Israeli parents get nod for sperm retrieval from sons killed in war: Report

Israel is allowing parents to circumvent usual legal procedures to have the sperm of their fallen soldier sons, or civilian sons killed during the war with Hamas to be retrieved before burial to......

'Ready for war', says Israel as Hamas fires barrage of rockets

The Israel Defence Forces on Saturday declared a state of readiness for war following a massive barrage of rockets from the Gaza Strip and infiltration of Hamas terrorists into Israel, The Times of......

Jury says Trump sexually abused, defamed author

Former United States President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed author and advice columnist E Jean Carroll in 1996, a Manhattan federal jury has found and awarded her $5 million for battery......

Kamala Harris' glass portrait unveiled in her honour

Celebrating Kamala Harris as America's first woman vice president, a unique glass portrait in her honour has been unveiled in front of the historic Lincoln Memorial. IMAGE: A woman takes a snap of......

'Indians should continue to buy gold'

Telling Indians not to buy gold is like asking Americans not to consume liquor, billionaire investor Thomas Kaplan has said. Appreciating Indians' appetite for gold, Kaplan said the precious metal......

Sweden offers to help turn Mumbai into smart city

Waste management, digital urban land management and urban transportation key areas of focus The city's 20-year development plan till 2034 is likely to get a 'Swedish touch' with the western......

How to say yes to your employees in tough times

The Kaplan Thaler Group rented an ice cream truck and parked it behind its offices for a day. Employees got any treat they wanted that day. "Nothing brings a company together like free food," says......

Harvard guru's tips on organisational success

The world is changing with trade barriers disappearing and competition becoming fiercer than ever. Robert S Kaplan says that to succeed, you have to change the way you operate. Measure......

Weekend Roundup: Films with dark themes dominate Locarno

Most of the films shown over the weekend at the Locarno film festival had dark themes. So it was refreshing to watch Leslye Headland`s Bachelorette featuring Kirsten Dunst, Lizzy Kaplan and Isla......

'When #MeToo broke in India, I felt liberated'

'Nobody can put back and seal what the movement has unleashed -- conversation, awareness and support.' IMAGE: Kiara Advani in Guilty. Photograph: Kind courtesy Netflix/Instagram Ruchi Narain,......

The Kannada film that took on Baahubali, and (almost) won!

'A week after RangiTaranga released, multiplexes and single screen theatres were cutting down on the shows despite good collections. Luckily for us, the film spoke for itself and social media......

Broward Stadium: Where India, Windies Will Play US T20Is

IMAGE: The Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill, Florida, which was built in 2007 and is the only cricket stadium in the USA sanctioned by the International Cricket Council. Photograph:......

Late goal denies Leverkusen win over Hertha

A last-gasp goal from Hertha Berlin's Adrian Ramos denied Bayer Leverkusen the chance to go six points clear at the top of the Bundesliga on Friday after a 2-2 draw. Undefeated Leverkusen, who are......

Maiden GM norm for Abhijeet

Teenager Abhijeet Gupta bagged his maiden Grandmaster norm after a sparkling performance in the 24th Andorra International Open Chess tournament, in Andorra La Vella, last week.Gupta scored an......

Swansea City sack manager Bradley

Swansea City sacked manager Bob Bradley on Tuesday less than three months after the American took charge, with the January transfer window looming and the Premier League's second-bottom club......

Brand Nishikori set to soar despite US Open defeat

Kei Nishikori of Japan changes his shirt during a change over at the US Open final on Monday. Photograph: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images Already ranked ninth in Forbes' list of top tennis earners,......