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America protests against Trump's immigration policies

Tens of thousands of people, including Indian-Americans, took to streets in several United States cities to protest against controversial immigration policies of US President Donald Trump which has......

Modi will be the next PM, says Meghnad Desai

Indian-origin economist Lord Meghnad Desai has said India will get a more ‘decisive leadership’ in Narendra Modi if he takes over as the new prime minister after the general elections......

'Burns resignation to take focus away from N deal'

The surprise retirement of Under Secretary of State Nicholas Burns, who played a seminal role in finalising the Indo-US civil nuclear deal, will take "some of the focus away" from the accord but......

New 'India Initiative' by US university

The Sigur Center for Asian Studies at George Washington University, as part of its expanding set of programs, including those on China, Japan, and Korea, has launched an India Initiative to be......

'It's never too late to do the right thing'

Ambassador Karl F Inderfurth is the John O Rankin Professor of the Practice of International Affairs and Director of the International Affairs Program at George Washington University's Elliott......

In line with Tata's personal style

John Elliott, the author of Implosion: India's Tryst with Reality, on his Riding the Elephant blog says the sacking of Cyrus Mistry as chairman of Tata Sons was in line with Ratan Tata’s......

Nath inherits a muddy highways programme

India's Ministry of Surface Transport is well known as a cash cow for the political party in power, and thus for the minister in charge if he is so minded, because of the massive contracts......

India's bouncing tycoons

It is of course a coincidence, but the pace of corporate news in India is accelerating while the new government, whose election last week sparked a surge of corporate optimism and a stock market......

Why India does not need a Nano

I'm travelling out of India so hadn't intended to blog on the launch today of Tata's tiny Nano car, but am doing so because, surely, the hype has gone too far. Suhel Seth, a well known figure in......

India's 'pre-poll sop spree'

It's election time folks - the dates are about to be announced for India's general election to be held next month and in May. How do we know? Because government ministers have been rushing round......

Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr Win Golden Globes

Here's a quick look at the winners of the 81st Annual Golden Globe awards. Best Motion Picture – Drama IMAGE: Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr pose with their awards for......

Barbie, Oppenheimer Lead Golden Globe Nominations

The nominations for the 81st Golden Globes are out, and Barbie and Succession lead the list. Barbie and Succession get nine noms, followed by Oppenheimer at eight. Killers of the Flower Moon and......

Oscars 2019: Rami Malek wins Best Actor

The complete set of winners on Oscar night! IMAGE: Olivia Colman, winner of Best Actress for The Favourite, Mahershala Ali, winner of Best Supporting Actor for Green Book, and Regina King, winner......

Roma, The Favourite lead 2019's Oscar nominations!

Which films are *you* rooting for? IMAGE: Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga in A Star Is Born. The nominations for the 91st Annual Academy Awards are out. Hosts Kumail Nanjiani (The Big Sick) and......

Behind Life of Pi's GORGEOUS visuals effects

Life of Pi won an Oscar this year for Best Visual Effects, which went to the team of Bill Westenhofer, Guillaume Rocheron, Erik-Jan De Boer and Donald R Elliott of Rhythm and Hues, the people......

EPL: Liverpool go top, United rally to beat Villa

IMAGE: Liverpool's Darwin Nunez applauds the fans as he is substituted. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Liverpool moved back to the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 victory at struggling......

PIX: Manchester City rout United; Liverpool cruise

A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League. IMAGE: Erling Braut Haaland scores Manchester City's second goal in the Premier League match against Manchester United at Old Trafford,......

PICS: Liverpool, Chelsea play out drab draw

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League. IMAGE: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is chased by a host of Chelsea players as he breaks through during the Premier League match at Anfield,......

Aus Open PIX: Injured Nadal sent packing by McDonald

Images from Day 3 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Wednesday. IMAGE: Spain's Rafael Nadal waves to the crowd as he leaves the court after losing his second round match against......

PIX: Djokovic back in old routine; Murray wins an epic

Images from Day 2 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Tuesday. IMAGE: Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his first round match against Spain's Roberto Carballes Baena at the......

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