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General Martin Dempsey next US military chief

US President Barack Obama has nominated General Martin Dempsey, an Iraq war veteran, as next Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff to succeed Admiral Mike Mullen."I expect him to push all our forces to......

Trump nominates Indian-American to top judicial post

An Indian-American legal luminary has been nominated by United States President Donald Trump to a key judicial position on the powerful US court of appeals. Amul Thapar, 47, who in 2007 became the......

At last, a Trump choice we can cheer

Donald Trump and General H R McMaster: It is almost like the Chinese monarch Helü with Sun Tzu at his side. IMAGE: US President Donald Trump looks on as his newly named National Security......

Iran 'deploys attack jets' to help Iraq fight militants: Report

Iran has supplied Iraq with fighter jets to help it counter the belligerent offensive by Islamist militants who have taken over large swathes of territory, a media report said in......

US ready to carry out targeted, precise strikes in Iraq: Obama

The US is prepared to carry out "targeted and precise military action" in Iraq if required, President Barack Obama said on Thursday. "Going forward, we will be prepared to take targeted and precise......

Crude oil above $114; near 9-month high on Iraq turmoil

Brent crude held near a nine-month high above $114 a barrel on Thursday supported by concerns about potential supply disruptions due to fighting in Iraq. Oil prices were poised for a third day of......

India-US deal revives WTO and hope of world trade reform

Image: US President Barack Obama shakes hands at a meeting with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Photograph: Larry Downing/Reuters India and the United States settled a dispute on......

America Inc supports US move against India's solar policy

The US solar and manufacturing industry has supported the Obama Administration's move to challenge in the WTO the domestic content requirements in India's fast-growing solar products market. "We......

WTO talks on ITA-II collapse, India heaves sigh of relief

India has been opposing the pact as ITA will only benefit the country when its domestic manufacturing is robust. Following the collapse of talks to extend the Information Technology Agreement (ITA)......

US industry slams India's 'move towards protectionism'

The Indian government headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who is known as the architect of the country's liberalisation and economic reforms, is inching towards a "protectionist" regime, top......

Review: Bridget Jones's Baby is predictable but pleasant

It all feels like something you’ve seen before. And yet, Raja Sen calls Bridget Jones’s Baby a pleasant experience. How do you solve a problem like Bridget? Thing is, she doesn’t......

Can't Buy Me Love star Amanda Peterson no more

A lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood. Image: Amanda Peterson in Can't Buy Me Love Amanda Peterson, best known for her role in the 1987 film Can't Buy Me Love opposite......

HIGHEST PAID TV actors: Sofia Vergara beats Ashton Kutcher

Modern Family's Latina housewife Sofia Vergara has bagged the top spot in Forbes magazine's newest list of highest paid TV stars. The Columbian actress and model's income was buoyed by her paycheck......

Big Bang, Modern Family rule Forbes' highest paid list

There's an Indian actor in top ten!After releasing its annual highest paid list of actors and actresses, Forbes' highest paid TV actors 2015 is now out. And two of our favourite shows dominate the......

Hollywood's HIGHEST PAID TV actors of 2013

Forbes' annual list of highest paid TV actors is out. Troubled star Charlie Sheen, whose new show -- the ironically titled Anger Management -- went on air after he was sacked from his Two And......

India Aiming for Series Sweep Against Ireland in Women's ODI

IMAGE: India had won the 2nd ODI against Ireland by 116 runs. Photograph: BCCI Women/X A dominant India will fancy their chances of completing a clean sweep of the women's ODI series against......

Indian women outclass Ireland in 1st T20I

IMAGE: Tejal Hasabnis remained unbeaten with a composed 53. Photograph: BCCI Pratika Rawal showcased maturity beyond her experience, while Tejal Hasabnis capped a memorable comeback, posting a......

India women aim to keep perfect record against Ireland

IMAGE: The India women's team has not lost to Ireland in 12 ODIs played against them. Photograph: BCCI Riding high on a dominant performance against the West Indies, Smriti Mandhana-led India will......

Move Over Djoko, Jokic Is Here!

Novak Djokovic was not the only Serb making sporting headlines this week. Nikola Jovic led the Detroit Nuggets to their first NBA Championship.Meet the Most Valuable Player of the NBA Finals.......

Women's T20 World Cup: Mandhana dazzles as India enter semis

SCORECARD IMAGE: Smriti Mandhana played a sizzling knock as India entered their third successive ICC women's T20 World Cup semi-final on Monday. Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Vice-captain......

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