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Gorge Soros, Hillary Clinton get Medal of Freedom from Biden

US President Joe Biden has named former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, fashion designer Ralph Lauren, football superstar Lionel Messi, former Defence Secretary late Ashton Carter, and......

'He Was Always The Same Old Ratan'

'Ratan had the quality that JRD and Russi Mody had -- they could walk with kings and never lose the common touch.' IMAGE: Then Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata speaks at Tata Steel's 100th annual......

India's Covid tally goes past 69 lakh with 70,496 infections

India's COVID-19 tally of cases went past 69 lakh with 70,496 infections being reported in a day, while active cases of infection fell below 9 lakh after a month comprising 12.94 per cent of the......

The best of November -- in images

As we have entered the last month of 2019, here's a rewind of the top moments in November. An Iraqi female demonstrator takes part in ongoing anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq. Photograph:......

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

'Anglo-Indians have played a significant role at the forefront, meeting every challenge to the security of the motherland.'A fascinating excerpt from Barry O'Brien's The Anglo-Indians: A Portrait......

Action Packed Time For Two-Wheelers!

The BSA Gold Star is launched....Ola Enters e-motorbikes Biz... Bajaj, TVS To Enter e2Ws Market... IMAGE: Mahindra and Mahindra Chairman Anand Mahindra at the launch of the BSA Gold Star 650 at......

Amazon back as world's most valued brand, Apple down to No 2

Amazon has reclaimed the top spot as the world’s most valuable brand despite its brand value falling 15 per cent this year from $350.3 billion to $299.3 billion, said a new report.......

Anil Ambani says his net worth is nearly zero

In what is in effect a deposit to be paid into court pending a full trial in the case, Judge David Waksman has set a six-week timeline for Anil to pay $100 million to three Chinese banks as he......

10 Indian CEOs among world's most-influential chief executives

Walmart CEO Douglas McMillon came first in the CEOWORLD magazine's global ranking of the best chief executives across all industries for 2019. Richest Indian Mukesh Ambani, Indian Oil Corporation......

India's 10 most valuable brands

Tata remains India’s powerful brand with its value over $15 billion for the first time. Image: Tata Group celebrated JRD Tata’s 111th birth anniversary on July 29. Photograph,......

All We Imagine As Light Shines At Cannes

IMAGE: Director Payal Kapadia, with cast members Chhaya Kadam, Hridhu Haroon, Divya Prabha and Kani Kusruti pose on the red carpet before the screening of the film All We Imagine as Light in......

India Is All Set To Shine At Cannes

IMAGE: Kani Kusruti in All We Imagine as Light. With an entry in almost every major section of the 77th Cannes film festival, which kicks off on Tuesday, May 14. with French musician-filmmaker......

The Godfather: A Hell to Make

Despite the Oscars, the box office glory, and the universal acclaim, Francis Ford Coppola, I am sure, remembers The Godfather with as much frustration as pride.Like Michael Corleone, he got into it......

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020. IMAGE: Danesh Razvi and Tanya Maniktala in A Suitable Boy. It was the year of staying at home and watching films......

12 Years A Slave, American Hustle lead Golden Globe 2013 nominations

The 71st Annual Golden Globe nominations have been announced. Here's a quick glance at 2013 hopefuls. The Golden Globe ceremony are set to take place on January 12, 2014 and will be seen in more......

What's David Beckham Doing At Wankhede?

IMAGE: David Beckham with Sachin Tendulkar, Mohammed Siraj, Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah before the World Cup 2023 semi-final at the Wankhede stadium. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters David......

What Did Beckham Tell Kiara?

IMAGE: David Beckham with Kiara Advani in the corporate box. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Watching the first World Cup 2023 semi-final at the Wankhede stadium on Wednesday were actors Ranbir......

Maxwell likely to make Test return after seven years

IMAGE: Glenn Maxwell was not picked for the India series starting next month. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Glenn Maxwell's hopes of a long-awaited return to Test cricket have been......

Our top-three have been really strong: Bailey defends Fraser-McGurk's omission

IMAGE: George Bailey said Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head and David Warner have been doing well at the top. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Australia's chairman of selectors George Bailey has......

PHOTOS: Max leads Down Under thunder at Wankhede

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match between Australia and Afghanistan, at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, on Tuesday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Glenn Maxwell slammed 21 fours and 10 sixes during his knock......