Jaishankar discusses 'present state' of ties with Canadian counterpart

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that he discussed the 'present state' of bilateral ties and the current global issues with his Canadian counterpart Melanie Joly, amidst a diplomatic......

Why We Are Moonstruck

Deciphering its secrets will unlock the early history of not only our planet, but also of the star system, explains Kumar Abishek. IMAGE: A Full Moon. Photograph: ANI Photo   We are all......

An Indian American in the White House?

What would an Indian American president of the US look like, sound like and act like, especially on issues and policies pertaining to his or her 'mother-land'?, asks N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE:......

Days after spy balloon row, US warns China against helping Russia

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned China that its 'material support' for Russia's war against Ukraine would attract sanctions and condemned the 'unacceptable violation' of......

Dogfight In The Skies For International Routes

West Asian carriers are up against Air India and IndiGo in the battle for seats on lucrative international routes. Photograph: ANI Photo   The battle lines in the air are being staked out. A......

Term insurance premiums set to surge. Here's why

Term insurance policy premiums are set to rise by 25 to 30 per cent with Munich Re, the largest reinsurer for the Indian insurance market, increasing its rates for underwriting portfolios of pure......

Insurers likely to further tighten underwriting norms for term plans

Come October, life insurers may have to tighten their underwriting standards further for retail term plans at the behest of one of the largest reinsurers in the Indian insurance market, Munich Re.......

Beckenbauer, the icon of German sporting success

IMAGE: Franz Beckenbauer was for decades synonymous with Germany's success on the pitch, as player and then coach. Photograph: Action Images/Reuters Franz Beckenbauer, who has died at the age of......

'Will try and do it again!' Ronaldo ends 2023 as world's top goal scorer

IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo ended the year as the top goal scorer in the world. Photograph: Ahmed Yosri/Reuters Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo had a stupendous 2023 as he ended the year as......

Why Indian youth need a system over Messi or Ronaldo

IMAGE: Oliver Kahn on Friday said more than idolising role models like Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, Indian youth needed a structured system to take the country's football......

Bobby Charlton: Manchester United's greatest and most beloved!

IMAGE: Bobby Charlton was an integral part of the England team that won the 1966 World Cup. Photograph: Eriko Sugita/Reuters Bobby Charlton, the Manchester United player who won the World Cup with......

Man Utd, England legend Sir Bobby Charlton passes away at 86

IMAGE: Sir Bobby Charlton was a key figure in England's 1966 World Cup-winning team and played 758 games for United, scoring 249 goals. Photograph: Lee Smith/Reuters Bobby Charlton, an......