Story behind viral image at Black Lives Matter protest

In the middle of opposing demonstrations in London over the weekend, a Black Lives Matter protester placed a bloodied counter-protester in a 'fireman's lift' and carried him to the police. It's a......

'Black Lives Matter': Thousands protest in US cities

While thousands of demonstrators flooded the streets of major US cities again on Saturday night -- protesting the recent killings by police of black men Philando Castile in suburban St Paul,......

The most moving images from 'Black Lives Matter' protests

The death of George Floyd -- a 46-year-old Black man -- on May 25 in Minneapolis, United States as he was being detained by four police officers sparked fury across the United States, but has also......

'Black Lives Matter' protests erupt in New York

Demonstrators protest the Eric Garner grand jury decision. Photograph: Mark Makela/Getty Images Widespread protests broke out in New York following a grand jury verdict not to indict officers......

Why are electric two-wheelers in India catching fire?

Dubious chargers, poor battery placement and faulty wires are some of the culprits. India’s safety ecosystem is a black hole. Rigorous testing is needed for Indian conditions — beset......

Remembering TT

'Through an old train ticket, a ubiquitous red and black pencil, his promotion letter to me, my plane ticket to Bangalore and Thomas House -- five objects and institutions -- my memories of his......

How to catch the non-taxpayer

"Go and tell the world that we are changing. We Marxists are not fools to cling to obsolete ideas. In West Bengal, the Left is right and this is the right place to invest," Budhadev Bhattacharya,......

'The next 15 to 20 years are India's decades'

'...Unless we muck up our policies.' 'We have to become a modernised economy.' 'Our institutions should be stronger. And that is most important.' 'The rule of law should prevail and contracts......

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you. A lot has changed since the 2019......

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen,' notes Sreehari Nair on the legendary actor's birthday. IMAGE:......

Bollywood Vamps: Armed With More Evil Than Hell!

Full of smouldering glares and scathing words, she's armed with more evil than hell can contain. She can also kill with a kiss and crush with a smile, all in a day's work. Beware! Buxom babe or......

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode......

Trump lashes out at NFL over 'Black Lives Matter'

Over the weekend, the NFL issued a video of Commissioner Roger Goodell apologizing for failing to listen to black players: "We, the NFL, believe Black Lives Matter," Goodell said. IMAGE: When......

Hamilton condemns Ecclestone's 'ignorant' racism comments

'It makes complete sense to me now that nothing was said or done to make our sport more diverse or to address the racial abuse I received throughout my career' IMAGE: Six-times world champion......

'Olympic Games cannot be marketplace of demonstrations'

IMAGE: International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach. Photograph: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said the Olympic Games are not......

Don't speak your mind on the Tokyo Olympics podium

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Tokyo Olympics/Twitter Athletes should not make 'political demonstrations' or express their private views on the medal podium at the Tokyo Games, the International......

Hamilton leads tributes to George Floyd on death anniversary

'We never forget. We continue our work ... We work to build an equal world for George, for his children, and for all the other victims of racism.' IMAGE: One Tuesday, Formula One champion Hamilton......