Congress abusing my mother as it lacks strength to fight me: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday alleged that the "arrogant" Congress was "abusing" his nonagenarian mother as it was bereft of issues and "lacked strength" to take him on after suffering......

Nationalism? What's that got to do with Trump and Brexit?

Nothing, according to Deepak Lal. He argues that the contemporary attempts to control immigration in the US and UK are not nativist. IMAGE: On a derelict building in Bristol, England, is a mural......

5 women accuse Trump of sexual assault

Trump denied the allegations and said he would sue the NYT if it reported them. IMAGE: Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump holds up signs at the end of a campaign rally in Lakeland,......

'Mr Modi has met his match in Kanhaiya'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met his match in Kanhaiya Kumar, noted writer Nayantara Sahgal has said as she praised the JNUSU president for his speech at JNU after his release from jail and his......

Non-executive directors: Only after the perks?

The position of director is more than the sinecure that all too many retired executives seek out because of the fees, the perks, and the opportunity to feel important, says T N Ninan. At a dinner......

Bhopal & BP: How they don't deal with it

T N Ninan writes on how the United States is handling the BP oil spill disaster and what India needed to do in the horrific Bhopal gas tragedy. Tony Hayward, chief executive of BP, flew into......

Coming soon to India! Plastic currency notes

How would you like to wash your Rs 100 note with soap and water to clean it and then wipe it dry with cloth? It may sound pretty foolish now, but that is exactly what you might be able to do if......

These scams are simply getting better!

The Nigerian e-mail scam! Yes, we have all heard about it and I always wondered how they managed to mint money from such bogus emails. Almost every day we get these mails from cancer-stricken oil......

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

'Film shooting is a long process, and it is important to have a good bonding with the person you are going to spend six to eight months of your life.''Baaki, film toh bann jaati hain.' IMAGE:......

Where Hollywood Classics Come To Life

A sneak preview ahead of the opening of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. Please click on the images for a better look at classic movie memorabilia. IMAGE: The only......

Golden Globes 2018: Big Little Lies wins

The 75th Annual Golden Globes awards have been announced. There were quite a few surprises and some expected nods. Here's a quick glance at the winners, listed in bold:   IMAGE: Laura Dern,......

Golden Globes 2018: The Shape Of Water, Dunkirk, Big Little Lies lead nominations

Other nominations include Dunkirk, The Post and I, Tonya. The 75th Golden Globe nominations were announced by Alfre Woodard, Garrett Hedlund, Kristen Bell and Sharon Stone at the......

Neeraj Chopra disappointed at losing out opportunity to be India's flag-bearer at CWG opening ceremony

IMAGE: Neeraj Chopra's injury and pulling out will mean that the much-anticipated clash with Peters will not happen in Birmingham. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images Olympic champion......

Neeraj pulls out of Commonwealth Games due to groin strain

IMAGE: Neeraj Chopra had won the gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast. Photograph: David Lidstrom/Getty Images In a huge setback for India, strong medal contender Neeraj Chopra......

PIX: Pella stuns Anderson, Djokovic survives hurricane Hurkacz

IMAGE: Guido Pella celebrates beating Kevin Anderson in the third round at Wimbledon on Friday. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters Argentine Guido Pella pulled off a major upset at Wimbledon on......

Football Extras: Lyon edge Bordeaux 3-2

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Lyon's Moussa Dembele celebrates with Ferland Mendy after scoring their third goal against Bordeaux at Matmut Atlantique, in......

Australian opening salvo leaves England in tatters at Lord's

Australia's Steve Smith celebrates after reaching his double century on Day 2 of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images Australia ripped out England's top......