'Our community has lost a giant'

Urvashi Vaid dreamed of a common movement for social justice that could address them all: Racism, gender oppression and homophobia.Sandip Roy salutes the memory of Urvashi Vaid, one of America's......

'Biden knows Kamala is ready to be President'

'She'll probably be leading some significant portfolio from the White House, the way that Vice President Biden did in the Obama White House.' IMAGE: US President-elect Joe Biden listens as Vice......

Trump threatens to use military to quell violent protests across US

United States President Donald Trump has threatened that he would deploy the military if the states fail to take necessary actions to quell the violent protests that have spread across the country......

Trump's former lawyer sentenced to 3 years in prison

Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen was sentenced to three years of imprisonment on Wednesday on multiple charges, including campaign finance violations for paying hush-money to two women......

Obama spooked by India's economic growth?

Visiting Buffalo in upstate New York, a city that has been badly hit by the current economic crisis, US President Barack Obama did not repeat his 'Buffalo to Bangalore' rhetoric but did say the......

We should lecture less to the world: Jairam Ramesh

In an interview with Suman Guha Mozumder, Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh says a little less superiority and a little more humility on the part of India will serve us very well in the......

Obama changes tune, says 'avoid protectionism'

Just a week ahead of the G20 summit in Pittsburgh, US President Barack Obama has said it is in everyone's interests to avoid protectionism, especially at a time when the world trade is starting to......

Aegis BPO to up workforce by 12,000

At a time when the Bangalore versus Buffalo City debate spooks BPO employees in India, Essar Group's backoffice unit Aegis Ltd will augment its workforce by 12,000, summing up the total headcount......

Comedy legend Jerry Lewis passes into the ages

The famous comic departs for the great comedy club in the sky. Legendary comic Jerry Lewis, celebrated for his brash slapstick humour, has died at the age of 91. Lewis's agent confirmed that the......

Nargis Fakhri: I wanted to become a teacher

'When I was 12, my mum put us in a summer camp meant for children from low-income families. We had to live in tents, fetch water, cook our meals, and even dig our own toilet bowls.' 'Slowly, I......

Catherine Zeta Jones, Michael Douglas separate

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones' 13-year-old marriage has reportedly hit a rough patch.The Hollywood star couple have separated to 'evaluate and work on their marriage',......

Wall Street 2 is very entertaining

Aseem Chhabra reviews Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.What a difference 23 years make. In 1987 when Oliver Stone directed the original Wall Street, his intent was to expose the excesses of the......

Indian sportsman pleads guilty to abusing minor in US

Hussain will now be deported as his visa expired in August. IMAGE: Kashmiri snowshoer Tanveer Hussain. Photograph: ANI/Twitter A 25-year-old Indian sportsman, who was arrested in New York in March......

F1 Pit-lane tales: Ecclestone wants more races in America

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone. Photograph: Maxim Shemetov/Reuters Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone says he wants more races in the United States, despite recently expressing a lack of......

NASCAR champ Stewart to retire after 2016 season

Tony Stewart, one of auto racing's biggest names, announced on Wednesday he would retire from NASCAR driving after the 2016 season, saying: "Deep down you know when it's time to do something......

Sports Shorts: Davis Cup to remain annual event

Switzerland's Roger Federer. Photograph: Denis Balibouse/Reuters The Davis Cup will remain an annual tournament despite persistent complaints from some players that it over-burdens an......

Mike Tyson arrested after LA airport scuffle

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson was arrested on Wednesday after brawling with a celebrity photographer at Los Angeles International Airport and injuring the man's head, police said.......