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Britain imposes export ban on Tipu Sultan's rare sporting gun

A rare 18th century decorated gun made in India for Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan, and valued at around GBP 2 million, has been barred from export to allow time for a UK-based institution to acquire it......

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......

96-round gun salute for Queen Elizabeth II as state mourning begins

An official period of state mourning is underway in the United Kingdom on Friday, a day after Queen Elizabeth II died, and there has been an outpouring of grief from members of the public who have......

Royal mourning to last for 7 days after Queen Elizabeth's funeral

Buckingham Palace on Friday announced that a period of mourning for the Royal Family will be observed from now until seven days after the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. IMAGE: Britain's flag......

SC refers to 'Orwellian concern' in Pegasus case

The Supreme Court, which appointed an expert committee to inquire into Pegasus snooping row, on Wednesday said its effort is to uphold the Constitutional aspirations and rule of law without being......

Indian publishing industry growing at 30%

Describing country's publishing industry as vibrant, the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Shiv Shankar Mukherjee said it is growing at an impressive rate of 30 per cent every year.......

Flying high in cyberspace

It was an overnight transformation. One day Dinesh Dhamija was a mid-sized and relatively unknown British travel agent reckoned to be worth a measly 15 million. Then he went online, held an IPO at......

The 330 films I saw in 2015

'In 2015 I watched films in so many places. I attended several film festivals around the world -- Berlin, Tribeca (New York), Telluride, Toronto, Zurich, Mumbai, Dharamsala and Goa,' says Aseem......

Welcome to Abbaworld!

ABBA fans can now take a closer look at their favourite pop band, thanks to the interactive Abbaworld which is to open in London. Abbaworld will have 25 rooms full of souvenirs and collectibles.......

BCCI CEO Rahul Johri's resignation accepted

IMAGE: It could not be ascertained why the BCCI suddenly decided to accept Rahul Johri’s resignation. Photograph: BCCI The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) parted ways......

Why are these wrestlers suing WWE?

‘WWE placed corporate gain over its wrestlers' health, safety, and financial security, choosing to leave the plaintiffs severely injured and with no recourse to treat their damaged minds and......

Chelsea to miss out on Battersea stadium

Champions League winner Chelsea Football Club will almost certainly fail in its bid to move its stadium to London landmark Battersea Power Station, a source close to the sale process said. About......

NBA: Depleted Bucks batter champions Lakers

NBA champions Los Angeles Lakers were left stunned and humiliated after being upset 98-79 on their home court by the under-strength Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. Back in familiar surroundings after......

Murray, Venus, Clijsters breeze at US Open

Andy Murray need not have worried. The forecasters got it wrong on both fronts at the US Open on Friday. While the wind picked up and there were a few fleeting drops of rain that caused a stoppage......

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