African proverb of the day: 'A woman’s strength is not in her muscles but in her ...' Life lessons on power, inner peace, courage and why emotional and mental resilience is more important than physical forceAfrican proverb of the day focuses on the Nigerian saying that a woman’s strength comes from her heart. The proverb explains emotional resi...
18 May, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
Indian English has nothing to be ashamed ofThe author reflects on their experiences with Nigerian English and how English has been adapted in former British colonies. They highlight ...
27 Jun, 2025, 11.57 PM IST
How billionaire Mittal’s distressed brother got a $500 million bailout far away from IndiaPramod Mittal, lesser-known in the steel industry compared to his brother Lakshmi, is navigating financial turmoil. Nigeria agreed to pay n...
17 Nov, 2023, 11.48 AM IST
Pankaj Tripathi, Richa Chadha decode 'Fukrey' series success, say 'absurd' plotline worked in favour of the franchiseActors Pankaj Tripathi and Richa Chadha are set to return for the third instalment of the successful film franchise "Fukrey". The series, k...
23 Sep, 2023, 02.41 PM IST
Booker Prize 2023: Dazzling longlist unveiled with 'original and thrilling' literary gemsThe 2023 Booker Prize, which honors an English long-form fiction published in the UK or Ireland, revealed its longlist of finalists on Tues...
01 Aug, 2023, 10.29 PM IST
Folarin Balogun: US can select England Under-21 footballer for soccer team, says FIFAFolarin Balogun is eligible to play for the US as FIFA has approved a request to change his national eligibility from England.
16 May, 2023, 09.06 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2022 song: Name, lyrics, meaning & everything you need to knowWorld Cup songs are a tradition that predates the tournament itself. They serve as a means to generate buzz and participate in the enthusia...
18 Dec, 2022, 03.36 PM IST
CWG 2022: Weightlifter Bindyarani Devi wins silver, India's fourth medal in BirminghamThe 22-year-old from Manipur lifted a total weight of 202 kg with a superb attempt of 116 kg in her final turn in clean and jerk to leapfro...
01 Aug, 2022, 12.54 PM IST
As Modi embraces Israel, Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei urges support for "oppressed Muslims" of KashmirKhamenei's timing is noteworthy, as his comments came in the run-up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel, which is no friend o...
05 Jul, 2017, 03.06 PM IST
- Leicester's Mahrez named African Footballer of the Year
SOCCER-AFRICA-AWARD:Leicester's Mahrez named African Footballer of the Year
06 Jan, 2017, 08.27 AM IST
- Leicester's Mahrez named African Footballer of the Year
SOCCER-AFRICA-AWARD:Leicester's Mahrez named African Footballer of the Year
06 Jan, 2017, 04.42 AM IST
- UPDATE 1-Soccer-Leicester's Mahrez named African Footballer of the Year
SOCCER-AFRICA/AWARD (UPDATE 1):UPDATE 1-Soccer-Leicester's Mahrez named African Footballer of the Year
06 Jan, 2017, 04.17 AM IST
Feeling accomplished yet? Here is a list of people whose IQ levels have created records time and againWhile there are many parameters to gauge one’s intelligence, IQ stands to be one of the time-tested methods.
30 Aug, 2015, 04.15 AM IST
World's sexiest nationalitiesIn the survey of over 110,000 people in the US, women said men from Ireland like Jamie Dornan were the sexiest because of their accent.
07 May, 2015, 12.34 PM IST
- Indian ICT firms passionate about Nigerian market
A 13-member delegation of Indian Electronic and ICT firms participating in a buyer-seller meet here have expressed optimism in Nigeria emer...
27 Nov, 2012, 09.23 PM IST
Why call it Indian-English or Nigerian-English? Indian or Nigerian would doWords from all sorts of languages & sources finding a place in what is called the Collins English Dictionary, begs the question whether the...
13 Sep, 2012, 06.56 AM IST
- Bharti poaches Essar's seasoned Africa-based officials
Bharti Airtel has poached two seasoned telecom executives of the Essar Group in Africa to make its $9-billion Zain Africa acquisition becom...
16 Jun, 2010, 01.01 AM IST