Diwali finally puts its 'stamp' on America

After years of waiting, the Diwali stamp was released on Wednesday, October 5, by the US Postal Service, joining stamps that have marked Christian, Jewish and Muslim holidays in the United States.P......

Band, bajaa and masti: Indians celebrate Independence Day in New York

Thousands of Indians in traditional finery celebrated India’s 70th Independence Day at one of the largest parades outside the country with the iconic Empire State Building lighting up in......

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world!

These images from across the globe tell us how crazy the world out there is!   A model poses in a floral outfit on the press preview day of the Chelsea Flower Show the show, which has run......

Buy a retirement home five years in advance

These homes offer services that help lead a smooth retired life. They can be bought, leased or taken on a pure rental basis.   Dr Sharad Apte, in his early 80s and a Mumbai resident, decided......

Tata Housing announces first housing project for seniors

Tata Group's realty firm Tata Housing Development Company Thursday announced its foray into housing for senior citizens with launch of first project in Bangalore with an investment of about Rs 70......

Tatas pip CSN to win Corus takeover battle

The Tatas on Wednesday pipped Brazil's CSN to acquire Anglo-Dutch steelmaker Corus Group Plc at slightly more than $11 billion. With a bid of 608 pence a share, Indian corporate giant Tata Steel......

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Saturday, July 31

IMAGE: Vandana Katariya celebrates with teammates after scoring during Saturday’s Olympics hockey match against South Africa. Photograph: Hockey India Discus thrower Kamalpreet Singh rose......

Olympics Boxing: Panghal, Pooja Rani go down tamely

IMAGE: India's Amit Panghal in action against Colombia's Yuberjen Martinez Rivas in the Olympics boxing men's flyweight last 16 bout, at Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo, on Saturday. Photograph: Ueslei......

Olympics Football: Japan edge towards knock-outs; France rebound

A summary of the men's football action at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday. IMAGE: Japan's Takefusa Kubo tries to get past Mexico's Cesar Montes during the men's first round Group A football match at......

Federer's still the daddy when it comes to Wimbledon

Roger Federer was still basking in the glow of winning another Wimbledon trophy so it was only natural that the Swiss, lauded as one of the greatest sportsmen, would expect his twin daughters to be......

Maiden GM norm for Abhijeet

Teenager Abhijeet Gupta bagged his maiden Grandmaster norm after a sparkling performance in the 24th Andorra International Open Chess tournament, in Andorra La Vella, last week.Gupta scored an......