Obama dines in Kansas with those who wrote to him

Four Kansas residents who wrote letters to Barack Obama about their struggle and success in US's heartland were in for a surprise when they were taken out for a dinner by the President. The dinner......

Indian couple 'ill treated' during desert safari in Dubai

A perfect Dubai desert safari turned into a nightmare for an Indian couple when a catering crew allegedly punched the man in the face and stopped his wife from taking food, according to a report.......

Indian-American on team to flag queries for Obama

Indian-American professor Raman Chadha was among the eight-member team which helped flag questions for United States President Barack Obama, as he held the first ever Twitter town hall at the White......

Probe gurudwara shooting as a hate crime: Rights group

America's premier civil rights group has urged authorities to probe the Wisconsin gurudwara shooting incident as a "potential hate crime." The Anti-Defamation League, who had been tracking the......

Hollywood's moguls in the making

Who has more power and success than a world-famous actress? Simple: one who also has a successful music career, clothing label, line of perfume and restaurant. Better yet: someone with all these......

Food trucks: It's a hot and happening business in Bengaluru!

Bengaluru has seven eye-catching trucks roaming the city streets, up from just one in 2013. Photograph, courtesy: Ya Habibi     It is past 6 pm on a weekday and a game of badminton is......

Review: The Campaign falters with weak script

Raja Sen feels both Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis, lead actors of The Campaign, deserved a better script. Comedic actors are kinda like condiments, there to bring the flavour. Some, as......

PHOTOS: BBQ'ing, the Aussie way

Australia's Nathan Lyon (left) and Steve Smith share a joke as they pose for the camera during the Australian Ashes Squad Welcome BBQ. Photograph: Christopher Lee/Getty Images Australia says they......

New Zealand Olympic venue evacuated following BBQ fire

A gas barbecue caught fire and exploded on Wednesday night at New Zealand's Olympic hospitality centre, forcing the evacuation of some 300 people. Firefighters said no one was injured during the......

Ready for the Ashes? What you must know about cricket's fiercest rivalry

The 2015 Ashes begin on Wednesday in Cardiff. Here's all you must know about the series between England and Australia played this century. England captain Alastair Cook and Australia captain......

Clarke hails Harris as one of the best

‘He is my No 1 pick bowler in any team I've played with’ Australian captain Michael Clarke and Ryan Harris. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images Test captain Michael Clarke......

Wanted! A serene, sharp and streetwise captain Cook

England Captain Alastair Cook poses for photographs. Photograph: Tom Dulat/Getty Images Alastair Cook faces his biggest ever challenge as England captain when he leads his young team into this......