Amitav Ghosh's advice to budding writers: Work hard!

Author and co-winner of the Crossword Book Award 2009 in the Fiction category, the much sought after Amitav Ghosh, found himself swamped by admirers at the Crossword Book Award......

Swine Flu is now a pandemic: What you must know

The World Health Organisation on Thursday declared the swine flu outbreak was a pandemic, the first in more than 40 years. The announcement was scientific confirmation that a new flu virus has......

Need a battery boost? Top 5 affordable powerbanks on the go

A list of top five powerbanks that strike a perfect balance between price, portability and capacity Thanks to ever-increasing usage of mobile phones through the day, consumers frequently complain......

iPhone maker Foxconn in talks to build first Apple plant in India

Foxconn has said it is aiming to develop 10-12 facilities in India, including factories and data centres, by 2020 Foxconn Technology is in talks to manufacture Apple's iPhone in India, government......

Apple TV entices networks with promise of mobile viewers

Apple Inc's planned video streaming service may not be a tough sell for media companies who could be enticed by the company's ubiquitous iPhones and iPads, which represent a new stream of growth......

Festive discounts? Choose attractive offers with care

Want to buy the latest television or property? The festival period would see builders and white goods companies putting out special offers to attract buyers.   For example, Tata Housing......

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Stand-up comedian VIP tried to tickle our funny bone with his humour. Watch the video for some...

Bolt eyes clubbing, beach after world titles

Jamaican Usain Bolt shattered two world records and won three world championship gold medals in Berlin -- now he is ready to hit the clubs and the beach. "I am just trying to finish the season......

Images: New Zealand trounce Ireland

Aaron Redmond hammered 63 from 30 deliveries to help New Zealand crush Ireland by 83 runs in the opening World Cup Super Eights match on Thursday. Ireland, replying to New Zealand's 198......