Xi-Trudeau conversation was candid, normal, no threats held out, says China

China on Thursday played down what appeared to be a tense conversation between President Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the sidelines of the G20 summit a day earlier,......

Who did you vote for? Why?

In the crazily complex cauldron that is India, where caste, community, class and cash are just the primary ingredients, no one has yet come up with a fool-proof method to ascertain how voters make......

Trudeau becomes first Canadian PM to take part in Toronto's Pride parade

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made history as the country’s first sitting leader to march in a pride parade. IMAGE: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participates at......

Now, B-schools teach spiritual values

With many businessmen landing in jail for violating professional ethics and government regulations, major business schools in several countries have included lessons on spiritual and ethical values......

Star Trek Beyond Review: Breathless action, fun trip!

Director Justin Lin injects his Fast and Furious vigour to the series, says Sukanya Verma. If to live long and prosper is a promise the Star Trek brand made to its massive fan following,......

A salute to the supremely sexy Mr Spock

Leonard Nimoy let us all experience how sexy thinking could truly be, says Raja Sen. I doubt anybody really remembers the first time they watched Star Trek. How old they were, what episode it was,......

10 Greatest Films of Philip Seymour Hoffman

Phillip Seymour Hoffman was one of the greatest actors of his time. Here's why. Widely regarded as one of the best actors of his time, Phillip Seymour Hoffman passed away on February 2. Hoffman had......

First Look: Star Trek Into Darkness poster is out

The poster J J Abrams' second installment of the hit Star Trek series is out.Star Trek Into Darkness will be released in 3D and will star Chris Pine as Captain Kirk, Zachary Quinto as Spock, Karl......

Sandpapergate haunts Steve Smith?

IMAGE: Steve Smith will lead a 16-member squad to the sub-continent for the two-Test series. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Reuters Australia skipper for the Sri Lankan Test series, Steve Smith is not......

'I would have kept him in the mix'

'I was really surprised when he wasn't flown out even halfway through the series, two Test matches in.' BGT loss: Shastri, Ponting question Shami's injury management IMAGE: Mohammed Shami had......

Consistency is key to Australia's success

'I didn't know that we'd won kind of everything until half an hour ago but that's always the aim.'  SCORECARD IMAGE: Australia players celebrate with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the SCG......

The secret behind Boland's success against Kohli

'I give full credit to the bowlers and the execution of the plan.' IMAGE: Scott Boland celebrates the wicket of Virat Kohli on Day 2 of the Sydney Test on Saturday. Photograph: ICC/X It was not at......

'Facing Jasprit will be tough on this SCG pitch'

'Jasprit is a world class bowler and no doubt he is going to challenge our whole batting group.' IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the wicket of Usman Khawaja on Day 1 of the Sydney Test.......