India remains world's top arms importer, Russia main supplier, says SIPRI

India remains the world's top arms importer and its imports increased by 4.7 percent between 2014–2018 and 2019–2023, Swedish think tank SIPRI said in a new report on Monday. IMAGE:......

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

The World Photography Organisation has revealed the winners for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. Here are the winning entries: A Colourful Dream by Bibek Kunwar   I took this in a felt......

In a new practice, Sengol procession escorts President to Parliament

Setting a new practice, President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday entered the new Parliament Building escorted by Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla with an official......

Children Are Tragic Victims Of War

Caution: Graphic content. Viewer discretion is advised. IMAGE: A Palestinian man carries the body of his niece Hanan Kaloob, who was killed in an Israeli strike, at the Nasser hospital in Khan......

When The Party Ends And Reality's Cold Light Shines Through...

There will be a lot to repair and rejuvenate -- if that opportunity even presents itself, warns Rathin Roy. IMAGE: Women pose for a selfie with Rs 2,000 notes prior to exchanging it at a bank in......

What A380's failure can teach the shipping industry

As a model of transport, the A380 strikes a parallel -- a shared fragility -- with giant container ships, observes Shyam G Menon. IMAGE: A container ship is loaded at a container terminal in......

When will Modi privatise railways?

'The new trains should be fast, but the roll-out of the privatisation plan should be slow and well-considered,' recommends T N Ninan. Photograph: Reuters The issues to do with privatising railway......

How companies deal with coronavirus panic

Employees asked to work from home... cancelled travel plans... curtailed meetings...Caution and precaution dominate Corporate India's response to Covid-19. IMAGE: Security personnel scan a visitor......

The Dilemma Ali Fazal is Struggling With

'There is a part of me that says it is a great time to tell stories from my own land.''But then opportunities are coming my way from all over the world.''So one foot is here and one foot is in the......

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

On planes, on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, Zee5, Hulu, MUBI, Kanopy, film festivals... Aseem Chhabra tell us how he watched 309 films in 365 days. IMAGE: Joanne Froggatt in Downton Abbey. I......

Have you seen these AMAZING movies?

Sukanya Verma recaps all the action at this year's MAMI. Every year the Mumbai Film Festival strives to make the world a smaller place by putting together a feast for cinephiles across various......

Sonam Maskar wins silver on ISSF World Cup debut

IMAGE: Sonam Maskar registered a silver-medal finish on her debut appearance at the ISSF World Cup. Photograph: NRAI/X Debutant Sonam Maskar bagged a silver medal for India in the women's 10m air......

Anuradha Devi wins silver on ISSF World Cup debut

IMAGE: 33-year-old Anuradha Devi registered a silver medal-finish on her debut at the ISSF World Cup. Photograph: NRAI/X Debutant Anuradha Devi won a silver medal in the women's 10m air pistol......

'Massacres need to stop!' Salah seeks humanitarian aid

IMAGE: After facing heavy criticism, Mo Salah finally broke his silence on the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah on Wednesday......

Israel-Hamas conflict: India withdraws from World Cadet Chess

IMAGE: Smoke billows following Israeli strikes in Gaza City, October 11, 2023. Photograph: Saleh Salem/Reuters The Indian team has pulled out of the World Cadet Chess Championship scheduled......

'They resonated on every tongue during the World Cup'

IMAGE: A Morocco fan in tears after the World Cup semi-final match against France. Photograph: Silvio Castellanos/Reuters Moroccans slumped with disappointment on Wednesday evening after their......