India, Pakistan attempted to interfere in Canada's polls, alleges spy agency

India and Pakistan had tried to "interfere" in Canada's federal elections in the 2019 and 2021 general elections, the Canadian spy agency has alleged, according to a media report on Friday. Image......

People in democracies need a sense of uncertainty

For trust in democracy to be retained, elections need to be not just free of intervention -- ruling out Pakistan and Russia -- but also demonstrate the capability to both deliver ruling mandates......

Farmers Stir 2.0: Advantage Akali Dal?

If everything goes according to plan, a resuscitated Akali Dal could emerge as a central player in Punjab in three years, notes Aditi Phadnis. IMAGE: Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh......

26.5 lakh vials of indelible ink will be used for Lok Sabha polls

The Mysore Paints and Varnish Ltd has been tasked with providing over 26 lakh vials of indelible ink, which leaves a deep purple mark on a voter's left forefinger, to various states for the......

Commerce secy, team in London to push trade deal

Officials from India and the United Kingdom (UK) are working overtime to address the contentious issues related to the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between the two nations, in a final push......

Indian American Raj Subramaniam to be new CEO of FedEx

Indian American Raj Subramaniam would be the new chief executive officer of FedEx, according to an announcement made Monday by the US multinational courier delivery giant. Subramanian would replace......

The bizarre tale of Cairn retro tax

The levy of retrospective tax on the UK's Cairn Energy Plc is a tale of bizarre twists and turns that saw its attached shares being sold in May 2018 amid the passing of the baton from a full-time......

Oil retreats, still above $100; no supply shocks for India

International oil prices retreated from an over seven-year high but was still above $100 a barrel and continue to pose threat to India's inflation rate and current account deficit. While there are......

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020. IMAGE: Danesh Razvi and Tanya Maniktala in A Suitable Boy. It was the year of staying at home and watching films......

IPL 2024 kick off date revealed amid elections

IPL set for March 22 start, says league chairman Arun Dhumal Photograph: Kind Courtesy BCCI The much-anticipated Indian Premier League is set to begin on March 22 and will be held entirely in the......

U19 WC: Australia claim 3rd place beating Afghanistan

Photograph: Kind courtesy ICC Media A fine all-round performance from Nivethan Radhakrishnan fired Australia to third place in the ICC Under 19 World Cup with a two-wicket win over Afghanistan.......

U-19 World Cup: England, Pakistan cruise to quarters

IMAGE: England skipper Tom Prest celebrates his century in their win against the UAE at the Under-19 Cricket World Cup in Basseterre, St Kitts, on Thursday. Photograph: ICC/Twitter Skipper Tom......

Tennis: Osaka stunned by Teichmann at Cincinnati

IMAGE: Japan's Naomi Osaka made 41 unforced errors in her 3rd round loss to Jil Teichmann in the Western & Southern Open third round in Cincinnati on Thursday. Photograph: Mike Segar/Reuters An......