An Indian Dalai Lama

Tawang is very much a part of India, and if the present Dalai Lama decides one day to take rebirth in Tawang, the Indian government will openly welcome him and support him, notes Claude Arpi.......

Get out! There's a wonderful world out there

Amazing photography can leave you speechless.    We were left without any words when we came across the finalists of the 14th annual Smithsonian Magazine 2016 Photo Contest.  Out of......

PHOTOS: Trump lays wreath at Arlington National Cemetery

Hours before taking oath of office as the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump laid wreaths on the Tomb of the Unknowns at the Arlington National Cemetry in Washington as a host of......

US Senate confirms Hayden to lead CIA

In a strong bi-partisan show of support, the United States Senate on Friday confirmed the nomination of Air Force General Michael Hayden as the next director of the Central Intelligence......

India's most competitive states: Maharashtra beats Gujarat

What makes India a competitive nation? Well, India’s diverse and dynamic states contribute towards making India an economic power.   A report by the Institute for Competitiveness......

Is India among most socially advanced countries?

The Social Progress Index is a new metric that measures progress through fulfillment of basic human needs rather than traditional indicators of economic growth, according to the Business Insider.......

COLUMN: Seeking shared value

Many people, not only in business but in society at large, still see progress and social justice as an either-or choice, writes Rajni Bakshi.   Violent clashes between local people and the......

Corporations, children and responsibility

Companies can be more alert on how various aspects of their operations impact children, writes Rajni Bakshi.Corporations are now among the most powerful entities on earth. Children are the......

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

National Award-winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-MP, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun is truly a......

Golden Globes 2020: Renee Zellweger wins

The 77th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There were a few surprises and some expected nods. This year's Carol Burnett Award was presented to Ellen DeGeneres and the honorary Cecil B......

Emmy 2019: Jodie Comer, Game Of Thrones win

The 71st Emmy Awards have been announced, and there have been quite a few surprises and some expected nods. Here's a quick glance at the winners, listed in bold:   IMAGE: Cast and crew......

Golden Globes 2019: Rami Malek, Glenn Close win

Who won at the Globes? We tell you! The 76th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There were a few surprises and some expected nods. Jeff Bridges won the Cecil B Demille Award. A quick......

LeBron James hits 40,000 points, rewriting NBA legacy

IMAGE: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James acknowledges the crowd after scoring his 40,000th career points. Photograph: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters LeBron James on Saturday......

PIX: Denver Nuggets beat Miami Heat to win first NBA title

IMAGE: The Denver Nuggets celebrate with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after beating Miami Heat in Game Five of the 2023 NBA Finals to win the NBA Championship at Ball Arena in Denver,......

PHOTOS: Timbers clinch first MLS Cup

Valeri gave Portland the lead after just 27 seconds, fastest goal in MLS history IMAGE: Portland Timbers owner Merritt Paulson hands the MLS Cup trophy to Liam Ridgewell, left, at MAPFRE Stadium......

Porter apologises for his 'rather be booed than ignored' comment on Ali

Moeen Ali of England. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images The chief of England's Professional Cricketers' Association Angus Porter has profusely apologized for his comments that England......

FA Cup: Chelsea give Mourinho perfect birthday gift

Jose Mourinho got the perfect birthday present when his Chelsea side beat Stoke City 1-0 in the FA Cup fourth round at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, Brazilian midfielder Oscar scoring the goal from a......