Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

'Anglo-Indians have played a significant role at the forefront, meeting every challenge to the security of the motherland.'A fascinating excerpt from Barry O'Brien's The Anglo-Indians: A Portrait......

What would Bhagat Singh think of India 2021?

'Communalism was the biggest enemy of a free society and Bhagat Singh imagined a future without it.''Did we succeed in bringing alive such a future?' Utkarsh Mishra remembers the revolutionary......

Hurricane Laura kills 6, causes widespread destruction in US

-- More than 800,000 homes and businesses are without power in Texas and Louisiana as of Thursday morning -- Laura's 150mph winds made it the strongest hurricane to strike the US this year and in......

Namaste is the new Hello!

The bear hug in which the prime minister loves to smother Western VIPs might strike as theatrical, boastful and, above all, unhygienic, in these stricken times, observes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.......

Hindujas turn London's World War II era war office into a luxury hotel

The Old War Office (OWO) of Britain's World War II era prime minister Winston Churchill opened its doors as a brand-new luxury hotel in London with a glittering launch event, complete with surprise......

A 2-bedroom flat in Hindujas' The OWO costs 5.8 mn!

The OWO is spread over 580,000 sq. ft and rises to seven floors. Its 1,100 rooms are now being converted into 85 residences and a hotel. IMAGE: A 250-year lease of the vast property was acquired......

Any idea why economists don't write autobiographies?

For a bunch that fancies itself so greatly and does not hesitate to express an opinion on everything, this is very odd behaviour, says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan. Illustration: Dominic......

This Apple computer is worth Rs 3.7 crore!

Image: Apple-1 Personal Computer. Photograph: Kind Courtesy, Christie's A fully operational Apple computer that company co-founder Steve Jobs sold out of his parents' garage in 1976 for $600 will......

Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power 2: Visually Stunning

All in all, season 2 seems a tad better than season 1 in most departments, observes Namrata Thakker. Going by the first three episodes of Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power 2, it seems the......

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Scoop seems like they conclude he is, but Vaihayasi Pande Daniel recommends that you watch the film to find out for yourselves. IMAGE: Keeley Hawes, left, plays Amanda Thirsk, Prince Andrew's......

'I learned about Bollywood by being a part of it'

'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Alexx O'Nell/Instagram......

The Busiest Firang Actor In India

'There have been and will continue to be, so many captivating stories in colonial India.' 'Obviously, most of the white people were British, so if I am going to take on a role in a film set in one......

Europa League PIX: Leverkusen win at Roma; Marseille held at home

IMAGES from the Europa League semifinal matches played on Thursday. IMAGE: Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz celebrates scoring their first goal. Photograph: Alberto Lingria/Reuters Goals by......

PIX: Warner, Starc sizzle as Australia sweep Windies

IMAGE: Australia's Mitchell Starc celebrates after dismissing Odean Smith of West Indies during the second T20I in Brisbane on Friday. Photograph: Matt Roberts/Getty Images Australia's David......

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.      ARGENTINA......

PICS: Real Madrid recover to thrash Sociedad

IMAGE: Luka Modric celebrates scoring Real Madrid's second goal with David Alaba during the La Liga match against Real Sociedad, at Santiago Bernabeu, in Madrid, on Saturday. Photograph: Juan......

Minnows to Challengers: Bangladesh's 20 Test years

November 12, 2000. A landmark day for Bangladesh cricket. The day Bangladesh played its first Test match. Over the years Bangladesh have produced cricketers of the calibre of Mushfiqur Rahim,......