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Not just Zohran Mamdani, these PIOs too win US mayoral polls

Apart from Zohran Mamdani's historic win two more Indian Americans also made equally significant gains in the mayoral elections in United States. Ghazala Hashmi won the race for Virginia Lieutenant......

Britain to assist India's civilian nuke programme

Impressed by the easing of tensions between India and Pakistan, and the former's "responsible" role in world affairs, Britain proposes to help New Delhi develop its civilian nuclear program.British......

'Foreign policy can turn Muslims into extremists'

Distancing himself from Prime Minister Tony Blair's stand, British Home Secretary John Reid has said the war in Iraq and Afghanistan could be a "factor" in turning young British Muslims into......

Why are UK Indians susceptible to heart disease?

The British government is keen to find out why Indians settled in the United Kingdom are more susceptible to heart disease and oral cancer than their white counterparts, Health Minister Dr John......

Britain to keep troops in Iraq: Minister

Britain will keep its troops in Iraq as long as they are required and could send more soldiers there if necessary, British Defence Secretary John Reid said on Sunday."Our troops will be there until......

Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board to focus on philanthropy

Microsoft on Friday (local time) announced that its co-founder Bill Gates has stepped down from the company's board of directors to dedicate more time to his philanthropic priorities including......

What is US govt shutdown? How does it hit people?

Even as the United States braced for a government shutdown as the fourth meeting between President Barack Obama and the Congressional leadership in less than 48 hours failed to end the impasse over......

US senators hint at possible fiscal deal on Tuesday

A month of combat in the US Congress over government spending showed signs on Monday of giving way to a Senate deal to reopen shuttered federal agencies and prevent an economically damaging default......

Google it! Why Sundar Pichai missed Xi photo op

Google boss's absence at US-China internet forum meet raises eyebrows. The photograph below has some of the world’s powerful technology leaders in one frame. We would have said all of the......

Facebook accused of 'trending' bias

Gizmodo reported on Monday that a former Facebook employee claimed workers 'routinely suppressed news stories of interest to conservative readers,' while 'artificially' adding other stories to the......

Review: The Lone Ranger is a tad tiring

The Lone Ranger does provide more than a handful laughs but takes too long to get to the point, making you wish you’d left it alone, writes Paloma Sharma. The Lone Ranger, director Gore......

Emmy 2019: Jodie Comer, Game Of Thrones win

The 71st Emmy Awards have been announced, and there have been quite a few surprises and some expected nods. Here's a quick glance at the winners, listed in bold: IMAGE: Cast and crew......

Priyanka stars in Valentine's Day movie

Isn't It Romantic is about a New York woman hit on the head during a mugging.The impact leaves her feeling that she is in a rom-com.Saibal Chatterjee reports. IMAGE: Priyanka Chopra and Adam......

'Judi Dench is obsessed with India'

'He cooked chicken curry and so because of him, curries entered the British royal kitchens.''Eventually, he became a political advisor to the queen.''This guy was disrupting the royal household. It......

NZ's oldest surviving Test cricketer John Reid dies at 92

IMAGE: John R Reid was the 1959 Wisden Cricketer of the Year. Photograph: Harrison/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images New Zealand's former captain and their oldest surviving Test cricketer, John R......

Australian players are idiots: Reid

Former New Zealand captain John Reid feels some members of the Australian cricket team are "idiots" who need to be reined in. Reid's comments, also a former ICC match referee, came after Australian......

Reid open to bowling coach offer

Former Australia fast bowler Bruce Reid, who is tipped to take over as bowling coach of the Indian cricket team on the tour Down Under, expressed willingness to join the tourists and strengthen......

Gavaskar criticised for comments

Former New Zealand captain John Reid has lambasted Sunil Gavaskar for his comments against white Match Referees and demanded an action from the International Cricket Council (ICC) against the......

India offers unique challenge

Updated: September 25, 2003 | 15:20 IST Features India offers unique challenge [bbc.co.uk] Enjoy the excitement and the challenge: Bracewell [cricket.org] 16 things cricket fans should hope for......