Why Oppenheimer Liked Hinduism

'Hinduism meshed with his sense that the world was paradoxical and puzzling.' IMAGE: Robert Downey Jr as Lewis Strauss and Cillian Murphy as Dr J Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's film.......

How UK became Global Money Laundromat

Oliver Bullough's book offers a whirlwind trip of the dark underbelly of global finance, covering everything from tax law changes to aiding criminals to decamp with money from bank accounts.......

'Smoke detected' inside cabin before EgyptAir crash: reports

Smoke alerts were triggered inside the cabin of the ill-fated EgyptAir jet minutes before it plunged into the Mediterranean Sea with 66 people on board, according to new details emerging shortly......

Happiness is not impervious to long term change

A new research may throw some light on man's elusive quest for happiness. Michigan State University psychologists have found that major changes in life circumstances, like marriage, divorce, or......

Climate Change: Looking for hope beyond Lima conference

With the weaker-than-expected agreement at the recent Climate Change Conference at Lima, there is an urgent need to highlight endeavours in civil society and business for a sustainable global......

Adi Godrej: Parmeshwar's life is a big triumph

A rare interview in which Adi Godrej talks about his wife, Parmeshwar, whom he married in 1965.Parmeshwar Godrej, designer, fashion icon and philanthropist, passed into the ages on October 11.This......

The Ishq Obsession

From Aishwarya Rai Bachchan lamenting Ishq Bina Kya Marna Yaara in Taal to Alia Bhatt embracing Ishq Wala Love in Student of the Year, generations full of Bollywood romance are coloured in all......

What Madonna, Mallika have in common

Mallika Sherawat is going places.It started with Cannes, where she attented the world premiere of her film with Jackie Chan, called The Myth.The actress won eyeballs and compliments -- from Time......

Oscars 2015: Here's why these Best Director nominees are brilliant!

A soft-spoken hipster. A master teller of American tales.A Norwegian generating wide acclaim with his Hollywood debut.A ridiculously versatile director.And the world's most distinctive......

Three movies you must watch!

Indira Kannan picks Made in Bangladesh, Greed, Moothon. IMAGE: A scene from Moothon.   The labels are a common sight on the racks of most fast fashion stores in the West -- Made in Sri Lanka,......

French Open PIX: Alcaraz advances; Osaka knocked out

Images from Day 2 of the 2025 French Open in Paris on Monday. Alcaraz eases into 2nd round IMAGE: Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning his first round match against Italy's Giulio Zeppieri at the......

Copa America: Uruguay stun Brazil on penalties, meet Colombia in semis

IMAGE: Uruguay players celebrate after defeating Brazil in Copa America quarter-finals at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, on Saturday. Photograph: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Uruguay......

Nadal begins quest for 12th Roland Garros title

In the other half of the draw, Novak Djokovic begins his quest to hold all four Grand Slam titles for the second time in his career when he takes on Poland's Hubert Hurkacz. IMAGE: Rafael Nadal is......

Easy opener for Djokovic as Australian Open draw out

IMAGE: Novak Djokovic could play Greek seventh seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarter-finals in what would be a mouthwatering rematch of last year's title clash.. Photograph: Sandra......

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz downs Gasquet; Swiatek through

Images from Day 3 of the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Tuesday. Alcaraz sinks gutsy Gasquet IMAGE: Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts after winning his first round match against France's......