'Global catastrophe' if NATO clashes with Russian army, warns Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said that any direct contact or direct clash of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) troops with the Russian army would lead to a 'global......

Putin not joking about nuclear attack, warns Biden

United States President Joe Biden spoke of nuclear 'Armageddon' in a warning about the escalation in Russia's war in Ukraine during a speech on Thursday. IMAGE: US President Joe Biden. Photograph:......

'To Kanti Bhatt, books played god'

Kanti Bhatt, respected Gujarati author and journalist, passed into the ages on August 4, 2019, at the age of 88. In tribute, we reproduce an article his wife Sheela Bhatt wrote about him 19 years......

Trump did not want to be US president, new book claims

And Melania was in tears -- not of joy -- on knowing about the surprising electoral victory.   Donald Trump did not want to be the president of the United States and the First Lady Melania was......

Ex-Star India CEO Uday Shankar, James Murdoch team up for new venture

The venture, they said, would focus on technology and media opportunities in emerging markets. Ind­ustry sources said the focus would be on digital media, with India being the big driver.......

Uday Shankar, the Star performer

Uday Shankar’s biggest contribution was that he managed to take years of resentment about Star’s foreign origins and turn that around. Most people now think of Star as an Indian......

The mistakes companies make...

How Bajaj, Colgate, Raymonds, Zee lost out..Strategic errors have hurt many companies, says adguru Sandeep Goyal. IMAGE: A Bajaj Chetak advertisement. Photograph: Kind courtesy Bajaj   Hamara......

The digital disruption that is tearing through Indian media

Zee and Star, the two largest media companies in India, are undergoing some radical ownership changes. What could it mean? Vanita Kohli Khandekar attempts an answer. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

The World Still Loves Marilyn Monroe!

Proof that we just can't have enough of this iconic sex symbol from 1960s Hollywood.In the relentlessly fickle world of films, sustaining a long career is no mean feat. Then there are some like......

PIX: Padma Lakshmi, Amy Adams at TIME 100 bash

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here! Padma Lakshmi arrives at the TIME 100 gala celebrating the magazine's naming of the 100 most influential people in the......

Hollywood's Most Publicised breakups of 2013

The year 2013 wasn't without its share of unprecedented highs and lows in Hollywood. Among the many goings-on in the glamour world, a string of high-profile breakups routinely caused a stir through......

Miley Cyrus getting married this weekend?

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!Miley Cyrus took to her Twitter page to reveal that her coming week will be filled with happiness, leaving speculation as......

Rajasthan Royals Want To Take Over Yorkshire

IMAGE: Rajasthan Royals have offered Yorkshire around 25 million pounds (Rs 260 crore/Rs 2.6 billion) to take complete control of the county club. Photograph: BCCI IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals......

IPL 2023: The Rs 5,000 Crore Battle!

This season, the nature of the advertising game has changed dramatically with TV and digital rights going to different entities. IMAGE: Gujarat Titans, champions, IPL 2022. Photograph: BCCI March......

Did you know? Man United was founded as Newton Heath in 1878...

IMAGE: Manchester United is no stranger to ownership tussles and the rough and tumble of financial markets. Photograph: Clive Rose/Getty Images Manchester United said on Tuesday it was considering......

AIFF backs ISL as domestic turmoil continues

Openly backing the ISL as the country's elite competition for the first time, the Indian FA (AIFF) said its recommendation was based on the Master Rights Agreement it signed in 2010 with its......

'People may get sick of T20s'

'We are asking a lot from the cricketers.' IMAGE: Mumbai Indians fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah celebrates Pune Supergiant star Mahendra Singh Dhoni's wicket in the IPL final, May 22, 2017.......