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Italian aid worker killed in Bangladesh; IS claims responsibility

An Italian aid worker has been shot dead in a high security diplomatic area in Dhaka, the first attack in Bangladesh claimed by the dreaded Islamic State terror group that has prompted many......

Bangladesh deadlock: Zia floats proposal for interim govt

Main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party chief Khaleda Zia on Monday rejected her arch-rival Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's proposal for an all-party government to oversee Bangladesh's upcoming......

When PHOTOS tell the tale more than words

There are some stories, like the radiation fear shrouding Japan, that words can't describe and illustrate. In situations like these it falls to the photographers to find creative ways to capture......

'The Lankan government gave the LTTE arms'

S C Chandrahasan is a Sri Lankan Tamil leader and founder of the Organisation for Eelam Refugees Rehabilitation. He is the son of the late Sri Lankan Tamil political leader Samuel Selvanayagam. He......

Del Monte agrees to USD 5.3-bn deal

Pet and consumer foods manufacturer Del Monte Foods Company has agreed to $5.3 billion acquisition proposal by a group of private equity firms including Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR).KKR along......

Why Air India is in a mess, and how it can be revived

Sanjeev Nayyar Have you heard of a company That makes a financial commitment of Rs 55,000 crore for purchase of 111 aircraft on an equity base of Rs 145 crore and carry-forward losses of Rs......

Would you believe these are made from waste?

Recycling can lead to some amazing creations check these out! Models wear clothes made from recycled material during a Recycled Fashion Show at a nightclub in Phnom...

Lessons to learn from Battle of Aberdeen

Throughout history, wars have left an indelible mark on human psyche. Serious debates have been held on the morality of and the strategic necessity for war. And yet, like every dark cloud that has......

When did the Internet come into being?

The Internet When did the Internet come into being?What began as an American military computer network programme has grown into a global communication tool for millions of computer networks that......

Oscars 2018: Meet the BIG Winners!

The 90th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. A quick glance at the winners, listed in bold. IMAGE: Sam Rockwell (Best Supporting Actor, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing,......

Shape Of Water leads Oscars nominations

Dunkirk may have been missed at the year's earlier awards shows, but thanks god, Chris Nolan's classic gets enough play at the Oscar noms. IMAGE: Sally Hawkins' stunning portrayal as a mute in The......

Oscars 2017: The 10 Most Memorable Moments

Raja Sen lists the highlights from the 89th Annual Academy Awards. 1. The sitting ovation. IMAGE: Host Jimmy Kimmel speaks onstage. Photograph: Kevin Winter/Getty Images. The Oscars......

The Revenant, Mad Max, Star Wars sweep Oscar nominations

The nominations for the 88th Annual Academy awards were announced by Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs, directors Guillermo del Toro and Ang Lee, and actor John Krasinski at the Academy's......

Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

The nominations for the 69th British Academy Film Awards -- or the BAFTAs -- have been announced, and it seems to be a Tom Hanks and Cate Blanchett show all the way! Their films -- Bridge Of......

Did you know? Man United was founded as Newton Heath in 1878...

IMAGE: Manchester United is no stranger to ownership tussles and the rough and tumble of financial markets. Photograph: Clive Rose/Getty Images Manchester United said on Tuesday it was considering......

PIX: Chelsea, Manchester City on fire; Everton implode

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League. IMAGE: Mason Mount celebrates scoring Chelsea's first goal during the Premier League match against Norwich City, at Stamford Bridge,......

Fast bowlers: Team India's new trump cards

Perhaps for the first time, India's pace strength is not centred on any one individual, or set of individuals, says Chetan Narula. IMAGE: Bhuvneshwar Kumar celebrates Dean Elgar's wicket in the......

Croft jumps to England's rescue

England turn to Croft for spin tips in South Africa IMAGE: Robert Croft to assist England slow bowlers. Photograph: Julian Herbert/Getty Images England will draft in former international......

EPL: Arsenal leapfrog to third after late goals

Arsenal scored three goals in the last five minutes to beat NorwichCity 3-1 and move third in the Premier League on Saturday while Everton won 2-0 at home to Queens Park Rangers to maintain their......

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