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UN chief invokes rarely-used power on Gaza

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has invoked a rarely-used article in the United Nations Charter to appeal to the Security Council for a humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict and......

LTTE chief Prabhakaran alive, claims Tamil leader, but finds few takers

Fourteen years after the Sri Lankan government announced his death, a veteran Tamil nationalist leader claimed in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, on Monday that Velupillai Prabhakaran, the leader of Eelam......

Farewell Friend, Physician, Guide

'Sasi Annan did far more right than wrong in his life.''I, and a great many others who appreciated his kindness and thoughtfulness, mourn for him and wish him godspeed and sadgati'.'Rajeev......

PM Modi receives Seoul Peace Prize for 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the prestigious Seoul Peace Prize for 2018 on Friday for his contribution to international cooperation and fostering global economic growth. The award......

Modi gets Seoul Peace Prize for ''Modinomics', 'furthering democracy'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with the Seoul Peace Prize for 2018 for his contribution to international cooperation and fostering global economic growth. The Ministry of External......

'Ideally food subsidies should not be indefinite'

Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has warned India against too many populist subsidies. Speaking on the issue of the Food Security Bill and Delhi government's water and electricity promises,......

125-member Indian delegation heads for Davos

A 125-member strong Indian delegation will attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting at Davos, Switzerland this week, where they will highlight efforts being undertaken to turn around the......

WEF Davos to host 40 govt heads; India to have strong presence

Hundreds of rich and powerful people across the world will congregate next week at the Swiss skiing resort town of Davos for the World Economic Forum, where India will be represented by an over......

'We wish Rajat well in these trying times'

Leading IIT alumni in the United States, including former chairmen and CEOs of Fortune 500 multinational conglomerates like Raj L Gupta, expressed sadness over the Greek-like tragic fall of Rajat......

2 Indians selected as Yale World Fellows

Two Indians -- Monika Halan and Sonali Kochhar -- have been selected for the prestigious Yale World Fellows, which is Yale University's signature global leadership development initiative.Monika......

Golden Globes 2015: The Top 10 Moments

Here's looking at some of the high points in the ceremony! There was something for everyone at the 72nd Golden Globe Awards this year, with surprises to please lovers of twist-endings, bold wins......

Liked Globe hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler? VOTE!

While their second turn as Golden Globes host was rather sedate, this year saw Tina Fey and Amy Poehler (in the picture) making some brave jokes. There was the Bill Crosby one, where Poehler......

Mammootty's son Dulquer Salman vs veterans

Mammootty's son Dulquer Salman's second film, Ustad Hotel releases today. The film is directed by Anwar Rasheed. He is competing with M A Nishad's No 66 Madurai Bus and Aji John's Namukku......

Mammootty's son in Anwar Rasheed's film

Get your lowdown on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry. Mammootty's son Dulqar Salman, who is making his debut with the forthcoming film Second Show, is also playing the lead in......

First Look: Mammootty's Chattambinadu

Director Shafi has teamed up with actor Mammootty twice before, in Thommanum Makkalum and Mayavi. Will they make it three hits in a row? Well, they hope so towith their third Malayalam......

Historic night for Indian hockey! Two prestigious FIH awards

FIH Awards: Captain Harmanpreet Singh wins best men's player award, PR Sreejesh named best men's goalkeeper IMAGE: Harmanpreet Singh and PR Sreejesh (below) were honoured with prestigious FIH......

Controversy erupts as India sweep FIH annual awards

Harmanpreet Singh won the men's Player of the Year award and Gurjit Kaur was recognised as the best player in the women's section. Veteran P R Sreejesh and Savita Punia won the best goalkeeper......

Oxford United's Siddiqi to turn out for Real Kashmir FC

IMAGE: Kashif Siddiqi has been loaned to the club by the UK-based Oxford United. Photograph: Oxford United FC/Twitter Real Kashmir Football Club will have a new face during this year's......

Sreejesh, Harmanpreet in contention for FIH awards

IMAGE: Captain and 'keeper P R Sreejesh has been an inspiration under the bar for the Indian team. Photograph: Jeff Gross/Getty Images Inspirational men's team captain P R Sreejesh and......

Who will take charge of FIFA? Kofi Annan or Platini

Campaigners call for Kofi Annan to take charge of FIFA reform Kofi Annan, former United Nations Secretary-General. Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty Images A group campaigning for reform of world......

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