Egypt's strategic partnership for India, highest award for Modi

Imparting new momentum, India and Egypt on Sunday elevated their relationship to a ‘strategic partnership' after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held......

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

King Charles III spent 70 long years as the heir to the British throne. In those years as a prince -- a record number among royal families -- he led a colourful and unusual life, indulging so many......

Tharoor lost Cong prez poll but score many political points

Amid questions over his future, many political observers believe he has enhanced his political stature and it will not be easy for his critics and rivals in the party to pull him down. IMAGE:......

What led the British to Leave India?

Attlee said Great Britain had concluded that the Indian element of the army was no longer reliable and that Netaji's Indian National Army had demonstrated that.That had shaken the foundation on......

India looks at Commonwealth boost for small businesses

For many years now, India has given the Commonwealth short shrift so its support for the Commonwealth trade initiative signals a renewed interest in the body. New Delhi will most probably host a......

US could save $2 trillion on health costs

The United States could save $2 trillion in healthcare spending over the next decade, if the US government used its influence in the public and private sectors to nudge soaring costs into line with......

Islamic banks gain momentum

Islamic banking has been gaining momentum after the recent global meltdown and many countries, including India, are opening their doors for it, said an international Islamic banking analyst in......

He may have an answer to energy problems

Jim Gordon has a vision. It moves him so much that he abandoned his chair about an hour ago and paces the corridors and rooms of his Boston offices. He stops at a map of Cape Cod and taps his......

WFI Elections: Bajrang, Vinesh making last-ditch effort to prevent Singh from becoming chief

IMAGE: Protesting wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat are attempting to stop one of the top two contenders from winning the WFI elections. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters India's top......

REWIND! No, Mankad didn't cheat on December 13, 1947...

IMAGE: Vinoo Mankad took 8/55 against England in Chennai to help set up India's first ever Test victory in 1952. Photograph: ICC/Twitter Mulvantrai Himmatlal Mankad was one of those rare......

Birmingham Buzz: Of 'Gay Village', bhindi masala and more...

IMAGE: British diving star Tom Daley will make a very public stand in support of LGBTQ+ rights at Thursday night's opening ceremony in his role as a baton-bearer. Photograph: Twitter Be happy and......

TT legend Chandrasekhar passes away in Chennai

IMAGE: India's table tennis player Gnanasekaran Sathiyan with Venugopal Chandrasekhar. Photograph: Kind courtesy Gnanasekaran Sathiyan/Instagram Former India table tennis player Venugopal......

Gold Coast Diary: Athletes urged to respect visas as Cameroon competitors abscond

'I think it's disappointing that athletes that have come didn't compete as they were scheduled to compete' IMAGE: Athletes from Cameroon pose for a selfie at Jezzine Barracks during an official......