Mary Hail
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Trump’s tweet oozed out the day before The Hunt was pulled
- Culture
- August 17, 2019, 05:00
There are many lessons to be drawn from Universal Studio’s cancellation of the hitherto upcoming The Hunt, but, after running through some of the dull(...)

I’m a contented atheist. My conscience is my only god
- Opinion
- February 5, 2019, 01:04
I was born in India into a reasonably devout Hindu family and therefore, very unsurprisingly for then, received a traditional Catholic schooling. Edu(...)

Lough Derg: the Ironman of pilgrimages
- Heritage
- May 19, 2018, 06:00
I am standing with my back to the basilica wall, arms outstretched, as though crucified, declaring to anyone who’ll listen, “I renounce the world, the(...)

Tom Brady will be back for more Patriot games
- Other Sports
- February 5, 2018, 14:59
Right to the bitter end, Tom Brady still believed it was possible. Even after the strip-sack, the field goal and the failed attempt at kick-return tri(...)

Ancestor of Princess Diana and Churchill on path to sainthood
- Religion & Beliefs
- September 3, 2016, 09:26
A 19th century English Catholic priest, ancestor of Princess Diana, Princes William and Harry, as well as Winston Churchill, has been moved another st(...)

Denver Broncos seal victory while Oakland Raiders miss out
- Sport
- November 23, 2015, 19:11
Brock Osweiler made a winning start in relief of quarterback Peyton Manning as the Denver Broncos moved to an 8-2 win-loss record and resumed their pa(...)

Liam Toland: Special group pushes boundaries to make crucial extra yards
- International
- March 23, 2015, 05:30
A total of 221 points and 27 tries in three matches on one day; how do you like them apples Steve Hansen? The best laid plans rarely survive the first(...)

Cheltenham: Double on the day for Michael O’Leary
- Irish News
- March 11, 2015, 19:38
Ahead of Thursday’s big race which he sponsors, Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary got off the mark with two winners. First Don Poli, one of the (...)

Manchester Utd take care of business against Cambridge
- English Soccer
- February 3, 2015, 22:18
Manchester United 3 Cambridge United 0Manchester United enjoyed the kind of relaxed evening that eluded Louis van Gaal’s men in the first game of this(...)

Standing tall: feminists can wear heels if they want
- Fashion
- January 17, 2014, 01:00
When Meryl Streep gave the best actress gong to Emma Thompson at the National Board of Review Gala recently, the two stole the show for their rabble-r(...)