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Sydney choked by hazardous haze from Australia bush fires

Dangerous smoke haze hangs over the city of Sydney as the New South Wales fire danger risk is raised from ‘very high’ to ‘severe’. Sydney air quality is 11 times the......

CANDYTOPIA: Inside the weird and wonderful candy land

Imagine a world where too much sugar isn't a bad thing. It exists thanks to a new, immersive exhibit called Candytopia. Candytopia is a sprawling sanctuary of confectionary bliss, tastefully......

'Modi needs another 10 years'

'I say Modi was India's last chance.''Because the kind of work this government has done -- I'm talking about physical delivery -- is fantastic, like no time in our history.' IMAGE: Prime Minister......

Trump to invite Putin to Washington, DC this year: White House

United States President Donald Trump has instructed his top national security aide to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to Washington, DC later this year and the “discussions are......

Don't judge China with a fossilised mindset

'There is no Buddha or Gandhi among countries, existing for the service of others; they all exist for the good of themselves.''For each country, its own interests should be paramount, and it is......

2 reasons why India's umbrella makers are happy

First, the industry is hoping for brisk business, as, according to projections there will be normal monsoon. Secondly, it is relieved at the fall in import of cheap umbrellas from China which had......

7 successful trading rules from a master

No platitudes here, speculating is very dangerous business. It is not about winning or losing, it is about surviving the lows and the highs. If you don't survive, you can't win. It's all about......

India, US could agree on reinventing IMF

Meeting of minds is needed and possible between India and the US, says Sanjaya Baru. This photograph, of an imperious Michel Camdessus, former managing director of the IMF, standing hands folded......

Asylum backlog: UK eases immigration rules

Immigration rules have been quietly relaxed in the UK to help the government clear a backlog of lakhs of asylum cases, British media claimed today. Quoting a leaked memo, The Daily Telegraph......

Mamata's mantra for the Railways

She is strong, aggressive, determined and fearless. Now, at the helm of one of India's most enterprising ministries, she promises the best service from the Indian Railways. Meet Mamata Baneerjee,......

The HIGHLIGHTS of Golden Globes 2020

It’s the 77th edition of the Golden Globes -- Hollywood’s annual party night when the who’s who of showbiz turn up in shiny couture, make politically correct speeches, win some,......

My FAVOURITE Indian films of 2019

Sreehari Nair could not put up with turgid and self-serious ones like Super Deluxe and Gully Boy. His list of favourite Indian movies of 2019 contains just five names. Before you read any further,......

Roger Moore's life in pictures

What a life he led! Roger Moore, who memorably played James Bond, lost a short battle to cancer and passed away on Tuesday, May 23, at his home in Switzerland. Looking back at a glorious life:......

Who rocked the Met Gala red carpet: Priyanka or Deepika? VOTE!

You go, girls! Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone have taken the west by storm, yet again. This time, on the Met Gala red carpet in New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art. ......

Jackie Chan wins Oscar after 56 years of movie-making!

'After 56 years in the film industry, making over 200 films, I've broken so many bones, finally this is mine. I want to thank you, Hong Kong, such an incredible city, my hometown, my......

IOC says Tokyo Olympics '100%' likely to go ahead

IMAGE: John Coates, an Australian, is vice president of the IOC and chairs Tokyo 2020's coordination commission. Photograph: Denis Balibouse/File Photo/Reuters A senior official of the......

Japan and IOC say Olympics will NOT be cancelled

IMAGE: IOC tweeted this statement, on Friday, on media reports regarding Tokyo 2020. Photograph: IOC Media/Twitter Japan and the IOC stood firm on Friday on their commitment to host the Tokyo......

Japan vows to host Olympics even as emergency declared in Tokyo

IMAGE: According to NHK World, the Japanese government hopes to begin vaccinations by late February. Photograph: Issei Kato/Reuters Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Thursday vowed to hold......

Japan to allow 'large-scale' overseas visitors for Tokyo Olympics

'I wonder why the government wants to hold the Games in this situation. They must be crazy. Are they going to kill Japanese citizens?' IMAGE: Over 11,000 athletes are expected in Tokyo for the......

After Premier League ceasefire - wooing or war?

IMAGE: Liverpool's Jordan Henderson with teammates celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Seventy-two hours after their radical plans for......

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IOC says Tokyo Olympics '100%' likely to go ahead

IMAGE: John Coates, an Australian, is vice president of the IOC and chairs Tokyo 2020's coordination commission. Photograph: Denis Balibouse/File... ...

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