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Powerful winning images from the World Press Photo Awards

The best in international photojournalism was recently announced by World Press Photo’s Annual Photo Contest. Despite fierce competition, the jury was forced to select just a handful of......

Anti-war activists set for showdown with Blair

The only Indian whose name appears in a published list of more than 300 London luminaries opposed to the war against Iraq says he has a passion to change the world 'by creating a better world' for......

GM top executives spared in internal report on safety failure

General Motors Co on Thursday issued a report detailing how for 11 years it turned a blind eye to an ignition-switch problem linked to at least 13 deaths but largely pinned the blame on what the......

Proving the historicity of Ram

Since thousands of years, not just in India but also all over the world, one of the greatest men who influenced and touched the hearts of millions both common men and elite alike -- with his......

Linux, Threatened

There is a terrific war going on in the computer industry today, which has long-term implications for giants in the industry, especially IBM and Microsoft. It is instructive to those in India who......

Cambridge honours Ratan Tata for Nano

Ratan Tata, chairman of the Tata Group, has been conferred the honorary degree of Doctor of Law for his role in producing the world's cheapest car Nano. The degree was conferred by Prince Philip,......

Virgin Air has big plans for India

Richard Branson-promoted Virgin Atlantic Airways is interested in investing in the Indian civil aviation sector once the Union government relaxes regulations for foreign airlines to pick up stake......

'Foreign funds harm fight against AIDS'

The type of international funding being given to fight against the AIDS epidemic is likely to do more harm than good.The United States which is the major donor in most cases, has tied fund......

The 10 best career books

Everyone can use some career advice, regardless of age or professional title. And there's no shortage of career- and job-related books available to help you do everything from finding a new job to......

87 public servants in UK earn more than Blair

As many as 87 public sector servants in the United Kingdom, including a leading NRI financial wizard Zarin Patel, earn more than British Prime Minister Tony Blair, according to the first 'Public......

Golden Globes: RRR's Naatu Naatu Wins Best Original Song

Here's a quick look at the winners of the 80th Annual Golden Globe awards. IMAGE: Tony Kushner, Seth Rogen, Judd Hirsch, Gabriel LaBelle, Steven Spielberg, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano and Kristie......

While Stars Won Globes, Audiences Lost Out

There was no drama, no applause, no tears, no laughter. The 79th Golden Globes had indeed lost its lustre, says Aseem Chhabra. Photograph: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for the Hollywood Foreign......

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

The nominations for the 94th Annual Academy Awards are out. The Power Of The Dog and Dune lead the pack while films like King Richard, Belfast and West Side Story grab quite a few noms. India......

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

IMAGE: Ariana DeBose (winner, Actress in a Supporting Role, for West Side Story), Troy Kotsur (winner, Actor in a Supporting Role, for CODA) and Jessica Chastain (winner, Actress in a Leading......

Goris hotting up Bollywood!

Looks like Bollywood is becoming one of the hottest destinations for foreign actresses to make a name for themselves. We have seen an influx of goris flooding Bollywood like British actress......

Will ICC adopt a new system for Test cricket?

'I've been a firm believer in that if you want Test cricket to survive and be alive and thriving, I think that's the way to go.' IMAGE: ICC Chairman Jay Shah is expected to discuss the......

5 IPL franchises bidding for teams in England's The Hundred

IMAGE: Mumbai Indians are among five IPL franchises to have submitted bids to acquire teams in the England's The Hundred. Photograph: BCCI Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals,......

No India, no Champions Trophy? Here's what could happen

Champions Trophy without India not an option, contingencies available: Top ECB officials IMAGE: India and Pakistan fans create a carnival-like atmosphere in the stands. Photograph:......

England's pace great Anderson to retire from Tests in July

IMAGE: James Anderson has taken 700 Test wickets, behind only Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan (800) and Australia's Shane Warne (708) on the all-time list. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters......

Fear of BCCI backlash, ECB turns down Lalit Modi

IMAGE: The England Board rejected Lalit Modi's offer. Photograph: Jed Leicester Livepic via Reuters Unwilling to jeopardise its cordial relationship with the all-powerful BCCI, the England and......

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