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'Economics Nobel' for research into prosperity of nations

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Monday has decided to award the 2024 Nobel Prize also known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A......

Is Bill Gates A Hero Or Villain?

There is no shortage of books on the Microsoft founder, but this latest one is different in that it paints Mr Gates in shades of grey, leaving it to readers to make their own judgement about the......

New Annual Festivals On India's Calendar

In the last 9 years, the BJP govt has marked some anniversaries and events with more zeal than Congress-led governments. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi along with RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan......

Can Terrorists Make Money From Markets After Attacks?

The men with guns tend to know little finance, and establishing such a conspiracy then involves leakage of information, which is also dangerous, Ajay Shah points out. Illustration: Dominic......

'Those days, 'jail-returned' was like 'foreign-returned', something to aspire for'

'Gandhi had given the call 'Do or Die'. And with all the leaders arrested, you had to be your own leader.' IMAGE: Dr G G Parikh with Yusuf Meherally's potrait behind him at the Yusuf Meherally......

Tatas may choose Singapore as key partner for semiconductor play

Tata Sons will likely choose Singapore as a "key partner" for its semiconductor plans, a senior minister from the city-state said on Friday. Photograph: Jason Lee/Reuters Speaking to reporters......

2024 Economics Nobel awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A Robinson

Noel Tata to succeed Ratan Tata; named chairman of Tata Trusts

Tata Trusts hold a controlling 66 per cent stake in Tata Sons, the holding and promoter firm of Tata Group companies. Noel Tata, half-brother of legendary industrialist late Ratan Tata, will be the......

'Saddest' One Direction Reunion At Liam's Funeral

IMAGE: Tributes are laid in a park in Liam Payne's hometown Wolverhampton, UK. Photograph: Phil Noble/ Reuters Just over a month after Liam Payne's death, mourners gathered on Wednesday for a......

Killer Soup Review: Manoj, Konkona Are Star Ingredients, But...

Killer Soup's plots grow too convoluted and the strain of keeping the momentum going shows when its shrewd and surreal visuals lose steam, observes Sukanya Verma. Against the stillness of lush......

The Eternal Dream Girl At 75

On Hema Malini's 75th birthday, the star MP and her daughters -- Esha and Ahana Deol -- hosted a birthday bash in Mumbai, and invited friends from the industry for a musical night. Hitesh......

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

With the mad rush of celebrities, paparazzi, official photographers and influencers on red carpets and parties, people almost forget that the Cannes Film Festival is firstly, a celebration of world......

EPL PIX: Liverpool demolish Spurs; United shocked

Liverpool beat Spurs 6-3 to extend lead at the top IMAGE: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their fifth goal. Photograph: John Sibley/Reuters Liverpool extended their lead at the......

UCL PIX: Liverpool maintain perfection; Real back to winning ways

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday IMAGE: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their first goal against Girona at Estadi Montilivi, Girona, Spain. Photograph:......

'Respect the game': Ex-Australia captain slams Siraj

'I love the fact we've got a really good series going on but there is also the respect of the game that needs to be upheld.' IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj charges down the wicket towards his teammates,......

EPL PIX: Huijsen takes Bournemouth past Tottenham

Images from Thursday's action in the Premier League IMAGE: Dean Huijsen scores the only goal of the match with a header to earn Bournemouth victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Vitality Stadium,......

PIX: Barcelona cruise to big win; Leverkusen stun Bayern

Raphinha double guides Barcelona to easy win IMAGE: Raphinha celebrates with teammate Marc Casado after scoring Barcelona's second goal against Mallorca at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix, Palma, on......

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