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PHOTOS: Obamas light up National Christmas Tree in the US

United States President Barack Obama and the first family lit up the national Christmas tree in a traditional ceremony in Washington, officially marking the start of the Christmas season. The US......

Here are the goofiest pets you'll ever see

Having a pet is not only comforting and provides companionship, but if you are owners of these pets, they are sure to provide you with some laughs! The team behind the hilarious Comedy......

'Bangalore Envy' - new phrase of 2007

Not long ago, the neologism 'Bangalored' made the word 'layoff' redundant and now trend-spotters have come up with a new phrase 'Bangalore Envy' which they claim would shape people's lives in the......

The good die young

One evening in the latter half of 2001, at a cool, calm apartment somewhere on Napean Sea Road, I was introduced to Daniel Pearl. It was a surprise birthday party for a friend, and Danny -- along......

Former slave to be new face of US $20 bill

Harriet Tubman will also be the first African-American to appear on US currency. In a historic move, the United States is set to put celebrated anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman on a $20 bill in......

US to honor Prajwala founder

Sunitha Krishnan, founder and president of the Hyderabad-based Prajwala, was named a recipient of the 2011 John Jay Justice award that annually honours the contributions of three innovative and......

Is India Inc well equipped to tackle fraud?

57% of the respondents indicated that their organisations did not conduct independent fraud risk assessment Although several recent surveys involving India’s CXOs have indicated a good......

Rs 6000 cr fraud unearthed in Himachal Pradesh

The financial fraud, one of the biggest in the state as per records, was being investigated by the different departments of Himachal Pradesh for the past over four years. CID sleuths have......

Sundar Pichai pitches Google Loon for internet access in rural India

Project Loon uses high-altitude balloons that create an aerial wireless network with up to 3G-like speeds. Flight engineer Sameera Ponda readies the balloon for deployment after Google launched......

A billion Indians on Pichai's homecoming radar

Pichai will visit India accompanied by the heads of various Google business units When India-born Sundar Pichai, chief executive of Google, the world’s largest internet company, visits next......

There won't be a James Bond like Sean Connery

As dry as the martini Bond enjoyed, Connery's 007 was a tour de force of comicbook heroism replete with set pieces and choreographed stunts which he carried off with a Scottish virility, notes......

Review: Mariyam Mukku is confused and disappointing

Malayalam film Mariyam Mukku has a wafer-thin plot, says Paresh C Palicha. Scriptwriter James Albert chooses the sea and fisherfolk as the setting for his first film as director, Mariyam......

Russell Crowe taking English lessons?

When Aussie actor and Hollywood heart throb Russell Crowe calls for his 'fair maiden Marian' in 2010 summer release Robin Hood, he'll do so with an authentic East Midlands accent. Crowe, star of A......

What Irrfan learned from Angelina

India's coolest man at Cannes, Irrfan Khan, has a major role in sensational new-wave director Michael Winterbottom's film, A Mighty Heart. The film, based on Mariane Pearl's memoir of the same name......

Discrimination among Brangelina crew?

In the upmarket Sindh Colony in Pune,which is the location for theshooting of Hollywood film A Mighty Heart, the distinction between Indian and foreign crew members is clear. Directed by Michael......

Euro PIX: Malen brace as Dutch rout Romania to make last 8

Images from the Euro 2024 Round of 16 match between Romania and the Netherlands, at Munich Football Arena, Germany, on Tuesday. IMAGE: Donyell Malen scores the Netherlands' third goal, his second,......

Fans find ways to enjoy Euros on the cheap!

IMAGE: A Hungarian fan react in the stands after the match vs Germany. Photograph: Lee Smith / Reuters Cost-conscious fans for whom budgets are tight but Euro 2024 is unmissable are parking......

Djokovic splits with long-time coach Vajda

'Marian has been by my side during the most important and memorable moments in my career.' IMAGE: Marian Vajda has been a near-constant through Novak Djokovic's career, helping him to 20 Grand......

Wrestling Worlds: Olympic medallist Ravi Dahiya out of medal contention

IMAGE: It was never going to be an easy outing for Ravi Dahiya as he has lost to World No. 30 Abdullaev multiple times in the past. Photograph: Kind Courtesy SAI/Twitter India's Olympic silver......

'No Mean Feat': Tendulkar hails Novak Djokovic

IMAGE: A delighted Novak Djokovic after winning his 21st Grand Slam title. Photograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images Following is reaction to Novak Djokovic winning his 21st Grand Slam title at......