Jallikattu Leads Pongal Celebrations

The centuries-old bull-taming tradition, Jallikattu, commenced on Tuesday January 14, 2024 in Avaniyapuram, Madurai, marking the start of the state's Pongal celebrations.   IMAGE: A......

'If India Thinks It Has Deterred Pakistan, It Is Very, Very Mistaken'

'There's a lot of sense in what Prime Minister Modi did, but the Indian government has to be really prepared for a really sharp escalation spiral.' IMAGE: An Indian Army soldier keeps vigil at the......

Mosque, cops attacked as vigil for UK stabbing victims turns violent

A far-right mob targeted a mosque in north-west England that saw three young girls fatally stabbed during a peaceful vigil in their memory and around 40 police officers suffered injuries in the......

Richard Gere, spiritual leaders, industry heads join Modi for UN yoga session

Famed Hollywood actor Richard Gere, Iyengar yoga exponent Deidra Demens, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and prominent American singer Mary Millben were among the eminent personalities who joined......

Sr managers paid 11.7 times higher than lower level staff

Reflecting a increasing pay disparity in India during last six years, senior managers have been paid 11.7 times more than their lower level workers, according to a Hay Group study. According to......

2 Indian companies among the world's most admired

Two Indian companies have made it to a list of the world's most admired companies, compiled by management consultancy giant Hay Group and global business magazine Fortune. While the global......

Leadership: Infosys among top 20 firms

Human resources consultancy Hay Group has named Infosys among the world's 20 best companies for leadership, evident from its continued focus on employee development even during the global slowdown.......

Pay gap widens most in North America, Asia: Study

Income inequality could lead to slower economic growth, IMF had warned The pay gap between senior managers and lower-level employees has widened much more sharply in North America and Asia than in......

Will Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan Be A Blockbuster?

A great story-teller, Mani Ratnam is experimenting with a real-life historical in Ponniyin Selvan, points out N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: Vikram as Aditya Karikalan in Ponniyin Selvan. Now that Mani......

Bigg Boss 10: Mona-Gaurav sizzle in a jacuzzi

No rain, no Manu, but Mona knows how to make hay even when the sun is not in her favour, says Divya Nair. Highlights A new task for housemates. Rahul is the new cook. Mona and Gaurav sizzle in a......

What Anupam Kher thinks of SRK and Aamir

A revealing excerpt from Anupam Kher's Lessons Life Taught Me, Unknowingly: An Autobiography. IMAGE: Anupam Kher flanked by Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan.   Over the years, I have enjoyed......

Bollywood's 10 BEST Dance-offs!

Before Shah Rukh Khan and his Happy New Year team wins us over with their dancing skills, read this. Song and dance is the heartbeat of Bollywood masalas. And sometimes, filmmakers use it as a......

UAE on cusp on FIFA World Cup spot; Iraq on course

IMAGE: UAE beat Oman 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup Group A AFC qualifiers at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar, on Saturday. Photograph: Kind courtesy AFC Asian Qualifiers/X The United Arab......

Several surprises as NZ announce central contracts

IMAGE: Senior batters Kane Williamson and Devon Conway have opted for casual contracts in order to play in Twenty20 leagues around the world. Photograph: Akhtar Soomro/Reuters New Zealand Cricket......

Extreme training: Horn's recipe for Indian hockey win

IMAGE: As India prepare for their quarter-final match, it seems that Mike Horn's boot-camp has had its desired effect. Photograph: Hockey India/X From walking on Glacier 3000, the highest......

Soccer: Guardiola in line for FIFA honour

IMAGE: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. Photograph: Matthew Childs/Action Images via Reuters Manchester City's treble-winning coach Pep Guardiola and England women manager Sarina Wiegman......

Costa Rica book place at Qatar 2022 World Cup

IMAGE: Costa Rica's Joel Campbell in action with New Zealand's Nando Pijnaker. Photograph: Mohammed Dabbous /Reuters Joel Campbell’s early goal sent Costa Rica to the World Cup for a......