Yes, It Happened This Year

Some glimpses from the year gone by.   JANUARY Protecting Democracy In Brazil IMAGE: A security guard uses an anti-drone weapon against a drone flying near the Planalto Palace and the......

The Global Ambassador Of Indian Music

He was a formidable musician but seemed utterly human, a Peter Pan who wore his genius with deceptive lightness. Sandip Roy remembers Ustad Zakir Hussain. IMAGE: Ustad Zakir Hussain at one of his......

A Day That Ustad Zakir Hussain Gifted Me

The eulogies will pour for Ustad Zakir Hussain.There will be those who recount his genius, his enterprise, his achievements, his grace, and his charm.I have no selfies or autographs to remember him......

Sunita Williams to remain in space till...: NASA

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has said it's 'too risky' to bring the two astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, back to earth currently, because of which Boeing's......

Can Renault India turn around its fortunes?

'No plans to phase out Kwid until rules allow.' Photograph: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com Renault India, which saw a 33 per cent decline in sales in 2023, is facing a challenging 2024. The company's......

Balancing green concerns with soaring energy demand

Rising energy demand could tilt India's energy basket towards fossil fuels from coal to oil, natural gas.  Kindly note the image has only been published for representational purposes.......

Millennials, Gen Z driving demand for luxury car rentals

India’s luxury car rental market is experiencing a surge in demand, particularly in Tier 1 cities such as Mumbai, Bangalore, and Delhi, with executive travellers, especially from the tech......

In a first for the iconic models, JLR to produce Range Rover in India

Tata Motors owned Jaguar Land Rover will start producing its Range Rover and Range Rover Sport in India, marking a first for the iconic models in their 54-year long history,  to be rolled out......

Cillian Murphy Dedicates His Oscar To...

IMAGE: Cillian Murphy wins the Best Actor award for Oppenheimer. Photograph: Carlos Barria/Reuters Accepting his Best Actor Oscar for the biopic Oppenheimer, Irish actor Cillian Murphy gave a......

The Song That Made Everyone Cry At The Oscars

Photograph: Mike Blake/ Reuters Singer Billie Eilish moved everyone to tears when she performed the Barbie soundtrack, What Was I Made For?, at the Oscars 2024. Eilish sang the emotional......

Zakir Wins 3 Grammys; Shankar Wins Too

IMAGE: The Incomparable Zakir Hussain. Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters It's a proud day for India, as Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain's fusion band Shakti won the Grammy for Best Global Music......

'This Is For Every Native Kid Who Has A Dream'

IMAGE: Lily Gladstone. Photograph: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters Lily Gladstone picked up the Best Female Actor- Motion Picture award at the Golden Globes for her performance in Martin......

Verstappen vrooms to fourth title in Vegas

IMAGE: Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the 2024 F1 world championship title at Las Vegas Grand Prix - Las Vegas Strip Circuit, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on Saturday,......

Afghan sprinter makes bold statement at Paris Olympics

'We represent the Afghan people with this flag' 'Inside Afghanistan, they want education, they want sports' 'They cannot talk. I can talk' IMAGE: Afghanistan’s Kimia Yousofi holds up a sign......

Simone Biles, GOAT Of Gymnastics

IMAGE: Gold medallist Simone Biles shows off her goat necklace. Know what that means, right? Photograph: Hannah Mckay/Reuters   Simone Biles has cemented her status as the greatest gymnast of......

French gold medallists Perec and Riner light Olympic cauldron

IMAGE: Torchbearers Teddy Riner and Marie-Jose Perec light the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters French three-times Olympic......

Paris 2024 Olympics: STUNNING Pix!

The Paris Olympics has been a fans' delight, filled with some memorable sporting moments.The top athletes from around the world have produced some unbelievable performances to leave their mark on......