Indian student shot dead in Canada, Jaishankar expresses condolences

A 21-year-old Indian student has been shot dead by an unidentified man at the entrance of a subway station in Toronto in Canada while he was on his way to work, police said.  IMAGE: Kartik......

'Photography is to capture the times we live in'

'If journalism is the first draft of history, then photojournalism is the first draft of its evidence,' Raghu Rai, arguably India's finest living photojournalist, tells Pavan Lall. IMAGE: Indira......

From Lincoln to Trump: A look at inaugurations past

On January 20, the United States will hold its 59th inaugural ceremony to swear in President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. The event, held at the US Capitol in Washington,......

Chemical poured on face, rope tied around US actor's neck in 'hate crime'

“Empire” star Jussie Smollett was attacked on Tuesday morning while leaving a restaurant in what Chicago police are calling a possible hate crime. IMAGE: US actor Jussie Smollett is......

Lessons from the Mistry-Tata confrontation

Successors work hard, and many of them succeed and stay for many years.'But when they don't it is best to be civil and part ways than seek confrontation which might prove acrimonious and......

Philanthropy and Buffett Junior

While his father has often been quoted on tips for investing, Buffett junior’s focus is on spreading the word about both self-improvement and ways in which to make a positive difference in......

What will be the future of Berkshire without Buffett?

Warren Buffett gave the most extensive comments to date about the future of Berkshire Hathaway Inc after he is gone, saying he still expects the conglomerate to be a partner of choice for......

Starbucks CEO on what makes a great leader

The thoughtful leader accepts that tough choices must sometimes be made in the short-term to ensure a successful future. Exceprts from the interview with Howard Schultz, chairman, president, CEO,......

Bollywood's SPACE adventures!

When it comes to courtship, Bollywood's romantics aim for the stars and moon. But when it comes to space travel, they develop cold feet. Neither Sushant Singh Rajput’s dream project,......

10 Things You Didn't Know About Gone With The Wind

Did you know Clark Gable nearly didn't say 'Frankly, my dear I don't give a damn' in Gone With The Wind?Or about the film's India connections? IMAGE: Rhett Butler and the widowed Scarlett O'Hara......

PIX: Richa, Kalki watch Jia Aur Jia

Film folk get together for a movie night. Special screenings of Richa Chadha and Kalki Koechlin's Jia Aur Jia was held in Mumbai over two days. Take a look at the arrivals.......

Beyond Octopussy: Roger Moore's India connections

The James Bond actor spent months in India shooting for another film, but his connection to India goes much deeper than that, reveals Monali Sarkar. IMAGE: From left, Roger Moore, Mohan Agashe and......

Football Briefs: Messi fitness doubts dog Barca

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Argentina's Lionel Messi during training. Photograph: Jason Cairnduf/Reuters Barcelona must decide whether to field......

Football friendlies: Suarez scores on international return; Donovan bids farewell

Uruguay's Luis Suarez. Photograph: Claudio Villa/Getty Images Luis Suarez returned for Uruguay for the first time since his infamous World Cup biting incident and scored in a 1-1 friendly draw......

Watson's selection no longer elementary for Australia

The perennial fitness battles of Shane Watson are likely to rule the all-rounder out of Australia's second Test against South Africa. Watson's unique ability to hog the spotlight whether playing or......

Renowned sports journalist Dicky Rutnagur passes away

Renowned Indian sports journalist and commentator Dicky Rutnagur passed away in London on Friday, aged 82, after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his son Richard Sohrab Rutnagur......

Watson seems to backtrack on retirement threat

Axed Australian vice-captain, Shane Watson has cooled on retirement threats as he has made himself available for the Ashes and is also likely to return for the fourth and final Test against India......