Indian priest elevated as cardinal by Pope Francis

In a grand consistory held in the Vatican on Saturday, 51-year-old Indian priest George Jacob Koovakad was elevated to the rank of cardinal by Pope Francis. IMAGE: The red hat, or biretta, being......

Christians subjected to violence by dark forces in country: Kerala archbishop

Violence against Christians in Manipur and other parts of India was raised during the special prayers on the occasion of 'Good Friday' at the St Joseph's Metropolitan......

IFS was upper caste service, more democratic now: Aiyar

Congress leader and former diplomat Mani Shankar Aiyar called the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) of yore an "upper caste" service, which he claimed is becoming more democratic now with the flavour of......

Kerala Catholic priest joins BJP, suspended as vicar

A Catholic priest under the Idukki diocese of the Syro-Malabar church was relieved of his duties as vicar on Monday, hours after he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. IMAGE: Father Kuriakose......

Christopher Nolan Remembers 'Dear Friend' Heath Ledger

IMAGE: Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas at the 81st Golden Globes. Photograph: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters Oppenheimer bagged five awards out of its eight Golden Globe nominations,......

Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr Win Golden Globes

Here's a quick look at the winners of the 81st Annual Golden Globe awards.  Best Motion Picture – Drama IMAGE: Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr pose with their awards for......

'We Will Bring The Oscar'

'Ours is a disaster movie with no big stars, songs or commercial ingredients.''Yet, it is Malayalam cinema's highest grosser.' IMAGE: Director Jude Anthany Joseph and Tovino Thomas, left, on the......

HIL: TN Dragons enter semis despite defeat

IMAGE: Tamil Nadu Dragons players celebrate after making it to the semis, on Wednesday. Photograph: HIL/X Tamil Nadu Dragons lost 2-3 against UP Rudras in penalty shoot-out but still managed to......

What Jay Shah told IOC boss Bach...

  IMAGE: On Tuesday, ICC posted pictures of ICC Chairman Jay Shah and IOC chief Thomas Bach meet at Lausanne, Switzerland. Photograph: ICC/Instagram The International Cricket Council's push......

HIL: Bengal Tigers roar to 1st win; Soorma prevail over TN Dragons

IMAGE: Bengal Tigers roar to first win. Photograph: HIL/X Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers defeated Hyderabad Toofans 3-2 in a nail-biting match to register their first win in the Hockey India......

CL PIX: Man City survive scare, Real storm through

IMAGE: Manchester City's Savinho celebrates scoring their third goal with with teammates. Photograph: Scott Heppell/Reuters Manchester City came from behind to beat Club Brugge 3-1 and secure......

EPL PIX: Nunez rescues Liverpool; Arsenal slip-up

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League. IMAGE: Darwin Nunez celebrates scoring Liverpool's first goal in the Premier League match against Brentford, at GTech Community Stadium,......