From the early pioneers to today's global superstars, the Olympics have captured hearts and minds, shaping cultures and inspiring generations.
"My warmest congratulations to Joe Biden on his assumption of office as President of the United States of America. I look forward to working with him to strengthen India-US strategic partnership," Modi said.
Patriotism, politics, pain, it's all there on OTT this week.
'We want to prove to the world that they will get the best code written from a small place like Wayanad.'
The 96th Annual Academy Awards saw a lot of glamour on the red carpet, as Hollywood's A-listers attended the biggest awards night of the year.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Almost three decades after Ronald Reagan, Barack Obama is set to repeat a feat that not many United States presidents get the privilege of -- being sworn in twice.
United States President Barack Obama will keep his date with history on Monday, as he will be sworn in for the second day in a row during a traditional public ceremony steeped in symbolism and watched by millions of Americans.
The wedding was attended by several of the couple's friends including Chris Hemsworth (who plays Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe) and his wife Elsa Pataky, Robert Downey Jr (Iron Man in the MCU) and Susan Downey, Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye in the MCU), John Krasinski and his wife Emily Blunt.
The nominations for the 81st annual Golden Globes are out, and Barbie and Succession lead the list.
The show takes its own pace to pick up, but then when you least expect, it grabs you by the throat, notes Aseem Chhabra.
The oath-taking ceremony of a US President is planned to the last detail but there was a slight blooper when Barack Obama was being sworn-in as the nation's 44th President.
The 81st Annual Golden Globes awards show saw Hollywood's swish set make a dazzling show on the red carpet.
United States President Barack Obama tried to play down the blooper made by Chief Justice John Roberts during the swearing-in ceremony, saying the top judge helped him on a few stanzas of the oath and the entire ritual went off 'relatively smoothly'."We were up there... we have got a lot of stuff on our minds and he, actually, I think helped me out on a couple (of) stanzas there. So overall I think it went relatively smoothly and I am very grateful to him," Obama said.
American President Barack Obama was sworn in for second time as the US President by the Chief Justice of Supreme Court John Roberts at White House on Wednesday evening.The surprise move was taken on Wednesday evening in 'an abundance of caution', as the US Chief Justice had flubbed the oath of the office. The second oath was administered at 7.35 pm. White House Counsel Greg Craig said that the oath administered to Obama on Tuesday was fine, but one word was out of sequence.
Barack Obama will be sworn in as America's 44th and first black President on Tuesday, bringing a message of hope to a nation hungry for change after eight years of George W Bush regime.The 47-year-old would be sworn in by US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts at noon today (2230 IST) at the Capitol Hill.Braving severe cold, an estimated two million people from all over the country have thronged Washington to be a witness to the historic occasion.
A step away from nuclear weapons being used in conflicts, warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
'I wasn't motivated to begin with because how do you outdo the biggest encounter?' 'Then, we came across this story about the first-ever encounter.'
English Premier League leaders Manchester City and Chelsea slugged out a magnificent 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge.
Robert Card, the suspect in the Lewiston, Maine, shooting rampage, was found dead on Friday night, the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Facebook, CNN reported.
Prime Minister Narendra D Modi had a typically hectic schedule soon after his arrival in the United States as he met with thinkers, businessmen and members of the Indian diaspora in New York City.
2023 was a good year for international cinema with many strong films premiering at the Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Toronto film festivals.
Trump, who is seeking to contest the 2024 presidential election from the Republican Party, on Thursday pleaded not guilty before Upadhyaya as he appeared at the courthouse that sits just blocks away from the Capitol, where his angry supporters stormed the US Congress on January 6, 2021.
Even as he was being sworn in inside the Supreme Court, scores of people protested across the street at the Capitol.
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Manchester United is no stranger to ownership tussles and the rough and tumble of financial markets.
Sania and Pavic seemed to be the crowd favourites on Court 3
Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday
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The 78-year-old veteran Democrat leader was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice John Roberts at the West Front of the Capitol -- the traditional location for presidential inaugural ceremonies where the deadly violence took place just two weeks ago.
A quick look at the winners of the 80th Annual Golden Globe awards.
'As one might expect, he believed the Indians were preparing their nuclear weapons for deployment. It took us a few hours - and remarkably good work by our teams on the ground in New Delhi and Islamabad - to convince each side that the other was not preparing for nuclear war'
Nancy Pelosi's gritty refusal to backtrack on her plans to visit Taiwan is part of who she is.
A private funeral service was held for Warne's closest friends and family in Melbourne last week but all were invited to Wednesday's televised memorial where his father Keith mourned the loss of "a loving and caring son" and his former team mates remembered a fierce and mischievous competitor.
A look at the actors, who have been a part of the franchise and are no more.
Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.
Trump returned to the briefing room minutes later, confirming a shooting near the White House and assured the reporters that things were under control.
'Anglo-Indians have played a significant role at the forefront, meeting every challenge to the security of the motherland.' A fascinating excerpt from Barry O'Brien's The Anglo-Indians: A Portrait of a Community.
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