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Kejriwal doesn't represent India: Centre tells Singapore over his tweet

A diplomatic and political row erupted on Wednesday over Arvind Kejriwal's remark about a "new form" of COVID-19 in Singapore prompting the Union government to assert that the Delhi chief minister......

Why BJP keeps harping on Periyar legacy in Dravidian TN

The contemporary problem with the BJP in Tamil Nadu is that it has been trying hard to package the DMK especially as anti-god and anti-Hinduism, and seeking it to link to Periyar and M Karunanidhi,......

Kamala Harris' glass portrait unveiled in her honour

Celebrating Kamala Harris as America's first woman vice president, a unique glass portrait in her honour has been unveiled in front of the historic Lincoln Memorial. IMAGE: A woman takes a snap of......

Master of spy thrillers John le Carre dies at 89

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy author John le Carre, known for his Cold War themed thrillers, died at the age of 89 on Saturday in Cornwall, England. IMAGE: David Cornwell, known famously by the pen......

90-year-old Maggie world's first to get anti-COVID jab

A 90-year-old British grandmother, Margaret "Maggie" Keenan, on Tuesday became the first person in the world to receive the Pfizer/BioNTech jab against COVID-19 as the United Kingdom kicked off its......

Mallya loan default case: Banks' claim of loss not imaginary, says court

A special court in Mumbai has said the banks that had granted loans to fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya, have suffured losses, but it was impossible to conclude the exact "quantifiable loss" at......

Vijay Mallya denied access to court-held funds

vVijay Mallya on Wednesday lost an appeal to gain further access to court-held funds to cover his costs for legal proceedings in India, as a high court judge in London concluded that the......

When Mallya bought Lewis Hamilton's dad's home

This property has all the hallmarks of being owned and occupied by Vijay Mallya. A fleet of supercars making their way down the drive, hordes of people descending to party all night long and a......

India in process of filing appeal against Cairn arbitration award

India is in the process of filing an appeal against an arbitration panel asking it to return $1.2 billion to British oil firm Cairn Energy Plc, sources said on Wednesday. If enforcement......

Cairn has identified India's assets for seizure in case of non-payment

British oil firm Cairn Energy Plc on Tuesday said it has identified Indian sovereign assets overseas, which it can seize in the event of New Delhi failing to return over USD 1.7 billion that an......

That talent called Amit Mistry

Amit Mistry was a wicked actor, someone who could chance a broken arm, who could take deep dives, who could ram his head into walls, all without bothering about the outcome. And, as with that......

Beyonce makes history at Grammys 2021

IMAGE: Beyoncé accepts the Best R&B Performance award for Black Parade. Photograph: Kevin Winter/Getty Images Women artistes were the big winners at the 63rd Grammy Awards. In fact,......

Golden Globes 2021: Moments to Remember

Remote red carpets, living room speeches and bicoastal hosting, the 78th Golden Globes ceremony offered a dreary glimpse of celebration in the time of pandemic. A far cry from its reputation of......

Posthumous Globe win for Chadwick Boseman

Chadwick Boseman was posthumously honoured with a Golden Globe award for his performance as the strong-willed trumpet player Levee, who marches to his own beat in the musical period drama Ma......

12 Films by Rajinikanth: The Actor, Not Superstar

If you'd like to know more about Rajini the actor, Saisuresh Sivaswamy offers a wide selection. Everybody knows Rajinikanth's fabled rise from the bottom of the rung to superstardom. And even if......

WTC Final pitch: First look

Photograph: Kind courtesy Simon Doull/Twitter Isa Guha and Simon Doull shared the first look of the Southampton pitch for the World Test Championship final. 'Just 1 more sleep. @ICC WTC......

Euro 2020: Goal of the day

IMAGE: Kevin De Bruyne's toned down celebration with Thorgan Hazard after scoring their side's second goal against Denmark. Photograph: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images Kevin de Bruyne set up one goal......

Euro: De Bruyne stars for Belgium; Yarmolenko inspires Ukraine

De Bruyne leads Belgium to 2-1 comeback win over Denmark IMAGE: Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne in action with Denmark's Christian Norgaard. Photograph: Wolfgang Rattay/Reuters Kevin de Bruyne came off......

Denmark and Belgium pause Euro clash to honour Eriksen

IMAGE: Denmark fans react after the ball is kicked out in the 10th minute of the match to applaud Denmark's Christian Eriksen who remains in hospital after collapsing during the match between......

Meet Shastri's new training buddy

Ravi Shastri surely has a lot on his mind with the WTC final days away. While Team India toils at a practice session ahead of the big game, the head coach kept a hawk eye over his wards. Post......

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