Celebrating Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan, symbolising the eternal bond of love between brother and sister, was celebrated on Wednesday with traditional fervour with people visiting their siblings with gifts and......

Why China may attack India by 2012

China will launch an attack on India before 2012. There are multiple reasons for a desperate Beijing to teach India the final lesson, thereby ensuring Chinese supremacy in Asia in this century.......

The safest countries in the world

The Antipodean islands have long been regarded as one of the best places to live. New Zealand has always been near the top of the Global Peace Index. The 2009 Global Peace Index ranks New Zealand......

The IAF and its magnificent flying machines

The Indian Air Force is the fourth largest in the world. Having proved its mettle in every conflict scenario, the IAF is set to enter an era of modernisation.  Even as it inducted one of......

Will Hrithik's magic work for Reliance?

Reliance Communications has rolled out a 360-degree Hrithik Roshan campaign to mark its entry into the GSM space. Is the message reaching out? The advertisement opens with a shot of Hrithik Roshan......

Protest over Arcelor Mittal plant in Jharkhand

Angry villagers of the Khuti and Gumla districts in Jharkhand are protesting against the transfer of land to steel giant Arcelor Mittal for a proposed steel project. Arcelor......

What does Obama's tax proposal mean for India?

Eight days ago, when US President Barack Obama gave a seven-minute speech on the need to reform America's tax code, a full-scale panic immediately gripped India's IT sector. Already sceptical of......

World's 10 best cities to live in

Global financial crisis, political turmoil, concerns over climate, general unrest -- all affected the living standard of many countries around the world.While European cities dominated the top......

Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr Win Golden Globes

Here's a quick look at the winners of the 81st Annual Golden Globe awards.  Best Motion Picture – Drama IMAGE: Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr pose with their awards for......

Barbie, Oppenheimer Lead Golden Globe Nominations

The nominations for the 81st Golden Globes are out, and Barbie and Succession lead the list. Barbie and Succession get nine noms, followed by Oppenheimer at eight. Killers of the Flower Moon and......

PIX: Emma Watson shines at Elle awards

Here's what your favourite Hollywood celebrities have been up to.Actress Emma Watson was a sight in her two-toned Giambattista Valli Couture dress that featured an origami skirt at the......

Lupita Nyong'o, Uma Thurman, Jolie: The HOTTEST BAFTA 2014 fashion

All the stars who dazzled the BAFTA red carpet recently, right here!12 Years a Slave actress Lupita Nyong'o was christened fashion's favourite child as soon as she made striking appearances at......

Mothers of sporting comebacks

When Kim Clijsters beat Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark 7-5, 6-3 to win the 2009 women's singles title at the US Open, she not only added a second Grand Slam triumph to her 2005 US Open victory but......

Images from the English Premier League

Wayne Rooney got Manchester United's bid for a fourth consecutive Premier League title off to a winning start with the only goal in a 1-0 victory over promoted Birmingham City at Old Trafford on......

Images from day six of the French Open

Holder Ana Ivanovic underlined her credentials for a second French Open title with a 6-0, 6-2 demolition of Czech Iveta Benesova in the third round in Paris, on Friday. The Serbian eighth seed......

Images: Agassi, Graf unveil Wimbledon's new roof

Andre Agassi kisses his wife and partner Steffi Graf during their mixed doubles match against Tim Henman and Kim Clijsters at an exhibition event to unveil the new retractable roof over Centre......

The Prem Panicker column: Shut up, Sree!

I don't know about you, but speaking for myself, I am heartily sick of the amount of discussion and debate that currently centers around "mind games". To quote the latest instance, Peter Lalor on......