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Let there be light! Sydney shines at Vivid festival

Bright lights, big city, and even brighter music and ideas -- that’s Sydney’s winter festival, Vivid. Landmarks across the city have been bathed in a dazzling array of colourful lights,......

Think tanks help the nation's intellectual churn

I still believe that it is a good thing that think tanks are mushrooming in Delhi. They provide a platform for discussion, even if they shed more heat than light. With Parliament almost incapable......

'4 men, a dog and a tent are no military threat'

What does Shiv Shankar Menon, one of India's most brilliant diplomats and the former National Security Advisor, think of the Modi visit to the US, the Chinese stand-off in Ladakh and the......

US rules out putting India, Pakistan in same basket

'The US-India relationship is in a different league altogether,' Obama administration officials tell Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com in Washington, DC. IMAGE: Departing from mandated security guidelines......

Yuan is the 3rd most powerful currency in the IMF basket, what next?

One can expect that within a decade, global commodity markets will be priced in the yuan - today they are all dollar-denominated, says AV Rajwade. Last week, the International Monetary Fund (IMF),......

Advice from an ace investor

Be a fox by temperament and a hedgehog by conviction, Gaurav Dalmia tells Bhupesh Bhandari. Then, he explains why. IMAGE: Gaurav Dalmia, left, with Martin Indyk, former US special envoy for......

Barbie, Oppenheimer Lead Golden Globe Nominations

The nominations for the 81st Golden Globes are out, and Barbie and Succession lead the list. Barbie and Succession get nine noms, followed by Oppenheimer at eight. Killers of the Flower Moon and......

Oscar Nominations: A Quick Glance

The nominations for the 96th annual Academy Awards have been announced. The Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 11, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. A quick look at the nominees. IMAGE:......

Oscars 2024: Meet The Winners!

IMAGE: Robert Downey Jr, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Emma Stone and Cillian Murphy at the Oscars. Photograph: Carlos Barria/Reuters Oppenheimer and Poor Things lead the show at the 96th Annual......

Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr Win Golden Globes

Here's a quick look at the winners of the 81st Annual Golden Globe awards. Best Motion Picture – Drama IMAGE: Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr pose with their awards for......

World's Top 40 directors

Filmmaking is primarily a director's medium. And Guardian Unlimited's panel of judges recognise that. Peter Bradshaw, Xan Brooks, Molly Haskell, Derek Malcolm, Andrew Pulver, B Ruby Rich and Steve......

20 Stunning Sports PHOTOS From 2024

From the world of MotoGP champions to the intensity of football pitches and the elegance of synchronised swimming, Laxmi Negi picks images that capture unforgettable moments in sports and beyond.......

Arsenal thrash Sheffield United 6-0, sending a message to rivals

IMAGE: Arsenal's Martin Odegaard celebrates scoring their first goal. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Reuters Arsenal matched their biggest Premier League away win with a 6-0 pummelling of......

PIX: Wales one win from Euro 2024; Greece in playoffs

Wales one win away from Euro 2024 after beating Finland 4-1 IMAGE: Wales' David Brooks celebrates scoring their first goal. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Substitute Dan James celebrated his 50th......

Broad fires first salvo ahead of Ashes

IMAGE: Pacer Stuart Broad has urged his England teammates to emulate 2005 Ashes success. Photograph: Martin Rickett/Pool via Reuters England fast bowler Stuart Broad wants the team to replicate......

1st T20I: Santner, Conway, Williamson shine as NZ beat WI

IMAGE: Mitchell Santner was the best bowler for New Zealand with 3/19. Photograph: ICC/Twitter Solid knocks by captain Kane Williamson and wicketkeeper-batter Devon Conway and brilliant......