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Rupert Murdoch, 92, to wed 62-yr-old scientist, his 5th marriage

Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch has got engaged to a retired molecular biologist, Elena Zhukova. IMAGE: Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch. Photograph: Mike Segar/Reuters The 92-year-old is set to marry......

US lawmakers ask Speaker Ryan to discuss violations of religious freedom with PM Modi

A bipartisan group of 18 American lawmakers has written to House Speaker Paul Ryan, asking him to raise the issue of religious freedom in India during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.......

Indian-American woman wins American Courage Award

Attorney and grassroots organiser Mallika Dutt, a passionate fighter for immigrant and women's rights, was honored by the Asian American Justice Center with the annual American Courage Award in......

Swine flu fails to dampen Janmashtmi festivities

Chanting 'Hare Krishna', devotees thronged decked-up temples and set up tableaus as 'Janmashtmi' -- the birth of their much-loved deity -- was celebrated on Friday in the shadow of swine flu......

New Foreign Secretary Rao ready for challenges of the job

India's Ambassador to China and the new Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao said that she is looking forward to her new assignment with optimism and is ready for the challenges that come......

Amrit kaal's 1st budget fulfils dreams of...: Modi

Terming the Union budget 'historic', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the first budget in 'Amrit Kaal' has established a strong base to fulfil the resolve of a developed India and......

World's 10 safest banks

Here's something to chew on: In a list of the world's 50 safest banks, there is not a single Indian bank -- despite the fact that Indian banking system was termed one of the most robust because it......

$1.68 million for lunch with Warren Buffett!

A lunch with the world's greatest investor costs $1.68 million! Toronto-based investment firm, Salida Capital led by Courtenay Wolfe has won the charity auction to dine with billionaire investor......

Lalu got math wrong, Mamata corrects

They may be on the same side of political power, but that did not stop Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee and her predecessor Lalu Prasad from taking pot-shots at each other during the presentation......

Textiles likely to achieve 7-8 per cent growth

Textiles Minister Dayanidhi Maran said in Coimbatore on Tuesday that the government would try to achieve a 7-8 per cent growth in the industry during the current fiscal year, April......

Downton Abbey, Back Once More

As Downton Abbey: A New Era readies for its worldwide release -- the film premiered at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York on May 15 -- the cast were there to celebrate. Please click on the......

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

IMAGE: Ariana DeBose (winner, Actress in a Supporting Role, for West Side Story), Troy Kotsur (winner, Actor in a Supporting Role, for CODA) and Jessica Chastain (winner, Actress in a Leading......

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

The nominations for the 94th Annual Academy Awards are out. The Power Of The Dog and Dune lead the pack while films like King Richard, Belfast and West Side Story grab quite a few noms. India......

302 films in 365 days!

Aseem Chhabra tell us how he watched 302 films in 365 days on airplanes, on Netflix, Amazon, iTunes, Google, Hulu, DVDs and even on YouTube. As a journalist I often write about films. I see many,......

Paul Walker, Marilyn Monroe, Bruce Lee: Stars who died before 40

The Fast And The Furious star Paul Walker, who died on December 1, had just celebrated his 40th birthday on September 12 this year.His life was cut short by a horrific car crash that was followed......

World Athletics PIX: Watson wins a thriller to claim 400m gold!

Watson pips Hudson-Smith to take 400m gold IMAGE: Jamaica's Antonio Watson crosses the line to win the men's 400m final at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Thursday. Photograph:......

Chennai Open: Linette, Swan reach quarter-finals

IMAGE: Magda Linette celebrates a point during her pre-quarterfinals on Thursday. Photograph: WTA Chennai Open/Twitter Third-seeded Magda Linette of Poland thrashed Oksana Selekhmeteva of Russia......

PIX: Fraser-Pryce leads Jamaican sweep in women's 100m

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Sunday, Day 3. IMAGE: Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce celebrates winning the women's 100 metres final alongside......

Athletics: Gong takes shot gold on scorching day

Valerie Adams chalks up another medal for the mums IMAGE: China's Lijiao Gong competes in the women's Shot Put final on day nine of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium in Tokyo,......

The biggest surprises at Tokyo Olympics

US gymnast Simone Biles dropped out of the women's team event after a single vault at the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday, ramping up the drama at Games that have already seen a number of shocking......

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