Story behind viral image at Black Lives Matter protest

In the middle of opposing demonstrations in London over the weekend, a Black Lives Matter protester placed a bloodied counter-protester in a 'fireman's lift' and carried him to the police. It's a......

'Black Lives Matter': Thousands protest in US cities

While thousands of demonstrators flooded the streets of major US cities again on Saturday night -- protesting the recent killings by police of black men Philando Castile in suburban St Paul,......

Pepsi pulls ad accused of mocking 'Black Lives Matter' protests

Pepsi has pulled an advertisement after it was widely mocked and criticised for appearing to trivialise protests for social justice causes. IMAGE: A still from the ad showing model Kendall Jenner......

'Black Lives Matter' protests erupt in New York

Demonstrators protest the Eric Garner grand jury decision. Photograph: Mark Makela/Getty Images Widespread protests broke out in New York following a grand jury verdict not to indict officers......

Why are electric two-wheelers in India catching fire?

Dubious chargers, poor battery placement and faulty wires are some of the culprits. India’s safety ecosystem is a black hole. Rigorous testing is needed for Indian conditions — beset......

Remembering TT

'Through an old train ticket, a ubiquitous red and black pencil, his promotion letter to me, my plane ticket to Bangalore and Thomas House -- five objects and institutions -- my memories of his......

'The next 15 to 20 years are India's decades'

'...Unless we muck up our policies.' 'We have to become a modernised economy.' 'Our institutions should be stronger. And that is most important.' 'The rule of law should prevail and contracts......

Oppenheimer Review: Simply Brilliant

Oppenheimer is a very politically significant film for our time, observes Utkarsh Mishra. When 'American Prometheus' Dr J Robert Oppenheimer decided to lead the Manhattan Project to make the......

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen,' notes Sreehari Nair on the legendary actor's birthday. IMAGE:......

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode......

Bollywood Vamps: Armed With More Evil Than Hell!

Full of smouldering glares and scathing words, she's armed with more evil than hell can contain. She can also kill with a kiss and crush with a smile, all in a day's work. Beware! Buxom babe or......

Trump lashes out at NFL over 'Black Lives Matter'

Over the weekend, the NFL issued a video of Commissioner Roger Goodell apologizing for failing to listen to black players: "We, the NFL, believe Black Lives Matter," Goodell said. IMAGE: When......

'Olympic Games cannot be marketplace of demonstrations'

IMAGE: International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach. Photograph: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said the Olympic Games are not......

Gayle claims he is victim of racism

'Racism is not only in football, it's in cricket too. Even within teams as a black man, I get the end of the stick. Black and powerful. Black and proud' IMAGE: Chris Gayle's remark comes as 'Black......

Racism is a pandemic, says boxing champ Joshua

IMAGE: Heavyweight boxing world champion Anthony Joshua joined a march through the streets of his home town of Watford. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Heavyweight boxing world champion......

PIX: What will US athletes' protests look like?

The NBA will have 'Black Lives Matter' printed on the game court for its July 30 restart in Orlando IMAGE: San Francisco Giants during the US National Anthem before the start of the game......