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British author Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize for space novel

British author Samantha Harvey has won the 2024 Booker Prize for her 'ambitious and beautiful' Orbital, which becomes the first novel set in space to win the GBP 50,000 literary prize selected from......

In photos: Reliving the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Fifty years ago on July 20, 1969 with these words American astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin "Buzz" E Aldrin made......

'One small step for man'... 45 years later

United States President Barack Obama marks the 45th anniversary of the first moon landing. On July 20, 1969, three United States astronauts -- Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin......

Obama honours three 'genuine American heroes'

Describing Apollo 11 astronauts as the 'three genuine American heroes', US President Barack Obama said their exploration sparked innovation and creativity back on earth.In an impressive ceremony at......

America says goodbye to first moon-walker Neil Armstrong

Hundreds of mourners turned out on Thursday to remember Neil Armstrong, the first man to step on the Moon, at a special public interfaith meeting ahead of the planned burial at sea. Armstrong, 82,......

Obama's Fed pick Yellen puts focus on jobs, stability

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Janet Yellen, President Barack Obama's pick to lead the US central bank, said on Wednesday that strengthening the economic recovery and boosting employment would be......

Can You Recognise These Actors?

IMAGE: Kamal Haasan returns as Veerasekaran Senapathy in Shankar's Indian 2. Isn't it cool is to see actors taking a route of total transformation to embody a character better? Certain films......

The Moment Aishwarya Burst Into Our Lives

'We did take after take, confusing and stressing her out, until she just threw up her hands and said she couldn't do it.''She was close to tears.' A fascinating excerpt from Adman Madman:......

'Nothing honorable about this killing'

'Find a name that changes the words honor killing and hopefully it includes the word murder.''If you use the words, you are trying to justify the murders.' IMAGE: Pavia Sidhu as Jassi and Yugam......

Best of Alan Rickman: Much more than a villain

Saluting Alan Rickman. Every single tribute to the late British actor Alan Rickman recalls his rich, penetrating gaze and drawling yet imperious voice. And understandably so. But the actor's real......

'They call me King of Disco'

'Oscar has been given to A R Rahman.' 'Ringa Ringa Ringa, Choli ki peeche kya hai -- What's the difference? Exactly the same.''Also, Jai ho.''I did Ramba ho in 1985.''Rahman combined three of my......

EPL PIX: Saints in shock draw with City; Brentford win

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday. IMAGE: Southampton's Lesley Ugochukwu challenges Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne at St Mary's Stadium, Southampton.......

EPL PIX: Arsenal edge Newcastle; Forest keep hopes alive

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday. Arsenal relief as Rice secures narrow win over Newcastle IMAGE: Players of Newcastle and Arsenal clash during the English Premier......

PICS: Haaland 'trick' earns Man City win at West Ham

A summary of Saturday's action in the English Premier League. IMAGE: Erling Haaland scores Manchester City's first goal in the Premier League match against West Ham United at London Stadium,......

Easy opener for Djokovic as Australian Open draw out

IMAGE: Novak Djokovic could play Greek seventh seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarter-finals in what would be a mouthwatering rematch of last year's title clash.. Photograph: Sandra......

T20 World Cup Qualifiers: Raza's heroics keep Zimbabwe alive

IMAGE: Zimbabwe captain Raza put on a match-winning performance. Photograph: ICC/X Namibia and Zimbabwe secured crucial victories against Kenya and Rwanda respectively on Monday in the ICC......