If they're charging us...: Trump rakes up India tax issue

Former United States president Donald Trump has once again raised the issue of high taxes in India on certain American products, in particular the iconic Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and has......

What A Turbulent Tenure You Had, Liz!

The shortest prime ministership in British history ended on Thursday when Liz Truss resigned as leader of the Conservative party, and consequentially gave up her 45 day lease at 10, Downing Street.......

Ratings show Obama is least popular in India

Ahead of United States President Barack Obama's visit to India, his approval rating has fallen to its lowest since 2008 in the country where the decisions of his administration to hike visa fee......

How Obama, Trump, Biden Greeted Modi...

Did Prime Minister Modi receive a different kind of reception at the Biden White House on Friday than he has has been used to at the American president's home? How did Barack Obama and Donald J......

The world's largest diamonds

They are easily the world's most beautiful, and most envied, gemstones. They are used to express romance, flaunt one's status and even as insurance against bad times. Yes, we are talking about......

Rajdeep Sardesai's channel goes live

Raghav Bahl of Television Eighteen and Rajeep Sardesai, who set up his own company Global Broadcast News Pvt Limited, have launched their joint venture with CNN called CNN-IBN channel on Saturday,......

Why mainstream media will have to work harder

My friend Hugo Roberto Diaz, a telecom services entrepreneur from Guatemala, narrated this story to me last week at a gathering of fellows of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. The venue was,......

Obama commends Modi's leadership on striking WTO deal

The US agreed to India's proposal on food security issues at WTO on Thursday, a development that will pave the way for a breakthrough to end the three-month long stalemate. Image: US President......

Piers Morgan to replace Larry King on CNN

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here! Britain's Got Talent judge Piers Morgan will replace host Larry King on the US network CNN. Morgan, who is familiar to......

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode......

What Britney has in common with Katie Price

Scientists studying postings on Twitter have put together a list of most laid-back celebrities on the popular microblogging website. According to study headed by Australian lager company......

Is Michael Jackson alive?

A website claiming that King of Pop Michael Jackson is still alive and posing as a burns victim, has become a hit among the pop star's fans, getting one million hits every day. The website......

Denver Basks In Festive Air Of Champions

IMAGE: Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, the Most Valuable Player of the NBA finals, with daughter Ognjena during the championship parade in Denver, June 15, 2023. Photograph: Isaiah J Downing-USA......

IPL team owners buy all six franchises in S Africa T20 league

Photograph: Kind Courtesy BCCI Indian Premier League team owners have bought all six franchises of South Africa's new domestic T20 league, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Wednesday, underlining......

Sampras returns to have some fun

Driven by victory during his glittering ATP career, Pete Sampras settled on having some fun in his World Team Tennis (WTT) debut on Monday.The 34-year-old won his doubles match but lost his singles......

Sampras to play World Team Tennis

Pete Sampras will compete in the World Team Tennis Pro League this season more than three years after retiring, but has ruled out a comeback at the top level.Fed-Ex matches Pistol Pete"The timing......

USA Gymnastics says CEO out in latest post-scandal shakeup

The Orange County Register, which reported the departure hours before USA Gymnastics announced it, said Kerry Perry was forced out amid pressure from the US Olympic Committee. IMAGE: Kerry......