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Surprise That Charles Became Charles III

The unfortunate associations with the name Charles for an English king -- one who was executed; the other with a very unsavoury reputation -- led royal observers to assume that Charles would not......

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......

Charles Correa: India's most 'innovative' architect

When Charles Correa was hailed as India's greatest architect in 2013, he said, 'Greatest is so…so definite. Most innovative might have been better' It was always a surprise to visit......

Guggenheim fellowships for 5 Indian Americans

Five Indian Americans are among 189 artists, scholars and scientists chosen for this year's Guggenheim fellowships for distinguished achievements in their fields. The Guggenheim Foundation, a New......

Concorde finds a new home at Smithsonian museum

After 30 years of flying passengers at twice the speed of sound, the Concorde is joining the Wright flyer, Charles Lindbergh's "Spirit of St. Louis," and other aviation treasures at the Smithsonian......

Microsoft flight simulators now in India

As part of a worldwide launch, Microsoft Corporation India on Wednesday announced the availability of the 'Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight' in India.This 20th anniversary......

Super spinoffs

On March 30, Altria Group will complete the spinoff of Kraft Foods. Altria shares have gained 48% since April 2005, double the S&P 500's return, when Chief Executive Louis Camilleri announced the......

Larry Ellison's bossy life at Oracle

For 30 years all of Oracle Corp., maker of the database software that drives thousands of big businesses around the world, has revolved around its founder. Larry Ellison owns a 23% stake worth $18......

Oscars 2024: Meet The Winners!

IMAGE: Robert Downey Jr, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Emma Stone and Cillian Murphy at the Oscars. Photograph: Carlos Barria/Reuters Oppenheimer and Poor Things lead the show at the 96th Annual......

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......

Barbie, Oppenheimer Lead Golden Globe Nominations

The nominations for the 81st Golden Globes are out, and Barbie and Succession lead the list. Barbie and Succession get nine noms, followed by Oppenheimer at eight. Killers of the Flower Moon and......

Dhoni, Nyodaa, Hawaizaada: Real stories to look out for in 2015

Fascinating films based on true stories you might want to catch this year. Films based on reality are art at its expressive best. Whether it’s recreating a bygone era, showcasing the unseen......

Golden Globes 2016: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence win!

The 73rd Golden Globe awards have been announced. A quick look at the winners: The winner's names are in bold. Best motion picture, drama Mad Max: Fury Road Carol The Revenant Room......

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......

'If F1 continues on its current path, it is headed for a major crisis'

(from left to right) Real Madrid footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, Fernando Alonso of Spain and McLaren Honda, model Cara Delevingne and Jenson Button of Great Britain and McLaren Honda in the pitlane......

T20: Super Samuels guides Windies to win over England

Marlon Samuels blasted an unbeaten 69 off just 46 balls to spur West Indies to an easy 27-run victory over England in their first Twenty20 international at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Sunday.......

RCB look to maintain stronghold when they face Pune

Pune Warriors have just pride to play for while Royal Challengers Bangalore would do a world of good to their play-off chances if they win the Indian Premier League clash between the two sides, in......

Champions League: Sehwag to lead Daredevils

Recuperating from a shoulder surgery that ruled him out of the ongoing tri-series in Sri Lanka and the subsequent Champions Trophy, Virender Sehwag will lead the Delhi Daredevils in next month's......

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