Indian-origin MP in New Zealand takes oath in Sanskrit

Dr Gaurav Sharma, one of the youngest and newly-elected MPs in New Zealand, on Wednesday took oath in Sanskrit in the country's Parliament. Sharma, 33, hailing from Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur,......

What Namo can learn from Jacinda

'The lessons from tiny New Zealand about mobilising to prevent an environment going up in flames around us and combatting the feral Whatsapp politics of hatred are in many ways Gandhian,' says......

Meet MacArthur Genius Sujatha Baliga

Sujatha Baliga won America's most prestigious fellowship for her work on the journey to forgiveness and restorative justice.P Rajendran reports from New York. IMAGE: Sujatha Baliga, the only......

When will this climate of hate end?

'The sentiment against immigrants and particularly against Muslims is produced by the climate of hatred and bigotry we see all around us.''It is produced by the politics of division and spread by a......

Diana explores a new culture, Varun-Aditya work out

Bollywood's mid-week was far from blue. Bollywood celebrities live an exciting life, with a lot of gym sessions thrown in. Here's what we are talking about:   Diana Penty explores New......

PIX: Sidharth Malhotra's New Zealand holiday

Stars go for the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. So we decided to bring you their travels with a special series. Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover had a......

Is M Night Shyamalan losing his touch?

Aseem Chhabra reviews The Last Airbender. It is a big holiday weekend in the US and Pondicherry-born M Night Shyamalan is back with his own uninspired summer film.His latest work The Last......

Rubbing noses with Sonam Kapoor

A traditional Maori welcome awaited Sonam Kapoor when she arrived in Queenstown, New Zealand, for filming Dharma Productions' latest film, I Hate Luv Storys. The actress was welcomed......

Kiwis' Victory Song Melts Hearts

IMAGE: Amelia Kerr, the star performer, leads the Kiwis in a heartwarming song. Photograph and video: ICC/X New Zealand's historic victory at the Women's T20 World Cup was marked by a heartwarming......

Record crowds as Women's World Cup kicks off despite Auckland shooting

IMAGE: The opening ceremony celebrated traditional Maori culture including the famous Haka war dance. Photograph: David Rowland/Reuters New Zealand opened the ninth Women's World Cup with a shock......

Team India welcomed in the traditional Maori way

IMAGE: Team India welcomed in the traditional Maori way. Photograph: BCCI Twitter The Indian cricket team on Saturday received a traditional Maori welcome on its arrival at Mount Maunganui for......

What did Suresh Raina get tattoos of?

Photograph: Kind courtesy Suresh Raina/Instagram   Chennai Super Kings star Suresh Raina heads to the IPL in the desert with a set of new tattoos. Raina shared Instapix from his tattoo......

PIX: Kiwis suffer another World Cup heartbreak against England

New Zealand were battered in possession, taunted by England’s superb handling, and kicked to shreds by George Ford. IMAGE: England's Mark Wilson, right, consoles Ardie Savea of New Zealand......