'We don't need the Indians as much as they think we do'

Leading think tanks put a question mark on the India-US strategic partnership. Aziz Haniffa reports This concludes the four-part series. Part I: India not oversold, but over-hyped: America Inc Part......

Why India cannot afford to give up Siachen

The strategic advantage accruing to India in Siachen should not be given up for apparent short-term political gains. Giving up Siachen as a gesture of friendship would also mean that its recapture......

Romney certainly our opponent, says Obama campaign

Even as Mitt Romney is yet to bag his Republican Party's nomination for the November presidential polls, the Obama campaign has recognised the former Massachusetts governor as the opponent to the......

Why civil-military conflict is GOOD for India

The ongoing dispute between General V K Singh and the government is an important -- albeit costly -- test of policy and institutional efficacy in an area of governance that is normally hidden from......

Freida Pinto scores blockbuster hit with Apes

In her first big budget film and fourth release Rise of the Planet of Apes, Mumbai-raised Freida Pinto has a second worldwide hit. While many critics used words such as 'comely' and 'beautiful'......

'I hope people don't spit on Mr Singh Mrs Mehta'

Considering the subject matter of Mr Singh Mrs Mehta -- extra-marital affairs -- one is bound to come across a few bold scenes, which the movie starring Prashant Narayanan, Aruna Shields, Lucy......

The man who cuts Rahman's hair

At 35, he's one of Bollywood's best known hairstylists. Among other things, Ryan D'Rozario was responsible for A R Rahman's straight hair at the Grammy Awards. Which is why it comes as a shock......

Olympics: London ready to welcome the world

London is fully prepared to welcome the world at this year's summer Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Friday following the 10th and final visit of its inspection......

Everton manager David Moyes 'best Premier League boss'

The latest figures have shown that Everton manager David Moyes is the best value-for-money as the football boss. The figures also showed that Everton has the lowest "price-per-point" ratio among......