Bidens host largest-ever Diwali reception at White House

United States President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr Jill Biden on Monday hosted a Diwali reception at the White House in what they called the largest since the People's House started celebrating......

'Rajinikanth is a good person'

'He has to listen to his body and his mind and he decided to leave politics.' IMAGE: Tamilaruvi Manian watches Rajinikanth announce his plan to launch a political party in Chennai, December 3,......

NRI from SA visiting Vadodara tests positive for Omicron BA.5

A 29-year-old NRI who recently came to Vadodara in Gujarat from South Africa has been found infected with the BA.5 sub-variant of the highly-transmittable Omicron variant of coronavirus, a health......

First nasal spray for treating Covid patients launched in India

Mumbai based innovation-driven global pharma company Glenmark has launched Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray (FabiSpray) in India, in partnership with SaNOtize, for treatment of adult patients suffering......

Ad spends likely to get double-digit boost as festive cheer returns

After losing two festive seasons to Covid-led restrictions, 2022 is seeing an uninhibited celebration of festivals. Photograph: Kind courtesy, www.socialworker.com This is pushing up......

What A380's failure can teach the shipping industry

As a model of transport, the A380 strikes a parallel -- a shared fragility -- with giant container ships, observes Shyam G Menon. IMAGE: A container ship is loaded at a container terminal in......

Covid: HCL Tech to HUL, corporate India extends a helping hand

These companies support with isolation centres, medical & financial help, and friendly leave policies. From helping their employees infected with the Covid-19 virus to vaccinating them or......

Home appliance cos seek place on essential items' list

Some companies argue that the culture of staying, working and learning at home will persist for a while, altering lifestyle habits of consumers. The number of companies wanting to be classified as......

'There will be fireworks between Sushmita and me'

'In the olden days, unless you are the heroine, actors would have screen deaths. But now, there are so many good roles for women.' IMAGE: Ila Arun in Aarya: Antim Vaar. Ila Arun plays the perfect......

'What happened in Kolkata to trigger a massive heart attack?'

'I still can't process that he is gone. It feels like a bad dream.'   Photograph: Kind courtesy KK/Instagram Pritam is distraught. He still can'T believe that never again will he be able to......

'What's not to like about a smile?'

'A smile reflects your gratitude for life, your celebration of it.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Renuka Shahane/Instagram Even after three decades, her million dollar smile flashes bright and brings......

'After he got COVID, his health fell apart'

'When he appeared on Indian Idol, he was on a wheelchair and he had difficulty moving around.''It was sad to see him in failing health.' IMAGE: Bappi Lahiri on Indian Idol Season 12 in 2021. Udit......

Rain leaves Khawaja stranded on 195, Australia in command vs SA

Images from Day 2 of the third Test between Australia and South Africa at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday IMAGE: Usman Khawaja celebrated with a David Warner-style leap and a punch in the......

Why Boucher is optimistic of SA's chances at T20 WC

. IMAGE: South Africa coach Mark Boucher has backed his team despite a below par showing in the just-concluded tour of India. Photograph: Pankaj Nangia/Gallo Images/Getty Images South Africa head......

Why Team India is going early to Australia for T20 World Cup...

'Having been to Australia before... it takes some time to get used to that pace and bounce. Hopefully, once we practice we would be able to have discussions around the strategies and tactics of how......

Team India grapple with Bumrah riddle with series on line

IMAGE: Deepak Chahar (4-0-24-2) looked in fine mettle when he along with young left-arm pace gun Arshdeep Singh (4-0-32-3) reduced the Proteas to 9/5 inside the power on the Greenfield track as......

Umesh, Iyer, Shahbaz added to India squad for SA T20s

The trio of pacer Umesh Yadav, batter Shreyas Iyer and all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed was on Wednesday added to India's squad for the three-match T20 series against South Africa, starting in......