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Putin's alleged girlfriend faces EU sanctions: Report

Russian President Vladimir Putin's alleged girlfriend, Alina Kabaeva, is included in the sixth proposed package of European Union sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. According......

India calls for end to violence, says honest dialogue can bridge differences

India has said that it was deeply concerned over the deteriorating situation in Ukraine and reiterated its call for immediate cessation of violence and end to hostilities, saying all differences......

UNUSUAL! It's Snowing in Greece, Israel

Please click on the images for glimpses of rare snowfall in Jerusalem, Israel, and Athens, Greece. IMAGE: Children build a snowman in front of the Dome of the Rock, located in......

American Hegemony is On the Line

The ineptness of successive American presidents, from Bush the Younger to Joe Biden the Old, combined with the cluelessness that Americans demonstrate in foreign lands, contrasts with the Chinese......

Weep For Afghanistan

What happens when religious fundamentalists take over a country? It could happen anywhere. It is happening in Afghanistan this week when Fear, Loathing and Terror loom over the Afghan people.......

You Don't Win Silver. You Lose Gold

In business too, losing finalists really get nowhere, get nothing.It is purely 'winner takes all', observes Sandeep Goyal, managing director, Rediffusion. IMAGE: India's Gold medallist Neeraj......

Neeraj Chopra: Next Brand Superstar

The man with the golden arm could surpass some, if not all, top cricketers -- the demigods who stand well above athletes from other disciplines in India, reports Ritwik Sharma. IMAGE: Neeraj......

Tokyo Olympics: Yen for Losing Money

Atanu Biswas explains the economics behind hosting a Games in pandemic times. IMAGE: Fireworks light up the Olympic stadium in Tokyo during the opening ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, July......

Just Where Are These Stars Holidaying?

Summer's over, but vacation time clearly is not! Movie stars are continuing to holiday -- and sometimes work -- in exotic locations. Please click on the images for a closer look at where the......

Ebrahim Alkazi: 'A man who taught us how to see'

'He taught us not only about theatre, acting or dramas but also about life.''He made us discover ourselves.' Photograph: Kind courtesy National School of Drama/Twitter Theatre doyen and legendary......

PIX: Fajdek makes history with 5th World hammer title

IMAGE: Poland's Pawel Fajdek in action during the men's hammer throw final at the World Athletics Championships, in Hayward Field, Eugene, Oregon, US, on Saturday. Photograph: Kai......

Peru's Garcia Leon wins first gold of World Athletics

IMAGE: Peru's Kimberly Garcia Leon crosses the finish line to win the women's 20 kilometres race walk at the World Athletics Championships, in Eugene, Oregon, on Friday. Photograph: Mike......

British Olympic champ Kelly Holmes reveals she is gay

'Sometimes I cry with relief. The moment this (interview) comes out, I'm essentially getting rid of that fear.' IMAGE: Kelly Holmes, who won gold in the 800 and 1,500 metres at the 2004 Games in......

'Be your biggest fan and critic'

IMAGE: Olympic and world championships gold medallist sprinter Justin Gatlin is the brand ambassador for the 14th Tata Consultancy Services World 10K Bengaluru marathon. Photograph: Shailendra......

Sports Shorts: Boxer Amir Khan robbed at gunpoint in London

Former tennis World No 1 Ash Barty has signed up for a series of exhibition tournaments featuring 23 other celebrities from the world of sport. A summary of sports events and persons who made......

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