. The......