Why the British Museum won't return the Harihara

'It is vital that objects such as the Harihara -- and collections from South Asia generally -- remain here,' the British Museum tells Vaihayasi Pande Daniel. PART I: Give us our gods back! PART......

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......

Republican Congressman, others shot during baseball practice

A top Republican lawmaker and two police officers were among five people injured when a rifle-wielding man sprayed bullets on them during a practice session for an annual baseball......

From 'likable enough' to lovefest: Obama and Clinton through the years

On Thursday, United States President Barack Obama made a strong pitch for Hillary Clinton at the Democratic Convention being held in Philadelphia. In his rousing 45-minute speech, the US president,......

English Cricket, Bank of England: The Great Revival

'These are interesting days for watchers of English cricket and central banking,' points out Amol Agrawal. IMAGE: The England team celebrates Aaron Finch's wicket during the World Cup semi-final......

The 10 HIGHLIGHTS of Oscars 2020

Oscars sans a host is like 'having a trial without witnesses. It moves faster but it's not quite the result you wanted.' Nine-time host Billy Crystal is no stranger to the gig nor is he entirely......

Reader Reviews: Avengers: Endgame gave me goosebumps!

'Does Avengers: Endgame close satisfactorily?''Does it beat that gold standard of superhero movies, which Mr Nolan gave us nearly seven years ago?''After watching on an IMAX screen at a midnight......

Freddie Mercury, 25 years after the candle went out

Remembering The Great Showman of Rock music. Have 25 years passed since Freddie Mercury left us? Why, it seems like yesterday. Freddie was just 45 when AIDS snuffed out his incandescent existence......

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

IMAGE: India opened their 2023 World Cup campaign on a winning note. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Rohit Sharma-led India opened their 2023 World Cup campaign with a win over Australia at the MA......

Dunith Wellalage sets records ablaze with magical spell

With five-for, Wellalage lives up to expectations Photograph: Kind Courtesy SLC/X Dunith Wellalage has always been marked for bigger things on a cricket field in Lankan circles, and on Tuesday he......

Blame The Players, But No Touching BCCI Please!

Has any cricketing legend asked the all-powerful BCCI Secretary Jay A Shah how selections are taking place without a chief selector in place for the last four months?Who takes all the important......

PIX: Barcelona rally to beat Real Madrid; PSG, Bayern lose

IMAGE: Franck Kessie celebrates with team-mates after scoring the second goal for Barcelona during the LaLiga Santander match against Real Madrid CF at Camp Nou in Barcelona, on Sunday.......

Bowler is not the villain here: MCC

IMAGE: Last month the MCC issued a clarification after Adam Zampa attempted to runout a non-striker during a Big Bash game. Photograph: Steve Bell/Getty Images No bowler can be dubbed a villain......