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70 Years Ago, They Conquered Everest

May 29, 1953. A New Zealand beekeeper named Edmund Hillary and a Nepali sherpa named Tenzing Norgay became the first human beings to reach the top of the world -- the 29,035 foot Mount Everest, the......

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

King Charles III spent 70 long years as the heir to the British throne. In those years as a prince -- a record number among royal families -- he led a colourful and unusual life, indulging so many......

Pope Benedict XVI Laid To Rest

Glimpses from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's funeral ceremony at St Peter's Square at the Vatican City, January 5, 2023. Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger became Pope Benedict XVI, serving as head of the......

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

'Anglo-Indians have played a significant role at the forefront, meeting every challenge to the security of the motherland.'A fascinating excerpt from Barry O'Brien's The Anglo-Indians: A Portrait......

A King's Face Shrouded In Sadness

IMAGE: Princess Anne, the princess royal, looks with concern at her brother Britain's King Charles III who seems overwhelmed with sadness at their mother Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in London,......

Madhubala-Dilip Kumar To Star In 2025 Movie?

Digital ghosts have opened a new can of worms for digital experts. IMAGE: Carrie Fisher's digital ghost in Star Wars 5. In July 2023, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and......

The Crown Has Lost Its Way

Was descending into the telling of only Diana's tale in four long, slightly-draggy soap-opera-ish episodes of the last season the original premise of The Crown? asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel. IMAGE:......

Fraud Ranbir, Fiery Dimple: On The OTT Menu This Week

Fraud Ranbir, fiery Dimple and tons more action to catch on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations. Tu Jhoothi Main MakkaarWhere to watch? NetflixLanguage: Hindi Ranbir......

Golden Globes: RRR's Naatu Naatu Wins Best Original Song

Here's a quick look at the winners of the 80th Annual Golden Globe awards. IMAGE: Tony Kushner, Seth Rogen, Judd Hirsch, Gabriel LaBelle, Steven Spielberg, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano and Kristie......

Your OTT Menu: Mothers. Vampires. Politicians.

Fascinating new offerings as well as a steady supply of remakes and biopics colour the OTT scene this week. Sukanya Verma lists her picks. Licorice PizzaWhere to watch? Amazon Prime VideoLanguage:......

Warner in Australia's squad for first Pakistan Test

IMAGE: David Warner's lack of Test runs, an average of less than 30 with just one century over the last two years, had threatened to stymie his retirement plans but his contribution to Australia's......

'The Big Show': From Tunbridge Wells to Wankhede

Photographs: BCCI/X, Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters It was a cold morning in Tunbridge Wells back then in 1983; after 40 years, the warm evening at the Wankhede carried the same vibes.It was Kapil......

Neeraj Chopra needs 'one perfect day' to breach 90m mark

IMAGE: Neeraj Chopra had fallen agonisingly short of the 90m mark, throwing the spear to a distance of 89.94m at the Diamond League meet in Stockholm. Photograph: Neeraj Chopra/Instagram Olympic......

SEE PIX! Fans throng to Man City's rain-soaked victory parade

IMAGE: Treble winners Man City celebrate on the podium during their victory parade. Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images Even a thunderstorm could not dent Manchester City's rousing victory......

Australia pick Warner for Ashes, WTC final vs India

IMAGE: David Warner has been under pressure after a poor run of form with the bat but returned after injury to the 17-man squad for the June 7 WTC final against India at The Oval and the first two......

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