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Nobel Peace Prize for Shirin Ebadi

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2003 to Shirin Ebadi for her efforts for democracy and human rights. She has focused especially on the struggle for the......

In a first, SC elevates 11 women lawyers as senior advocates in one go

In a first, the Supreme Court on Friday designated 11 women lawyers as senior advocates in one go. IMAGE: A view of the Supreme Court of India. Photograph: ANI Photo A committee headed by Chief......

When Boris Johnson Celebrated Diwali

Unlike the lights and crackers that take over India during Diwali, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson preferred a quieter celebration. Accompanied by Home Secretary Priti Patel, Boris visited the......

The woman who conquered an acid attack

Thirteen years after a barbaric acid attack on her face, Shirin Juwaley has pulled herself from the brink of trauma to help other victims like her. A Ganesh Nadar profiles an exceptionally brave......

Nobel Peace Prize 2010 for Internet?

It's official. The Internet, which has virtually revolutionised the world, has been nominated for the '2010 Nobel Peace Prize'. The Internet was proposed by the Italian edition of the popular Wired......

Big Four bet on employees with tech skill

The Big Four accounting firms have increased the hiring of people from technology backgrounds in India amid an increased focus of clients on digital transformation, especially after the Covid-19......

Inflation targeting 'credit positive' for India: Moody's

In a major boost to India's sovereign outlook, Moody's on Thursday said the new 'inflation targeting' mechanism is a "credit positive" move and it would make RBI's monetary policy tools much more......

Oscars 2025: Anora Bags Five, Including Best Picture

The 97th Annual Academy Awards are live at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. Here's a quick look at the winners. IMAGE: Director Sean Baker with Mikey Madison and his team after......

Shirin Farhad... fails at the box office

Last week's release Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi got off at a poor start at the box office. On the other hand, Salman Khan's Ek Tha Tiger has managed to collect Rs 175 crore by the end of its......

PIX: Deepika, Sonam at Shirin Farhad premiere

Bollywood glitteratti turned up in great numbers for the premiere of Bela Sehgal's directorial debut Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi at Cinemax in Mumbai on August 23. Deepika Padukone arrived in......

Shirin: I don't want to do C-grade films

Bangalore-based model-turned-actress Shirin Shringar is back after a break. Shirin made her debut in Kannada cinema in the Darshan-starrer Dhruva when she was in high school and became a teenage......

Liked Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi? Discuss!

Bela Sehgal's directorial debut Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi opened to positive reviews from critics and fans alike. But there are certain sections of movie-goers who weren't impressed with the......

14-year-old dominates National Games!

Teenage sensation Dhinidhi Desinghu continued her exploits on the pool with her fifth gold as Karnataka continued their domination in swimming with two more top podium finishes at the 38th National......

Spotted: Wasim Akram at Adelaide Oval

Reader Amith Uppal sent us this picture from Chennai. 'We had the privilege ofmeeting Wasim Akram and also took a picture with him at the Adelaide Oval, during the second day of the fourthTest......

SAG, Day 3: 14 out of 16 gold for wrestlers; India sweep wushu, cycling medals

IMAGE: Indian wrestlers pose with their medals. Photograph: PIB Indian grapplers simply annihilated their opponents, scooping 14 gold medals out of a total 16 on offer as the wrestling......

Sports Shorts: Asiad gold medallist Panghal nominated for Arjuna

IMAGE: India’s Amit Panghal celebrates after defeating Olympic and Asian champion Hasanboy Dusmatov of Uzbekistan at the Asian Games. Photograph: Shahbaz Khan/PTI Asian Games gold......