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Why Oppenheimer Liked Hinduism

'Hinduism meshed with his sense that the world was paradoxical and puzzling.' IMAGE: Robert Downey Jr as Lewis Strauss and Cillian Murphy as Dr J Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's film.......

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

'Anglo-Indians have played a significant role at the forefront, meeting every challenge to the security of the motherland.'A fascinating excerpt from Barry O'Brien's The Anglo-Indians: A Portrait......

China expected to ramp up its nuclear arsenal

China is expected to boost its nuclear arsenal after President Xi Jinping's remarks at the key Congress of the ruling Communist Party in Beijing for the first time that Beijing will establish......

How Vajpayee made India a nuclear superpower

Vajpayee had always felt that India must act with conviction and panache.He decided that, irrespective of the attendant risks, he would undertake what many felt was a precarious course.A......

COVID-19: Kids face greater risk than previously thought, says study

Children, teens, and young adults are at greater risk for severe complications from COVID-19 than previously thought, according to a study which says those with underlying health conditions are at......

Modi must change rules of the game for 'Make in India'

Along with the US and China, India could be a big enough force in global manufacturing to shift the relative price of manufactures against itself, notes Suman Berry. In a column earlier this year,......

Plan panel discussing malnutrition with workers

The Planning Commission is interacting with grassroot-level health workers to invite specific suggestions and incorporate the same in policies to tackle malnutrition in India. "We held a meeting......

Growth plan: India may agree with US model

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived in Pittsburgh on Thursday to attend the G-20 Summit amidst reports that the United States has succeeded in hammering out a consensus on the need for policies......

3 Indian-origin men among 25 highest paid CEOs

Sanjay Jha (left) of Motorola and Vikram Pandit (below) of Citigroup are among the three Indian-origin men who have made it to the league of top 25 highest paid men in the world. According to the......

What good are economists, anyway?

Economists mostly failed to predict the worst economic crisis since the 1930s. Now they can't agree how to solve it. People are starting to wonder: What good are economists anyway? A commenter on a......

Top 10 Moments From Oscars 2024

IMAGE: Emma Stone celebrates her Best Actress win with presenters, Jennifer Lawrence, Michelle Yeoh, Charlize Theron and Jessica Lange. Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters Love them,......

Oscars 2024: Charlize Theron Goes For Silver

The 96th Annual Academy Awards saw a lot of glamour on the red carpet, as Hollywood's A-listers attended the biggest awards night of the year. Photograph: Sarah Meyssonnier/ Reuters Charlize......

Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr Win Golden Globes

Here's a quick look at the winners of the 81st Annual Golden Globe awards. Best Motion Picture – Drama IMAGE: Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr pose with their awards for......

High Fashion On The Golden Globes Red Carpet

The 81st Annual Golden Globes awards saw Hollywood's swish set make a dazzling show on the red carpet. Here's all the action coming straight for you from Beverly Hills, California. ......

Barbie, Oppenheimer Lead Golden Globe Nominations

The nominations for the 81st Golden Globes are out, and Barbie and Succession lead the list. Barbie and Succession get nine noms, followed by Oppenheimer at eight. Killers of the Flower Moon and......

FIFA WC PIX: Ronaldo sets record as Portugal pip Ghana

IMAGE: Ghana's Lawrence Ati Zigi saves an attempt by Cristiano Ronaldo during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between Portugal and Ghana. Photograph: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images......

COVID-19 positive Hamilton to miss Sakhir F1 GP

IMAGE: By missing Sakhir, the penultimate race on the calendar, Lewis Hamilton will not be able to match the record for the most wins in a single season. Photograph: Hamad Mohammed/Getty Images......

F1 champion Hamilton tests positive for COVID-19, to miss Sakhir GP

IMAGE: Lewis Hamilton is the third F1 driver to test positive for COVID-19 this season. Photograph: Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has tested positive for......

Trump calls for college football to play on despite COVID-19 fears

IMAGE: US President Donald Trump speaks to the media. Photograph: Joshua Roberts/Reuters President Donald Trump called on US colleges to proceed with the fall football season amid reports, on......

Soccer Extras: Spurs captain ruled out for rest of 2019

IMAGE: Tottenham Hotspur's Hugo Lloris reacts after sustaining an injury. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Reuters Tottenham Hotspur captain Hugo Lloris will not require surgery on the......

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