NYC plot hatched by Al-Qaeda in Pakistan

The plot to bomb busiest New York City subways in rush hour by Afghan immigrant Najibullah Zazi and his two accomplices was planned by Al-Qaeda in Pakistan, US prosecutors told a court. Assistant......

US:Indian admits to smuggling sensitive components

The Indian owner of an international electronics company on Thursday pleaded guilty to conspiracy to illegally export restricted components from the United States to Indian government entities......

Bush, Rice meets US legislators

On the eve of critical votes by the United States Congress' House International Relations Committee and Senate Foreign Relations Committee on legislation to facilitate the passage of the India-US......

Deepak Chopra launches peace movement

Renowned author and 'mind-body' medicine guru Deepak Chopra Thursday launched an ambitious international movement at the United Nations to connect people and organisations around the world to build......

Mid, smallcap indices stay afloat in choppy January

The S&P BSE Midcap and the S&P BSE Smallcap indices have managed to stay afloat in a volatile January that saw the frontline indices hit their respective 52-week high levels and then slip.......

What companies have promised to invest in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the world looks at India as an important pillar of stability, a trusted friend, an engine of growth in the global economy, a technology hub for......

Steady NIM, credit costs may drive SBI's re-rating in near-term: Analysts

The stock of State Bank of India (SBI) may re-rate soon, believe analysts, if the lender manages to safeguard its net interest margin (NIM) going ahead. Photograph: Sudipta Banerjee/ANI Photo......

Cipla on the block: Who's a better fit and what it means for shareholders?

India’s third-largest pharmaceutical company by revenue, Cipla, is up for grabs in a three-way fight between Torrent Pharmaceuticals, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories (DRL) and private equity......

How well do you know Naseeruddin Shah?

Naseeruddin Shah has enthralled us with his movies for over 30 decades. But how well do you really know him? We test your knowledge on the great Naseer, on his 60th birthday on July......

'Cold Creek Manor': A dull thriller!

After watching the first 15 or 20 minutes of director Mike Figgis's Cold Creek Manor, one gets worried. It seems like Figgis, one of the more maverick directors around, is showing us a gripping and......

Money, money, money: the cost of Tokyo's pandemic-delayed Games

IMAGE: The logo of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games that have been postponed to 2021 due to the coronavirus is seen through a traffic sign at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office building.Photograph:......

The cost of Tokyo's pandemic-delayed Olympics

IMAGE: Although the cancellation scenario is looking less likely by the day, global insurers would face a hefty bill should that happen, with estimates running to a loss of $2-3 billion.......

What's at stake if Olympics fall victim to coronavirus

The chilling impact of the coronavirus on an already struggling Japanese economy, and on global growth if the spread did not peak, meant Japan's GDP could show zero or even negative growth in the......

Adhiban beats Adams to tie for third in Isle of Man

IMAGE: Adhiban Baskaran in action during Round 9 of of Isle of Man International Chess tournament. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Chess.com/John Saunders via http://iominternationalchess.com.......

Isle of Man Chess: Anand held by Artemiev as Indian challenge ends

IMAGE: Vladislav Artemiev makes a move as Viswanathan Anand looks on. Photograph: IOM Chess/Twitter Former world champion Viswanathan Anand was held to a draw by Vladislav Artemiev of Russia......