BJP's Himachal manifesto promises UCC, 33% quota for women

Bharatiya Janata Party president J P Nadda on Sunday promised Uniform Civil Code (UCC), 33 per cent reservation for women in government jobs and educational institutions, and sops for different......

PHOTOS: Toasts, high-fashion and lobster at Obama's dinner for China's Xi

A powerhouse line-up mixing Hollywood, diplomacy and corporate America streamed into the White House for President Barack Obama’s lavish state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping. The......

Diary: See +ve, Hear +ve

I didn't think it was such a tough task when my yoga teacher gave me homework. All she wanted me to do was write 10 positive things I had experienced when I came next.I thought it would be easy......

Vegetarians are not normal here

Iran has long been a country of questions. Questions it has inspired in those within and without its borders. While America thrives in painting it as a part of the axis of evil, its neighbours......

How veganism is spawning a robust plant-based industry

In India there are vegan cafés and restaurants, vegan cooking classes, vegan tours, vegan conferences and even vegan e-tailers, reports Chintan Girish Modi. Photograph: Morris Mac......

Showtime for Apple: Big phones, smart watches and high expectations

Has Steve Jobs' handpicked successor inherited the magic touch or is Apple's winning streak coming to an end? Tim Cook, Apple CEO. Photograph: Rick Wilking/Reuters It has been four years since......

The fastest Internet in the world!

The fastest broadband city in the world is Masan in South Korea, according to an analysis. The data, from network giant Akamai reveals the average global net speed is only 1.7 Mbps (megabits per......

BMW 530d M Sport is the most handsome car in its segment

The mid-size luxury sedan segment in India is a hotly contested one and is currently dominated by three German players.Mercedes-Benz played their trump card with the LWB E-Class which was accepted......

Of clashing superheroes and crying Khans!

Superheroes, Holi, apples and other happenings from Sukanya Verma's super filmi week! Witnessing superhero face-offs on big screen and small, cheering for Team India at ICC World T20 with an......

Images: India vs New Zealand, Compaq Cup, 2nd ODI

India's captain Mahender Singh Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar successfully appeal for leg before wicket against New Zealand opener Jesse Ryder in the second match of the tri-series in Colombo......