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Mourning for George H W Bush

Draped in a United States flag, a casket carrying the body of former president George H W Bush on Monday was flown to Washington from Houston for the final time in Air Force One aircraft, which has......

Former US President George H W Bush passes away at 94

“He was a man of the highest character and the best dad a son or daughter could ask for.” A life in photos: George H W Bush IMAGE: George H W Bush, the 41st president of the United......

Ensure religious minorities are protected: US lawmakers write to PM Modi

'We also urge you to take steps to control the activities of groups, such as the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh,' said the letter signed by 34 top American lawmakers. Expressing serious concern......

Images that will make you go OMG!

Photographs from moments that shaped the world last week. A silkmoth that has hatched out of its cocoon is seen at the Campoverde cooperative, Castelfranco Veneto, Italy. Despite having wings, the......

It is time to take money off the table: Jim Walker

Globally, markets are not reflecting the imminent recession in Europe, says Jim Walker, renowned economist and managing director at Asianomics. He also says that the current rally is driven by......

Further rate cuts of up to 0.75% expected in 2015: Experts

Welcoming RBI's surprise rate cut on Wednesday, top bankers and industrialists said the central bank may need to further ease the rates by 50-75 basis points this year to revive investments,......

The new Asia crisis

From where I sit in Hong Kong, you can't help but compare the Wall Street wipeout with the Asia Crisis of a decade ago. Remember the Asia Crisis? It started back in 1997 when Thailand's currency......

Asia scrambles for answer to China's economic asce

A few days into the new year, the workers of local electronics maker Unico learned the hard way about the brute force of China's industrial revolution.The Malaysian firm had been providing computer......

Best investment advice from 15 legendary investors

Joseph Hachem kisses a stack of $100 bills after winning World Series of Poker. Photograph: Reuters As a small investor, the rules suggest that you must invest in stocks with a long term view of......

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

Nikita Puri lists the best shows and films to watch online as you ace social distancing. Be it videos of penguins being taken for walks around the zoo or cats playing games with their humans, the......

Bradley Cooper splits from Suki Waterhouse

A lowdown on what's happening in Hollywood. Image: Bradley Cooper and Suki Waterhouse. Photograph: Stuart C Wilson/Getty Images American Sniper star Bradley Cooper has reportedly split......

American Wedding doesn't appeal

The guest list for American Wedding could be formidable over the weekend, given the reputation the previous films in the series -- American Pie and American Pie 2 -- have garnered. Worldwide, the......

Oscars Winners at a Glance: The Artist wins 5 awards

The 84th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners, listed in bold:Best Picture The ArtistThe DescendantsExtremely Loud & Incredibly CloseThe HelpHugoMidnight......

2 Fast 2 Furious opens at No 1

Despite the success of Paramount's The Italian Job, the hit which offers a number of thrilling rides through busy streets, Universal Pictures' 2 Fast 2 Furious, which is set against the theme of......

Walker hangs on to win Pebble Beach

Jimmy Walker did it the hard way, almost squandering a huge lead before registering a nervous one-stroke victory to continue his hot start to the season at the $6.6 million Pebble Beach National......

Another high for golfer Lahiri! 1st Indian to qualify for President's Cup

- "I can't describe the feeling because growing up, you look up to events like the Ryder Cup and feel terrible about it as you can’t be a part of something like that. But thankfully, we have......

Ryder Cup: McGinley hails great show as Europe surge 10-6 clear

Captain Fantastic Paul McGinley hailed "a great team performance" after Europe crushed the US in the Ryder Cup foursomes for the second day running to gallop into a commanding 10-6 lead on......

Ryder Cup golf: Europe roar back to lead on gripping opening day

Justin Rose of Europe celebrates his putt on the 2nd green during the Morning Fourballs of the 2014 Ryder Cup on the PGA Centenary course at the Gleneagles Hotel in Auchterarder, Scotland on......

Sports Shorts: Ivanisevic headlines Hall of Fame nominations

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday IMAGE: Goran Ivanisevic, who remains the lowest-ranked player to win Wimbledon and the only male player to win a Grand Slam singles......

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