2 killed, 68 hurt as car rams into German Christmas market, driver held

At least two people were killed and dozens more injured in a suspected attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Friday evening, CNN reported. IMAGE: Emergency personnel work at a......

2022 was the 5th warmest year on record, says NASA

Earth's average surface temperature in 2022 tied with 2015 as the fifth warmest on record, according to an analysis by NASA. IMAGE: Women use scarfs to shield themselves from the heatwavee.......

When I heard he survived, I was surprised: Rushdie's attacker

The 24-year-old man charged with the attempted murder of Salman Rushdie has denied being in contact with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and said that he acted alone when he stabbed the......

Salman Rushdie off ventilator, able to talk

Salman Rushdie has been taken off a ventilator and was able to talk, a day after the Mumbai-born author was stabbed, in what US authorities said was a 'targeted, unprovoked, preplanned' attack.......

Larry Page to replace Schmidt as Google CEO

In one of the biggest management changes, Google co-founder Larry Page will take over as the company's chief executive officer from Eric Schmidt. Schmidt who has been the Google CEO for a......

Global surveillane tech market to touch $146bn in 2025

High-level intelligence collection will no longer be the preserve of government agencies alone, says Pranjal Sharma. *IMAGE: India is encouraging startups to work with defence organisations to......

Twitter's Agrawal latest Indian to head a global giant

With his elevation as the CEO of Twitter, Parag Agrawal, in whom co-founder of the microblogging giant Jack Dorsey has “bone-deep” trust, joins the growing power club of Indian-origin......

Schmidt urges India to surf mobile web

Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt on Wednesday said the day was not far off when a basic smartphone with a web browser and web-client apps would be available in the market at a price of around......

Bambai Meri Jaan Review: Gansgter Gush

Bambai Meri Jaan features horrific massacres and violence so brutal that it ought not to be seen on a home entertainment platform, warns Deepa Gahlot. Mainstream Hindi cinema went through a phase......

Your OTT Menu: Mothers. Vampires. Politicians.

Fascinating new offerings as well as a steady supply of remakes and biopics colour the OTT scene this week. Sukanya Verma lists her picks. Licorice PizzaWhere to watch? Amazon Prime VideoLanguage:......

The BEST International Films of 2021

2021 may go down in the history of world cinema as having produced the largest number of good quality films from across the world. What is remarkable is that practically all of these films were......

The About Schmidt Review

I saw About Schmidt on a Saturday night in a theater full of young people out for a weekend of fun. It was instructive to watch how absorbed the entire theater became by this unlikely road movie......

The rise of the social media savvy Olympians

IMAGE: Rugby player Ilona Maher pose ahead of the Paris Olympics. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Ilona Maher/Instagram Athletes on the hunt for Olympic gold will also be chasing likes and follows on......

Shots fired! Police subdue threat at Euro fan parade

IMAGE: A major police operation is underway in Hamburg. Photograph: Axel Schmidt/Reuters German police fired shots at a person who threatened officers with a pickaxe and an incendiary device......

Euro 24: Watch Out For These Youngsters!

Euro 2024 is set to be a showcase for young talent, with several players across the continent poised to make a name for themselves on the international stage. Here are 10 of the most exciting young......

FIFA Women's WC: Japan crush Spain; Nigeria in knockouts

IMAGES from the Women's World Cup matches played on Monday. Japan hammer Spain on the break to top Group C IMAGE: Japan's Hinata Miyazawa scores their first goal. Photograph: Amanda......

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Japan secure vital wins

Five-star Spain cruise into World Cup knockouts with thumping win over Zambia IMAGE: Spain's Jennifer Hermoso is thrown in the air by teammates to celebrate after the match. Photograph: David......