US army ships live anthrax to labs; 26 likely exposed

The Pentagon accidentally shipped live samples of deadly anthrax to private laboratories in nine US states and bases in South Korea, forcing authorities to put up to 26 workers in post-exposure......

Is Islamic State chief al-Baghdadi alive?

The fate of Islamic State chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who was reportedly targetted during airstrikes last weekend in Iraq, is still not known. "We cannot confirm if ISIL leader Baghdadi was among......

United States to deploy additional units in South Korea

The US will deploy an additional Army combat force of 800 soldiers to South Korea with tanks and armoured troop carrier as part of its ongoing rebalancing efforts within Asia-Pacific region. "The......

One pilot of downed Russian jet dead, fate of other not known

Image: Turkey claims they shot the plane down as it was violating the country's airspace after the pilots ignored 'ten warnings in the space of five minutes', but Russia says the jet was in......

Personal, health cover mart seen at $350 million

The Indian personal and health insurance market is expected to grow to $350 million in five years, according to Christophe N Di Sipio, senior vice-president, Chubb & Son. Chubb has a joint venture......

$1.68 million for lunch with Warren Buffett!

A lunch with the world's greatest investor costs $1.68 million! Toronto-based investment firm, Salida Capital led by Courtenay Wolfe has won the charity auction to dine with billionaire investor......

Warren Buffett pays $5.6 bn for Vegas utility

This is yet another large energy deal for Warren Buffett in the western United States.A Berkshire Hathaway Inc unit will pay $5.6 billion for NV Energy Inc, the electric utility serving Las Vegas......

His wealth grew the fastest in India during pandemic

Pune-based entrepreneur's unlisted company is already the largest vaccine manufacturer in the world and the networth has been helped by vaccine distribution and manufacturing potential of his......

Shantaram Review: Too Verbose

If future episodes are as verbose and unwieldy, it might be difficult to keep from switching channels, points out Deepa Gahlot. When the book Shantaram came out in 2003, it became a bestseller and......

BAFTA 2014: Cate Blanchett, 12 Years A Slave, Gravity win big!

All the highlights from the recently concluded BAFTA awards, right here!The 67th British Academy Film and Television awards, held at the Royal Opera House on February 16, in London, England......

Roma, The Favourite lead 2019's Oscar nominations!

Which films are *you* rooting for? IMAGE: Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga in A Star Is Born. The nominations for the 91st Annual Academy Awards are out. Hosts Kumail Nanjiani (The Big Sick) and......

Oscars 2019: Rami Malek wins Best Actor

The complete set of winners on Oscar night! IMAGE: Olivia Colman, winner of Best Actress for The Favourite, Mahershala Ali, winner of Best Supporting Actor for Green Book, and Regina King, winner......

Steve Smith breaks silence: No Test retirement plans

Steve Smith's manager debunks former Australian captain's retirement talks IMAGE: Steve Smith has achieved every trophy during his illustrious career. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Reuters Steve......

Soccer PIX: Leaders Real Madrid held to frustrating draw

IMAGE: Rayo Vallecano's Oscar Valentin in action with Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior. Photograph: Ana Beltran/Reuters La Liga leaders Real Madrid were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw at lowly city......

Soccer PIX: Modric stunner helps Real extend lead; Ramos nets late equaliser

IMAGE: Real Madrid's Luka Modric celebrates scoring their first goal with Lucas Vazquez. Photograph: Violeta Santos Moura/Reuters Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric came off the bench to net a......

Ashes: Smith shatters these records

IMAGE: On Day 1 of the second Ashes Test, Steve Smith broke several records. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Reuters Australian batter Steve Smith with his unbeaten knock of 85n.o off 149 took him past......

'Nah, that's just Steve testing his bats'

IMAGE: Steve Smith, right, and David Warner. Photograph: Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images   On Steve Smith's 32nd birthday on Wednesday, June 2, David Warner shed light on his team-mate's......