The intriguing bit is that Trump is likely to attend the talks in Islamabad this weekend -- if he does, it will be the clearest signal yet that the US is ready to exit the war with some sort of win to show, since he cannot afford to go for the talks and return empty-handed, notes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the Iran War
Martin Scorsese, 'the reigning king of cinema', gets an honorary Golden Bear at the 74th Berlinale.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's goal of making India a high-income economy by 2047 is unlikely to be achieved, but the country should become an upper middle-income nation by then, Financial Times chief economics commentator Martin Wolf said on Friday. Wolf further said that India would also become a superpower by 2047. "India wishes to become a high-income country by 2047.
The balance was so perfect in that moment, the irony so rich. Those who cheered on Elia Kazan were cheering on the one quality that made him such a singular artist: He was his own man and not susceptible to groupthink. Those who protested Kazan's presence were protesting that very quality: They were saying that he was too much of an outlier, a wolf in a radical's clothing. Sreehari Nair captures his Kodak moment at the Oscars.
Namrata Thakker picks her 10 favourite Leo movies.
The grouping has influenced China, but Germany will be more difficult.
US financial sector not only dominates the US economy, it also in effect controls the US politics, policies and programmes.
Any lingering hopes that some parts of the world economy, particularly the fast-growing emerging markets such as China, would remain immune to the crisis were snuffed out
In 2008, the danger facing most of us is having too much rather than too little anxiety.
The Wolf of Wall Street has its moments but it is director Martin Scorsese's weakest attempt at film-making, says Aseem Chhabra.
Martin Scorsese's The Wolf Of Wall Street could set a bad precedent, feels Aseem Chhabra.
Looking at the Best Director contenders at the Oscars this year.
The Wolf of Wall Street can really please the senses. Just remember to forget your humanity for a while, says Paloma Sharma.
Raja Sen looks back at all the 'genuinely thrilling' films and artists that were honoured at the 71st Golden Globes.
Dominic Thiem defeated qualifier Facundo Bagnis of Argentina 6-4, 7-5 in the first round of the Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag
Aseem Chhabra explains why didn't like The Wolf Of Wall Street.
As with the Spanish flu, the world must be ready for a second and third wave as this start-stop-start-stop response plays out, recommends Rahul Jacob.
The 86th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.
Take a look at the nominees!
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni defended his bowlers for allowing New Zealand amass 459 in their first innings of the 1st Test in Ahmedabad, saying the pitch had very little for them.
Substantial gains can still be made with good policies and initiatives.
The IMF's predictions for India's near-term growth may seem rosy, but the usual caveats apply - that is, we are apt to under-perform.
When it comes wildlife, stock market investors can immediately identify with bulls and bears. But there are other animals in the stock market jungle too.
It is a spread so full, rich and varied it'd satisfy most cinematic gluttons.
It is a wonder how pervasive and long-lasting the damage can be from a balance-sheet crisis, says Suman Bery.
'When so many noted universities -- including the likes of Harvard and the University of California -- are spending their resources on studying the world of GoT, it is fun to assess whether this fictional universe conforms with the laws of our real universe,' says Kumar Abhishek.
'There were no singers like Lata, Kishore, Rafi or Mukesh. And until now, there is nobody. Nobody with that kind of voice, nobody with that kind of brain to learn. Not only to learn, but to improvise. We improvised music, we improvised the songs. Nowadays, they just listen and copy.'
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday
These are the television shows that will crackle and pop a lot longer than anything you'll get your paws on.
Kinshuk Debnath scored the lone goal to guide Mohun Bagan to a 1-0 win over Shillong Lajong to end their campaign on a happy note in an inconsequential Group B league match of the 36th Hero Federation Cup football tournament at Tilak Stadium in Vasco on Tuesday.
Whatever happens to WPP, the marketing communications business will no longer be the same again, says Sreekant Khandekar.
Mark Tully on the India he loves.
Ghayal Once Again starts out wobbly but gains substantial momentum till interval point, only to go completely haywire in its latter half, writes Sukanya Verma.
'India should think big: About how in a multi-polar world, India can indeed be one of the poles, rather than being a secondary power that has to worry about 'alignment' with one of the poles. A G3 in other words, India should look to getting others to align with itself rather than the US or China,' says Rajeev Srinivasan.
Spotlight is a powerful film, with a terrific ensemble cast, raves Raja Sen.
Bestselling author Ashwin Sanghi says that it is indeed possible to 'attract' good luck!
For starters, Mad Max: Fury Road is gloriously nuts, says Raja Sen.
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