SC orders stricter anti-pollution curbs as Delhi AQI slips to 'severe+'

With the Air Quality Index entering into the 'severe plus' category choking the national capital, the Supreme Court on Monday directed all Delhi-NCR states to immediately set up teams to strictly......

Toxic haze envelops Delhi, doctors warn of health risks

Delhi's air quality took a turn for the worse on Monday, with areas like Dwarka, Mundka and Najafgarh recording a maximum AQI of 500 in the afternoon. IMAGE: Joggers at the Kartavya Path near......

Why British Queen Camilla chooses crown without Kohinoor for May coronation

Britain's Queen Consort, Camilla, has chosen a crown without the controversial colonial era Kohinoor diamond for her coronation ceremony with husband King Charles III at Westminster Abbey in May,......

All hail, George Alexander Louis!

Prince William and Duchess Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, have named their newborn baby George Alexander Louis. He is named for his great great grandfather George VI, father of Queen......

Cash crisis: Not the first time it's happened

India has gone through this exercise twice, and here's what happened then. WAR ON BIG NOTES First demonetisation, January 12, 1946 IMAGE: Issued in June 1938, this Rs 1,000 note had a portrait......

Some questions for Parliament panel to ask RBI guv

James Wilson has been tracking the demonetisation drive since it was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 8. During his investigation, he discovered that contrary to claims, no new......

Last minute tax tips? Read this!

Do you find yourself in a situation where there are just a few days left before the deadline of submission of tax documents? Are you confused about the best tax-saving avenues? Did you make a few......

Falling in love with Star Trek all over again

If the excitement it created in the critics, trade pundits and exhibitors at the London premiere recently echoes across America and worldwide, the 43-year-old franchise Star Trek has a splendid......

The King's Speech leads Baftas nominations

British historical drama The King's Speech is leading the nominations for this year's Baftas with 14 nods.Tom Hooper's film about King George VI is up for best film and director while Colin Firth......

Darkest Hour Review: Exuberant bear. Shrewd fox. Vociferous lion

'The politics of it may be wishy-washy and the saviour at Darkest Hour's centre may well be a racist, an imperialist, and an alcoholic, but in Gary Oldman's nimble skin, smacked in layers and......

Review: The King's Speech leaves you speechless

Shaikh Ayaz reviews The King's Speech. Post YOUR reviews here!Amongst its many achievements-- and let's view this film outside of its Oscar conquests-- directorTom Hooper's searing drama on the......

Queen back at Wimbledon for first time in 33 years

Queen Elizabeth returned to Wimbledon on Thursday for the first time in 33 years to enjoy Britain's Andy Murray win his Centre Court match with regal ease. The monarch certainly brings good luck to......

FIFA nears 2010 World Cup decision

FIFA will decide today the winner of four African countries bidding to host the 2010 World Cup, the first time it will be held on the continent. South Africa are favourites to win the race ahead of......