Obama's team suffers blow as nominee quits

Two weeks ahead of his inauguration, United States President-elect Barack Obama's incoming cabinet faced a hiccup when Commerce Secretary-designate Bill Richardson withdrew citing an ongoing......

India discussing nuke deal with New Mexico?

Consul General in San Francisco Susmita Gongulee Thomas, during her visit to Santa Fe in New Mexico in February, reportedly discussed the possibility of exporting nuclear fuel to India with......

Hispanic leader joins race to White House

Democrat Bill Richardson took the first step towards the bid to become the first Hispanic President of the United States touting his experience as a governor, a cabinet secretary and as US......

'India should have greater role in world affairs'

United States Democratic Presidential candidate Bill Richardson has sought a greater role for India in world affairs by including it among the Group of Eight industrialised nations and giving it a......

'GST structure is complex'

Even as the International Monetary Fund says the proposed goods and services tax will improve tax compliance and enhance economic growth by 1-1.5 per cent over time, it finds the structure of the......

With $2 bn in charity, Jeff Bezos is top donor of 2018

Here are the top 10 philanthropists of 2018! Yes, you heard it right! Jeff Bezos, Amazon CEO, tops 2018's Philanthropy 50 list, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy's list of those giving......

When Quentin Tarantino got it so wrong

Quentin Tarantino, declares Sreehari Nair, will be remembered as someone who made just two great movies, and who then brought misery upon himself. IMAGE: Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio in Once......

Athletics: Worlds set for big return to Europe

IMAGE: The World Championships set to unfold in Budapest promises record-breaking action. Photograph: Murad Sezer/Reuters Forty years after its first edition, the world athletics championships get......

IPL: It's Rohit's flair vs Dhoni's acumen at Wankhede

IMAGE: Mumbai Indians enjoy a superior head-to-head record against Chennai Super Kings, with 20 wins from 34 matches. Photograph: BCCI Rohit Sharma will be looking to get his act together as......

Af-Pak fan clashes: ICC to beef up security

IMAGE: Pakistan's Wahab Riaz is escorted off the field after the Group Stage match against Afghanistan at Headingley on in Leeds on Saturday. Photograph: Clive Mason/Getty Images ICC Chief......

Delhi Capitals hold edge over Punjab Kings

IMAGE: The middle-orders' struggles in both the dugouts will make it an engrossing contest with DC bowlers expected to hold sway in Nortje's presence. Photograph: BCCI Delhi Capitals skipper......

Pant vs KL Rahul as DC take on Punjab

Delhi Capitals aim for consolidation, Punjab Kings want spin trick to work again IMAGE: It won't be surprising if the in-form KL Rahul wants to bat first against Delhi Capitals. Photograph:......