'I am 1000 per cent in for her': Rushdie backs Kamala Harris

Mumbai-born author Salman Rushdie has endorsed Kamala Harris's candidacy for the US presidency and said he believes she is the person who can prevent former president Donald Trump from dragging the......

Sri Lankan Parliament votes to elect new President

The Sri Lankan Parliament on Wednesday began voting to elect the successor to Gotabaya Rajapaksa in a three-way presidential contest, following a high-voltage political drama which saw the former......

Wickremesinghe, Premadasa among 4 in fray for presidential polls in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe, main Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa are among the four leaders who have joined the race to become the country's next President as the......

Mumbai could be submerged by 2050: Study

India's financial capital Mumbai, one of the largest and most densely populated cities in the world, is at risk of being submerged by 2050, according to a study that gives new estimates on the......

In a major goof-up Trai ends up revealing internal mails

The Trai had sought public comments till April 24 on draft recommendations for over-the-top services like WhatsApp and Skype as well as on net neutrality. From internal mails of a software......

Gold loan: A more precious debt option

If you have gold jewellery to offer as collateral for personal loan, procedural hassles are minimal and banks don't check your credit score. The amount of documentation and the excessive......

Tips to cut bank charges

When 56-year-old Kumar, a private sector employee, was levied a charge of Rs 168 for no apparent reason by his public sector bank, he was surprised. The ever-cautious, risk-averse, typical Indian......

Which Kannada film will you watch this weekend?

Three Kannada films will release this Holi festival, on March 6. Which of them are you most excited about? Or would you prefer these Tamil releases instead? Take a look:   Goa Image: A scene......

Rahman: Suddenly I realised I'm 46 and have everything

It's not often one gets a chance to interact with A R Rahman, even if just for a few minutes. In Hyderabad, for the audio and trailer release of Kadali (Telugu version of Kadal), Rahman performed......

Review: A R Rahman delivers with Kadal soundtrack

Pavithra Srinivasan feels the music of Tamil film Kadal offers a truly beautiful listening experience.One of this year's most highly anticipated music albums is finally here, advanced by a couple......

Music review: Aravaan is worth a listen

Pavithra Srinivasan feels Aravaan scores with its lyrics. Post YOUR reviews here! Director Vasantha Balan paints a moving picture of nostalgic times when he was an avid listener of '80s music on......

WPL 2023: RCB rope in Australian Sawyer as head coach

IMAGE: Ben Sawyer, coach of New Zealand women’s team, has been roped in as the head coach of Royal Challengers Bangalore for WPL 2023. Photograph: Dave Rowland/Getty Images Australian Ben......

Sports Shorts: Indians win five medals in Asian Indoors

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday IMAGE: Sourav Kothari poses. Photograph: Twitter Indians added five medals, including a gold through cueist Sourav Kothari,......

Mary Ann Gomes wins maiden National chess crown

Woman Grandmaster Mary Ann Gomes wonher maiden national title after drawing her final round game against WGM Kiran Manisha Mohanty, in the Velammal 38th National Women's Premier Chess Championship,......

Gomes in sight of maiden National crown

Woman Grandmaster Mary Ann Gomes of AAI inched closer to her maiden National Premier Chess Championship title as she drew with International Master Eesha Karavade of Maharashtra in the tenth and......

'Quality 'keeping comes with quality spinners'

The wicket-keeper is a crucial member of a cricket team. Syed M H Kirmani, one of the finest 'keepers to ever represent India, was proof of this adage. Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar and his......