James Magnussen and his teammates from the Australian men's 4x100m freestyle relay squad have admitted using a sedative banned by their national Olympic committee in a bonding session before the London Games.
In a career of cross-roads, the 29-year-old feared he had reached a dead end some 20 months ago, when he suffered a fourth back stress fracture that ruled him out of the 2017/18 series on home soil.
Akash Banerjee is posing tough questions to the establishment -- and getting away with them.
As the global economy sways into uncertain territories and domestic prices almost certain to rise, Raghuram Rajan's ideas would have come in handy.
Jiten Ashwin Patel, 28, is charged with first-degree murder of his father Ashwin Patel, 62, and is being held without bond at the Gaston County Jail, police said.
Rediff.com has chosen the highlights of Queen Elizabeth reign so far -- from her Coronation right up to the present day.
'Ishaqzaade released on May 11, 2012. It has been seven years. But if you had spoken to me on May 10, 2012, and said that I would do 13 films with so many good directors and actors, I would have said, 'Chal jhoota.''
'The Indian strategy is to rope in the powerful Pakistan army in the negotiating spectrum. This can be done at the level of General Janjua, a former army commander,' reveals Rajeev Sharma.
Baahubali leads non-Bollywood grossers of 2015.
Aseem Chhabra imagines a time, 20 years from now, when movie-watching in theatres will be long gone, thanks to the coronavirus, and pens a letter to his grandchild, explaining the magic of the cinema hall.
'She was once asked what the secret to political leadership was and she said it was the ability to like all kinds of people.' 'I don't think Rahul fundamentally likes people -- that's probably why he can't deal with them and it shows.' 'Sonia is a more talented political mobiliser than her son, but I think the decline of the Congress set in in 1969...'
Priyanka Chopra, Irrfan Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui make a global statement on the power of Indian cinema, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
Kochadaiiyaan is a fundamentally flawed dud, one without anything to applaud besides grand (if self-glorifying) ambition, rants Raja Sen.
Dubai-based Indian-origin writer Doshi, who was shortlisted among the final six authors for her debut novel Burnt Sugar, lost out on the top prize.
Scotland will vote on whether it will be an independent country or will remain a part of the United Kingdom on September 18. With the vote coming up next week, a look at ten famous Scots.
Anil Kapoor on 24: Season 2, intimate scenes and son Harshvardhan.
We present some of the best photographs clicked across the globe in the month of May.
'It was only to be expected that she would grace the national awards function in her distinctive style.' 'For her admirers, the flouting of norms was in character because she has made her mark in highly competitive Bollywood on her own terms,' says Amulya Ganguli.
Long before she became a political legend, there was Jayalalitha, the actress.
Ever wondered how Bollywood films have grown snazzier over the years?
'A film that tells its tale with calculated intent -- coolly, cleverly, taking its time -- mirroring the dry panache of its self-assured protagonist.'
In the past four months, launches of luxury and super luxury cars have sped ahead of non-luxury ones.
To give fans a little more to cheer about before the eagerly awaited James Bond flick Quantum of Solace, Sony Ericsson has released the limited edition Titanium Silver C902 Cyber-shot phone.
Fan gives Shah Rukh Khan space to exploit the actor in him and he tries hard, with a nod to his creepy characters in Baazigar and Darr.
Balaji T Vijayan and Ute Weimer talk about LoveTreats, their sexual wellness marketplace.
Forex traders said a stronger dollar also dragged the rupee down.
The Kiwis dismissed the touring side for 154 before reaching 85 for two at the close in Christchurch on Thursday.
Modi appeared for his regular 28-day "call-over" appearance from London's Wandsworth prison at Westminster magistrates' court, where judge Gareth Branston reconfirmed that his extradition trial will begin on May 11 next year and will last five days.
Like every year, the Iftar party was a grand affair.
While stating that a strong government should be led by those who have expertise, motivation and integrity and can provide the needed public good, Rajan warned that "strong governments, may not, however, move in the right direction".
'Aishwarya is the most beautiful women in the world. I still remember when I was in school and college, I used to see her in commercials and I always felt she was the best.' Darshan Kumar gushes about his new co-star.
A look at those who treat the idea of putting their life at risk as FUN!
'Her short black choli with a deep cut-out back and multi-coloured pom-poms became quite a sensation. It was clearly meant to draw your attention to Kareena's perfect figure.'
Semi-finalists six times. Runner-up in 2015. Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers for the New Zealand team from World Cups.
Vroom! Indonesia president a hit on social media after motorbike stunt
'I don't trust these days. Like now, everyone likes Mimi and my phone is constantly ringing. But tomorrow if I make a flop, the opposite will happen.'
Economists warn of the impact that a Fed rate rise could have on emerging economies.
'If Michael Jackson is called the King of Pop, would he mind it? It's a great thing. I don't mind being called excellent in what I do. I don't mind being typecast. I am very good at what I do, nobody can do what I do. I am the best action hero.' There's no stopping Vidyut Jammwal.
Gold is often favoured as a hedge against economic and financial uncertainty
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