The best pictures from the RAF photographic competition

From Typhoons soaring over the snowy mountains of the Falkland Islands to Red Arrows flying over Buckingham Palace, the images submitted in the Royal Air Force Photographic Competition captures the......

Indian-origin student wins spelling bee after epic 95 rounds

A 13-year old Indian-origin boy has emerged as the winner of a spelling bee contest in the United States in an epic verbal duel that lasted a total of 95 rounds, after judges ran out of words in a......

Jeet Thayil on 2012 Man Booker long-list

Noted Indian poet and writer Jeet Thayil is among 12 authors long-listed for the 2012 Man Booker Prize for Fiction worth 50,000 pounds and an assured spurt in the sales of the prize-winning book.......

US judge drops sex crime charges against DSK

A US judge on Tuesday dismissed all sex crime charges against former International Monetary Fund head Dominique Strauss-Kahn, a move that could bolster his plans to contest the next French......

Why 2017 will be critical for the advertising industry

Viveat Susan Pinto & Niraj Bhatt in conversation with Nirvik Singh, chairman and CEO, Grey Group. IMAGE: Nirvik Singh is worried about the rising tide of protectionism and what it can do to......

Why banks may not buy Mallya's settlement offer

The promoter of the defunct Kingfisher Airlines would have to show specific assets and money for repayment. Liquor baron Vijay Mallya on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that he would pay Rs 4,000......

Strauss-Kahn settles lawsuit with hotel maid

Former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn and a hotel maid who had accused him of sexual assault have settled the lawsuit she had filed against him for an undisclosed......

'Infosys victory may deter copycat lawsuits'

The Infosys victory in federal court in Alabama may deter potential copycat lawsuits against Indian companies and the mere possibility of litigation should not scare away businesses from investing......

Game Of Thrones, Handmaid's Tale lead Emmy noms

The Emmy nominations for 2018. Game Of Thrones led the 70th Emmy awards with the highest nominations at 22. It was followed by Saturday Night Live and Westworld at 21, and The......

Talvar is a smart film

'Talvar belongs to Irrfan Khan, who plays the chief investigating officer. With each new film,' reports Aseem Chhabra from the Toronto film festival, 'this very fine actor continues to surprise us......

Raja Sen's Amazed, Spoiler-Filled Take On Spidey

Some words on The Amazing Spider-Man ONLY for those who have already watched it. After writing a completely spoiler-free review, lifelong fan Raja Sen finally explains why the reboot matters.Once......

'Michael Jackson wants Saag Paneer'

Facing trial on child abuse charges is hard work, and Michael Jackson is a tired, hungry superstar who really wants some Naan and Aloo curry. Jackson will be in Britain for a series of concerts......

Lara to review West Indies' World Cup debacle

IMAGE: Former West Indies captain Brian Lara will be joined in the panel by experienced international coach Mickey Arthur and Justice Patrick Thompson Jr, a High Court judge at the Eastern......

Shorts: Para-canoeist Prachi Yadav bags bronze at WC

IMAGE: India's para-canoeist Prachi Yadav with her bronze medal at the Paracanoe World Cup at Poznan, Poland. Photograph: Indian Paralympics/Twitter Para-canoeist Prachi Yadav created history by......

Day 2: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Swede Van der Poel ends Dutch monopoly in men's 5000m IMAGE: Nils Van Der Poel of Sweden celebrates after winning gold and setting a new Olympic record. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters......

EPL PIX: Man United end City's run; Liverpool lose

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday. IMAGE: Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring Manchester United's first goal from the penalty during their Premier League match against......

Sports Shorts: Dutee Chand signs two-year deal with Puma

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday IMAGE: In May, Dutee Chand is the first Indian sportswoman to reveal that she is in a same-sex relationship with a girl from her......