Taliban Will Be Around For A Long While

Unless the Taliban goofs up in a big way, which seems highly unlikely, we are looking at a regime that will be around for quite a long while, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Talibs on......

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

On July 1, 2021, Britain's Princess Diana would have turned 60 and two decades after her tragic death in a car accident near the end of summer 1997, she still holds an exalted place on the altar of......

BJP campaign about Modi, not achievements

'When you look at the content of Modi's speeches, the word 'Modi' is what he pronounces the most by far, which is not a healthy sign.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi greets crowds......

10 reasons why we wish we were in Paris right now!

The City of Love has become a scenic winter wonderland after seven inches of snow fell in Paris. Iconic landmarks such as the Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower are blanketed in snow, making......

Europe: Fresh snowfall disrupts rail, air traffic

Thousands of air travellers remained stranded and train services were severely disrupted as fresh snowfall and sub-zero temperatures worsened Europe's Christmas travel chaos.For the fifth......

Beware! 10 future bubbles in the making

One year after the world's brush with economic catastrophe, there's a lot to learn from bubbles that caused the financial chaos. And what does this tell us of what's next on the radar? Why do......

The uncertainty bias and missed opportunities

The October low we talked about held against all odds. A strange time cycle that worked against all conventional knowledge. And now that 2008 comes to end, we can sum up a few gaps in generational......

Market correction? What's that?

A correction is a reality for stock market participants. It's discussed, debated analysed and forgotten when the uptrend resumes. But the term 'correction' is highly misunderstood in the market.......

Can You Watch So Many OTT Shows This Week?

You'll need an extra pair of eyes for the content flood on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists your viewing options.   GoodbyeWhere to watch? NetflixLanguage: Hindi A family mourns the loss of......

It's wrap for Farah Ki Dawaat!

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities: Farah Khan recently shot with Shilpa Shetty and Bharti Singh (left) for the last episode of her celebrity cookery show Farah Ki......

Desingu Raja: Unconvincing plot, great comedy

Director Ezhil attempts to infuse a dose of humour into a tale of enemity, writes S Saraswathi. Vemal and Bindu Madhavi, the hit pair from Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga which recently crossed the......

Slumdog Millionaire sold out!

All eyes it seems are on the triumphant American release of Quantum of Solace which has hijacked $70 million in just three days, far exceeding the Hollywood expectations. But discerning eyes will......

Verstappen wins in Japan as Red Bull seal constructors' title

'You can all be very proud here at the track and back at the factory. You have built a rocket ship of a car.' IMAGE: Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the Japanese Grand Prix in......

Dominant Verstappen takes Red Bull to historic win

IMAGE: Max Verstappen took Red Bull to a record 12th straight win. Photograph: Bernadett Szabo/Reuters Dominant Formula One leader Max Verstappen ran away with the Hungarian Grand Prix by a mighty......

F1: Double delight for triumphant Perez in Baku

IMAGE: Red Bull's Sergio Perez celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, at Baku City Circuit, Azerbaijan, on Sunday. Photograph: Leonhard Foeger/Reuters......

Verstappen wins as red flag drama engulfs Australia GP

  IMAGE: Max Verstappen celebrates on the podium with second-placed Lewis Hamilton and third-placed Fernando Alonso. Photograph: Darrian Traynor/Reuters Max Verstappen won the Australian Grand......

PIX: Hamilton wins crazy Saudi GP to level with Verstappen

IMAGE: Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the race as second placed Red Bull's Max Verstappen looks dejected. Photograph: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters......