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Modi collaborates with Grammy winner singer for a song

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has collaborated with Grammy Award-winning Indian-American singer Falu for a special song to promote the benefits of millets and their potential to alleviate world......

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

On July 1, 2021, Britain's Princess Diana would have turned 60 and two decades after her tragic death in a car accident near the end of summer 1997, she still holds an exalted place on the altar of......

Meet America's new vice president: Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris becomes the first woman, the first Black American and the first Asian American to hold the country's second highest office, and is now in a strong position to run for the top job four......

'To Kanti Bhatt, books played god'

Kanti Bhatt, respected Gujarati author and journalist, passed into the ages on August 4, 2019, at the age of 88. In tribute, we reproduce an article his wife Sheela Bhatt wrote about him 19 years......

58 killed, 515 hurt in America's worst mass shooting

Mayhem and panic gripped a country music festival in Las Vegas when a gunman opened fire on revellers. IMAGE: People run from the Route 91 Harvest country music festival after a gunman opened......

World Bank appoints Indian national Indermit Gill as chief economist

After Kaushik Basu, Gill will be the second Indian to serve as chief economist at the World Bank. Asit Ranjan Misra reports. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Brookings Institution The World Bank has......

In the 1st reduction in two months, Jet fuel price cut by 3%

In the first reduction in rate in two months, jet fuel or ATF price on Thursday was cut by 3 per cent in line with softening international crude oil prices. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price was......

Huawei India: Latest victim of US, China trade war

Without Google’s Android operating system, Huawei may have to put off new launches. American internet major Google has banned Huawei from some of the Android mobile services, in a new twist......

Here's a cyber security roadmap for the financial sector

Traditionally, financial institutions have operated risk functions in silos. However, the nature of unknown threats today requires industry participants to work together, says Vikram Limaye, MD &......

Cyber criminals thrive in India; 10 major attacks in 12 months

India needs to follow countries such as Singapore who have and are further bolstering their cyber security apparatus. Two days ago, MobiKwik co-founder Bipin Preet Singh received a threat email.......

'Never ever had I imagined that I would one day give a voice to my nation'

'A Colourful World is for every child, telling them that like the different coloured crayons in a box, they should also appreciate their differing identities, shine and live peacefully with other......

A Win For India: Ricky Kej Bags Grammy

Bengaluru musician Ricky Kej won his second Grammy Award on Sunday. He bagged the trophy for Divine Tides, along with rock 'n' roll legend Stewart Copeland, in the Best New Age Album category.......

Adarsh Gourav loses BAFTA to Anthony Hopkins

Nomadland dominates BAFTAs 2021 with four wins. IMAGE: Frances McDormand in Nomadland. Director Chloe Zhao's meditative drama Nomadland emerged as the top winner at the BAFTA Film Awards 2021 by......

Priyanka's SEXIEST Red Carpet Looks

Priyanka Chopra made it to Victoria’s Secret's What Is Sexy list of 2017, alongside such names like Taylor Swift, Margot Robbie, Mandy Moore and Lady Gaga. The actress has been voted for her......

Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

The nominations for the 69th British Academy Film Awards -- or the BAFTAs -- have been announced, and it seems to be a Tom Hanks and Cate Blanchett show all the way! Their films -- Bridge Of......

PIX: Havertz sends Arsenal top; Liverpool hold Manchester City

A summary of Saturday's action in the English Premier League. IMAGE: Kai Havertz celebrates scoring the match-winner for Arsenal in the Premier League match against Brentford, at the Brentford......

PIX: Haaland breaks EPL record as Man City reclaim top spot

IMAGE: Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland celebrates scoring their second goal against West Ham United at Etihad Stadium in Manchester on Wednesday. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/ Action Images......

Holders Liverpool knocked out of FA Cup

IMAGE: Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate in action with Brighton & Hove Albion's Alexis Mac Allister. Photograph: David Klein/Reuters Holders Liverpool were knocked out of the FA Cup after losing......

Europa League PIX: United win; fireworks halt Berlin game

Rashford double as Man United fight back to beat Omonia IMAGE: Manchester United's Marcus Rashford celebrates. Photograph: Yiannis Kourtoglou/Reuters Substitute Marcus Rashford scored twice......

PIX: Protests turn to cheer as Manchester United stun Liverpool

IMAGE: Manchester United's players celebrate after Jaden Sancho scored the first goal against Liverpool during the English Premier League at old Trafford in Manchester on Monday. Photograph: Clive......

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