Indian-American physician named co-chair of Biden's Covid task-force

Indian-American physician Dr Vivek Murthy on Monday was named one of the three co-chairs of the COVID-19 task-force that will guide President-elect Joe Biden on dealing with the coronavirus......

5 years later, India's longest anti-nuke agitation may have fizzled out

IMAGE: In an earlier photograph, the protestors, mostly women, in Idinthakarai at the height of the protests. Photograph: A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar visits Idinthakarai,......

These people have the most ABSURD collections ever

If you can name it, someone collects it. Here’s a gallery of collectors and their (unusual) obsessions. 1) Seeing spots Karen Ferrier, a 44-year-old secretary, is a Dalmatian-obsessive woman......

'He was god-like to see': Friends mourn loss of Kathak maestro Chitresh Das

‘He was a legend, he changed kathak and brought it to a whole different level.’ ‘He held very high standards and his energy was beyond imagination. He was god-like to see; he......

10 Tamil Romantic Films On OTT

In the mood for romance, but don't know which movies to watch? Tamil cinema has a lot to offer on OTT, and Arjun Menon lists his favourites. Pannaiyarum Padminiyum (2014)Director: A U Arun......

Christopher Nolan Remembers 'Dear Friend' Heath Ledger

IMAGE: Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas at the 81st Golden Globes. Photograph: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters Oppenheimer bagged five awards out of its eight Golden Globe nominations,......

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......

2023's Must Watch Movies From Around The World

2023 was a good year for international cinema with many strong films premiering at the Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Toronto film festivals. In the post-pandemic situation, as restrictions were......

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on August 31, 2024

Photograph: Kind Courtesy SAI Media/X Clubfooted shooter Rubina Francis extended India's medal-winning run at the Paris Paralympics with a bronze in the women's 10m Air Pistol SH1 event on......

Paralympics: Nitesh, Sukant in badminton singles semis

IMAGE: Nitesh Kumar beat Mongkhon Bunsun of Thailand in straight games for his third successive win at the Paralympics. Photograph: ANI India's shuttlers Nitesh Kumar and Sukant Kadam qualified......

Olympics: Diksha on tied 7th, Aditi 13th in golf

IMAGE: India's Diksha Dagar was placed tied seventh with two holes to go in the women's golf competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Wednesday. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters India's Diksha......

Paris Opening: Of Lady Gaga, cabaret and a mystery torchbearer

IMAGE: Lady Gaga performs during the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony, on Friday. Photograph: Amanda Perobelli/Reuters Lady Gaga sang a French cabaret song near Notre-Dame cathedral, a giant......

How the world's press rated Paris's Olympics Opening Ceremony

IMAGE: The Olympic flag is raised at the the Trocadero with the Eiffel Tower in the background during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Photograph: Francois-Xavier......