SpaceX mission led by Indian-origin astronaut reaches ISS

A new SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying four astronauts including Indian origin Raja Chari to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the company's Crew-3 mission has docked successfully......

Wildlife photographer of the year -- people's choice

A coconut octopus, a burning forest, a rare rhino's last moments and a pair of sleeping squirrels all feature in the shortlist for the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year......

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019: Stunning shots of animals

Humans rarely get to glimpse the animal kingdom up-close. But, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest, which is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum in London, offers a peek......

Venezuela: Before the Implosion

As Venezuelans continue to flee the starvation, crime and the horrific inflation that continues to mark the worst crisis it has ever faced, Radha Roy Biswas looks back at a devastated country she......

Dominica court adjourns Choksi's case hearing till June 25

A Dominica Magistrate Court has adjourned till June 25 the hearing into alleged illegal entry of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi into the Caribbean island nation, local media there reported. On......

Onboard the world's biggest cruise ship

The world’s largest cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas, is all set for its maiden voyage. Image: The world's largest cruise ship Harmony of the Seas, arrives in port for her maiden voyage, in......

A tax notice that affected India's credibility

Former Union minister Salman Khurshid explains why the UPA government felt compelled to tax Vodafone and why the Modi-led NDA government is following in its footsteps in this matter. Earlier this......

Royal Caribbean Cruises to tap Indian travellers

Luxury cruise company Royal Caribbean Cruises is trying to attract Indian passengers to board its ships to be deployed in Singapore. Royal Caribbean International has announced its plans for......

Thugs of Hindostan Trailer: Mazza Aayega!

Did *you* like the Thugs of Hindostan trailer? Is it the trailer for Thugs of Hindostan or Pirates of the Caribbean 6? But then who cares? Like British actor Lloyd Owen, who plays the villain in......

Super-filmi week: Long live Aamir's Model School!

A childhood favourite turned silver.A childhood icon passed away.And a childhood heartthrob from Hollywood showed up to surprise a movie screening.Sukanya Verma's super-filmi week. Monday It's 25......

PIX: Sunny Leone hots up the beaches of Mexico!

Stars go for the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. So we decided to bring you their travels with a special series. Parineeti Chopra went on an......

Oscars 2017: PREDICT the Supporting Actress!

Raja Sen analyses the contenders for the Best Supporting Actress category at the Oscars. The 89th Academy Awards are around the corner, and in an annual feature, we shine a light on the......

March 6, 1971: Gavaskar rewinds his 'nervous' Test debut

'There was elation at finally being able to wear my country’s cap. There was nervousness too because we were playing a team led by the greatest, Sir Gary Sobers.' IMAGE: India's batting......

Cricket's lost chance

Given the relative paucity of cricket this year, Test cricket has emerged as a healer for deprived fans, notes Dhruv Munjal. IMAGE: Shan Masood celebrates his century during the first Test between......

Shastri wins 'close race' to continue as head coach of men's cricket team

IMAGE: Ravi Shastri, right, with India captain Virat Kohli. Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images Ravi Shastri will continue as head coach of the Indian senior men's cricket team up to 2021 after......

Meet the seven smallest nations at the Rio Olympics

IMAGE: A man checks out products during the opening of the Rio 2016 Olympics megastore on Copacabana beach. in Rio de Janeiro. Photograph: Pilar Olivares/Reuters. An astounding 11,400 athletes......

India in the West Indies: How it all began

Ahead of the four-Test series against the West Indies, which begins in Antigua on July 21, Rajneesh Gupta sheds light on India's first tour of the Caribbean islands. IMAGE: Vijay Hazare, India's......