From imperial Britain to the rising Middle East, the 170-year-journey of World Expos

The 170-year-old tradition of world fairs is about to meet with a historic moment as Dubai hosts the World Expo 2020 this year. This is the first time that a country from the Middle East is hosting what is often cited as the world’s ‘first truly global events’. Equally noteworthy is the fact that India, which is…

Trump server mystery produces fresh conflict

The charge was narrow: John Durham, the special counsel appointed by the Trump administration to scour the Russia investigation, indicted a cybersecurity lawyer this month on a single count of lying to the FBI. But Durham used a 27-page indictment to lay out a far more expansive tale, one in which four computer…

India’s factory activity improves in September on sustained demand

India’s factory activity improved last month as a recovery in the economy from the pandemic-induced slump boosted demand and output, according to a private survey, but firms reduced headcount at the sharpest pace since May. That recovery might continue for at least a few months, supported by ultra-easy monetary…

Conference League: Hat-trick hero Harry Kane hopes Tottenham can take confidence into Premier League

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane said he didn’t expect to play in Thursday’s 5-1 Europa Conference League triumph against Slovenian underdogs NS Mura, but he hoped his hat-trick in the second half can help the club’s domestic progress. Kane has failed to score in the Premier League this season,…

India vs Australia women: Smriti Mandhana shatters array of records with maiden hundred in Pink-ball Test

Smriti Mandhana shattered an array of records during her magnificent maiden Test century as India progressed to 231/3 in the second day’s opening session of the Pink-ball Test against Australia at Carrara Oval on Friday. Mandhana became the first Indian woman to hit a century in Day-night Tests and also the first…

Pakistan’s inability to play India in bilateral events has cost them millions of dollars: Michael Atherton

Former England captain Michael Atherton has said that Pakistan’s inability to play a bilateral series against India is responsible for the financial losses faced by PCB over the past decade. Atherton added that Pakistan has been forced to play their home matches in UAE as after the attack of Sri Lanka’s bus in…

Pink-ball Test: Watch – India’s Punam Raut given not out but walks against Australia on Day 2

India’s Punam Raut triggered the Spirit of Cricket debate on Friday after she walked despite the on-field umpire turning down Australia’s appeal for a caught-behind on Day 2 of the historic Pink-ball Test at the Carrara Oval in Queensland. Punam hit 36 from 165 balls before she edged one to the wicketkeeper…

Ibrahim is assisting Karan Johar on film, father Saif Ali Khan reveals

Saif Ali Khan recently confirmed that his son, Ibrahim Ali Khan, has officially become part of the Bollywood family. While the actor didn’t disclose the name of the movie Ibrahim is working on, Saif did reveal that he is assisting Karan Johar on a film. Ibrahim is Saif and his ex-wife Amrita Singh’s son and actress…

Rashmi Rocket star Taapsee Pannu didn’t know about gender testing in sports, had to Google it

Rashmi Rocket starring Taapsee Pannu in the lead role aims to highlight the ordeal female athletes have to go through with gender testing, as their bodies are tagged as ‘mardaana’ or not ‘conventionally feminine’. Taapsee revealed that she had no idea about the subject of the film and had to Google…

Court seeks say of Magistrate after Kangana Ranaut accused him of misusing his power

The additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate court at Esplanade in Mumbai has called for remarks from Andheri Magistrate in the plea filed by Kangana Ranaut seeking transfer of the defamation complaint registered by lyricist Javed Akhtar. During the hearing, advocate Rizwan Siddiquee, appearing for Kangana, told the…