Will Ukraine Get NATO Membership?

Scenes from the NATO leaders summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, on July 11, 2023.   4 IMAGE: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, his wife Olena Zelenska, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda......

Parties during Covid scandal: 4 top aides of UK PM quit

Four of Boris Johnson's closest aides have resigned, in the latest setback for the embattled British prime minister trying to reset his government in the wake of the Downing Street 'Partygate'......

US On Diplomacy Road With Taliban?

There is growing acceptance in the international community that engaging the Taliban is a far better approach than ostracising it, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: US Senator Dan......

Dive into the world's first sky pool!

If you are all in for thrills, London has a new offering: A pool positioned nearly 115 feet in the air. Welcome to The Sky Pool -- a 82-foot (25-metre) transparent swimming pool stretched between......

The writing on the wall for Rotomac boss

Vikram Kothari, managing director of Rotomac Pens, is now fighting a battle that might be difficult to win.  Known for aggressive use of celebrity advertising for Rotomac Pens, his exclusive......

Most commodities have risen 30-50% in the last one year

Indian industry will have to deal with high raw material prices, and user industries will see their costs rising though with a lag in some cases. Commodities globally, especially resource......

Which way out for Vijay Mallya?

IMAGE: Vijay Mallya. Photograph: PTI RPG Enterprises Chairman Harsh Goenka thinks aloud about what Vijay Mallya could or should do to get out of the current mess. With every passing day, the Vijay......

Yuvraj Singh's seed fund to start incubator in Gurgaon, Bengaluru

Company to invest in 30 companies in the next three months and wants a portfolio of 70 firms by the end of FY17 The Yuvraj Singh-run seed fund company, YouWeCan Ventures, plans to start an......

Thousands Say Goodbye To Sinead O'Connor

Thousands of fans and well-wishers lined up the streets of Bray in Ireland to say their last goodbyes to Sinead O'Connor on August 8. The funeral procession went past her home, as people celebrated......

Did Sinead O'Connor Die By Suicide?

IMAGE: Sinead O'Connor in the Nothing Compares 2 U video Sinead O'Connor, the gifted Irish singer-songwriter who became a superstar in her mid-20s and was known as much for her private struggles......

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Review: Entertaining!

The latest season of Bridgerton takes a bolder view at handling troubled relationships and marriages as it teases displeased viewers from the previous season with enough fodder to last......

Half Pants Full Pants Review: Memorable!

Half Pants Full Pants will instantly warm your heart, Divya Nair tells us. No matter how old we get or where we land up in life, memories of our childhood instantly bring a smile on our faces. To......

FA Cup: Luton knock out Everton; Maidstone stun Ipswich

IMAGE: Luton Town's Cauley Woodrow celebrates scoring their second goal with Carlton Morris. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Reuters Cauley Woodrow scored a last-gasp goal as Luton Town knocked......

Mahela writes an open letter to Aravinda de Silva

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Mahela Jayawardena pays a heartfelt tribute to newly inducted ICC Hall of Famer Aravinda de Silva. Mahela expresses deep admiration for de Silva's impact on Sri Lankan......

'To win the World Cup you need lots of luck'

'Given that they are playing at home and will have full crowd support, India, who are in peak form and whose morale is high, will be the favourites.' IMAGE: Muttiah Muralitharan celebrates taking......

Brad Pitt to race at British F1 Grand Prix?

IMAGE: Brad Pitt's as-yet untitled Formula One movie starts filming at Silverstone against the race backdrop at this weekend's British Grand Prix. Photograph: Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters Formula One......

World Cup's Uncertain Fate: Schedule and Venues Still Under Wraps

Photograph: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/Reuters With the match schedule still under wraps and the main title contenders preoccupied with test cricket, there is a distinct lack of buzz around the......