TikTok shut down in US hours before ban takes effect

TikTok's app effectively shut down in the US, just hours before a law banning the popular video-sharing platform was set to go into effect. The app was shut down on Saturday. IMAGE: A man films a......

Trump 2.0: Return Of The Maverick

In the weeks between his phenomenal electoral victory and swearing-in as the 47th president of the United States, the world got a preview of what a second Donald Trump presidency will entail --......

Trump still faces four criminal indictments

From a sullen man 4 years back to stunning victory; it's remarkable journey for Donald Trump IMAGE: Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump takes the stage to address......

What Our Netas Can Borrow From Trump

Our politicians need to take a leaf out of Mr Trump's personalised merchandise sale: It keeps his image in the public eye, continuing to engage him differently and innovatively with his supporters,......

CCI flags concerns over Viacom 18-Star India deal

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has flagged possible anti-competitive concerns with respect to the proposed $8.5-billion Viacom18-Star India merger and has sought detailed responses from......

RIL-Disney 'game-changing' deal gets a thumbs-up from analysts

Analysts have given a thumbs up to the Reliance Industries (RIL) and Walt Disney Co (Disney) proposed a joint venture (JV). Photograph: Fred Prouser/Reuters The stock of the Mukesh......

Indian American Raj Subramaniam to be new CEO of FedEx

Indian American Raj Subramaniam would be the new chief executive officer of FedEx, according to an announcement made Monday by the US multinational courier delivery giant. Subramanian would replace......

Aditya Birla group to take over Reebok's India operations

In a major expansion into sportswear and lifestyle wear segment, the Kumar Mangalam Birla-led Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail has signed a long-term licensing agreement with Authentic Brand Group of......

Gladiator 2 Review: Worthy Follow-Up

Gladiator 2 delivers an epic experience that may not replace the original in viewers' hearts but certainly earns its place beside it, notes Sonil Dedhia. It's been more than 20 years since Ridley......

The Apprentice Review: A Trump No One Has Seen Before

The Apprentice is a keenly observed and entertaining biopic about the making of a man who is mostly responsible for all that has gone wrong with current American politics, observes Aseem Chhabra.......

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

National Award-winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-MP, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty......

'Matthew brought so much joy to the world'

IMAGE: Matthew Perry arrives for the premiere of the comedy film Raising Helen in Hollywood in 2004. Photograph: Fred Prouser/Reuters Matthew Perry's family has expressed gratitude to fans and......

'I'll get a kangaroo tattoo': Alcaraz's Aussie dream

IMAGE: Carlos Alcaraz has not gone beyond the quarter-finals in his three previous visits to Melbourne. Photograph: Juan Medina/Reuters There is little doubt Carlos Alcaraz is one of the brightest......

McLaren vs Ferrari: The ultimate showdown

IMAGE: McMcLaren, who were last champions in 1998, are 21 points clear of Ferrari, the sport's oldest and most successful team chasing a first crown since 2008. Photograph: Issei Kato/Reuters......

Norris-Verstappen battle heats up as Texas beckons

IMAGE: Red Bull's Max Verstappen with McLaren's Lando Norris and Mercedes's George Russell. Photograph: Florion Goga/Reuters Formula One leader Max Verstappen is hoping for a quicker Red Bull in......

Diamond League PIX: The Best of The Best

Images from the Diamond League Finals at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on Friday. IMAGE: Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred wins the women's 100 metres ahead of Britain's Dina Asher-Smith in the......

The Moment The US Lost Gold

A clumsy handover of the baton in the 4x100 metres men's final at the Stade de France in Paris on Friday, August 9, 2024, evening saw the US men's 4x100 relay team lose its chance to race past its......