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Democrats keep control of US Senate after crucial midterm polls

The ruling Democratic Party will retain majority control of the United States Senate as two of its candidates are projected to win their pivotal races against Republican rivals, in a major boost to......

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......

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Americans were voting in large numbers on Tuesday in one of the most divisive bitter presidential elections in decades in which incumbent Republican Donald Trump is challenged by Democrat Joe......

COVID-19, China and climate dominates US VP debate

The much-awaited vice presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence saw the duo sparring on United States President Donald Trump's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, jobs, China, racial......

'4 more years of Trump': Pence accepts Republican Party's nomination for VP

Portraying President Donald Trump as a protector of the nation, his deputy and running mate Vice President Mike Pence has said the United States needs four more years of his administration in these......

Climate change: Meeting of India, US minds likely

The Obama administration's point man for South Asia, Assistant Secretary of State Robert O Blake, has predicted a meeting of minds between the United States and India on the contentious issue of......

BPO: US seeks its pound of flesh

Reflecting its concerns over the issue of outsourcing, the United States on Monday sought "greater balance and greater liberalization" on India's part to ensure that US investors have as many......

US opens customs office in India

The United States on Friday opened its first customs office in the country with a view to check, among other things, smuggling, money laundering and shipment of weapons of mass destruction to......

Met Gala 2018: Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna scorch the red carpet

This is as dramatic as it gets! The fashion industry's top-billed event, the annual Met Gala, is an invitation-only fundraiser held for New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.......

How can Daniel Day-Lewis retire?

One of the finest actors of our time says goodbye, yet again. We won't be seeing Daniel Day-Lewis in the movies again. The three-time Oscar winner has just announced his retirement. In a statement......

Emmy 2015: Veep, Games of Thrones, Viola Davis create history

The 67th annual Primetime Emmy Awards took place at the Microsoft Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California, on September 20.It was a special night for American prime time television,......

Prithviraj: Acting is an unforgiving job

'We are the last generation of actors who have been part of a film shooting without a monitor. We used to share rooms with co-actors.' 'Now the scenario has changed and Malayalam cinema has become......

Golden Globes 2015: The Top 10 Moments

Here's looking at some of the high points in the ceremony! There was something for everyone at the 72nd Golden Globe Awards this year, with surprises to please lovers of twist-endings, bold wins......

Las Vegas GP: Verstappen races to record-extending win

IMAGE: Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates on the podium. Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters Red Bull's Max Verstappen sang "Viva Las Vegas" after racing to a record-extending 18th victory of......

NBA roundup: Warriors beat Rockets to improve to 8-1

IMAGE: Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) drives to the net against Houston Rockets center Daniel Theis (27) during the second quarter of their NBA match at Chase Center in San......

Hamilton leads tributes to George Floyd on death anniversary

'We never forget. We continue our work ... We work to build an equal world for George, for his children, and for all the other victims of racism.' IMAGE: One Tuesday, Formula One champion Hamilton......

We live in two Americas, LeBron James says, after Capitol siege

IMAGE: NBA Lakers star LeBron James. Photograph: Lucy Nicholson/Reuters Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James said the violent mob of President Donald Trump's supporters forcing their......

Athletes bring fight for equality into sporting arena in 2020

'From the soccer pitches of the English Premier League to the US Open tennis hardcourts, there was no ignoring the fight for racial equality' 'Black Lives Matter was stenciled onto NFL fields and......

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