Germany calls in British ambassador over spy allegations

Germany's foreign ministry has called in British Ambassador Simon MacDonald to demand an explanation over allegations that his mission in Berlin is operating a "secret listening post" to spy on the......

Vijai Nathan's new comedy show spotlights faith

For many years, the Nathan family in suburban Washington, DC harboured a secret. Soon after the weekend visit to the Hindu temple, the family sneaked into McDonald's and feasted on burgers. "I was......

The mind in a burger

'A quick bite, we may have to settle for that," said my friend Paul. "Some place with clean toilets, no surprises, where we can be in and out in fifteen minutes flat," he said. We were traveling......

McDonald's vs Vikram Bakshi: Curtain comes down on the 6-year dispute

The two parties have also approached the Delhi high court pleading that two earlier court orders be modified allowing Bakshi to sell his shares in Connaught Plaza Restaurant to McDonald's......

South and West are lovin' it but McDonald's faces test in North and East

McDonald’s problems couldn’t have surfaced at a worse time. Cut-throat competition, rapid expansion and a slowdown in consumer spending in the wake of demonetisation have seriously......

Can McDonald's get the love back in north and east?

While consumers may have ignored the legal battles plaguing the franchise in north and east India, closure of restaurants is not something they are likely to ignore. IMAGE: A McDonald's outlet,......

Big Mac gets a king-sized threat

According to retail industry sources, while McDonald's worldwide is regarded as an entry-level brand with affordable price-points and a focus on the mass market, Burger King is seen as a mid-market......

Nadal To Skip French Open?

IMAGE: Rafael Nadal beat Casper Rudd to win his 14th French Open title last year. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal's participation at this year's......

4 things to watch out for on Day 5 of Australian Open

IMAGE: Nick Kyrgios of Australia reacts. Photograph: Michael Dodge/Getty Images 1. Local hope Nick Kyrgios has been elevated to the Rod Laver Arena for his meeting with childhood hero Jo-Wilfried......

Hughes awarded first Australian contract

Test opener Phillip Hughes was among seven new players awarded contracts with Cricket Australia for the 2009-10 season. Callum Ferguson, Graham Manou, Peter Siddle, Andrew McDonald and Marcus North......

Australia stick with W' Cup winners for Twenty20

Australia kept faith with their World Cup winners when they named their squad on Friday for the Twenty20 World Cup in South Africa in September. Ricky Ponting will captain the side and fast bowler......

Hodge hits record 264 in drawn tie

The Indians were left with a lot of soul-searching to do after the Victoria Bushrangers scored a massive 518 -- built around a record 264 by Brad Hodge -- on the third and final day of the......