Britain imposes export ban on Tipu Sultan's rare sporting gun

A rare 18th century decorated gun made in India for Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan, and valued at around GBP 2 million, has been barred from export to allow time for a UK-based institution to acquire it......

Why 27,000 Litres Of Ganga Jal Was Carried to London

When Jaipur's Maharaja Madho Singh was invited to attend King Edward VII's coronation in 1902, he chartered a ship for Rs 15 lakh for the journey.He also carried 27,000 litres of Ganga jal on......

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

King Charles III spent 70 long years as the heir to the British throne. In those years as a prince -- a record number among royal families -- he led a colourful and unusual life, indulging so many......

'Rishi you are going to be something one day'

'Rishi is brought up with Indian values -- respect our parents, respect our uncles, -- but he is more British.' IMAGE: Britain's first Prime Minister of Asian origin Rishi Sunak delivers his first......

OTT Shows To Binge Watch On New Year Eve

Star journalists, spies, super dogs -- end the year with a bang binge watching all the latest offerings on OTT as Sukanya Verma lists them.   MiliWhere to watch? NetflixLanguage: Hindi A......

Why Alia Wears White in Gangubai Kathiawadi

'I knew that since I would be designing for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film, the aesthetics would have to be correct.''There had to be some grandness to it.''He doesn't show poverty in his films.''He......

Srikanth, Rajawat in quarters of Swiss Open; Sindhu, Sen bow out

IMAGE: Kidambi Srikanth secured a place in the quarterfinals by defeating top seed Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia. Photograph: Claus Fisker/Reuters Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu's run at the Swiss......

Satwik-Chirag will be the ones to beat in Paris: Gopichand

IMAGE: Pullela Gopichand believes the Indian men’s doubles pair will enter the Paris Olympics as the favourites. Photograph: Weixiang Lim/Reuters Chief national badminton coach Pullela......

India's shooting coach Dradi says he has liver cancer

'No country in the world is spending so much that India is spending.' IMAGE: India's shooting coach Marcello Dradi said he recently underwent a surgery after the cancer returned for the third time......

Paris 2024 medallists to take piece of Eiffel Tower home!

IMAGE: A Paris 2024 Paralympic Games gold medal is seen on display at Chaumet jewellery. Photograph: Benoit Tessier/Reuters Medallists at the Paris Olympics will be rewarded with a piece of the......

Nikhat, Arundhati advance to semifinals

IMAGE: Nikhat Zareen edged past her French opponent to enter the semifinals. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen eked out a gritty win while Arundhati Choudhary......