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US prisoner chooses to be executed by firing squad

A convicted murderer is set to be executed by firing squad in the United States state of South Carolina on Friday, marking the state's first use of the method and the first such execution in the US......

Time We Understood America's Game

Sections of our media and elite take Western reports/judgements at face value and are ready to condemn the targets without understanding the deeper power linkages behind such actions, asserts......

Kamala Harris gains ground post Biden exit, in tie with Trump: Poll

US Vice President Kamala Harris, who has begun her sprint for the White House, is in a virtual tie with former president Donald Trump, the Republican Party presidential candidate, according to the......

UK heads for complete lockdown as Covid tally crosses 1 mn mark

The United Kingdom has crossed the grim milestone of 1 million coronavirus cases as it prepares for a second complete lockdown in an attempt to curb the rapid spread of infections. IMAGE: People......

PHOTOS: It's an incredibly odd, odd world!

These eight odd photos prove it's a mad, mad world! A break dancer stands on his head in Times Square in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York. Photograph: Carlo Allegri/Reuters A man......

She-change in energy sector; Hilton to head Shell India

After nearly two decades of being led by the formidable Vikram Singh Mehta, Shell India on Wednesday announced the appointment of Yasmine Hilton as the chairman of group companies in New Delhi.......

10 mind-blowing cars you would love to drive!

The auto industry’s most awaited event has begun in Detroit. The North American International Auto Show which completes 25 years, showcases hot cars from a host of manufacturers. Ford......

Siva is no stranger to CBI, or controversy

A consummate deal-maker, the former Aircel boss raked in the moolah in many, but lost a packet in several others. Siva group chairman and serial entrepreneur C Sivasankaran is not new to......

Ambitious plans in India? Good luck to Foxconn's Terry Gou

Like Enron and Posco, Foxconn's Terry Gou may just discover that when it comes to doing big business in India, it's better to stay under the radar, notes Kanika Datta. Devendra Fadnavis and......

Mallya extradition case: Boost for CBI; next hearing on July 11

The judge confirmed that the bulk of the evidence submitted by the Indian authorities will be admissible The bulk of the evidence submitted by Indian authorities against embattled liquor tycoon......

Dune: Prophecy Review: Pale Addition to Dune Universe

Dune: Prophecy feels like a moneygrab opportunity meant to capitalise on what's already popular, observes Mayur Sanap. When Dune released in 2021, I remember how Director Denis Villeneuve talked......

How can Daniel Day-Lewis retire?

One of the finest actors of our time says goodbye, yet again. We won't be seeing Daniel Day-Lewis in the movies again. The three-time Oscar winner has just announced his retirement. In a statement......

Tom Cruise breaks ankle; Mission Impossible 6 on hold

Injury-caution for Tom Cruise?He throws it out of the window before you can say Mission Impossible! So it happened. Tom Cruise injured himself performing a stunt for the latest Mission: Impossible.......

Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

The nominations for the 69th British Academy Film Awards -- or the BAFTAs -- have been announced, and it seems to be a Tom Hanks and Cate Blanchett show all the way! Their films -- Bridge Of......

'I could only imagine Dev as David Copperfield'

'Dev for me embodied all that kind of charm, optimism, energy, vulnerability, awkwardness and yet strength.''He's in every scene for two hours.''He has to play drama, melodrama, romance, pathos,......

Greatbatch takes over as New Zealand Cricket boss

IMAGE: Mark Greatbatch, who played 41 Tests and 84 ODIs for New Zealand between 1988 and 1996, replaces Lesley Murdoch. Photograph: ANI Photo Former New Zealand Test player, coach and selector......

Paolini steers Italy to 5th Billie Jean King Cup title

IMAGE: Italy captain Tathiana Garbin, Lucia Bronzetti, Jasmine Paolini, Camila Giorgi, Martina Trevisan and Elisabetta Cocciaretto celebrate with tennis icon Billie Jean King and the trophy after......

India Aiming for Series Sweep Against Ireland in Women's ODI

IMAGE: India had won the 2nd ODI against Ireland by 116 runs. Photograph: BCCI Women/X A dominant India will fancy their chances of completing a clean sweep of the women's ODI series against......

India women aim to keep perfect record against Ireland

IMAGE: The India women's team has not lost to Ireland in 12 ODIs played against them. Photograph: BCCI Riding high on a dominant performance against the West Indies, Smriti Mandhana-led India will......

It's official! Bopanna teams up with Balaji for Paris Olympics

IMAGE: Rohan Bopanna, right, watches his partner Sriram Balaji. Photograph: PTI from the Rediff Archives The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Thursday confirmed that Rohan Bopanna will......