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Surprise That Charles Became Charles III

The unfortunate associations with the name Charles for an English king -- one who was executed; the other with a very unsavoury reputation -- led royal observers to assume that Charles would not......

When Liz Knocked Out Rishi

Britons reacted to Liz Truss's election as Conservative party leader with humour. IMAGE: A newly painted mural in the Belfast city centre, Northern Ireland, soon after Liz's victory.On the......

Doctor with a Difference

'I consider myself to be a 50 year old with a 16-year-young mind, ready to conquer more continents,' Dr Shuvendu Sen tells Payal Singh Mohanka. IMAGE: Dr Shuvendu Sen. All photographs: Kind......

China exhibits caution at US election result

Arguably the world's most important bilateral relationship is between the United States of America and China. With US president-elect Joe Biden to replace Donald Trump in the White House, what are......

In photos: Reliving the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Fifty years ago on July 20, 1969 with these words American astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin "Buzz" E Aldrin made......

Apple lines up new MacBook Pro, Music Voice Plan in India

Apple will soon bring its latest lineup of MacBook Pro models along with HomePod mini, AirPods and a new music experience under Apple Music Voice Plan for Indian consumers. IMAGE: Apple's John......

Nobel Laureate Raghuram Rajan? We will know on Monday

Though Nobel Prize nominations have been a secret for 50 years, speculation abounds over the contenders for this year’s prize in economics. A look at the possible winners. Colin......

Cameron appeals for UK to remain in EU in tight 'Brexit' race

Opinion polls have suggested big business is broadly in favour of staying in the EU. IMAGE: British Prime Minister David Cameron delivers a speech to supporters of the 'Stronger In' campaign......

The Godfather: A Hell to Make

Despite the Oscars, the box office glory, and the universal acclaim, Francis Ford Coppola, I am sure, remembers The Godfather with as much frustration as pride.Like Michael Corleone, he got into it......

The Tandav Ruckus and its OTT FALLOUT

The price for pushing the envelope beyond the comfort zone that the land of storytelling is used to is a hefty one, observes Meghna Chadha. IMAGE: Kritika Kamra in Tandav. 'You cannot hurt......

Is The Crown Fact or Fiction?

For the current generation, enchanted by the monarchy but unaware of its past, The Crown may well perform the role of a history textbook, notes Dhruv Munjal. IMAGE: Emma Corrin has been nominated......

10 Ways to Survive the Lockdown

Entertainment that's the equivalent of easily digestible food can only make this lockdown more frustrating for you. You know what can be equally frustrating? Watching movies with apocalyptic......

Oscars 2020: Joaquin, Renee, Brad win top awards

IMAGE: Joaquin Phoenix, winner of the Actor in a Leading Role award for Joker, Renee Zellweger, winner of the Actress in a Leading Role award for Judy, and Brad Pitt, winner of the Actor in a......

PICS: Haaland 'trick' earns Man City win at West Ham

A summary of Saturday's action in the English Premier League. IMAGE: Erling Haaland scores Manchester City's first goal in the Premier League match against West Ham United at London Stadium,......

U-19 WC PIX: Musheer's century powers India to big win

Images from the Under-19 World Cup between India and New Zealand in Bloemfontein on Tuesday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Musheer Khan celebrates his century against New Zealand during the U-19 World Cup......

FIFA WC Preview: Will Germany dominate Japan?

IMAGE: Germany's Thomas Muller during training. Photograph: John Sibley/Reuters Germany go into their World Cup Group E opener against Japan on Wednesday knowing that this one game could......

FIFA World Cup: This audacious German teenager is ready for the big stage!

IMAGE: Germany's Manuel Neuer and Youssoufa Moukoko during the press conference. Photograph: John Sibley/Reuters Teenage striker Yousoufa Moukoko has almost no memories of past Germany greats......

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza. ARGENTINA......

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