National Geographic's Photographer of the Year Pix

The competition for the 'Oscars' in the photography world is heating up in the National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year contest. Entries have been a mixture of breathtaking beauty,......

With 'bit of bittersweetness', Obama hosts final musical event at White House

United States President Barack Obama has hosted his final musical event at the White House, saying he felt a "bit of bittersweetness" at the culmination of one of his and First Lady Michelle......

Will Tina Sugandh be the next Shakira?

Songstress Tina Sugandh recently made the news by landing a contract with a major American label, Hollywood Records, home to everyone from pop confection Hillary Duff and Queen to Cal-Mex rockers......

Soccer Extras: Maradona to coach Argentine club

IMAGE: Maradona, who was an erratic and brilliant striker and is widely considered to be one of the greatest players of all time, most recently coached in Mexico, where he led second division side......

Carvalho group sweeps Mumbai hockey elections

The Joaquim Carvalho-led group, barring fellow-Olympian Gurbux Singh Grewal, swept the Mumbai Hockey Association polls that were held after five years. Carvalho and his band, that included 1984......