Second woman accuses US top court nominee of sexual assault

A new sexual assault allegation has surfaced against United States Justice Brett Kavanaugh and is being investigated by the Senate Democrats, a media report claimed, a development that can further......

US passes bill to slash Pakistan's defence aid to $150 million

Amidst tensions in bilateral ties, the United States Congress has passed a defence spending bill capping its security-related aid to Pakistan at $150 million (Rs 1,025 crore), significantly below......

Trump withdraws US from 'defective' Iran nuclear deal

The US president said new sanctions would be imposed, adding ‘America will not be held hostage to nuclear blackmail’. FAQ: What the big Iran deal is all about IMAGE: US President......

Former Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson sworn-in as US secretary of state

Rex Tillerson was on Thursday sworn in as new US Secretary of State after being confirmed by the Senate despite concerns over the veteran oil executive’s close ties with Russian President......

Finally, some good news for tourism sector

Goa, Kerala, Maldives and Dubai are among the popular destinations. Pent-up demand coupled with the gradual easing of restrictions is giving hopes to the travel sector, which has been badly......

'A third of the hotels might close down forever'

With demand drying up, hotels are surviving on quarantine centres and isolation facilities. Almost a month after re-opening, occupancies across hotels remain at a fourth of the original capacity,......

200 nations reach 'monumental' deal to cut greenhouse gases

In a landmark step to combat climate change, about 200 nations, including India, on Saturday struck a legally-binding deal after intense negotiations to phase down climate-damaging......

Achhe Din is here for the growth of Indo-US trade

Both Obama and Modi have taken bold steps towards laying the groundwork to give a big push to Indo-US trade, and now it's time to execute, says Bikash Mohapatra. The last few years, Indo-US ......

Golden Globes: RRR's Naatu Naatu Wins Best Original Song

Here's a quick look at the winners of the 80th Annual Golden Globe awards. IMAGE: Tony Kushner, Seth Rogen, Judd Hirsch, Gabriel LaBelle, Steven Spielberg, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano and Kristie......

'I Need Love'

'There are times when you give an audition and it doesn't even reach the director.''In such a scenario, what can I do?'More than nepotism, it's about favouritism.'   Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Spin review

Spin's rather old-fashioned and vanilla depiction of the Indian American way is a bit of a bummer, feels Sukanya Verma. Animation or live action, Disney's latest business model is embracing the......

Priyanka Chopra gets funny!

Why is Vaani Kapoor thanking Akshay Kumar? Photograph: Kind courtesy Priyanka Chopra/Instagram Priyanka Chopra joins the viral Elf on a Shelf memes and writes, 'Oprah on Chopra. Boom.' Quite a few......

PIX: 'Original 9' stars honoured at US Open with rings

IMAGE: Billie Jean King, right, and Valerie Ziegenfuss, centre, look at their rings at the ceremony honouring the induction of the ‘Original 9’ into the International Tennis Hall of......

NZ skipper Williamson out of Bangladesh ODIs with elbow injury

IMAGE: Kane Williamson has a small tear in his left elbow tendon and had been "experiencing irritation" in the latter half of the summer, New Zealand Cricket said. Photograph: Kerry Marshall/Getty......

3rd T20I: Rizwan's 89 gives Pakistan consolation win

IMAGE: Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan celebrates on completing his half-century during the third T20I against New Zealand at McLean Park in Napier on Tuesday .Photograph: Kerry Marshall/Getty Images......

Bangladesh will go out and attack South Africa

Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza wants his batsmen to take on the South Africa bowlers. IMAGE: Mashrafe Mortaza's side are set to face a baptism of fire as they come up against the likes of......

T20 World Cup 2020: India start off vs SA but no group match vs Pak

India will not face arch-rivals Pakistan in the group stages with both teams placed in separate groups. IMAGE: India, who won the inaugural World T20 in South Africa in 2007, will play against......