Protesting Iranians have something to cheer

It was a shot in the arm for thousands of protesting Iranians when the Guardian Council the religious body entrusted with overseeing the election in the country -- said the number of votes counted......

Hawaii sues US President Trump over travel ban

The small state becomes the first to challenge the travel order, which they say violates the US Constitution.   Hawaii has become the first American state to mount a federal court challenge......

Carbon threshold crossed

While long term solution depends on each one of us altering our consumption patterns, the future depends on next generation technologists and entrepreneurs creating business models that naturally......

Nooyi, two other Indians invited by Obama for talks

US President Barack Obama has invited at least three Indian-Americans, including PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi, as part of his wider consultations with leaders from business, labour, civic community and......

Bt brinjal and the politics of knowledge

A moratorium on Bt brinjal is good. But it can still turn toxic if any one technology is pushed at the cost of a multi-dimensional approach to securing our food future, says Rajni Bakshi. Eight......

The 'she'-change in employment

Bob Charles, the Hong Kong-based managing director of Watson Wyatt Asia Pacific, describes himself as an old India hand. He advises some of India's largest private sector employers on actuarial and......

Govinda's Do Knot Disturb at IIFA

At the ongoing IIFA awards in Macau, David Dhawan's Do Knot Disturb was unveiled with a flourish. The film stars Govinda, Lara Dutta, Sushmita Sen and Riteish...

Review: Sherlock Holmes 2 is a worthy sequel

Raja Sen reviews says Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows is ideal holiday entertainment. If Sir Arthur Conan Doyle were alive today, he'd sue.In the late great Leslie Nielsen's occasionally funny......

Emmy 2019: Jodie Comer, Game Of Thrones win

The 71st Emmy Awards have been announced, and there have been quite a few surprises and some expected nods. Here's a quick glance at the winners, listed in bold:   IMAGE: Cast and crew......

What you should know about the Golden Globes

A project rejected by practically every major studio in Hollywood as being too risky, Cold Mountain, directed by Anthony Minghella, was warmly greeted with eight Golden Globe nominations, including......

Why Watson's undecided on Pakistan head coach role

IMAGE: The PCB is ready to meet the Australian’s remuneration demands but wants him to spend maximum time in Pakistan. Photograph: Shane Watson/Instagram Former Australian all-rounder Shane......

Wimbledon: This player forgot to carry his rackets...

IMAGE: France's Ugo Humbert turned up at Number Two Court missing a vital piece of equipment - a tennis racket. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Ugo Humbert had 90 minutes to fill before his......

Watson finally delivers as Australia take command

Shane Watson's magnificent 176 put Australia in command at 307 for four on the first day of the fifth and final Ashes Test against England at The Oval on Wednesday. - Scorecard The powerful......

Augusta Masters PHOTOS: Haas leads way, deja vu for Scott

Former FedExCup champion Bill Haas tied his lowest score in a major to snatch the lead at the Masters on Thursday while holder Adam Scott experienced a real sense of deja vu in the opening round.......

Stats: Australia's top six score 50s as India suffer again

Australian captain Steve Smith (right) celebrates with team mate Shane Watson after scoring a century. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images Australia continued their domination on Day 2 of the......