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US prisoner chooses to be executed by firing squad

A convicted murderer is set to be executed by firing squad in the United States state of South Carolina on Friday, marking the state's first use of the method and the first such execution in the US......

Genetic Destiny Or Hard Work?

Just as the atom and the byte needed careful societal control to prevent damage to society, perhaps, so does the gene, particularly in debates like 'genes vs merit', explains Ajit Balakrishnan.......

What Advice Did Biden Give Netanyahu?

On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, US President Joe Biden visited Tel Aviv to express support for Israel in public and persuade Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli war cabinet in private......

Kissinger used racist, misogynist language for then PM Indira Gandhi

Henry Kissinger, the veteran American diplomat who died at the age of 100, was known for his disdain towards India's leadership in the 1970s and even had used racist and misogynist language for the......

How UK became Global Money Laundromat

Oliver Bullough's book offers a whirlwind trip of the dark underbelly of global finance, covering everything from tax law changes to aiding criminals to decamp with money from bank accounts.......

Action Packed OTT This Week!

Monsters, sharks, psychopaths, jedis, hybrids, undercover cops, special agents, brace yourself for tons of action on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations. Under ParisWhere......

Ripley Review: Mind-Blowing!

The show takes its own pace to pick up, but then when you least expect, it grabs you by the throat, notes Aseem Chhabra. 'Does the world need another cinematic representation of the Ripley story?'......

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's biopic Main Atal Hoon reveals the pitfalls of making films on political figures: The maker has to be careful not to offend any followers. It often results in bland......

Citadel Review: Lots Of Chutzpah And Chopra, Priyanka Chopra

Pucker those lips and blow out a loud whistle for Priyanka Chopra, applauds Sukanya Verma. An upside down camera in slow motion glides inside a luminous luxury coach racing against the golden hour......

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode......

Prague Masters: Aravindh inches closer to title

Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram came within striking distance of winning his first major tournament after an easy draw with David Navara of Czech Republic in the eighth and penultimate round of......

Prague Chess Masters: Aravindh routs Giri to grab sole lead

IMAGE: Aravindh Chithambaram took his tally to five points out of a possible seven, to open up a half point lead over compatriot R Praggnanandhaa. Photograph: Prague International Chess Festival......

Praggnanandhaa, Aravindh in joint lead in Prague Masters

IMAGE: R Praggnanandhaa was held to a draw by Sam Shankland of the United States in the sixth round of the Prague Masters Chess tournament. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Prague Masters Grandmasters R......

Praggnanandhaa's high-stakes battle at Prague Masters

With a career-high world ranking of No.8 as per the latest published list, Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa will take on American Sam Shankland in the sixth round of the Prague Masters after a rest day......

Prague Masters: Praggnanandhaa, Aravindh stay ahead

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out a draw with fellow Indian Aravindh Chithambaram as the two stayed a full point ahead of nearest challengers after the fifth round of Prague Masters chess......

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