Seattle judge halts Trump's immigration order

The Seattle court verdict potentially reopens the country's door to visa holders from seven predominantly Muslim countries and dealt the Donald Trump administration a humbling defeat. But the......

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

These photos prove we live in a bizarre world.  Image: Magician Lei Xin is seen suspended outside a double-deck bus, next to a woman in a wedding gown, as they participate in a performance on......

What do Goans THiNK of Tarun Tejpal?

The change of government in Goa changed THiNK’s character. Literary or intellectual luminaries were replaced by big-ticket celebrities, says Sunil Sethi In the furore over Tarun......

Aziz's Take: Aggressive Obama vs agreeing Romney

Obama was unforgiving, even though Romney agreed with him again and again, says Aziz Haniffa In their third and final showdown -- one devoted completely to foreign policy which at times veered......

Green card for aliens with high US degrees mooted

To attract the world's 'best and the brightest', a group of top Democratic Senators today proposed immediate Green Cards for foreigners with advanced degrees from US institutes and job offers, a......

L N Mittal tops UK's Richest Power list

Money and power being "natural bedfellows" is not necessarily true in the British business world, except for steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal who figures right on the top of a new 'Richest Power List',......

The 'she'-change in employment

Bob Charles, the Hong Kong-based managing director of Watson Wyatt Asia Pacific, describes himself as an old India hand. He advises some of India's largest private sector employers on actuarial and......

Tata, Mittal among world's 30 best CEOs

Two Indian steel tycoons -- Ratan Tata of Tata Group and NRI Lakshmi Mittal of global powerhouse Mittal Steel -- have made it to the world's best CEOs list compiled by US stock market weekly......

Golden Globes 2021: Moments to Remember

Remote red carpets, living room speeches and bicoastal hosting, the 78th Golden Globes ceremony offered a dreary glimpse of celebration in the time of pandemic. A far cry from its reputation of......

What's Sara hiding from?

Interesting pix from film folk. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rakul Singh/Instagram Just what has brought on that smile on Rakul Singh's lips?   Photograph: Kind courtesy Madhuri Dixit/Instagram......

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

Nikita Puri lists the best shows and films to watch online as you ace social distancing. Be it videos of penguins being taken for walks around the zoo or cats playing games with their humans, the......

Golden Globes 2016: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence win!

The 73rd Golden Globe awards have been announced. A quick look at the winners: The winner's names are in bold.   Best motion picture, drama Mad Max: Fury Road Carol The Revenant Room......

Vijender hopes to be back in the ring by October

'It will be outside India because it is unlikely that restrictions because of COVID-19 pandemic will ease by then.' IMAGE: Vijender Singh said plans are afoot for a fight at least by October.......

Rajneesh's Believe It Or Not in Cricket!

Rajneesh Gupta lists some more amazing coincidences in cricket -- a feature guaranteed to amuse you in these anxious times. IMAGE: The Lord's cricket ground, owned by the Marylebone Cricket Club,......

A cricket feature to make you smile

Rajneesh Gupta lists some amazing coincidences in cricket -- a feature guaranteed to amuse you in these anxious times. IMAGE: Indian cricket fans celebrate. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty......

Boxing ace Vijender reveals his plans for 2020

'In all, I expect to compete in three-four fights this year with the world title being the big one. We are trying to ensure that this marquee fight happens in India.' IMAGE: Vijender Singh, who......

Vijender scores 12th successive professional win

IMAGE: Vijender Singh has Ghana's Charles Adamu on the ropes during Friday night's fight in Dubai. Photograph: Twitter Indian boxing star Vijender Singh demolished Ghana's former Commonwealth......