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Mesmerising winners of the Epson panoramic awards

Truly, a sight for lockdown-weary eyes. These mesmerising panoramic shots have been revealed as the winners and shortlisted entries in the 2020 Epson International Pano Awards. Organisers reported......

Can Modi Broker Peace In Ukraine?

Only the future will tell if Modi can leave his mark on the Ukraine crisis.Nonetheless, it is both a challenge and an opportunity for India's diplomacy, notes Rup Narayan Das. IMAGE: The Ukrainian......

Salman Rushdie was stabbed by NJ resident, police probing motive

Salman Rushdie, the Mumbai-born controversial author who faced Islamist death threats for years after writing The Satanic Verses, was "still undergoing surgery", several hours after being stabbed......

Salman Rushdie still in critical condition, but feisty and defiant: Son

Salman Rushdie is “pulling through” and has his “feisty and defiant” sense of humour intact despite battling severe, life-changing injuries, his son and former wife Padma......

IN PHOTOS: International No Pants Day

Hundreds of passengers across the globe stripped off their trousers and skirts for the worldwide "No Pants Subway Ride". What started out as a group prank in New York has now become an annual......

Lagarde, Carstens shortlisted for top IMF post

France's Christine Lagarde and Mexico's Agustin Carstens have been shortlisted to lead the International Monetary Fund. The new managing director would be announced by June 30, the IMF said in a......

Is Finternet The Future Of Financial System?

'It allows everybody to participate and controls all assets.''We want to have something that allows everyone to participate and control all kinds of assets.' IMAGE: Infosys Co-Founder Nandan......

Mexican bank head seeks support for IMF post

Barely 48 hours after French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde sought support from India for her candidature to the top job at the International Monetary Fund, Mexican central bank Governor......

PM to decide India's vote on next IMF chief: FM

A day ahead of Mexican Central Bank Governor Agustin Carstens' visit here to seek support for his candidature for the top IMF post, the Finance Ministry on Thursday said the decision on India's......

Is the Chinese Mi 4 an iPhone killer?

China's Xiaomi unveiled on Tuesday its new flagship Mi 4 smartphone, aimed squarely at the premium handset market dominated by Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd. The Mi 4 has a 5 inch, 1080p......

Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

The nominations for the 69th British Academy Film Awards -- or the BAFTAs -- have been announced, and it seems to be a Tom Hanks and Cate Blanchett show all the way! Their films -- Bridge Of......

'Thomas Cup Win Shows India Is A Great Badminton Nation'

'You can't just have one single player who is individually doing well and be able to win the World Championship or the Olympics.''In the Thomas Cup, you need a group of players performing at the......

When players were disqualified for on-court misconduct

World number one Novak Djokovic was sensationally disqualified in the US Open fourth round on Sunday after striking a line judge with a ball following a point during the first set of his match......

Saina, Srikanth in second round at French Open

IMAGE: India's Saina Nehwal will face either 2017 World champion Nozomi Okuhara of Japan or Spain's Beatriz Corrales next. Photograph: PTI India’s leading shuttlers Saina Nehwal and Kidambi......

Indian Badmintion League: Banga Beats rout Awadhe Warriors

In yet another fascinating day of Indian Badminton League, Banga Beats thrashed Awadhe Warriors 4-1. There were plenty of hopes from Warriors’ PV Sindhu, but it turned out to be the biggest......

Hewitt included for Davis Cup world group playoff

Australia has pinned its hopes on ageing warhorse Lleyton Hewitt to steer the country back into the Davis Cup's world group, naming him in both singles and doubles for their playoff against Belgium......