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Name Games Countries Play

What's in a name, did you wonder? Plenty, it would seem, going by the name change carried out by various nations. Most changes have been cosmetic, like dropping/adding a term like 'republic......

Perumal Murugan first Tamil writer to make it to Booker prize longlist

Indian author Perumal Murugan's Tamil novel Pyre is among 13 books from across Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America to make it to the longlist of the International Booker Prize 2023, announced by......

'My good wishes with him': Cop who caught Charles Sobhraj

The quick deportation of Charles Sobhraj to France is good for Nepal and the notorious French serial killer too, a former senior Nepalese police officer who was instrumental in his high-profile......

Bikini Killer Charles Sobhraj deported to France

Charles Sobhraj, the notorious French serial killer of Indian and Vietnamese parentage, was deported to France on Friday, hours after being freed from a Nepalese prison where he served most of his......

I thought it was a movie shoot: Bizman on Sobhraj's arrest from Goa in 1986

Armando Gonsalves still remembers the evening of April 6, 1986 when the then Mumbai Crime Branch inspector Madhukar Zende brandished a gun to nab serial killer Charles Shobhraj, who was sitting on......

From 'trendy appetizers' to 'decadent desserts', Air India revamps menus for intl flights

Air India on Monday said it has introduced refreshed inflight food and beverages menus across cabins on all international flights. Image used for representative purpose only. Photograph: Hyungwon......

Snapdeal defers Rs 1,250-cr IPO

SoftBank-backed e-commerce marketplace Snapdeal has deferred its Rs 1,250 crore IPO, joining the list of startups that have decided to shelve their initial public offering (IPO) plans this year.......

Snapdeal files papers with Sebi to raise funds via IPO

E-commerce platform Snapdeal has filed preliminary documents with markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offer (IPO), joining the league of internet-led businesses looking......

The latest member of the $100 bn club!

It is so exclusive that it has just three members. Until Thursday, June 20, Bill Gates, who co-founded Microsoft, and Jeff Bezos, who founded Amazon, were its only members. The $100 billion club,......

Ileana D'Cruz Is Pregnant

Ileana D'Cruz has announced that she is expecting her first child. Taking to Instagram, the actor dropped a couple of pictures and captioned them: 'Coming soon Can't wait to meet you my little......

At Katrina's Weekend Party

Katrina Kaif hosted a birthday party for her sister Isabelle Kaif who turned 32 over the weekend. Photograph: Kind courtesy Katrina Kaif/Instagram Katrina with Isabelle makes an announcement:......

When Janhvi Made Flowers Blush!

Priyanka takes Malti to NYC... Alia celebrates dad Mahesh's birthday...Mahesh Babu's lazy selfie... Photograph: Kind courtesy Janhvi Kapoor/Instagram When Janhvi Kapoor decides she wants to look......

KWK 7: 10 REVELATIONS from Katrina-Ishaan-Siddhant

Katrina Kaif arrived on Koffee With Karan 7 with Ishaan Khatter and Siddhant Chaturvedi, her co-stars from the coming film Phone Bhoot. While Kat opened up about her relationship and marriage with......

'Stay Cool, Jeh Baba'

Don't you love going on a holiday? Bollywood stars love it too! And they are recording their travels with lovely pictures on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kareena Kapoor/Instagram......

Verstappen on pole at Australian Grand Prix

IMAGERed Bull's Max Verstappen, after qualifying in pole position for the Australian Grand Prix, with second-placed Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr. and third-placed Red Bull's Sergio Perez. Photograph:......

How France plans to use AI to keep Paris 2024 safe

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Paris Olympics/X France tested Artificial Intelligence-driven video surveillance technology that will be deployed during the Olympic Games at a Depeche Mode concert this......

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Swiatek waltz into round 2

IMAGES from Day 1 of all the action from the Wimbledon Championships played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Monday. IMAGE: Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates......

Soccer wrap: Bayern win Bundesliga with last-gasp goal

A summary of Saturday's action in the Bundesliga, Ligue 1, Serie A and Saudi Pro League. IMAGE: Manuel Neuer celebrates with the trophy and teammates after Bayern......

PIX: Ronaldo fires Portugal to win; England ease past Ukraine

IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates Portugal's fourth goal against Luxembourg druing the UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier match at the Luxembourg Stadium, in Luxembourg City, on Sunday. Photograph:......

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