US polls: How battleground states would count votes

Americans in large numbers are casting their ballots to elect their 46th President in the world's most significant democratic exercise.   IMAGE: Poll worker stands next to a ballot collection......

Coronavirus inspires world graffiti

As countries around the world are in lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, street artists everywhere are responding, bringing a dose of colour —- and urgent messaging -- to a......

When my mother danced for Chou Enlai and the Dalai Lama

No one on that glittery occasion could possibly have imagined that the Chinese were conspiring to invade India, nor could anyone have predicted that the seemingly benign Dalai Lama was plotting to......

Winners of the Underwater Photographer of the Year are a visual feast

Sharks, mating frogs, seals playing with photographers… these are the amazing photos which offer an enchanting breadth of what’s beyond the shoreline.  Underwater Photographer of......

Empty malls echo India's sorry retail story

Of the 300 operational malls in the country, just 5-7 per cent, or about 20 malls, are doing well, say developers. Image: A woman enters a retail store inside a shopping mall in Mumbai.......

Kerala a hot wedding destination for superrich

Kerala, with its coconut palm lined beaches, tranquil stretches of backwaters and houseboats is slowly turning out to be a much sought after destination of the super rich, who wish to exchange......

Plunging sales see retailers quit malls

ETAM, the French lingerie brand that has a joint venture with Kishore Biyani's Future Group, recently pulled out of Palm Beach Galleria mall in Navi Mumbai, together with six other retailers such......

High realty prices hit American dream

The red-hot housing market in booming cities across the United States has made the dream of owning a home out of reach, not only for low-income families but also for white-collar......

Cash or health? Resumption will show tennis's priorities

'I feel as if it is probably way too early to get back into it or even thinking about returning in August.' IMAGE: Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia talks with his coach during the UTR Pro Match Series......

Sports Shorts: NBA star LeBron James's home vandalized with racial slur

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday IMAGE: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James. Photograph: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo Basketball......

When President Trump played golf with Rory McIlroy

IMAGE: Rory McIlroy tuned-up with a round of golf with US President Donald Trump in south Florida on Sunday. Photograph: Clear Sports/Twitter World number three Rory McIlroy, eyeing a comeback......

Charges dropped against Miami fan for hugging Ronaldo

A prosecutor on Monday dropped charges against a 20-year-old college student who jumped out of the stands, ran onto the field and hugged Real Madrid soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo during an......

Former tennis star Capriati treated for overdose

Former tennis prodigy Jennifer Capriati is recovering at a south Florida hospital from an accidental overdose of a prescription medication, her spokeswoman said on Monday. "Jen is recovering fully......