Ramzan to start on Friday amid coronavirus panic

Ramzan, the holy Islamic month of fasting and prayers, will start on Friday in the Gulf region amid the global coronavirus outbreak and severe restrictions imposed to check the spread of the killer......

Only senior scholars can issue fatwas: Saudi king

Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, custodian of Islam's two holiest mosques has issued a royal decree saying only approved scholars can issue fatwas or Islamic religious edicts. The Saudi monarch......

Inside Saudi Arabia's 5-star 'prison'

A look at the gilded cage where Saudi princes, former ministers, one of the world's richest men and other businessmen are being held prisoner. 'Lush with 600-year-old olive trees, landscaped......

Hajj stampede: Death toll rises to 2,121

The crush and stampede that struck the Hajj last month in Saudi Arabia killed at least 2,121 pilgrims, a new tally showed on Monday, after officials in the kingdom met to discuss the tragedy. The......

Onboard the world's biggest cruise ship

The world's biggest cruise ship, Allure of the Seas is indeed a floating palace. With 5-star amenities, royal suites, shopping and dining avenues, live performances, 3-D movies, sea spa and......

Stunning images of the world's biggest cruise ship

Luxury knows no bounds on the world's biggest cruise ship, Allure of the Seas. An architectural marvel at sea, it offers 5-star amenities. Royal suites, shopping and dining avenues, live......

Hilton: 100 hotels in India very soon!

The company is confident that more hotel owners will be keen to associate themselves with the Hilton brand, the second-biggest hotel chain globally after Marriott. Hilton Jaipur. Photograph......

Aman eyes Mumbai/Delhi for urban hotel

'We have never compromised on the location of properties and that won't change.' IMAGE: Vladislav Doronin, chairman and CEO, Aman Resorts, and supermodel Naomi Campbell attend the world premiere......

Here's what Justin Bieber will do in Mumbai

The countdown to Justin Bieber's Mumbai concert has begun. The Canadian singer brings his Purpose World Tour to the city on May 10 at the D Y Patil Stadium. And the itinerary for his entire stay......

Baahubali 2 Review: Rajamouli keeps winking, and we keep falling for it

Baahubali: The Conclusion doesn't enlarge the scope of the first film or deepen its meaning. However, it does expose the smallness of its many ideas, even as it redeems most of its campy elements,......

F1: Vettel aims for a triumphant Ferrari homecoming in Monza

IMAGE: Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel trails leader Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton by 17 points in the championship table. Photograph: Mark Thompson/Getty Images Sebastian Vettel can tighten the screw on......

STUNNING Sports Pix from 2018!

Amazing Action Ahead! 2018 was a big year in the sporting calendar -- the FIFA World Cup, the Commonwealth Games, the Asian Games and some hard-fought cricket tournaments featuring Virat Kohli's No......