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Rishi Sunak joins Oxford, Stanford in academic roles

Britain's former prime minister Rishi Sunak has taken on new academic roles at the University of Oxford in the UK and University of Stanford in the US -- both alma maters of the Conservative Party......

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Engaging The Indian Diaspora Is A Must

The Indian Diaspora has been able to carve a niche in their adopted countries as a result of their talent, perseverance and hardworking nature, asserts Rup Narayan Das. IMAGE: Prime Minister......

Dr Singh's final journey to begin tomorrow at 9.30 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge were among the top leaders who paid homage to former prime minister Manmohan Singh at his home in New Delhi on......

Israel bans operations of UN relief agency

The Israeli Parliament enacted a law prohibiting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the primary UN organisation assisting Palestinians, from operating within the country, CNN......

UK's richest 10% took half of wealth from India during colonialism

The United Kingdom extracted USD 64.82 trillion from India over a century of colonialism between 1765 and 1900 and USD 33.8 trillion of this went to the richest 10 per cent -- enough money to......

Don't see change in UK strategy: Tata Steel chairman N Chandrasekaran

There has been no change in Tata Steel’s strategy on operations in the United Kingdom (UK), company chairman N Chandrasekaran has told shareholders. IMAGE: Tata Group Chairman Natarajan......

'For Tata Steel, It Will Be Better Than Last Year'

'When you look at reviving private sector capex, I don't think there's a better story than steel.' Photograph: Andrew Yates/Reuters Tata Steel has a lot on its plate -- restructuring the business......

TCS Q1 net profit rises 17% to Rs 11,074 cr

The country's largest software exporter TCS on Wednesday reported a 16.83 per cent jump in its June quarter consolidated net profit to Rs 11,074 crore. Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters The......

Tata Steel, UK govt ink 1.25 billion pound JV

The United Kingdom on Friday announced a joint investment package with Tata Steel worth 1.25 billion pounds, including a government grant of 500 million pounds, for the country's largest......

PNB plans arm in United Kingdom

Punjab National Bank is exploring the possibility of setting up a subsidiary in the United Kingdom in addition to branches and representative offices in Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore as part of......

'I Get To Shoulder An Entire Film'

'I'm there in every frame of this film.''The film is named after the character that I play.''It's about a feeling like you are capable of shouldering a film entirely on your own, which is a belief......

Ulajh Review: Diplomatic Doldrums

Ulajh strikes you as an attempt at statement-making gone horribly wrong, a punchline that doesn't land, a roar that never reaches the ear, observes Sreehari Nair. In Sudhanshu Saria's Ulajh,......

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Scoop seems like they conclude he is, but Vaihayasi Pande Daniel recommends that you watch the film to find out for yourselves. IMAGE: Keeley Hawes, left, plays Amanda Thirsk, Prince Andrew's......

Hrithik-Saba's Argentinian Holiday

Nargis takes a break from work... Kareena's holiday finally comes to an end...Priya makes a splash in Thailand... Photograph: Kind courtesy Saba Azad/Instagram Saba Azad travels to Buenos......

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's biopic Main Atal Hoon reveals the pitfalls of making films on political figures: The maker has to be careful not to offend any followers. It often results in bland......

Liked ICC's Champions Trophy Promo?

SEE: The Champions Trophy promotional film. Video: Kind courtesy ICC/X India is ready to showcase its unique brand of cricket and the players are committed to bringing the Champions Trophy home......

'Virat Going To Leave India Very Soon'

IMAGE: Virat Kohli with wife Anushka Sharma and son Akay. Since the birth of their second child, Akay, in February, the couple has spent considerable time in their London home. Photograph: Kind......

Sri Lanka's Rathnayake to make Test debut in Manchester

IMAGE: Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva and coach Sanath Jayasuriya. Photograph: ICC/X Sri Lanka skipper Dhananjaya de Silva said that the conditions in the United Kingdom (UK) are......

Saudi Arabia opens door to LGBTQ fans for World Cup

'You will be welcome in Saudi Arabia as that respect and welcome is to everyone from all around the world' Photograph: Kind Courtesy FIFA.com Hammad Albalawi, head of Saudi Arabia's......

Gavaskar@75: 15 Interesting Facts

Cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar celebrates a magnificent 75th birthday on July 10th. Sunil Gavaskar, known for his fearless batting, started his Test career on March 6, 1971. He went on to become the......

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