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Indian priest elevated as cardinal by Pope Francis

In a grand consistory held in the Vatican on Saturday, 51-year-old Indian priest George Jacob Koovakad was elevated to the rank of cardinal by Pope Francis. IMAGE: The red hat, or biretta, being......

India abstains from UN vote on Israel-Hamas conflict

India has abstained in the United Nations General Assembly on a resolution that called for an immediate humanitarian truce in the Israel-Hamas conflict leading to a cessation of hostilities. It......

Kerala church sets up tribunal to try priest's anti-ecclesial activities

A diocese of the Catholic Church in Kerala has set up a collegiate tribunal to initiate a penal judicial process against a priest who was accused by church authorities of violating a series of......

TN custodial death: Father-son tortured for over 7 hours by cops

The father-son duo in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi was tortured by the accused police officials for more than seven hours, the Central Bureau of Investigation has said in its report filed before the......

TN custodial deaths: CBI charges 9 cops with murder

The Central Bureau of Investigation has charge-sheeted nine Tamil Nadu policemen for murder, conspiracy and other offences in the custodial death case of the father-son duo who were arrested on a......

2nd year running, brands take a backseat for Ganeshotsav amid curbs

With a cap on the size of idols, ban on processions and restrictions on devotees visiting pandals, celebrations are toned down for the second year in a row. IMAGE: A priest wearing a protective......

One year later, PMC Bank depositors are still struggling

PMC Bank depositors have spent the last one year holding protests, meeting politicians, writing to various authorities in an effort to get their hard-earned money back. For depositors of the......

Good to see Bikhchandani, Banga on the rich list

'To all the MBAs that burn the candle at both ends, travel half-a-million miles every year, and spend little or no quality time with their families, the rise to riches of Mr Bikhchandani and Mr......

Why the US is an economic burden on the world

It could be comic or tragic, depending on your sense of morality. In what I see as stunning news from the United States, 17 schoolgirls have entered into a 'pregnancy pact.' Staff at a secondary......

Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

The Toronto International Film Festival heralds the beginning of the Fall awards season as films from the earlier festivals in Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Telluride compete with new projects......

All We Imagine As Light Shines At Cannes

IMAGE: Director Payal Kapadia, with cast members Chhaya Kadam, Hridhu Haroon, Divya Prabha and Kani Kusruti pose on the red carpet before the screening of the film All We Imagine as Light in......

The Oscars Are Not Always Predictable

In the biggest surprise of the night, Emma Stone grabbed the Best Actress trophy for the complex portrayal of a Frankenstein-like character Bella, in Yargos Lanthimos’ electrifying and most......

Subhash K Jha's Best Malayalam Films

Many, including me, firmly believe that the best films in India are made in Kerala. Year after year, Malayalam cinema throws stunning surprises at us. 2022 was no exception. Here are Malayalam......

BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS From SRK's Life

What is Shah Rukh Khan's life like? What is it *really* like to be a superstar? What's it really like to be loved by millions of fans all over the world? Khan may try to keep it as natural as he......

It's official! Cricket will be played at the 2028 LA Olympic Games!

IMAGE: Cricket made its sole appearance at the 1900 Paris Olympics in which Great Britain defeated France in the final but it is played in Commonwealth Games and Asian Games as well. Photograph:......

PIX: Chelsea put off-field woes aside to win; Villarreal stun Juventus

Images from the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg matches played on Wednesday night. IMAGE: Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta celebrates winning the UEFA Champions League Round Of 16......

PIX: Real Madrid win at Chelsea, Villarreal stun Bayern

Karim Benzema's hat-trick earns Real Madrid commanding win at reigning European champions Chelsea in Champions League quarter-final first leg. IMAGE: Karim Benzema celebrates scoring Real Madrid's......

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Rafael Nadal put up a dominant show against Casper Ruud of Norway to win the men's singles final match 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 on Sunday to clinch his record 14th French Open crown and his 22nd grand slam......

Sports Shorts: Pope Francis gets number 1 jersey from US football Hall of Famers

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday IMAGE: Pope Francis is presented with an American football helmet and a jersey during a meeting with members of American......

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