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Kerala family of 4 found dead in US home, police suspect murder-suicide

An Indian-origin family, including their 4-year-old twin boys, has been found dead at their home in California with the police investigating the case as a murder-suicide, in the latest in a string......

Held hostage in Goa row over property, claims French actress

A 75-year-old French actor has alleged she is being held "hostage" in her house at Calangute in North Goa since earlier this week over a property dispute and finds herself in a......

PHOTOS: The worst riots in Paris since 1968

Paris for a third straight weekend witnessed violent protests leading to the arrests of more than 400 people and injuring 133. In the past few days, masked rioters have torched cars,......

Sweden drops rape investigation against WikiLeaks founder Assange

In a big relief to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, Swedish prosecutors on Friday decided to drop the rape investigation against him. "Director of Public Prosecution, Marianne Ny, has today......

Hindu priest to offer prayers at Trump's national prayer service

A Hindu priest will be among various religious leaders who will offer prayers at the National Prayer Service of Donald Trump on Saturday, a day after he is sworn in as the 45th President of the......

Work has begun in urban India, but, differently

'Usually, urban wage rates are 50 per cent higher than rural wage rates. But, this could be narrowing very rapidly now,' points out Mahesh Vyas, CEO, Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy. IMAGE:......

JPMorgan to cut up to 17,000 jobs by end of 2014

JPMorgan Chase & Co said on Tuesday that it plans to cut 17,000 jobs by the end of 2014, representing about 6.6 percent of the company's overall workforce, as the bank sheds staff that helped it......

EU concerned over India's wine taxation

The European Unionon Thursday raised concern over its trade with India on two areas,differing tax rates in states and entry barriers for processed food items. Both, it said, are major concerns. The......

Crafted with care

Out of strength, sometimes, comes sweetness. Nine years ago, when Ikea, the Swedish furniture company, was being challenged over the use of child labour, its executives decided that instead of......

Facebook: Tuning network to the task at hand

Business schools have always benefited from keeping an eye on their students -- not to check how hard they are working but to learn from them. Nowhere is this more the case than in communications,......

Best of Alan Rickman: Much more than a villain

Saluting Alan Rickman. Every single tribute to the late British actor Alan Rickman recalls his rich, penetrating gaze and drawling yet imperious voice. And understandably so. But the actor's real......

Lincoln leads BAFTA 2013 nominees

Steven Spielberg's Lincoln dominates the 2013 nominations for the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA). The American historical drama film earned 10 nominations including Best Film, Best Actor for......

Bollywood's popular Christian singers

India's diverse culture is reflected in Bollywood, its exuberant film industry that has embraced talent from across the country and all communities. Of late, many singers from the Christian......

Slumdog's Jamal is leading man in Swiss film

MTV nominated Ayush Mahesh Khedekar, 11, who jumps into poo in Slumdog Millionaire as the youngest Jamal, is playing leading man in Swiss film Shyam's Secret. Set in India, it is the story of an......

Bumpy forecast for Ashutosh Gowariker's next

What's your Raashee is a great gamble. And for reasons more than one. Ashutosh Gowariker, who has so far worked with only the top-billed cast and crew, tempts fate by casting Hurman Baweja in his......

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 2

Photograph: Kind Courtesy World Archery/X Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Monday, October 2. Aquatics - Diving London Singh – M 1m Springboard – Final......

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 1

IMAGE: Jyothi Yarraji will be in action in round one of the women’s 200m. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Following is India’s schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sunday,......

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 30

IMAGE: Mirabai Chanu will be in action in Hangzhou on Saturday, September 30. Photograph: Edgard Garrido/Reuters Following is India’s schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on......

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 28

IMAGE: The Indian men’s hockey team will take on Japan in a men’s pool A contest on Thursday. Photograph: Hockey India Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in......

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 27

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, on Wednesday, September 27. IMAGE: India's boxer Shiva Thapa will be in action in the men's 63.5kg round of 16 bout on Wednesday.......

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