Italy locks down 16 mn people to fight coronavirus

Calling the coronavirus outbreak a "national emergency," Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte-led Italian government on early Sunday locked down much of the country's north, including Venice and Milan,......

3,282 lives and counting... Coronavirus death toll across the globe

The World Health Organization said that it had registered 2,241 new confirmed cases of the new coronavirus disease worldwide within the past 24 hours, with 84 people having died, which brought the......

From shining skyscrapers to dilapidated shells: 2018's Architectural Photography Awards

The shortlist for the Architectural Photography Awards 2018 has been revealed. The awards are split into four categories: Exterior, Interior, Sense of Place, and Buildings in Use, with each......

Why we should hike entry fees to our monuments

Not only will the move help keep out stray, disinterested walk-ins, but also help maintain our heritage better, says Anjuli Bhargava. IMAGE: The issue of monument pricing is rankling. Why is it......

Remembering Charles Correa and his 'breathing' buildings

India's foremost architect and town planner was renowned as much for his 'breathing' spaces as for his irascible personality Obituaries can be hagiographic, at least in the immediate aftermath of......

10 cities in the world with worst traffic jams

Heavy traffic is seen on the streets of Moscow during the evening rush hour. Photograph: Anton Golubev/Reuters People living in cities are the worst victims of traffic congestion. And their woes......

I am not minister for Air India: Ajit Singh

Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh tells Kavita Chowdhury that he is focused on passenger comfort and not on favouring private airlines, as many have alleged. Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh has......

A pizza that costs Rs 10,000!

A lobster off the Canadian coast, thyme-scented mascarpone and an ounce of Iranian Beluga caviar -- all that on a pizza. Built at a cost of Rs 1,700 crore (Rs 17 billion), The Leela Palace in New......

Gael Garcia Bernal: I'd love to do a Bollywood film

Ankur Pathak catches up with The Motorcycle Diaries actor Gael Garcia Bernal at the Locarno International Film Festival.Gael Garcia Bernal is probably the most cross-culturally successfull actor......

Hong Kong film fails to impress at Locarno

Ankur Pathak captures the essence of the Locarno International Film Festival, live from Locarno! After including films as linguistically diverse as one can accomodate, the eighth day at the......

Emotions dominate Locarno's brilliant films

Ankur Pathak captures the essence of the Locarno International Film Festival, live from Locarno! The rare gift about cinema is that it can capture the infiniteness of time. It can hold it......

Movies, Leopard prints and all that jazz at Locarno

Ankur Pathak captures the essence of the Locarno International Film Festival, live from Locarno! Keeping its date with the movies, the incredibly gorgeous lakeside town of Locarno -- which lies in......

Italy players insisted on open bus tour after Euro 2020 triumph despite COVID risk

IMAGE: The Italy team drive through Rome in an open top bus tour amidst celebrating fans after winning the Euros. Photograph: Remo Casilli/Reuters Italian team players overrode police objections......

Italy erupts in celebration after Euro 2020 triumph

IMAGE: Italy fans celebrate. Photograph: Hollie Adams/Getty Images Italians poured into streets and squares in massive numbers on Sunday as the national soccer team beat England to win Euro 2020,......

PICS: Euro 2020 kicks-off with fireworks, balloons after year-long delay

IMAGE: A general view of the opening ceremony inside the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy, prior to the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group A match between Turkey and Italy, on Friday. Photograph:......

Hamilton on brink of Schumacher record after three-in-one win

Hamilton on brink of Schumacher record after three-in-one win IMAGE: Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton celebrates after winning the race. Photograph: Jennifer Lorenzini/Reuters Six-time world champion......

PHOTOS: Fans, players say goodbye to Fiorentina captain Astori

'He has always been and will always be a Florentine.' IMAGE: Pallbearers carry the casket of Davide Astori after the funeral service in Florence. Photograph: Alessandro Bianchi/Reuters Thousands......