We discovered America, Vasco da Gama didn't find India: MP minister

Madhya Pradesh's Higher Education Minister Inder Singh Parmar has claimed that America was discovered by "our Indian ancestors", and not by Christopher Columbus as taught to students. IMAGE: A man......

Vasco Da Gama-Patna Express derails in UP, 3 dead, 9 injured

A Patna-bound passenger train derailed near Manikpur Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh early on Friday morning, leaving three passengers, including a six-year-old boy and his father, dead and nine......

'India is dominated by the West'

'India may be independent politically and it may even become an economic power like Japan, but it remains and will still remain part of the global capitalist economy and system, dominated and......

A leaf from Vasco Da Gama's diary

The original handwriting of Portugese explorer Vasco de Gama from his diary written during his trip to India is displayed at the German Historical Museum in Berlin. The diary is part of the......

Obama's anti-tobacco bill, and its impact

US President Barack Obama has signed a historic bill that gives the government powers to curb advertising and promotion of tobacco products.Working hard to kick the habit that he picked up as a......

Gujarat has cleanest railway stations, Bihar dirtiest

Out of the 40 different cleanliness parameters passengers rated stench at stations as their top concern, followed by lack of dustbins and unclean platforms The cleanest railway stations in the......

The Leela's new gamble: Will it succeed?

Capt C P Krishnan Nair, 90, has been a trailblazer of sorts in the hotels business. His bold moves have almost always paid off. When no self-respecting Mumbai hotelier would think of any place......

Gujarati-Malayali spice bond

Kerala sends spices to the world. Gujaratis export entrepreneurship to the global market. Imagine if both put together what concoction it will be. That is what happened in God's own country......

What Makes Andaz Apna Apna Such Fun Even Today

Andaz Apna Apna is practically the most quoted film since Sholay, observes Sukanya Verma, as she celebrates 30 years of this cult classic movie. IMAGE: Shakti Kapoor, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan in......

Arya: 'Urumi will be a landmark film'

Tamil actor Arya says that Urumi will be a landmark film in Malayalam. He should certainly hope so quite simply because it is his maiden film in Malayalam. Although he does a cameo in it,......

Santosh Sivan: 'Shooting Urumi was exciting'

Internationally acclaimed cinematographer Santosh Sivan's latest film Urumi, is one of the most eagerly awaited Malayalam films. He is also making the Tamil, Hindi and......

'Priyanka had the potential to do 12 roles'

After making a historical epic, Jodhaa Akbar, Ashutosh Gowariker has turned to a romantic comedy called What's Your Raashee? starring Priyanka Chopra and Hurman Baweja. Based on a Gujarati......

Dorival Junior to take over as Brazil coach

IMAGE: Dorival Junior was Brazil's preferred choice for the job after Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti chose to extend his contract with Real Madrid.. Photograph: Amanda Perobelli/Reuters Dorival......

ISL: Bagan go top after thrilling draw with Kerala

IMAGE: ATK Mohun Bagan's Liston Colaco was once again impressive in the match against Kerala Blasters on Saturday. Photograph: ATKMohun Bagan FC/Twitter ATK Mohun Bagan moved to the top of the......

16 players at Brazilian football club test positive for coronavirus

IMAGE: Brazilian football club Vasco da Gama said the 16 players, out of 43 tested, would be isolated. Photograph: Friedemann Vogel/Pool via Getty Images Rio de Janeiro side Vasco da Gama said on......

No sex before games? Brazilian players test club controls

The Brazilian tradition of the concentracao - sequestering teams before matches and shielding them from temptations such as sex and alcohol - is under threat as players take a stand against the......

Vasco hopeful of signing Romario again

Vasco da Gama said on Thursday they hoped to find their way around a FIFA ruling and bring back 40-year-old striker Romario for a fourth stint at the club. Romario has already played for two clubs......