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Mystery object washed ashore in Australia fell off Indian rocket?

A dome-shaped mysterious object has washed up on a remote Australian beach, amid speculation that it could be from a 20-year-old Indian rocket that was used for launching a satellite. IMAGE:......

Gunman kills 8 at Texas mall, shot dead by cop later

At least nine people, including the attacker, were killed in a shooting at an outlet mall near Dallas and seven injured persons were undergoing treatment, The New York Times reported citing......

Geetanjali Shree first Hindi writer to win International Booker Prize

Author Geetanjali Shree's Hindi novel Tomb of Sand has become the first book in any Indian language to win the prestigious International Booker Prize. IMAGE: Daisy Rockwell, left, with......

Geetanjali Shree's Tomb of Sand 1st Hindi novel to make it to Booker shortlist

Author Geetanjali Shree's novel Tomb of Sand on Thursday became the first Hindi language work of fiction to be shortlisted for the International Booker Prize. IMAGE: Geetanjali Shree. Photograph:......

Biden names 2 Indian-Americans to Office of White House Counsel

United States President-elect Joe Biden on Monday named two Indian Americans -- Reema Shah and Neha Gupta -- to the Office of the White House Counsel. Shah, who had served on the debate......

Has Dunlop left its best days behind?

Dunlop's journey from dominance to dereliction is a reflection of India's business history over the past 40 years. Image: Dunlop tyre. Photograph: Alexander Kaiser/Wikimedia Commons Dunlop is......

UN bodies hail Budget fund for social sector

Two UN agencies -- UNDP and WHO -- commended the United Progressive Alliance government on Tuesday for substantially enhancing allocation for social sector schemes in the Union Budget despite the......

Slowdown to hit jobs in S Asia: UN

Slowdown in economic growth in most South Asian countries barring India is expected to result in severe job cuts and lower incomes, impacting poverty alleviation programmes, a UN report said on......

Priyanka Chopra announces her next show

Photograph: Kind courtesy Priyanka Chopra/Instagram Priyanka Chopra is set to share screen space with Pedro Pascal, Christian Slater and Boyd Holbrook in filmmaker Robert Rodriguez's Netflix......

Review: Fury is intense and raw

Fury may not be everyone's cup of tea but it serves as a great reminder of the devastation wars bring with them, says Paloma Sharma.It is April, 1945. The Allies are capturing German towns but the......

Robin Williams cut wrist before hanging himself with belt

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood.Oscar-winning actor Robin Williams cut his wrist before hanging himself with a belt, according to reports. The 63-year-old......

Grammies 2013: Winners at a Glance

The 55th annual Grammy Awards ceremony saw some great wins, and some interesting performances by Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Jack White, Sting and Bruno Mars.Here's a quick glance at the winners: Album......

Meet Ranbir Kapoor's New Love

From a walk-on part in Karan Johar's My Name Is Khan to the lead opposite Ranbir Kapoor in Abhinav Kashyap's Besharam, Pallavi Sharda has come a long way.The story of acon-man in Delhi and his......

ICC Rankings: Kohli, Rohit maintain top two spots

IMAGE: Skipper Virat Kohli and his deputy Rohit Sharma. Photograph: PTI India captain Virat Kohli and his deputy Rohit Sharma continue to occupy the top two batting spots in the ICC ODI rankings......

Cric Buzz: Sivaramakrishnan, Chauhan, Khurasiya apply for selector's post

IMAGE: The 54-year-old Laxman Sivaramakrishnan played nine Tests and 16 ODIs (25 Internationals), was a spin bowling coach at the National Cricket Academy and part of the ICC's Cricket Committee.......

PIX: Ireland scent historic win as England collapse again

IMAGE: Ireland celebrate after Jonathan Bairstow is given out by the third umpire. Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images Ireland moved within sight of a remarkable test win over England as they......

Ireland in command after bowling England out for 85

IMAGE: England's Olly Stone is bowled by Ireland's Mark Adair. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Ireland enjoyed a fairytale opening day in their first ever Test match against England as they......

Extras: Enrique quits as Spain coach for personal reasons

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Spain coach Luis Enrique gestures during the UEFA Nations League match against England at the Estadio Benito Villamarin, in......

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