Indian worker commits suicide in Dubai metro

A 36-year-old Indian in an inebriated state committed suicide in Dubai metro, in a first such case, throwing himself under a train after being refused by his employer from returning home. "On......

Bringing In 2024 Around The World

How 2024 arrived the world over.   IMAGE: Ladies leap in the air on the last day of 2023 in Bhopal. Photograph: ANI Photo   IMAGE: Mumbaikars watch the last sunset of the 2023 from a......

TN govt files criminal defamation case against state BJP chief Annamalai

The Tamil Nadu government filed a criminal complaint in a sessions court in Chennai on Wednesday against state Bharatiya Janata Party president K Annamalai for defaming Chief Minister M K Stalin.......

The Remarkable Life And Legacy Of Oommen Chandy

'Oommen Chandy always had time for his people and valued their voices.''There was no rest for him as long as the betterment of his fellow citizens was at stake.'Ambassador Venu Rajamony, who knew......

Dubai Metro: Most punctual driverless system

Achieving a more than 99 per cent, the punctuality rate of Dubai Metro is the highest of any driverless metro system in the world, Dubai's Road and Transport Authority has said. "We are very proud......

Foreign Brands Are Eyeing India Again

Whether it's Carrefour, Ford, or other foreign majors, they are ready to adjust their strategies and design their plans in a way that would address the Indian consumption story. IMAGE: A......

Dubai boasts of world's longest driverless metro network

The Dubai Metro, comprising the red and green lines, has entered the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest driverless metro network in the world spanning 74.695 km.Click NEXT to read......

Metro rail: Of Dubai and India

Hailed as the world's longest automated driverless project, the Dubai Metro Project opened to the public on September 9, 2009. Built at a cost of $7.6 billion, the first metro rail in the......

PIX: Gurmeet-Debina's FUN Dubai Diaries

Stars go for the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. So we decided to bring you their travels with a special series. Parineeti Chopra went on an awesome Egypt......

A Slumdog Millionaire in Cannes

The success of Slumdog Millionaire has far-reaching for its cast, especially the children who play young Jamal, Salim and Latika. The latest to ride the Slumdog wave is Ayush Mahesh Khedekar [he......

Want to eat this on your movie date? Click here!

Theatres are finding innovative new ways to increase footfalls, discovers Vanita Kohli-Khandekar. Is it a multiplex or an experience? As PVR Cinemas, Cinepolis, Inox and Carnival, among other......

FIFA WC PIX: Qatar World Cup closing ceremony

IMAGE: View during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 closing ceremony before the match. Photograph: Hannah Mckay/Reuters Tens of thousands of soccer fans wearing French and Argentinian colours......

Who's The Indian Child With Mbappe?

'Historically, Qatar has done wonders as I don't think this will ever be possible with the new format of the World Cup.' IMAGE: Jozef Zachariah walks out with football superstar Kylian Mbappe at......

2022 World Cup: Can Qatar keep World Cup fans entertained?

 Qatar has tried to make itself more attractive to tourists and launched a "Summer in Qatar" initiative this year to try to attract visitors during the brutally hot months of June, July and......

'Will approach pvt sector for CWG sponsorship'

Some of the top PSUs may have pulled out of the Commonwealth Games in the wake of corruption allegations, but Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi is unperturbed, saying he is confident of......