Poll shows Jindal leading Louisiana race

Republican Bobby Jindal has an 11-point lead over Democrat Kathleen Blanco in the race for Louisiana governor, an independent poll has said.The runoff election is on November 15.Jindal has 49 per......

US restricts entry of passengers from Ebola-hit nations

The United States has restricted the entry of passengers from the three Ebola-stricken West African nations to five major airports conducting enhanced screening for the virus, safeguarding its......

It doesn't matter that Kamala Harris is half-Indian

What the Indian economy looks like next January will influence her view on India, not her genetics, notes Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Democratic vice presidential candidate Senator Kamala Harris accepts......

Historic day in US as Supreme Court legalises gay marriage

In a historic ruling, the US Supreme Court on Friday legalised same sex marriage, holding that gay people can get married in all 50 states of the country. Casey Kend of New York holds a sign in......

Blonde Review: Marilyn Monroe Deserves Better

Marilyn Monroe is always seen as a cautionary tale of how the pressures of celebrity could destroy a fragile mind, observes Deepa Gahlot. This year marked the 60th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe's......

The Dilemma Ali Fazal is Struggling With

'There is a part of me that says it is a great time to tell stories from my own land.''But then opportunities are coming my way from all over the world.''So one foot is here and one foot is in the......

Will these movies win an Oscar?

Here's looking at some brilliant movies. The Toronto International Film Festival was very good for American movies, especially the indie kind. The Oscar competition is going to be strong and......