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Hacking row: UK lawmakers grill Murdoch Jr; call him mafia boss

Under fire on the raging phone-hacking issue, News International chairman James Murdoch on Thursday insisted that he had been kept in the dark about the culture of criminality in the now-defunct......

UK court defers Indian banks' plea to declare Mallya bankrupt

In a relief to liquor baron Vijay Mallya, the high court in London has deferred hearings on a plea by the SBI-led consortium of Indian banks, seeking the indebted tycoon to be declared bankrupt to......

Of Modi, Trump and the rise of crony populism

India’s real risk is not that crony populism would fail, but that it would succeed, consolidating a path that is fundamentally a trap, both in terms of social inequalities and long-term......

Foreign buyouts: Is India Inc on right path?

If it pans out, it will be the biggest M&A deal involving an Indian company. The proposed $23-billion mega deal between Bharti Airtel and South Africa's MTN is even bigger than Tata Steel's......

Gates, Buffett, Jobs among America's best CEOs

Software czar Bill Gates, legendary investor Warren Buffett and Apple's Steve Jobs, all known for their business acumen, have been named among the 20 best American CEOs of all time. The list of '20......

Disney's Eisner to visit India

Now, high profile media barons have an India visit in their itinerary. Four months after the launch of two Disney channels in India, Walt Disney's CEO Michael D Eisner plans to visit India next......

Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

The Toronto International Film Festival heralds the beginning of the Fall awards season as films from the earlier festivals in Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Telluride compete with new projects......

Indian Heroes In Hollywood On OTT

In the new Tom Harper film, Heart of Stone, Alia Bhatt plays a pivotal role alongside Gal Gadot. She is the latest in a small line of Bollywood stars who have made a dent in Hollywood. In the old......

Everybody Loves Raymond star Sawyer Sweeten passes away

Sawyer Sweeten, the 19-year-old actor who starred in Everybody Loves Raymond has reportedly committed suicide. His manager said that Sweeten, who along with his twin brother Sullivan, played Ray......

Oscars 2021: Nomadland wins BIG!

A quick look at the winners of the 93rd Annual Academy Awards, listed in bold. IMAGE: Peter Spears, Frances McDormand, Chloe Zhao, Mollye Asher and Dan Janvey win Best Picture for......

Golden Globes 2019: On The Red Carpet

A look at Hollywood's swish set at the Globes. The 76th Golden Globe awards was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills, California, and saw Hollywood's glamorous set in attendance. Scenes......

PIX: Terrific Treble! Man City crowned champs

IMAGE: Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning the Champions League. Photograph: Molly Darlington/Reuters Manchester City finally......

Arab teams punch above their weight at World Cup

IMAGE: Saudi Arabia notched one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history on Tuesday with a 2-1 win over Lionel Messi's Argentina. Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images Saudi Arabia's stunning......

FIFA WC PIX: Ecuador coast past hapless hosts Qatar in opener

IMAGE: Ecuador's Enner Valencia ocelebrates with team mates after scoring their team's first goal. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images Ecuador eased past World Cup debutants Qatar 2-0 on......

FIFA World Cup PIX: Plucky Poland down Saudi to close in on last 16

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group C match played between Poland and Saudi Arabia at Education City Stadium on Saturday. IMAGE: Poland's Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring their team's......

FIFA WC PIX: Croatia oust favourites Brazil on penalties to reach semis

Images from the FIFA World Cup Quarter-final match between Croatia and Brazil on Friday. IMAGE: Croatia’s Dominik Livakovic of Croatia celebrates after Marquinhos of Brazil (not pictured)......

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