'Politically, BJP is ruthless'

'The BJP think they are running an ideology machine in this country, and they have to convert everyone, from people to parties to party leaders.' IMAGE: Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, right, with......

'No one knows who is going to be in charge'

'The worry among many international actors is whether there will be stability to provide assistance to the government because the political developments in the last few months are a real concern.'......

'Gotabaya Rajapaksa may not resign'

'There is fear that the president and prime minister are dragging their feet and won't resign.' IMAGE: Demonstrators protest outside President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's home in Colombo, July 9, 2022.......

'I don't think one Rajapaksa can survive this storm'

'The Rajapaksas have been in active politics for decades and survived many challenges, but they seem to have misread this one.' IMAGE: Sri Lankan soldiers in an armoured car seen on the streets of......

US Treasury's David Malpass bags World Bank's top job

The World Bank's executive board unanimously selected 63-year-old Malpass, who is currently Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs, as the bank's 13th President for a five-year term......

Microsoft co-founder, Jimi Hendrix fan, sports team owner... The incredible life and times of Paul Allen

Whenever you think of Microsoft, the only name that crosses one's mind is Bill Gates. But the tech behemoth was co-founded in 1975 by Gates and Paul Allen. Photograph: Anthony P......

Two US-based Indian women win exalted fellowship

Lakshmi Balachandra of Boston College and Ishani Tewari of Brown University were among 15 exceptional doctoral students honored by the Kauffman Foundation with its annual Dissertation......

Nano to stay in US for 1 year

A champagne gold top model of Tata Nano, currently on display here, will stay in the US for one year during when it will travel across the country and be showcased at various events. The Nano,......

Slumdog Millionaire sold out!

All eyes it seems are on the triumphant American release of Quantum of Solace which has hijacked $70 million in just three days, far exceeding the Hollywood expectations. But discerning eyes will......

Mamma Mia! crosses $500 million worldwide

The biggest hit of the year so far The Dark Knight is slowly approaching the $1 billion milestone worldwide but it is the continuing success of Mamma Mia! that is astounding Hollywood. For the......

BCCI could pull out of SA tour if Lorgat is elected CEO

A top contender for the CEO's post in Cricket South Africa, Haroon Lorgat's appointment could end up creating a rift between the CSA and the Board of Control for Cricket in India, which is opposed......

US Air Force football coach apologizes

The head football coach at the US Air Force Academy apologized on Wednesday for saying the school needs to recruit more black athletes because they run faster than other players."I realize the......

Bryant still has battles ahead

Basketball star Kobe Bryant, his criminal charge of raping a young woman dismissed, faces what could be a nasty civil lawsuit, lawyers and experts said on Thursday."It's not going to be a cakewalk......