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2 Weeks On, What Did Hamas Attack Achieve?

By creating mayhem, Hamas aims to force the Arab States to give up their plans of reconciliation with Israel, explains Colonel Anil A Athale. IMAGE: Israeli rescue workers in Sderot, southern......

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

King Charles III spent 70 long years as the heir to the British throne. In those years as a prince -- a record number among royal families -- he led a colourful and unusual life, indulging so many......

Christmas celebrated with fervour after 2 yrs of subdued festivities

After two years of muted festivities due to COVID-19, crowds thronged churches across the country this Christmas on Sunday for special prayers as people celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ.......

India trade deal eludes another British prime minister

Britain's third female prime Minister, Liz Truss, was out of office on Thursday after the shortest tenure at 10 Downing Street in London and without a cherished India-UK free trade agreement (FTA)......

Why Was Agnipath Introduced Suddenly?

Nobody bothered to articulate the upsides; instead, the four-year tour of duty and denial of life-long pensions got played up.Job-seekers for government and related opportunities found that their......

Hindujas turn London's World War II era war office into a luxury hotel

The Old War Office (OWO) of Britain's World War II era prime minister Winston Churchill opened its doors as a brand-new luxury hotel in London with a glittering launch event, complete with surprise......

'As finance minister, it is very difficult to do as much as one should'

'Since the NDA took office in 2014, and aggressively since 2019, the Union government seems hell bent on centralising all power and resources, only to fail spectacularly,' Tamil Nadu Finance......

Meet Ajit Pai, the man at the center of the US net neutrality debate

The chief of America's Federal Communications Commission is not a fan of net neutrality.So what's his vision of communications and digital policy in these times?We find out... IMAGE: Ajit Pai at a......

Nothing can kill Mallya's appetite for fun

The last few years may have been turbulent for Vijay Mallya but that didn’t stop him from having fun, says Raghu Krishnan. Image: For his 60th birthday in December, Mallya flew in Enrique......

Do you know these bitcoin billionaires?

Image: Bitcoins. Photograph: George Frey/Getty Images The currency has built up an impressive line-up of self-made men (scam artists, drug dealers) over the course of its seven years of existence......

Jacqueline, SRK, Rishi Kapoor: The social media stars of 2016

Bollywood has been a huge hit on social media. But some stars, of course, shine brighter than the others. Here's looking at the top 10 stars of social media in 2016. Amitabh Bachchan With around......

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

Bollywood's Badshah turns 50 on November 2, and it's time to celebrate his life and movies. 'Tu toh bilkul hero nahi lagta (you don't look like a hero at all).' In candid interviews over the years,......

'Defeat hate, celebrate unity'

From ads to award-winning documentaries, US-based director Rahul Dholakia has come a long way. His critically acclaimed film Parzania has generated a lot of buzz. Based on a true story, the......

In shooting's absence, India hopes to make 'surprise' gains in CWG 2022

India remains far from becoming a sporting superpower, the CWG have been a happy hunting ground for the largest nation in the Commonwealth IMAGE: A street decorated ahead of the Commonwealth Games......

Football Briefs: Italian club AS Roma to auction shirts for Kerala flood relief

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: AS Roma players celebrate a goal (Image used for representational purposes). Photograph: Alessandro Bianchi/Reuters In......

The king of cricket is back!

'If the BCCI's coffers are inundated with funds today, much of the credit must go to Jagmohan Dalmiya,' says Haresh Pandya. Image: BCCI President Jagmohan Dalmiya The king of cricket......

Figure out the Previous World Cups

The tenth edition of the ICC World Cup kicks-off on February 19 with former champions India taking on Bangladesh in Dhaka. The tournament, jointly staged by India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, will......

2009 World Cricket Calendar

Australia in England Date Match Venue Time July 8-12, 2009 First Test Cardiff 1530 IST July 16-20 Second Test Lord's 1530 IST July 30-Aug 3 Third Test Edgbaston 1530 IST......

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