Removing Gandhi's SPG cover is a dangerous game

'If there is a vulnerable family anywhere in the world, it is the Gandhis,' notes Aakar Patel.   Security in our part of the world is a prestige issue. Our politicians, judges, governors and......

Is Hamid Ansari right?

'Is Ansari flagging a genuine concern? Is a rectification called for?''And finally: Do minorities matter?' asks Shekhar Gupta. Let's set this argument up by borrowing our courtroom judges' method......

Flights, OCI cards: PM's gifts to Indian diaspora in Israel

People of Indian origin in Israel will get the Overseas Citizen of India cards even if they have undergone the compulsory army service, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Wednesday......

Would recognise Jerusalem as Israeli capital if elected: Trump

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has said that if voted to power he would recognise Jerusalem as ‘one true’ capital of Israel. “I have said on numerous occasions that......

Davos: From medical tourism, skiing to economic talk fest

Davos' biggest claim to fame for the past four decades has been World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting every January. Image: Davos all set for WEF. Photograph: Reuters     In a......

125-member Indian delegation heads for Davos

A 125-member strong Indian delegation will attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting at Davos, Switzerland this week, where they will highlight efforts being undertaken to turn around the......

WEF Davos to host 40 govt heads; India to have strong presence

Hundreds of rich and powerful people across the world will congregate next week at the Swiss skiing resort town of Davos for the World Economic Forum, where India will be represented by an over......

Marc Rich, 'King of Oil', dies at 78

Billionaire Marc Rich, who invented oil trading and was pardoned by President Bill Clinton over tax evasion, racketeering and busting sanctions with Iran, died on Wednesday in Switzerland aged......

Israeli president's wayward pass surprises Messi

Israeli President Shimon Peres inadvertently kicked a ball straight into the midriff of startled Barcelona striker Lionel Messi as he launched a soccer event by the Spanish league champions in Tel......