PHOTOS: Amazing moments under the sea

Underwater Photographer of the Year celebrates photography beneath the surface of the ocean, lakes and rivers. More than 5,500 underwater pictures were entered in 13 categories by underwater......

The brightest Indian-American stars in the US

Indian Americans are not just shining in the fields of technology, education and management. You can now spot them everywhere -- in politics, in research, in the movies, even on YouTube, says......

Honouring the brilliance behind high speed WiFi and 4G

For developing technology that is at the heart of high speed WiFi and 4G mobile systems Arogyaswami Paulraj receives one of the highest honours in science, the Marconi Prize 2014.P......

PHOTOS: Mangalyaan and other successful Mars missions

India made history on Wednesday as its maiden Mars mission, Mangalyaan, entered the red planet's orbit India has become the first country to go to Mars in its maiden attempt. And it has beaten......

Economics Nobel for India-born Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo, M Kremer

The trio introduced a new approach to obtaining reliable answers about the best ways to fight global poverty IMAGE: The portraits of Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo, and Michael Kreme, who......

4 Indians among Fortune's most powerful people in biz under 40

Four Indians, including a Harvard University professor and the co-founder of India's largest online marketplace Snapdeal, have been named by Fortune in its list of the 40 most powerful, influential......

2010: An economic odyssey

What happens after the war has been won is an equally important story, says Subir Gokarn. As we look back over the crisis of 2007-2009, a striking feature is that it played itself out in three very......

When Satyajit Ray got UPSET

There is a world that Satyajit Ray created in his films that I wanted to be a part of -- as Durga bathed in the rain to Ravi Shankar's music; when Charulata sat on the swing regretting she never......

Review: My Week With Marilyn is fascinating

There's nothingabout Marilyn Monroe inMy Week With Marilyn that we don't already know. But Michelle Williams makes it a fascinating watch, writes Nishi Tiwari.I remember being intrigued when I......

Avatar, Hurt Locker lead Oscar nominations

The nominations for the 82nd Annual Academy Awards have been announced, and some of our predictions by Aseem Chhabra, Arthur J Pais and Raja Sendid come true! Here's a look at the nominations:......

When Khawaja felt like an 'outsider' in Australian dressing room

IMAGE: Usman Khawaja along with three others -- James Pattinson, Mitchell Johnson and Shane Watson -- was suspended for one Test during Australia's tour of India in 2013 for not submitting a......

Football Extras: Will Barca struggle without Suarez?

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Barcelona striker Luis Suarez will miss two weeks for knee treatment. Photograph: Sergio Perez/Reuters Barcelona striker......

More mate than mentor, 'Boof' makes inglorious exit

Lehmann immediately endeared himself to the team with his relaxed approach that he felt fostered an environment allowing players to express their natural aggression IMAGE: Australian cricket coach......

'Australian cricket has been in an ivory tower for too long'

Former coach Arthur calls out Aus cricket’s hypocrisy, deteriorating culture 'That could lead to only one conclusion. An explosion. A deterioration of standards that would culminate in an......

Lehmann to resign as Australia coach, claims report

IMAGE: Australia's Steve Smith and coach Darren Lehmann. The duo has come under fire for the ball-tampering stunt pulled out by teammate Cameron Bancroft on Saturday. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty......