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She Came, She Saw, She Conquered!

'The consensus was that the debate was between looking backward and looking forward.' 'Trump, with his great enamourment of his own 'achievements,' was obviously looking backward, while Harris,......

'No Doctor Opens A Hospital These Days'

'Healthcare is not an industry.''The government is only encouraging insurance as they are not able to provide healthcare to people.''Opening new medical colleges is not what is needed.''You have to......

SEE: Ayodhya Ram Mandir, with Donald Trump in New York

People in large numbers participated in the India Day Parade held in New York, United States. IMAGE: A float depicting Ram Temple of Ayodhya is seen during the annual India Day Parade in......

Ram devotees across the globe celebrate Ayodhya consecration

Joyous Ram devotees and members of the Indian diaspora around the world came together, including at the iconic Times Square in New York, for prayers, car rallies, cultural and other religious......

Afghan singer a dead ringer for Canada's Trudeau

An Afghani’s resemblance to the Canadian PM has set Twitter on fire. IMAGE: Afghanistan's Abdul Salam Maftoon shares a striking resemblance to Canada's Justin Trudeau. Maftoon became a......

Now, BPO Idol contest at Infosys

Taking a cue from the success of Indian Idol, a popular television talent contest, Infosys BPO has now started a similar contest for its employees. Infosys BPO Idol, as the contest is known, is......

Young desis off the beaten track

When Sanjaya Malakar stood in a long queue for American Idol's audition on September 19, 2006, he had just one ambition: he wanted America to hear him. Keeping him company was Shyamali, his sister,......

Mobile data market booms in India

Indian Idol, licensed from the American Idol format, went on air on Sony Entertainment Television in October 2004. The talent hunt for singers had already been a huge hit in the US. The show was......

Why Gupta is in jail; other offenders scot-free

The first part of this article, published on Tuesday, showed how Hank Paulson, the former US treasury secretary, and other luminaries of the US investment world got away, despite clear evidence......

Jordin wins American Idol

Jordin Sparks is the new American Idol, beating Blake Lewis. Interestingly, at 17, Jordin is the youngest Idol winner. After host RyanSeacrest announced the winner, Jordin got quite emotional. The......

The wonderful American Idol years

One of the most popular television shows across the world, American Idol is stepping into its tenth season. And everything seems different: there's no more Simon Cowell, for example. The brutal......

Simon Cowell may quit American Idol

American Idol judge Simon Cowell is considering quitting the popular TV show. The 49-year-old, who judges three shows -- American Idol, Britain's Got Talent and X Factor -- told Britain's Daily......

Meet American Idol finalist Anoop Desai

Whether Anoop Desai lasts in American Idol or not, one thing is certain, say his family members -- his passion for music will continue. Desai was back in the competition after being nearly booted......

American Idol gets desi twist

Sanjaya Malakar, 17,became the first Indian-American to make it to the semi-finals ofAmerican Idol, a nationwide talent hunt in the US for the best singing voice. He is the youngest among the 12......

PIX: Djokovic downs Cobolli; Sinner tames Shelton

IMAGE: Novak Djokovic advanced to a record 14th singles semi-final at Wimbledon, to go past Roger Federer's semi-finals record at the All England Club. Photograph: Isabel Infantes/Reuters Novak......

Gauff's Grand Slam Story: 10 Fast Facts You Can't Miss

IMAGE: Coco Gauff celebrates with the trophy after winning the women's singles final against Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka. Photograph: Lisi Niesner/Reuters From teenage prodigy to two-time Grand Slam......

French Open PIX: Gauff, Djokovic win; Medvedev exits

Images from Day 3 of the 2025 French Open in Paris on Tuesday. IMAGE: USA's Coco Gauff celebrates after winning her French Open first round match against Australia's Olivia Gadecki in Paris on......

PIX: Philippine wildcard Eala stuns Swiatek; Zverev out

IMAGE: Alexandra Eala celebrates after her match against Iga Swiatek on Day 9 of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Photograph: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images/Reuters Philippine wildcard......

Australia edge past US to reach Davis Cup semi-finals

IMAGE: Australia's Jordan Thompson and Matthew Ebden celebrate winning their doubles match against Ben Shelton and Tommy Paul of the United States in the Davis Cup quarter-finals at Palacio de......