Biden makes surprise visit to Kyiv amid full-scale war

In a display of strong American support for Ukraine just four days before the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, United States President Joe Biden on Monday made a surprise visit to Kyiv.......

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

The rumblings of discontent from Righteous Europe over Qatar's admittedly appalling human rights record can only be viewed as deeply disingenuous and phoney, argues Kanika Datta. IMAGE: Members of......

UNHRC votes against Sri Lanka's rights record, India abstains

India on Thursday abstained on a draft resolution in the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka which was adopted. IMAGE: Indra......

Indian racially abused in Poland; called 'parasite, invader'

An Indian man has been racially abused in Poland, allegedly by an American, who called him a “parasite”, “an invader” and told him to "go back to your country”. The......

Double taxation relief for Indian IT cos in Australia

In a major relief to Indian information technology (IT) companies operating in Australia, Canberra has agreed to amend its domestic laws to stop taxing offshore income of such Indian companies, as......

Immigration ban: America Inc vs Trump

US President Donald Trump's executive order prohibiting the entry of people from seven Muslim majority nations -- Syria, Iraq, Iran, Sudan, Somalia, Yemen and Libya -- for 90 days widened the rift......

Are we serious about e-cars?

The electric vehicle market in India needs a policy push that goes beyond targets, says Vandana Gombar. India has a power surplus, and a pollution problem. Zero-emission electric vehicles could......

The desi genetic engineer and his fine crop of mustard

GM is already in our food chain for years. The approval for indigenous GM mustard should put fake fear-mongering to rest, says Shekhar Gupta.   If you want to see how some of the issues most......

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

With the mad rush of celebrities, paparazzi, official photographers and influencers on red carpets and parties, people almost forget that the Cannes Film Festival is firstly, a celebration of world......

Oscar Winners On OTT This Week

Crime, climate change and cool Oscar winners dominate the OTT menu this week. Sukanya Verma gives us her OTT recommendations for the week.   Everything Everywhere All At OnceWhere to watch?......

'Chehre can be a turning point for me'

'If it hits the right notes, actors will start trusting me with new stories.' IMAGE: Rumy Jafry with Amitabh Bachchan on the sets of Chehre. Rumy Jafry, who has written Bollywood hits like Coolie......

PIX: Spain ease to victory; Portugal held to draw

Spain ease to victory over Serbia IMAGE: Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring Spain's second goal during the Nations League match against Serbia at Estadio Municipal Nuevo El Arcangel, Cordoba, on......

Poland arrests Russian ice-hockey player for espionage

IMAGE: In this file photo, Russian President Vladimir Putin in action during a gala game of the Night Ice Hockey League in Sochi, Russia in 2016. Photograph: Kremlin.ru/Files Poland has detained a......

Messi's 'Maradona moment' faces French final hurdle

IMAGE: Argentina's Lionel Messi has a chance to claim the title of GOAT. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters After a mesmerising month of upsets, when several brash outsiders threatened soccer's......

Meet France's deadly striking duo

Giroud, at 36, brings experience and guile to France's attack, while Mbappe, 23, is blessed with pace IMAGE: France’s Olivier Giroud celebrates after scoring with Kylian......

USA all primed up for 2026 after early exit

IMAGE: United States players applaud fans after the match as United States are eliminated from the World Cup. Photograph: Annegret Hilse/Reuters The United States exited the World Cup with a......