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Violent protests engulf US, 40 cities under curfew; 4,000 arrested

The United States remained a tinderbox of anger and emotion as rioting and looting linked to the protests against the custodial killing of African-American George Floyd left a trail of destruction,......

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

The United States remained a tinderbox of anger and emotion as violent protests erupted for a sixth day across the country over the custodial killing of African-American George Floyd, resulting in......

Citizenship isn't just about rights, but also about duties:CJI

Chief Justice of India Sharad Bobde on Saturday said that citizenship was not only about people's rights, but also about their duties towards the society. IMAGE: Chief Justice of India Sharad......

In tribute to Gandhi, PM moots 'Einstein challenge' in NYT op-ed

The op-ed ends with a call to the world to work shoulder to shoulder to end hate, violence and suffering. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi in the Central Hall of......

Life in Hong Kong, city of protest

For months, Hong Kong's streets have seethed with discontent. Scenes show protesters, sometimes numbering in the hundreds of thousands, many wearing surgical masks and carrying umbrellas that have......

Can Obama's visit lift India-US trade ties out of gloom?

Image: Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with US President Barack Obama at the White House in September. Photograph: Press Information Bureau. The visit of United States President Barack......

America's economic resurgence is real, says Obama

Image: US President Barack Obama travels to the Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India. Photograph: Pete Souza/White House Hailing the revival of economy and......

ADAG, Spielberg plan $300mn movie on Martin Luther

The Reliance-Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group is all set to get into Hollywood's big bucks league. DreamWorks Studios, a joint venture between Steven Spielberg and Stacey Snider, along with the ADA......

'Nobel Peace Prize should go to Twitter'

Former US national security adviser Mark Pfeifle has said that microblogging site Twitter should win the Nobel Peace Prize for its role during the civil unrest in Iran. 'When traditional......

Notebook review: Wow! visuals, wooden leads!

A little charm from the debuting actors and Notebook would actually be worthy of note, says Sukanya Verma. Kashmir's soulful beauty seems so far removed from its volatile reality; it's easy to......

'Politics should not be treated like lavatory cleaning'

'Politics has become a toilet because we delegate everything.''We have to catch a bus, watch a cricket match, live our life... we feel this (politics) is not part of our responsibility.' IMAGE:......

What does 2017's cinema hold for you?

Ranjita Ganesan lists the movies we should look forward to. There's a lot happening in Bollywood, Hollywood and world cinema this year. We break it up for you. Bollywood: Masala mix IMAGE: Shah......

'India's Daughter should not be banned'

'Banning the film is an unfortunate response and does great injustice to Nirbhaya's parents, who have supported the film and to the brave young men and women who forced the government to set up the......

The Top 11 English Films of 2014

From Boyhood to The Grand Budapest Hotel, we've seen some brilliant cinema this year. The year 2014 saw many exceptional films, some of which have already dominated the critics’ awards cycle.......

Have you seen Serena's 'racist and sexist' cartoon?

The cartoon has been blasted by numerous athletes, celebrities, journalists and activists IMAGE: Serena Williams of the United States reacts. Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images Harry......

Muhammad Ali, 'the greatest', remembered as boxer who transcended sports

IMAGE: Fans of the late Muhammad Ali, the former world heavyweight boxing champion come to pay their respects at the Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Photograph: John Sommers II/Reuters.......

There will never be another Muhammad Ali...the world reacts

IMAGE: Boxing great Muhammad Ali waves to the crowd. Photograph: John Sommers II/File Photo/Reuters. Former world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali died on Friday, aged 74. Following are......

Muhammad Ali: The greatest of all time

Bikash Mohapatra salutes boxing legend Muhammad Ali IMAGE: File photo of American heavyweight boxer Cassius Clay (later Muhammad Ali), February 1964. Photograph: Getty Images. 'Age is......

Muhammad Ali: 'Greatest' boxer, showman, ambassador

IMAGE: American Heavyweight boxer Cassius Clay (later Muhammad Ali), training in his gym, 21st May 1965. Photograph: Harry Benson/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images. More than 60 years ago, a......

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