UK: Decks cleared for Gordon Brown

Britain's Chancellor Gordon Brown cleared the final hurdle to succeed Tony Blair as Prime Minister after his only rival, left-winger John McDonnel, conceded defeat in the race for the top post.......

Does Rotational Chief Ministership Work In India?

A rotating chief ministership as a way to appease factions can work only if there is a credible guarantor, explains Aditi Phadnis. IMAGE: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, right, and Deputy......

King Charles III proclaimed Britain's new monarch in historic ceremony

King Charles III pledged to follow the "inspiring example" of his mother, late Queen Elizabeth II, as he was proclaimed Britain's new monarch on Saturday in a ceremony, steeped in ancient tradition......

'I told Modi I'm an admirer of Indira Gandhi. He appreciated it'

'Life has been full of rewards, full of sadness.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi with Lord Swraj Paul. Photograph: Courtesy, Press Information Bureau In a conversation withAshis......

All about saving capitalism

The old saying that there's an empty chair for John Maynard Keynes at every meeting of India's cabinet comes to mind as Britain rediscovers the economist who urged governments to act against......

Why Theresa May won't go to Bengaluru IT firms

Theresa May's visit to a Bengaluru aerospace systems supplier is seen as the UK's strategy to pursue new defence deals.Raghu Krishnan/Business Standard reports.   In a rare departure from......

China's rich seek shelter from stock market storm in foreign property

Many wealthy Chinese investors had already cashed out. Realtors in Australia, Britain and Canada are bracing for a surge of new interest in their already hot property markets, with early signs that......

Pulling the plug: Apple's Watch a boost for wireless charging

Apple Inc's embrace of wireless charging for its new Watch may be a defining moment for a technology that's languished for years amid competing standards and consumer confusion. Supporters of......

The Batman Review

Twists and turns, shocking revelations, explosions, chase sequences and a lot of moodiness make The Batman a riveting movie going experience, notes Aseem Chhabra. How do you narrate a story that......

The Godfather: A Hell to Make

Despite the Oscars, the box office glory, and the universal acclaim, Francis Ford Coppola, I am sure, remembers The Godfather with as much frustration as pride.Like Michael Corleone, he got into it......

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......

PIX: Spain, Switzerland on brink of World Cup berth

A summary of Saturday's action in the FIFA World Cup 2026 UEFA Qualifiers. IMAGE: Martin Zubimendi celebrates with teammates after scoring Spain's second goal in the FIFA World Cup UEFA Qualifier......

Two Indian-origin players in Australia U-19 squad vs India

IMAGE: All-rounder Yash Deshmukh is among five players from New South Wales picked in the squad for the multi-format series against India. Photograph: Cricket NSW/Facebook Two cricketers of Indian......

PIX: Manchester City, Spurs open season with big wins

Pep Guardiola's revamped Manchester City got their season off to a flying start, with Erling Haaland, who has scored in the opening game in all his four seasons in the league, striking in each......

EPL PIX: City crush West Ham; Arsenal, Chelsea held

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.Haaland double steers City to victory IMAGE: Erling Haaland celebrates scoring Manchester City's second goal against West Ham......

Nations League PIX: Ronaldo takes Portugal into quarters; Spain down Denmark

IMAGE: Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their fifth goal against Poland in the Nations League Group match at Estadio do Dragao, Porto, Portugal, on Friday . Photograph: Pedro......