US On Diplomacy Road With Taliban?

There is growing acceptance in the international community that engaging the Taliban is a far better approach than ostracising it, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: US Senator Dan......

Yoga in America: A checkered history

If you thought Swami Vivekananda was the first one to suggest yoga to Americans, think again, says Arthur J Pais Stefanie Syman, a journalist and yoga aficionado for over 15 years, asserted in her......

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: June

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month, in 10 images: A devotee performs a stunt with fire during a rehearsal for the annual Rath Yatra, or chariot procession, which......

Rolling out the welcome mat for Yoga Day

From Central Park in Connaught Place to Central Park in New York, the stage is set for the third International Day of Yoga on Wednesday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the celebrations --......

Isha Ambani, just 16, is worth $80 million

From the lyrics of Hall and Oates and Gwen Stefani to the lens of Andy Warhol, the entitled rich girl has long been fodder for artists and gossip mongers. These days that lens is turned on these......

Sony Xperia XZ is a standout phone

Despite being steady, the Sony Xperia XZ has room for improvement. With the newly-launched Xperia XZ, Sony hopes to be a permanent contender for the top spot in the Android war.  Like its......

StartupWave for entrepreneurs in smaller cities

For entrepreneurs from smaller cities who complain of not getting  access to mentors and angel funding, there is good news. India’s first free-to-use virtual incubation platform......

Fashion world divided on first look at Apple Watch

Apple will offer three different versions of its smartwatch-- sport, standard, and a luxury edition, with finishes including stainless steel and gold plated.    Apple Inc's newly......

Gwen Stefani, hubby seeking therapy to save marriage

Gwen Stefani and her husband Gavin Rossdale are seeking help for their troubled marriage, it has been revealed. The 43-year-old singer and the Bush frontman wed in 2002, and are parents to two......

Brad Pitt, Billy Crystal, Gwen Stefani: A day out in Hollywood

Here's what your favourite Hollywood stars have been up to. All eyes were on Hummingbird leading man Jason Statham, as he arrived for the film's world premiere at Liecester Square in London with......

Zooey Deschanel welcomes baby girl

A lowdown on what's happening in Hollywood. Photograph: Lucy Nicholson/Reuters Zooey Deschanel, who recently tied the knot with film producer Jacob Pechenik in a secret ceremony, has welcomed......

Pix: Hollywood's Best Bodies

Gwen Stefani and Megan Fox have made it to a new list of top Hollywood bodies. For Fitness Magazine's new Hollywood's Best Bodies issue, readers voted for the stars with the best abs, bottoms and......

Denmark Open: Ayush Shetty bows out after valiant fight

IMAGE: Ayush Shetty went down fighting to higher-ranked Toma Junior Popov at the Denmark Open on Tuesday. Photograph: Ayush Shetty/Instagram Young Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty put up a spirited......

Verbeek-Siniakova win Wimbledon mixed doubles crown

For the 29-year-old Katerina Siniakova, Thursday's Wimbledon mixed doubles win added to her 10 Grand Slam women’s doubles titles, including the Australian Open crown with American Taylor Townsend......

Young Indian shuttler sweeps European tournaments

IMAGE: Raksha Kandasamy remained unbeaten throughout the two tournaments. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Raksha Kandasamy/Instagram Young Indian badminton player Raksha Kandasamy continued her......

Novak Djokovic set to become oldest World No. 1

IMAGE: Novak Djokovic will surpass Roger Federer's record as the oldest No. 1 in ATP Rankings history on Sunday when he will be 36 years and 321 days old. Photograph: Australian Open/Instagram......

PIX: Sania-Bopanna lose in Aus Open mixed doubles final

IMAGE: Left to right: Australian Open mixed doubles winners Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos of Brazil with runners up Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna on Day 12 at the 2023 Australian Open at......