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Jaishankar schools West over democracy, shows inked finger

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar took a dig at the Western countries for treating democracy as a "Western characteristic", accusing them of not practising abroad what they valued at home.......

Modi sounds poll bugle in Bihar, promises Mumbai-like growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday sounded the poll bugle in Bihar, where assembly elections are due this year, calling for 'an NDA government, once again', which would protect the state from......

Biggest Prisoner Swap In West's History

United States President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris welcomed Americans and Russians, released released from detention in Vladimir Putin's Russia, on their arrival at Joint Base......

Russia frees US scribe, ex-marine among 4 in prisoner swap deal

US President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the release of three American citizens and one green-card holder who were imprisoned in Russia, under a prisoners' swap deal with the Russian......

Norway custody row children caught in family feud

The two infants, Abhigyan and Aishwaya, brought to Burdwan, West Bengal from Norway after a prolonged custody battle, are again in the midst of a row with their mother and paternal grandfather......

'ONGC is venturing into high-risk ultra-deep water exploration'

'We plan to add over 100,000 square kilometres every year, to reach an ambitious target of 500,000 square kilometres by 2025.' Photograph: Kind courtesy ONGC In the wake of ONGC discovering what......

Indians' funds in Swiss banks soars by 50% to over Rs 30,000 cr

Funds parked by Indian individuals and firms in Swiss banks, including through India-based branches and other financial institutions, jumped to a 14-year-high of 3.83 billion Swiss francs (over Rs......

India to buy one-third less oil from Saudi Arabia

Indian refiners will buy less oil from Saudi Arabia next month as they snap up supplies outside of the Middle East as part of diversification drive amid weakening domestic fuel demand on the......

Now, a mobile that offers 24x7 'badalta' discount plan

Uninor announced on Tuesday the launch of its global GSM service in Kolkata. Along with Kolkata and West Bengal, the service was simultaneously launched in Maharashtra and Goa, Mumbai and Gujarat......

Funds parked by Indians in Swiss banks rise to 2.55 billion Swiss francs

Funds parked by Indian individuals and firms in Swiss banks, including through India-based branches and other financial institutions, jumped to 2.55 billion Swiss francs (over Rs 20,700 crore) in......

10 Must Watch Stories From Across The World

This year's Sundance Film Festival was rich with films and the theatres were warm, even as temperatures outside dipped to below freezing point. It snowed only once but the sidewalks remained......

'Bombay Has An Intoxicating Personality'

'It's such a mishmash of wonderful things, so many different cultures, subsections of society and weird histories.' IMAGE: Boys with their faces painted in silver during Holi celebrations in......

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them! With the pandemic done and dusted, people are back to watching films in their neighborhood theaters and......

'Maybe Hollywood wasn't for me'

'I never got respect as an actress.''But when I became a director and worked with actresses like Cate Blanchett and Jessica Chastain, I felt such pride of being an actress.' IMAGE: Liv Ullmann in......

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

The nominations for the 94th Annual Academy Awards are out. The Power Of The Dog and Dune lead the pack while films like King Richard, Belfast and West Side Story grab quite a few noms. India......

Stitches On Lip, Haaland Hits 5 Goals For Norway!

IMAGE: Norway's Erling Haaland needed three stitches after getting a cut on his lip following a bizarre bus accident. Photograph: Erling Haaland/X Despite a bizarre bus accident requiring stitches......

PIX: Gukesh, Carlsen, Humpy Go Wild West In Norway!

IMAGE: World champions D Gukesh and Ju Wenjun. Photograph: Norway Chess/Instagram For D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen, gazing at the chessboard for endless hours is just a part of everyday life, but......

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans barred from Aston Villa game

'Following a meeting this afternoon, the SAG have formally written to the club and UEFA to advise no away fans will be permitted to attend Villa Park for this fixture.' IMAGE: Maccabi Tel Aviv......

EPL PIX; Man United lose; Chelsea close in on CL spot

IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Sunday. IMAGE: Brentford's Kevin Schade celebrates scoring their third goal against Manchester United at GTech Community Stadium, London, on Sunday.......

PIX: Manchester Utd, Tottenham on cusp of Europa final

Images from the Europa League semi-finals first Leg between Athletic Bilbao and Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Bodo/Glimt. IMAGE: Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring Manchester United's......