Left parties: US attack on Venezuela 'act of international terrorism'

Left parties on Saturday denounced the United States for attacking Venezuela and capturing its President Nicholas Maduro, with Communist Party of India-Marxist general secretary M A Baby terming......

'Trump sent warships, authorised CIA to take out Maduro'

The United States strike on Venezuela and the subsequent capture of President Nicolas Maduro has sparked a debate in diplomatic circles. IMAGE: A destroyed anti-aircraft unit at La Carlota......

Trump's Huge Venezuela Gamble

I am inclined to believe that the Venezuela adventure is not an indication of American strength, alas, but rather of American weakness, points out Rajeev Srinivasan. IMAGE: US President Donald......

Irma headed for Bahamas after battering Caribbean, at least 10 killed

IMAGE: A man walks among debris as Hurricane Irma moves off the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, in Nagua, Dominican Republic, on Thursday. Photograph: Ricardo Rojas/Reuters The......

Onboard the world's biggest cruise ship

The world’s largest cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas, is all set for its maiden voyage. Image: The world's largest cruise ship Harmony of the Seas, arrives in port for her maiden voyage, in......

Adani slips to No 30, group stocks lose Rs 12 lk cr in 1 month

Gautam Adani was the world's third and Asia's richest man a month back but a damning report by a US firm triggered a massive sell-off in shares of his apples-to-airport group, plunging his own......

Dominica court adjourns Choksi's case hearing till June 25

A Dominica Magistrate Court has adjourned till June 25 the hearing into alleged illegal entry of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi into the Caribbean island nation, local media there reported. On......

World Cup magic for $30,000

If you have $30,000 (around Rs 13.5 lakh) to spare, you could enjoy the best of cricket and calypso in a cruise to the Caribbean islands this April. Vancouver-based Uniglobe Travels has tied up......

Thugs of Hindostan Trailer: Mazza Aayega!

Did *you* like the Thugs of Hindostan trailer? Is it the trailer for Thugs of Hindostan or Pirates of the Caribbean 6? But then who cares? Like British actor Lloyd Owen, who plays the villain in......

In the big league!

Far from crashing at sea, as expected by some American journalists, The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen has had a smooth sailing in Europe, Japan and Mexico. This week, its foreign gross reached......

Oscars 2017: PREDICT the Supporting Actress!

Raja Sen analyses the contenders for the Best Supporting Actress category at the Oscars. The 89th Academy Awards are around the corner, and in an annual feature, we shine a light on the......

Pirates to have two sequels!

The Hollywood trend of running as many ships as the sea can take continues, and with gusto. After the success of The Lord Of The Rings trilogy, which involved all three films being shot......

MI hold edge over LSG at home in mid-table clash

Placed fourth and sixth respectively, Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants have 10 points each, only separated by the net run-rate, having won five matches and lost four in nine games. IMAGE:......

Shastri wins 'close race' to continue as head coach of men's cricket team

IMAGE: Ravi Shastri, right, with India captain Virat Kohli. Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images Ravi Shastri will continue as head coach of the Indian senior men's cricket team up to 2021 after......

March 6, 1971: Gavaskar rewinds his 'nervous' Test debut

'There was elation at finally being able to wear my country’s cap. There was nervousness too because we were playing a team led by the greatest, Sir Gary Sobers.' IMAGE: India's batting......

Cricket's lost chance

Given the relative paucity of cricket this year, Test cricket has emerged as a healer for deprived fans, notes Dhruv Munjal. IMAGE: Shan Masood celebrates his century during the first Test between......

Meet the seven smallest nations at the Rio Olympics

IMAGE: A man checks out products during the opening of the Rio 2016 Olympics megastore on Copacabana beach. in Rio de Janeiro. Photograph: Pilar Olivares/Reuters. An astounding 11,400 athletes......