In fourth such op, US shoots down another airborne object

The United States has shot down another unidentified airborne object in its airspace, a day after it brought down a similar 'cylindrical' object over Canada. IMAGE: An F-16 fighter from the......

US shoots down unidentified high-altitude aerial object in Alaska

A United States fighter jet shot down an unknown object flying at the height of about 40,000 feet off the northern coast of Alaska on orders of President Joe Biden, officials said, less than a week......

US mulls action against Chinese entities linked to balloon incursion

The US is confident that China's military supported the surveillance balloon's incursion into its airspace and it will explore taking action against the Chinese entities linked to the programme......

China violated sovereignty of several nations including India: US

China has 'violated the sovereignty' of not just the United States but of countries across five continents, Secretary of State Antony Blinken alleged Wednesday, days after US fighter jets shot down......

India-born US judge will decide antitrust case against Google

India-born US district judge Amit Mehta, an Obama appointee, has been assigned the justice department's crucial lawsuit against internet search giant Google. IMAGE: US district judge Amit P Mehta.......

'India will be world's fastest economy for the next decade'

'India is already a great success story and will continue to grow rapidly for the next decade and beyond.''I hope this interview will help your readers appreciate how much India has already......

Why India's coal policy needs a makeover

Realistically, coal will be the major fuel for electricity generation in India, as in America, for a long time, notes Shyam Ponappa. The Supreme Court judgment on the allocation of coal......

Former Obama aide Summers withdraws from Fed race

Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers withdrew on Sunday from consideration to succeed Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke after fierce opposition from within the Democratic Party hurt his......

Elvis Review

Elvis is a missed opportunity, notes Aseem Chhabra. Baz Luhrmann is a master showman and everything he has touched so far -- Strictly Ballroom, Romeo+Juliet, Moulin Rouge! and even the sometimes......

The Godfather: A Hell to Make

Despite the Oscars, the box office glory, and the universal acclaim, Francis Ford Coppola, I am sure, remembers The Godfather with as much frustration as pride.Like Michael Corleone, he got into it......

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021. IMAGE: Aditya Rao Hydari and Konkona Sensharma in Ajeeb Daastaans. Year two of the pandemic was a challenge in so many......

The BEST International Films of 2021

2021 may go down in the history of world cinema as having produced the largest number of good quality films from across the world. What is remarkable is that practically all of these films were......

And the Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of the Year is...

‘Serena has made a very strong case as not only the greatest tennis player of her generation but of all time, and after the string of performances she put together in 2015’ IMAGE:......

Complete list of Sports Illustrated's 'Sportsperson of the Year' winners

Women's tennis star Serena Williams was named the 2015 winner on Monday. Williams is the first woman to be recognized with the honor as an individual since Mary Decker in 1983, and the magazine......

The most dangerous stunt ever!

Extreme sports legend Dean Potter died attempting parachute jump in Yosemite Dean Potter attempts parachute jump with friends. Photograph: Courtesy: deanpotter.com Rock climber Dean Potter and......

Super Bowl PHOTOS: Patriots beat Seahawks for first win in 10 years

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday. Photograph: Mark......

Unwavering team spirit behind Germany's World Cup triumph

The 2014 World Cup was a captivating carnival of football with high drama, and Germany displayed their credentials as worthy champions Manuel Neuer of Germany lifts the World Cup trophy with his......