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Britain imposes export ban on Tipu Sultan's rare sporting gun

A rare 18th century decorated gun made in India for Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan, and valued at around GBP 2 million, has been barred from export to allow time for a UK-based institution to acquire it......

Man held outside Buckingham Palace, cops say 'no terror angle'

The arrest of a man at the gates of Buckingham Palace in London on Tuesday evening is not being treated as terror-related, the Metropolitan Police said on Wednesday. IMAGE: Security forces guard......

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

'Anglo-Indians have played a significant role at the forefront, meeting every challenge to the security of the motherland.'A fascinating excerpt from Barry O'Brien's The Anglo-Indians: A Portrait......

A King's Face Shrouded In Sadness

IMAGE: Princess Anne, the princess royal, looks with concern at her brother Britain's King Charles III who seems overwhelmed with sadness at their mother Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in London,......

The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

The State funeral for Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, began on Monday morning at the Westminster Abbey in London. King Charles III, his sister Princess Anne, the princess......

From Matinee to Rahasya, breweries are out to lift your spirit

Young Indians seem genuinely enthusiastic about craft brands that are hip, aspirational and have plenty of the novelty quotient, says Dhruv Munjal. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Matinee Gin Winston......

Why India's milk producers are angry

'Milk prices have reduced by 20 to 30 per cent while production has been steadily going up.''Overproduction of milk is resulting in a price crash and slashing of profit margins.''While dairy......

The ancient heritage behind our railway bridges

Of the thousands of railway bridges in India, 36,470 are more than 100 years old, and 6,680 are more than 140 years old! But of these, only 21 rank on the Heritage Directorate of the Indian......

'Sandwich' and the quest for a Rs 500 note

Syed Firdaus Ashraf recounts his mission to withdraw Rs 500 notes from the bank.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Mission: To withdraw Rs 500 notes. Accessories: Water bottle and chocolate......

Downton Abbey, Back Once More

As Downton Abbey: A New Era readies for its worldwide release -- the film premiered at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York on May 15 -- the cast were there to celebrate. Please click on the......

Like Sunny Leone's STUNNING EYES?

Photograph: Kind courtesy Sunny Leone/Instagram Like Sunny Leone'S new eye shadow? Photograph: Kind courtesy Rhea Kapoor/Instagram Rhea Kapoor puts on her gold shoes. Photograph:......

Dil Bechara review

What was meant to be a toast to life and its many gifts suddenly became Sushant Singh Rajput's last hurrah, a this-is-it, a tearful goodbye, feels Sukanya Verma. Dil Bechara ceased to be a film......

Why can't we create a Big Bang Theory?

'Where are the funny writers on Indian television and OTT platforms?''Where are the sitcoms?' asks Vanita Kohli Khandekar. IMAGE: The The Big Bang Theory cast. It has been a lackadaisical summer......

The Lion King Review

'As much as I appreciate this seamless show of computer graphics -- the gobsmacking detailing of its manufactured wildlife and landscapes -- there's something awkward about its......

CA chief Henderson to quit, Baird to replace him next year

IMAGE: The 54-year-old Mike Baird has served as NSW Premier from 2014 to 2017 and joined the CA board in 2020. Photograph: Twitter Former New South Wales premier Mike Baird will take over as......

'Langer exit was messy': New Australia chairman

IMAGE: Lachlan Henderson said the board might have dealt more quickly with Justin Langer. Photograph:Rafael Marchante/Reuters Cricket Australia's (CA) new chairman Lachlan Henderson said on......

NBA roundup: Warriors beat Rockets to improve to 8-1

IMAGE: Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) drives to the net against Houston Rockets center Daniel Theis (27) during the second quarter of their NBA match at Chase Center in San......

Eddings falls as Australia chairman after losing support

IMAGE: Australia coach Justin Langer with CA chairman Earl Eddings. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images Cricket Australia chairman Earl Eddings resigned on Wednesday, a day before he was due to......

Nick Hockley appointed chief executive of Cricket Australia

IMAGE: Nick Hockey was born in the UK and represented England in rugby at student level before relocating to Australia between 2002 and 2005 to pursue a career in corporate finance. Photograph:......

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