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Case of the missing Churchill bust: 'It's just a myth'

The White House has refuted the story circulating around, that United States President Barack Obama has returned the bust of Winston Churchill to the United Kingdom, saying, it is a myth. "It is......

Pak not doing enough to punish 26/11 culprits: UK

Pakistan is not doing enough to bring the perpetrators of the 26/11 attack to justice, former British foreign secretary David Miliband has stated, confirming the Indian position on this issue. "I......

Why extremists target Pakistani navy

Senior analyst B Raman explains why the Pakistani navy has been the favorrite target of jihadists.Two Pakistani naval personnel -- a commissioned officer of the rank of sub-lieutenant and a sailor......

This US Congressman is proud of his Indian roots

In his first interview with a South Asian newspaper after being sworn in, Hansen Hashim Clarke, the newly-minted member of the United States House of Representatives representing Michigan's 13th......

The death of Kashmir's indigenous gun industry

Once a flourishing industry, Kashmir's gunsmiths have seen their trade being reduced to naught by militancy and an apathetic government, writes Haroon Mirani. Once famed for their intricately......

Airbus CEO upbeat on EADS revamp

The chief executive of Airbus moved to head off any concerns about a dip in profits or political interference at the European planemaker as France and Germany edged towards a shake-up of parent......

47% Indians say corruption got worse in 5 years

The groundswell of public support for the anti-corruption movement in India shows the people recognise that the problem is "endemic" in their society, with almost half of them saying the issue of......

IMAGES: 5 fine sedans coming your way!

The Indian car market has made a sluggish start in the new fiscal as compared to the last year. The year 2010 was phenomenal for car sales in the country, mostly because of a number of new......

Tata Motors starts sending Nano overseas

Tata Motors has started sending its small car Nano to overseas markets, with shipment of 498 units in April this year and a formal announcement of starting exports of the 'people's car' is expected......

Public Provident Fund: An answer to a secure future

The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is amongst the most popular investment option. Besides the tax deduction and eight per cent tax-free interest, it also acts as a social security cover. Over 16......

SPOTTED: Beckhams, Tom Cruise, Rihanna at the games!

Among the many options for entertainment available to them, watching basketball matches seems to be the most popular amongst Hollywood's creme de la creme. Here's a look at pictures of A-list......

Review: Premium Rush is a very fast ride

Raja Sen thinks Premium Rush is a very tight film.At a time of overtly high-concept films, films that look like something but are defiantly something else entirely, films that mashup various genres......

Tom Cruise opted for quickie divorce 'to save Scientology'

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!Tom Cruise settled his divorce with Katie Holmes quickly in order "to save The Church of Scientology," cult experts have......

The Ten Nastiest Hollywood Break-Ups

It wasn't just Tom Cruise who was shocked when Katie Holmes, his wife of five and a half years, filed for divorce last Thursday while the actor was away in Iceland, shooting for his new film......

Pix: And the Grammy goes to...

Country music group Lady Antebellum emerged big winners, taking home five trophies at the 53rd Grammy Awards while biggies like Lady Gaga and Eminem followed close with three and two golden......

The Muhammad Ali tribute you MUST read!

'Every Ali obituary I read made the point that he 'transcended his sport' -- a reference to the many battles he fought with America even as he fought in America.''What the obituaries leave out is......

Images: High-voltage ceremony launches cricket World Cup

Beijing (Olympics) did it with aplomb in 2008. New Delhi (Commonwealth Games) wasn't far behind last year. And Guangzhou (Asiad) ensured China made a positive impact on......

China promises cricket a memorable Asiad debut

China will make its bow in international cricket on Saturday amid high-pitched excitement and huge expectations at the sport's Asian Games debut. A full house will cheer the Chinese women as they......

Sutcliffe inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

The late Herbert Sutcliffe, who opened the batting for Yorkshire and England, was formally inducted into the International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket Hall of Fame, at Lord's on Saturday.Herbert......

England say farewell to super-servant Beckham

Fans barely noticed when Wes Brown and Paul Robinson turned their back on England this week but when Fabio Capello closed the door on David Beckham on Wednesday it truly was the end of an era.......

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