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Inside the 2018 Chelsea Flower Show

Spring is here and the flowers are in full bloom. Welcome to the Chelsea Flower Show, held from May 22 to May 26. This year, the theme was ‘Summer of Love’, inspired by the Royal......

Ice hockey: No Russian revenge as US take amazing shootout at Sochi

There was no Russian revenge in the "Miracle on ice" rematch on Saturday as the United States triumphed 3-2 following a remarkable sudden-death shootout after the teams finished level at 2-2 after......

A Wall Streeter's guide to finding a job

Citigroup will lay off 53,000 employees. JPMorgan Chase plans to cut one in 10 people from its investment banking staff. The drumbeats grow louder for an ailing financial services industry. Where......

Rajaratnam trial: Prosecution could rest tomorrow

After three weeks of presenting evidence against Galleon Group founder Raj Rajaratnam, accused of making $45 million from insider trading, the prosecution is expected to rest its case on Wednesday.......

Arguments conclude in Rajaratnam trial

Arguments concluded on Monday in the insider trading case involving Raj Rajaratnam, founder of Galleon Group who is accused of making $63 million by trading on insider tips.The jury is presently in......

Changing global economic scenario

"Why can't things go back to the way they were?" That is the big question -- or perhaps the big whine -- coming from Wall Street these days. America used to "drive the bus" in global economic......

'Reluctant Fundamentalist not directly inspired by 9/11'

Mira Nair's latest film, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, is said to be a thriller. Adapted from Mohsin Hamid's international bestseller of the same name, the film set in America and Pakistan is much......

Johnson first NASCAR driver to contract COVID-19

IMAGE: Jimmie Johnson has not experienced COVID-19 symptoms and was tested upon learning earlier on Friday that his wife had tested positive after having allergy-like symptoms. Photograph:......

In PIX: The many faces of synchronised swimming

Synchronized swimming, popularly known as Synchro, comprises swimming, dance and gymnastics. Synchronised swimming can be described as ‘water ballet’, as it consists of dance-like......

America has never been 'great' for Black people, says Pacers coach

'Make America great ... again? What part are you talking about trying to bring America back to? When was it great?' IMAGE: Indiana Pacers coach Nate McMillan said the time had come for lasting......

Michael Jordan pledges $100 million to fight for racial equality

Basketball legend Michael Jordan and the Jordan brand on Friday pledged US$100 million over the next 10 years to organisations dedicated to ensuring racial equality, social justice and greater......

Russian race walker stripped of 2012 Olympic gold

IMAGE: Sergey Kirdyapkin of Russia crosses the line to win gold during the Men's 50km Walk. Photograph: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images. Russian Sergey Kirdyapkin will be stripped of the 50km walk......