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Trio awarded Chemistry Nobel for metal-organic frameworks

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M Yaghi for their pioneering work in the development of......

To The Rescue After The Cloudburst

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry. Heroes To The Rescue IMAGE: Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel rescues victims of the flash flood caused by a......

Canada's Carney snatches victory from jaws of defeat, thanks to Trump

In a dramatic turn of events, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party secured victory in Canada’s federal election, overcoming earlier predictions of defeat. IMAGE: Canada's Prime......

Thousands Protest Against Trump In US

IMAGE: A protester holds a sign depicting Donald J Trump and Elon Musk outside New York's City Hall, February 6, 2025. Photograph: Shannon Stapleton/Reuters On Wednesday, February 5, 2025,......

Mahatma Carter

Carter was in politics, but not a politician, certainly not a transactional politician. Carter bears not a small resemblance to another leader of another large country, who was also in politics but......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

Expect more than just a Spark in India

General Motors has said that it will launch a second small car in India in the next two years as it looks at emerging markets to make up for sluggish sales in the US. A late entrant in the......

'When I Can't Take Nonsense Any Longer Then Sparks Begin To Fly'

'Look after your own mother before looking after your neighbour's mother.''I don't believe in starving my own mother and feeding sweets to the neighbours.' IMAGE: Salman Khan, Tiku Talsania and......

Who's Alia Kissing?

Photograph: Kind courtesy Alia Bhatt/Instagram Alia Bhatt can't get over the 'most beautiful wedding' she recently attended as a bridesmaid, and she adds to the many pictures already floating on......

Mere Husband Ki Biwi Review: Unfunny!

Mere Husband Ki Biwi collapses into an unremarkable My Best Friend's Wedding knock-off reducing a woman's worth to a catfight, observes Sukanya Verma. Between done-to-death tropes and flimsily......

'Why Can't Women Be Crazy In Love?'

'It's always the men who are going crazy, barbaad. They never show a woman going crazy like that.''A woman has to be very proper, sitting on a swing, crying.' hotograph: Kind courtesy Anjali......

The Curious Case Of Miley's Missing Eyebrows

Hollywood's biggest night was high on glitz and glamour but lacked the edge and excitement of the movies it was celebrating, observes Sukanya Verma. IMAGE: Mikey Madison won the Best Actress Oscar......

IPL 2026 Auction: Stars To Watch Out For

The IPL 2026 mini-auction is gearing up for a blockbuster showdown, with 350 players fighting for just 77 spots including 31 overseas berths in what promises to be one of the most competitive......

Messi magic fires Miami to first-ever MLS Cup title

IMAGE: Inter Miami midfielder Rodrigo de Paul (7) celebrates with teamamtes after scoring his goal against the Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the second half during the 2025 MLS Cup at Chase......

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

IMAGE: The IPL franchises set the tone for the 2026 season by releasing their player retention list. Photograph: ANI Photo As the much-anticipated new IPL season draws near, excitement is once......

PIX: Arsenal stun Bayern Munich, go top; PSV whip Liverpool

Arsenal are now the only team in the UEFA Champions League with a maximum 15 points and look all but assured of a place in the last 16. A summary of Wednesday's action. IMAGE: Jurrien Timber......

Messi extends Inter Miami contract to 2028

'He's still as committed as he's ever been and he still wants to win.' IMAGE: Lionel Messi has given no hint to his possible retirement, saying that age would not be a factor. Photograph: Steve......