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Vikrant: 'Multiple Celebration Of India'

In a record time of 13 years, the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant is now ready for formal induction into the Indian Navy. IMAGE: The Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant during sea trials.......

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

If you thought human beings were expressive, take a look at these animals; they beat us hollow! And, to prove that, it is that time of the year again -- The Wildlife Photographer of the Year......

Time for India, China to give peace a chance

Who knows, the moment of truth in Ladakh may also augur for a giant leap toward a boundary settlement with China in the fulness of time. The news that the special representatives of the two......

'It's time for my mother and every detainee to come home'

'It is an uncomfortable situation for a woman.''She has been on her own, separated from family.''That is the point of isolating her -- breaking her to a point where she bends to their will.'......

The American who caught Gandhiji's killer

In the shock after Nathuram Godse murdered Mahatma Gandhi that January evening 72 years ago today, a young American diplomat rushed to capture the assassin.Vaihayasi Pande Daniel traces the......

Time to END Bank Nationalisation

Nationalisation has served its purpose.It's time to move ahead, keeping majority ownership of the government in a few banks to serve the people, argues Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Uttam......

Boeing's India Man

Till high school, his medium of learning was Marathi.Later, he completed his doctorate under Neil Armstrong's guidance.He has travelled to close to 50 countries, sold $350 billion worth of......

Controversial endorsers who lost big advertisement deals

Looking at the response time, brands are proactively snapping ties with celebrities in the face of controversy. Image: Maria Sharapova tested positive for banned drug Meldonium. Photograph:......

Films, books that inspire corporate head honchos

What do A-listers like to read, watch or listen to? And who are the people they admire? Here is a list -- IMAGE: The poster of the film Taare Zameen Par. The film is one of the favourites of Amit......

When it took 7 days to fly from Britain to India

It was considered a flight of fancy 80 years ago, but when the first flights from England to India took off in March 1929, it took seven days to cross the distance -- a far cry from what has today......

Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr Win Golden Globes

Here's a quick look at the winners of the 81st Annual Golden Globe awards. Best Motion Picture – Drama IMAGE: Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr pose with their awards for......

Oscars 2010: Winners at a glance!

The 82nd Annual Academy Awards have been announced. There were quite a few surprises and many more expected nods. Here's a quick glance at the winners, listed in bold: Best Picture AvatarJames......

Winners at a glance!

The 82nd Annual Academy Awards have been announced. There were quite a few surprises and many more expected nods. Here's a quick glance at the winners, listed in bold: Best Picture AvatarJames......

Oscars 2010: The Race for Best Adapted Screenplay

The nominees:District 9, by Neill Blomkamp and Teri TatchellAn Education, by Nick HornbyIn The Loop, by Jesse Armstrong, Simon Blackwell, Armando Iannucci, Tony RochePrecious: Based On The Novel......

Avatar, Hurt Locker lead Oscar nominations

The nominations for the 82nd Annual Academy Awards have been announced, and some of our predictions by Aseem Chhabra, Arthur J Pais and Raja Sendid come true! Here's a look at the nominations:......

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis. Part 1: When It Was Bradman Versus......

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Zverev advance to 3rd Round

Images from the US Open men's singles second round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Wednesday. Djokovic advances to third round after Djere retires injured IMAGE: Novak Djokovic returns......

US Open PIX: Rusty Djokovic eases to victory; Thiem out

Images from the US Open men's singles first round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Monday. Rusty Djokovic kicks off record bid with Albot thrashing IMAGE: Novak Djokovic lacked his......

US Open PIX: Kyrgios stuns No. 1 Medvedev to reach quarters

A summary of Sunday's action at the US Open. IMAGE: Australia's Nick Kyrgios gets the crowd cheering after reaching match-point against Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the fourth round of the US Open......

US Open PIX: Nadal, Alcaraz, Swiatek cruise into Round 4

A summary of Saturday's action at the US Open. IMAGE: Spain's Rafael Nadal returns against France's Richard Gasquet during the US Open men's singles third round match at Billie Jean King National......

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