Time for talks is over, world needs to act: Modi at climate meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday gave a clarion call for a "global people's movement" to bring about a behavioural change to deal with climate change as he made a path-breaking pledge to more......

"Dangerous" heat wave bakes much of the US

An "oppressive and dangerous" heat wave has gripped much of the United States, leaving  at least six people dead and caused the cancellation of several public events. The National......

Trump in 'excellent health', scores 30/30 in cognitive assessment

The doctor said that the US president is borderline obese, reports Lalit K Jha IMAGE: Donald Trump scored a 30 on 30 in the cognitive exam at a time when several questions were being raised about......

'There can be positive things on the Internet'

Sreenath Sreenivasan will take over as the Chief Digital Officer, New York City this week.'It has reaffirmed my faith in humanity, especially when I have come to India and the general feeling is......

Businessman. Leader. Philanthropist. Role model. Convicted felon. Author

‘With unchecked powers and resources and unbridled access to the media, prosecutors can manipulate witnesses.’ ‘Typically, the prosecutors are political animals, so they’re......

Soon, you won't need to switch off mobiles during flights

Availability of Wi-Fi is also expected to provide local airlines an additional source of revenues amid stiff competition in the fast growing Indian aviation market. Air travellers will soon be......

'Parmeshwar was a dynamo and a doer'

Laughter was a component of Parmeshar Godrej's large-hearted Punjabi spirit, recalls Sunil Sethi. IMAGE: Parmeshwar Godrej with Hollywood star Richard Gere -- who was in India to increase......

Most influential people in the world of business

ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella have found a place in Time magazine’s ‘The 100 Most Influential People’ in the world. Image: Chanda Kochchar among......

'Khansaab, Deepika would rehearse after midnight'

'Every day, after 'pack-up', Khansaab and Deepika would come for dance practice and rehearse till around 1-1.30 am.''The weather was a challenge because while on screen, it looks warm and sunny, it......

Revenge Of The Nepo Kid

Sikandar Kher's Nishikant Adhikari is a solitary poet by the corner, trying to remind us that the honest plans of honest people don't always come to respectable ends, observes Sreehari Nair.......

'Appu is best remembered for his warmth'

'There is a forward doing the rounds in Bangalore now, about Appu, that says, 'Kaanadanthe Mayavaadanu Namma Shiva, Kailasa Serikondanu' (Our Shiva disappeared from sight and reached......

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

Binge watching television shows on streaming services has become the new way for us to be entertained at home. And that is not surprising since many of these shows are far better than the films we......

World Athletics PIX: Duplantis vaults to pole position; Kipyegon triumphs

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Saturday. IMAGE: Sweden's Armand Duplantis in action during the men's pole vault final. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters Sweden's......

Kipyegon smashes World mile record; Warholm sparkles

IMAGE: Kenya's Faith Kipyegon celebrates after winning the women's 1 mile final at the Diamond League meet, at Herculis - Stade Louis II, Monaco, on Friday. Photograph: Claudia Greco/Reuters......

PICS: Wightman wins shock 1,500m gold with dad commentating

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Tuesday, Day 5. IMAGE: Jake Wightman of Great Britain celebrates winning the men’s 1500m final at the World Athletics......

PIX: Fraser-Pryce leads Jamaican sweep in women's 100m

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Sunday, Day 3. IMAGE: Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce celebrates winning the women's 100 metres final alongside......

Quadriplegic athlete climbs 'Everest' to help fight Coronavirus

IMAGE: Former professional rugby player and quadriplegic, Ed Jackson, is seen as he attempts to climb the height of Mount Everest up his staircase at home to raise money for Wings for Life - a......