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Mourning The Bondi Beach Dead

The day after the shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach. IMAGE: A woman reacts as flowers lie on the ground in a makeshift memorial following the attack on a Jewish holiday celebration at Sydney's......

Sentencing of ex-ISI chief opens door to wider crackdown: Report

The sentencing of Pakistan's former spy chief Faiz Hameed may just be 'the beginning', as it can herald a spate of new cases against politicians and activists for involvement in anti-army riots......

Mamdani hates Indians, plans to arrest Netanyahu: Trump Jr

United States President Donald Trump's son, Eric Trump, has launched a scathing attack on New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, accusing that the new leader "hates Indian people" and called him a......

The Quiet Courage of Walking Away

Walking away is easier when nothing is at stake. It is far harder when you must break away from your core.Those who manage to do this are truly admirable because it takes immense courage to choose......

Why Is Trump Tied Up?

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry. Knot My Leader IMAGE: Anti-Trump activists hold onto ropes tied around a person wearing a cutout mask of US President Donald J......

Forex reserves jump $5.54 bn to $692.57 bn

India's forex reserves jumped $5.54 billion to $692.57 billion during the week ended November 14 due to a steep increase in the value of gold reserves, the RBI said on Friday. Photograph: Lisa......

Skoda to drive in more global models into India

Czech carmaker Skoda plans to bring more of its global nameplates into the Indian market as it looks to cater to a diverse set of customers, according to a senior company executive. Photograph:......

India's new travel anthem: Go where the music plays, and tourism thrives

India’s live events scene is hitting a high note. With global performers adding the country to their tour maps and the government aiming to double the concert economy, hotels in key metro cities......

Foreign mining firms assure rare-earth oxide supply under PLI scheme

Major foreign mining and refining companies have assured the Indian government that they will have sufficient stocks of rare-earth oxides to supply to the winning bidders under the country’s......

Avatar: Fire And Ash Review: Predictable

Avatar: Fire And Ash is visually stunning and emotionally engaging, offering strong performances and thrilling action, notes Syed Firdaus Ashraf. The phrase 'Dr Livingstone, I presume?' has long......

Fatima's Ishk With Vijay Varma

Manish Malhotra held a grand premiere for his debut production, Gustaakh Ishk, and invited friends from the film industry. Fatima Sana Shaikh and Vijay Varma play the leading pair in the film,......

Diljit Misses The Emmy

IMAGE: Diljit Dosanjh. Photograph: Eduardo Munoz/Reuters Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh missed out on the Best Actor award at the 53rd International Emmy Awards 2025, where he was nominated for his......

'Emotion Is Very Scarce Right Now'

'We have come to the point in civilisation where emotion seems to be something you hide or you have to be discreet about, or to be ashamed of.' IMAGE: Jacob Elrodi in Frankenstein. Mexican......

Quentin Tarantino's Top 10 Movies

IMAGE: Quentin Tarantino with his Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for Django Unchained at the 85th Academy Awards, February 24, 2013. Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters Quentin Tarantino listed his......

Why DC chased Miller, Duckett and Nabi

I think we came in with a clear plan: Parth Jindal IMAGE: Parth Jindal said Delhi Capitals entered the auction with a clear plan in mind. Photograph: BCCI Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal......

Rs 1-2 Crore Buys That May Decide IPL 2026

The IPL 2026 mini auction in Abu Dhabi on Tusday, December 16, 2025, had its share of jaw-dropping numbers, but the smartest business wasn't done at Rs 25 crore (Rs 250 million). While big buys......

'Every fan in India excited for Shubman Gill's comeback'

IMAGE: Shubman Gill missed the second Test against South Africa and the recently concluded three-match ODI series due to a neck injury. Photograph: BCCI Pace great Dale Steyn believes fans will be......

Garnacho double fires Chelsea into League Cup semis

IMAGE: Cherlsea's Alejandro Garnacho celebrates scoring their third goal against Cardiff City at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain, on Tuesday. Photograph: David Klein/Reuters......

PIX: England's Ashes hopes in tatters as Aus in command

Images from Day 2 of the 3rd Ashes Test in Adelaide on Thursday. Scorecard IMAGE: Pat Cummins celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Jamie Smith. Photograph: Asanka Brendon......