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WeWork is at the forefront of a structural shift in how real estate is bought, leased and consumed that will leave behind the landlords and investors who ignore the disruption. (Photo: AFP)

WeWork starts USD 2.9 billion property platform with Canada's CDPQ

WeWork, valued at about USD 47 billion in a series of private fundraisings, filed paperwork in April.

16 May 2019 12:13 PM

Indian-origin woman jailed for killing 9-year-old stepdaughter

Arjun was convicted for the August 2016 strangulation death of her nine-year-old stepdaughter Ashdeep Kaur, who was left in her care.

14 May 2019 1:33 PM

Members of the investigatory chamber of UEFA's financial control board, set up to analyze the accounts of clubs suspected of breaking cost-control regulations, met two weeks ago in Switzerland to finalize their conclusions, the newspaper said. (Photo: AFP)

UEFA panel to recommend Man City Champions League ban - report

European football's governing body UEFA and the Premier League launched an investigation this year.

14 May 2019 12:58 PM

The parents of Nicholas Immesberger filed the lawsuit saying their son had worked as a bartender at The Woods in Jupiter, Florida, and knew the golf star personally, the celebrity website reported. (Photo: Tiger Woods/Twitter)

Tiger sued over restaurant staffer's drink driving death: report

The news broke hours after Woods played his opening practice round for the 101st PGA Championship.

14 May 2019 10:44 AM

An Indian-origin doctor has been sentenced to nine years in prison by a US court for committing health care fraud and illegally distributing prescription painkillers. (Representational Image)

Indian-origin doctor commits healthcare fraud in US, gets 9 year imprisonment

According to evidence at the sentencing hearing, the patient died of respiratory depression due to the methadone prescribed by the accused.

11 May 2019 1:27 PM

Enveloped in gold, Billy Porter attended The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala dressed as Egyptian sun deity. (Photo: AP)

Decoding ‘camp’: The Met Gala fashion explained

The Met Gala this time around was all about feathers, bling and the notion of ‘camp’.

07 May 2019 9:14 PM

François Delattre underlined that Paris believes the enlargement of the Security Council with the addition of a few key members is "one of our strategic priorities. (Photo:AP)

France call for India, Japan, Germany, Brazil as permanent members at UNSC

India and nations like Germany, Brazil and Japan are 'absolutely needed' as permanent members of a reformed and enlarged UNSC.

07 May 2019 10:06 AM

Countries represented include China, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Russia and the United States. (Representational Image)

What if an Asteroid was about to hit Earth? Scientists intrigued

Astronomers estimate a one percent risk the space rock will collide with our planet on April 27, 2027. What should we do?

30 Apr 2019 12:16 PM

A 24-year-old Indian man has been charged with kidnapping, assault and theft after he drove off in an elderly woman's car from outside a medical centre in the US with her grandchildren inside the vehicle. (Representational Image)

Indian charged with kidnapping after driving away 2 children in car in US

The Middletown Police on April 25 received a call that a car with children inside had been stolen in Ohio and an elderly lady was injured.

30 Apr 2019 11:09 AM

Srikkanth, a key member of the 1983 World cup winning team, who was also the head of selection committee during the 2011 World Cup. (Photo: PTI)

Srikkanth hails Kohli as a fantastic leader who never shies away from responsibility

Srikkanth seemed pretty happy with the composition of the 15-member squad for the World cup, which he believes has potential to win the WC.

22 Apr 2019 1:15 PM

India-based conspirators allegedly called potential victims while impersonating officials from the Internal Revenue Service. (Photo:AP)

Singapore-based Indian extradited to US for multi-million dollar call centre scam

An Indian has been extradited to US from Singapore to face charges of his involvement in multi-million dollar India-based call centre scam.

20 Apr 2019 10:10 AM

Antonio Guterres further said that troop- and police-contributing countries make every effort to provide well-trained and well-equipped personnel. (Photo:AP)

UN owes India close to 38 mn for peacekeeping operations

The United Nations owes India USD 38 million, the highest it has to pay to any country, for the peacekeeping operation.

16 Apr 2019 4:05 PM

As part of the commemoration of Guru Nanak's 550th birth anniversary as well as to mark Baisakhi, this year the Consulate associated with The Sikhs of NY on Turban Day. (Photo:AP)

Times Square overloads with Sikh culture as thousands tie turban on 'Turban Day'

'The Sikhs of New York' organised the annual Turban Day on Saturday in association with the Consulate General of India in New York.

14 Apr 2019 2:31 PM

Arun Jaitley will travel to Washington for attending the Spring Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from April 12 to 14.

Jaitley addresses global investors on reforms, economic outlook

Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg also attended the round-table meet.

10 Apr 2019 9:20 PM

"Be they athletes like Dipa Karmakar and Hima Das or countless young entrepreneurs, artists, authors, engineers, doctors, lawyers and civil servants, India's young population is scripting remarkable success stories and making confident strides into the future," the youth delegate Seema Pujani said.

'India has world's 2nd largest startup ecosystem': youth delegate at UN

India's young population is scripting remarkable success stories, said youth delegate Seema Pujani at an interactive round-table.

10 Apr 2019 2:42 PM

The progress of Uber’s self-driving car unit is in the spotlight as the company prepares to kick off its initial public offering this year. (Photo: AP)

Uber, ahead of IPO, sees some time before self-driving cars dominate the road

Uber, last valued at USD 76 billion in the private market, is seeking a valuation as high as USD 120 billion in its IPO.

09 Apr 2019 11:31 AM

Two former Standard Chartered bankers operating out of Dubai also have been under scrutiny for possible misconduct and could face criminal charges in the probe.

Standard Chartered expected to pay just over USD 1 bn to resolve US, UK probes

The bank settled the foreign exchange probe in February when it was fined USD 40 million by New York’s banking regulator.

09 Apr 2019 9:42 AM

The threat was referred to the U.S. Capitol Police. (Photo:Facebook)

Man charged threatening to kill muslin US lawmaker Ihan Omar

A 55-year-old New York man has been arrested and charged with threatening to assault and murder Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar.

07 Apr 2019 10:55 AM

Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones performing at the concert of their 'No Filter' Europe Tour 2017 at U Arena in Nanterre, France. (Photo: AP)

Stones’ fans relieved as Jagger recovers

The Rolling Stones frontman, Mick Jagger says he is 'on the mend' after a recent medical procedure.

06 Apr 2019 4:04 PM

This 1940 photo provided by Sotheby's shows artist Frida Kahlo with her head suspended by straps, is a part of the photographs by Nicholas Muray up for auction. (Photo: AP)

Frida Kahlo like never seen before

Unseen photos of Frida Kahlo by her lover Nickolas Muray to be auctioned by Sotheby’s.

05 Apr 2019 3:50 PM

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