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US to build new powerful nuclear bomb: Report

The United States Department of Defence has announced that it will pursue a modern variant of the B61 nuclear gravity bomb, designated the B61-13, pending Congressional authorisation and......

US, UK urge Israel to delay ground offensive in Gaza

As hundreds of tanks and armed soldiers gather near the Gaza border, waiting for a nod from the political regime and the military top brass to begin a 'ground offensive', the United States and the......

Ahead of 2 major deals with India, Pentagon says...

As India and the United States are set to begin negotiations on two transformational deals -- Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA) and Reciprocal Defence Procurement Agreement (RDP) -- the......

What Will China Attack First?

In all likelihood, the next conventional Chinese attack on India would be preceded by a massive cyber attack designed to cripple Indian networks and interfere with our disaster-relief programmes.......

In fourth such op, US shoots down another airborne object

The United States has shot down another unidentified airborne object in its airspace, a day after it brought down a similar 'cylindrical' object over Canada. IMAGE: An F-16 fighter from the......

How the I&B minister can clean up the media

The growth of a credible, objective news media business in India requires political will and a belief in free speech, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar. On an hour-long Facebook interaction last week,......

Divestment department gets a fancy name 'Dipam' but wings clipped

The guidelines for strategic disinvestment were issued on Monday itself when Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented the Union Budget for 2016-17.    The government has limited the role......

CIL stake sale: Foreign bankers wary, deadline extended

Coal India was listed on November 4, 2010, and its market value today stands at over Rs 2 lakh crore. The government has for the third time extended deadline for appointment of merchant bankers for......

Divestment kitty: Govt eyes best first half in 7 years

Expects to raise Rs 9,300 crore from Indian Oil share sale on Monday Looking to garner Rs 9,300 crore (Rs 93 billion) from Indian Oil share sale on Monday, the government expects its disinvestment......

Indian Railways, Army among world's biggest employers: Study

Railways and the Indians Army are among the world's biggest employers, together employing a whopping 2.7 million people, said a report. Though it is often said that Indian Railways is the largest......

Blue Jasmine, Rush: Oscar Omissions 2014

Films like Blue Jasmine and Rush deserved some love at the Oscars. It’s award season, and with the Oscars just a few days away, we’ve already looked at the nominees in the top......

Review: Rush is one of the finest sports films

According to Raja Sen, Rush is a rousing, thrilling film. Formula One has the habit of making other sports look absurdly insignificant. What, you run real quick? What, you flog a bit of leather?......

Review: Dredd 3D is a stunning, predictable mess

Dredd 3Dis excessive and glossy and uninspired, writes Raja SenThe first ghastly Dredd film starred Sylvester Stallone and, contrary to popular belief, this wasn't what made it a bad film.......

Raja Sen reviews Danny Boyle's 127 Hours

An alarmingly energetic young man, goofy and irrepressible and one who needs to spend his life away from caffeine, guides two pretty girls through a canyon. Walking through tangerine earth and rock......

Another Oscar nod for Slumdog director?

At the recently concluded 37th Telluride Film Festival in Colorado, USA, people fainted at the screenings of Danny Boyle's new film 127 Hours (watch the trailer here). Two years ago, the director......

Factbox: List of Wimbledon women's singles champions

List of Wimbledon women's singles champions: IMAGE: Simona Halep celebrates with the Wimbledon trophy on Sunday. Photograph: Carl Recine/Reuters 2019 Simona Halep (Romania) beat Serena Williams......

Here's a complete list of Wimbledon women's singles champions

Angelique Kerber was in the driver's seat all match, breaking Serena Williams' serve four times at Wimbledon on Saturday. Kerber won 6-3, 6-3, in a match that was never really in doubt. IMAGE:......

Wimbledon women facts and figures

- Wimbledon 2008 Facts and figures about the Wimbledon women's tournament which starts on June 23 in London. 2007 champions: Women's singles: Venus Williams (US) Women's doubles: Cara Black......

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