The incredibly bizarre world we live in

Here are eight images that prove we live in a mad, mad world.  A man dressed as the Sesame Street character Big Bird sits on a bench waiting to take pictures with people walking through......

Sydney hostage crisis continues, 5 flee cafe

A woman is seen in a window of the Lindt cafe, where hostages are being held, at Martin Place in central Sydney. Photograph: David Gray/Reuters Several people, including an Indian techie, were......

Indian pros slam new UK visa move

A leading organisation espousing the cause of Indian and non-European Union professionals has strongly opposed the recommendation of a key committee that the salary threshold for professionals......

Indian professionals protest UK visa curbs

Indian and other non-European Union professionals on Thursday expressed concern over a recommendation by a key migration panel to deny the right to settle in Britain for those coming here on......

Recession: UK cuts jobs for foreigners

Responding to global economic downturn and job losses, a key Home Office committee has cut the number and categories of jobs available for migrants from outside the European Union, including from......

Oscars 2018: Meet the BIG Winners!

The 90th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. A quick glance at the winners, listed in bold. IMAGE: Sam Rockwell (Best Supporting Actor, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing,......

Shape Of Water leads Oscars nominations

Dunkirk may have been missed at the year's earlier awards shows, but thanks god, Chris Nolan's classic gets enough play at the Oscar noms. IMAGE: Sally Hawkins' stunning portrayal as a mute in The......

Shape Of Water, Three Billboards, Darkest Hour lead BAFTA noms

Which film are *you* rooting for? IMAGE: Frances McDormand in Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri. A day after the Golden Globes comes the nominations for the BAFTAs, the British Oscars so......

Golden Globes 2018: Did the right films win? VOTE!

Veterans Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks lost out to Frances McDormand and Gary Oldman at the Golden Globes 2018.  Were you rooting Dunkirk instead of Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri? Did......

Punjab splurge on Livingstone, Mumbai invest on injured Archer

IMAGE: England's Liam Livingstone was the top buy in the first session on Day 2 of the TATA IPL Player Auction 2022, snapped up by Punjab Kings for Rs 11.50 crore. Photograph: Mark Metcalfe/Getty......

Mind over matter -- Nadal fends of injuries to claim historic 21

IMAGE: The 21 Grand Slam titles won by Rafael Nadal, from his first the French Open 2005 title (top left) to his most recent the Australian Open 2022 title (bottom right). Photograph: Getty Images......

Ashes: England look to recover some pride at SCG

IMAGE: Since 2011, England have managed to eke out just a single draw in 13 Ashes Tests over three tours and their last two Tests in Sydney have resulted in humiliating defeats. Photograph: Mark......

Ashes: Australia recall Khawaja, England include Broad for 4th Test

IMAGE: Usman Khawaja's return for his first Test since 2019 was expected after Travis Head was ruled out by a positive COVID-19 test. Photograph: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images Usman Khawaja will......

Don't write off Warner, warns Maxwell

IMAGE: David Warner (left) was woefully out of form in the second leg of IPL which was held in United Arab Emirates. Photograph: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images Doubting David Warner "is an......