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Ex-Saudi royal guard arrested in Jamal Khashoggi killing

A 33-year-old former Saudi royal guard has been arrested in France for his alleged involvement in the brutal murder of Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi journalist and a Washington Post columnist, French......

Shaheen Bagh's 'Dadi' on BBC's 100 Women Of 2020 list

India's Shaheen Bagh dadi, Bilkis Bano, known for leading a peaceful protest against the new citizenship law is among the four Indian women to be included in the 'BBC 100 Women 2020' list released......

14 killed in twin attacks in Barcelona; Islamic State claims responsibility

Spanish police are in a race against time to find the van driver who ploughed into a crowd in Barcelona, after five terrorists wearing fake suicide belts who rammed civilians with a car......

'There was blood everywhere': Eyewitnesses share horrific tales of London attack

Horrified witnesses of the terror attacks at two central London landmarks on Sunday narrated tales of the gruesome events that unfolded when three knife-wielding men mowed down people and launched......

Memories of Bhopal 1984: 'Sadness. Dismay. Guilt. Shame'

'Children were most vulnerable to the gas exposure' 'Either the child's family does not want to be identified. Or they are dead' 'They don’t know what to do with all the chemicals......

How the I&B minister can clean up the media

The growth of a credible, objective news media business in India requires political will and a belief in free speech, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar. On an hour-long Facebook interaction last week,......

Thousands of jobs at risk as Tata Steel seeks British exit

Britain's traditionally anti-EU media have blamed Brussels for preventing London from taking greater steps to protect the industry, although supporters of membership say EU policy is not......

Women's taxi services are struggling to make ends meet

Ironically, amid these struggles, interest in these taxi services has grown, as concerns over women's safety have escalated. Image: Viira Cabs. Photograph, Courtesy: Viira Cabs ......

Media firms hiring, but not like pre-boom days

If the early signs are right, then Network 18's letting go of 200 people may just be an aberration. Across the Rs 80,000-crore (Rs 800-billion) Indian media and entertainment industry, hiring is......

'I travel the world with a piece of bamboo'

'I will always cherish the fact that I received the first big award of my life, actually two, in the company of legends for an incredible collaboration.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rakesh Chaurasia......

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

Varsha Bhosle salutes that effervescent icon of Indian cinema, Dev Anand, who would have turned 99 today, September 26. IMAGE: Dev Anand. This feature was first posted on Rediff.com on April 4,......

Emma Watson, Beyonce, J-Law: UK's TOP 10 feminist icons

Has your favourite star made the cut?A nationwide poll conducted by British fashion house Rose & Willard drew up a list of the country's top 10 feminist icons. Founder Heidy Rehman said......

Why Bond is better than breakfast

Men who make lists scarcely take other ones seriously, and so it is with me and this latest poll coming our way via the BBC's Radio Times. The publication asked over 2000 men and women about their......

Nations League PIX: France, Belgium win; Dutch outclass Poland

Olivier Giroud became the oldest player to score a goal for France, while Kevin De Bruyne's brilliance helped Belgium beat Wales 2-1. The Netherlands are within one point of securing a place in......

EPL PIX: Chelsea put aside turmoil while Gunners march on

Images from Sunday's action in the English Premier League. IMAGE: Kai Havertz scores to earn Chelsea victory over Newcastle United in the Premier League match, at Stamford Bridge, London, on......

Djokovic has unfinished business at Olympics

IMAGE: Novak Djokovic won a singles bronze medal in Beijing Olympics in 2008, but failed to earn a place on the podium at the London, Rio and Tokyo Olympics. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty......

EPL: Chelsea keep title hopes alive; Liverpool edge closer to City

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday. IMAGE: Chelsea's players celebrate after Hakim Ziyech scored the first goal against Tottenham Hotspur during the English Premier......

BBC drops Vaughan from Ashes coverage amid racism claims

IMAGE: Former England captain Michael Vaughan was named in the racism controversy involving former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq. Photograph: Carl Recine/Reuters Former England captain Michael......

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