Can Iran Expect Help From Putin Now?

Will Russia's entry deter Trump on his warpath?, asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Russian President Vladimir Putin greets Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi during a meeting at the......

The geopolitics of Ashton Carter's India visit

The US intends to break up India’s strategic partnership with Russia and to continue to interfere in Indian-Iranian relations, apart from inserting itself into the Sino-Indian bilateral......

Phas Gaye Re Obama

The Democrats, especially the Biden administration, wanted to deliver a sharper message to Mr Modi than would be possible in a formal summit setting.So, why not get the most prominent Democrat in......

The Power Rush

Like Mr Trump, says Kanika Datta, politics tempts many businessmen.Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The convergence of capabilities between business and political governance will be more......

Comedian Jack Carter dies at 93

Funnyman Jack Carter, who was a familiar presence on 1950s and '60s variety shows like The Ed Sullivan Show and Laugh-In, has died of respiratory failure. He was 93. The......

Golden Globes 2016: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence win!

The 73rd Golden Globe awards have been announced. A quick look at the winners: The winner's names are in bold.   Best motion picture, drama Mad Max: Fury Road Carol The Revenant Room......

Golden Globes 2020: Renee Zellweger wins

The 77th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There were a few surprises and some expected nods. This year's Carol Burnett Award was presented to Ellen DeGeneres and the honorary Cecil B......

Golden Globes 2018: Big Little Lies wins

The 75th Annual Golden Globes awards have been announced. There were quite a few surprises and some expected nods. Here's a quick glance at the winners, listed in bold:   IMAGE: Laura Dern,......

Kohli-backed World Bowling League to launch next year

With its origins in ancient Egypt, bowling's heyday in the United States was in the 1960s and 70s when every town and suburb had its own alley. IMAGE: The World Bowling League, with six......

New face in Indian Track & Field coaching

Olympic champion Elaine Thompson's mentor Jerry Holness joins as Indian women's 400m coach IMAGE: High Commissioner of India in Jamaica, Mayank Joshi with Jerry Holness. Photograph: India in......

Sports Shorts: NBA star Curry to meet with NASA over Moon landing doubts

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday IMAGE: Three-time NBA champion Stephen Curry. Photograph: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports/via Reuters Three-time NBA champion Stephen......

Dominant Djokovic, Serena claim top honours at Laureus Sports Awards

IMAGE: Tennis player Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with his Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award during the Laureus World Sports Awards 2016 in Berlin on Monday. Photograph: Hannibal......