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Hindu parents pull out wards after row over tilak at UK school

A highly rated primary school in north-west London has been accused of religious discrimination after a diaspora advocacy group claimed an eight-year-old pupil was challenged for wearing a tilak on......

At 85, She Is Back In The Cockpit!

As she looked down at the Thames, she thought of the Brahmaputra. As she landed, smiling, it was clear that flying had never left her. IMAGE: Dhira Chaliha Hazarika in the cockpit of the Tiger......

PIX: Navi Mumbai airport sees first arrivals, departures

Nearly three decades after the ambitious project was first conceived to decongest the existing airport in the financial capital, the greenfield Navi Mumbai International Airport became a reality on......

Where The Victims Of The Kanishka Terror Attack Are Not Forgotten

Names and names and names and names...329 in all.Some Indian. Some Canadian. Some British.Berry. Gupta. Jain. James. Bhatt. Beauchesne. Chatlani. Enayati. Lougheed....Vaihayasi Pande Daniel visits......

Church of England appoints first-ever female archbishop

The Church of England has made history with the appointment of its first-ever female Archbishop of Canterbury in Bishop of London Sarah Mullally, 10 Downing Street announced in London on Friday.......

'Gopi Was A Champion Of Enterprise'

'What made Gopi a man above others was his belief that business carried a broader purpose -- creating opportunity and bridging cultures.'Lakshmi Mittal, executive chairman, ArcelorMittal, pays......

8 Of India's Oldest Companies

Which were India's first companies that still exist today? Many trace their origins to over a century back. These venerable organisations are business entities. But they chronicle the beginnings of......

Lotus-Inspired Mumbai Airport Set to Bloom

NMIAL is spending close to Rs 18,000 crore to get the airport up and running. IMAGE: A computer-generated rendering of the Navi Mumbai International Airport. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

United Breweries sees fizz in premium beer segment

Bengaluru-based United Breweries (UBL), makers of Kingfisher beer, is eying strong growth in the premium beer segment, driven by changing consumer preferences towards premiumisation. Photograph:......

The Best Hindi 25 Films In 25 Years

Over 25 years, societies evolve and tastes change. Cinema absorbs and reflects this transformation. Picking only 25 films from the first quarter of the century is tough. This list takes into......

'You Can't Be Madhuri Dixit Anywhere'

'One day my neighbour in Denver called me, and said, "I think somebody is casing your house. So should I call the cops?"... they were scared that people case your house and then rob it.''And I......

De De Pyaar De 2 Review: Fun Watch

It's been a while since Hindi cinema had a zany, well-written comedy, applauds Deepa Gahlot. There are stars who refuse to age, and continue to act opposite leading ladies half their age. And......

Heer Express Review: Forgettable

The comedy is unfunny, the emotional bits are dubious and the music forgettable in Heer Express, observes Deepa Gahlot. The titular Heer (played by newcomer Divita Juneja) is one of those annoying......

Jolly LLB 3 Review: Social Conscience Gets Witty

Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi and Saurabh Shukla are in top form in Jolly LLB 3, applauds Deepa Gahlot. Most times, good intentions are not enough. But over the last two Jolly LLB films, as well as......

Dinesh Karthik joins London Spirit as batting coach

IMAGE: This is Dinesh Karthik's maiden foray into a support staff role outside the IPL. Photograph: ANI Photo Former India batter Dinesh Karthik joined London Spirit as the Hundred franchise's......

Deepti's last-ball six powers London Spirit to Hundred title

IMAGE: Deepti Sharma celebrates after steering London Spirit to their maiden Women's Hundred title, on Sunday. Photograph: London Spirit/Instagram India all-rounder Deepti Sharma played a crucial......

Five IPL teams gunning for stake in London Spirit

London Spirit is the Lord's based team participating in England's domestic cricket tournament, The Hundred. IMAGE: In a recent letter by MCC CEO Guy Lavender to the members, said he was seeking......

Oval Invincibles renamed MI London after Reliance-Surrey deal

IPL giants Mumbai Indians have now expanded their presence to leagues in the UK, UAE, South Africa, and USA. IMAGE: Oval Invincibles became the sixth team under RIL's management, joining Mumbai......

New era at Stamford Bridge: Meet Chelsea's new head coach

IMAGE: Liam Rosenior has signed a deal until 2032 to manage the London club. Photograph: Manon Cruz/Reuters Liam Rosenior was confirmed as Chelsea's new head coach on Tuesday following the......