China reported nearly 250mn Covid cases in just 20 days: Report

As hospitals and morgues in China are overwhelmed by millions of Covid cases, official data projected that millions have been infected since December 1 while the government has permitted the......

China plane crash: 183 pieces of wreckage found so far

The second black box of the crashed Chinese passenger plane has yet to be found, official media reported on Friday, retracting an earlier announcement that it has been recovered from the crash......

No survivors found so far in China plane crash: Official

No survivors have been found so far among the 123 passengers and nine crew members in the plane crash, a top Chinese official said on Tuesday, as the search continued in a forested mountainous area......

China asks US to respect Nepal's sovereignty as Kathmandu gives nod to MCC

Peeved over the Nepalese parliament's approval of the US-funded $500 million grant agreement despite its persistent opposition, a concerned China said on Monday that Washington should not undermine......

India has a booming young workforce? The reality is alarming

As more youth enter working age and start earning, India's economy will grow at a more rapid rate. But a big boost from its young population looks increasingly unattainable, notes Rahul Jacob.......

Alibaba's grand plans for a blockbuster India entry

Jack Ma, who founded Alibaba in 1999 along with 17 other entrepreneurs, has officially visited India twice in the past one year. Alibaba founder and chairman Jack Ma poses for the media while......

Paytm aims to bring a million small merchants online

Paytm will handhold them through support services Digital payments company Paytm, founded by Vijay Shekhar Sharma, is handholding small and medium enterprises to come online. It hopes to expand the......

Why China's market fall is good news

Chinese govt has itself to blame for first trying to slow down the property market and later propping it up, explains Rahul Jacob. Image: Stocks account for 20 per cent of households' overall......

PIX: TV actor Leena Jumani's fun Thailand trip

Stars go for the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. So we decided to bring you their travels with a special series. Alia Bhatt went on a family holiday to......

Priyanka's HOTTEST Hollywood appearances? VOTE!

Yay or nay?With her ABC thriller Quantico ready for its television debut (on a prime time slot no less!), Priyanka Chopra is busy hobnobbing in the big mighty world of Hollywood.However, her tryst......

Indian musician bags Grammy nom

Pandit Debashish Bhattacharya, known the world over for his mastery of Hindustani classical music, and more recently his foray into American blues, has bagged the uber-prestigious Best Traditional......

Julia Roberts has twins

Oscar winner Julia Roberts and her husband, cinematographer Danny Moder, are parents!The actress gave birth to twins -- a girl and a boy -- at a California hospital on Sunday, according to......

Asian Games: China thump jaded India 5-1

India now need to beat Bangladesh and Myanmar in their remaining two games to qualify for the second round. Myanmar beat Bangladesh 4-2 in the other group game earlier. IMAGE: Action from the......

India's AFC U23 dreams crushed by China in shocking loss

IMAGE: China's victory propelled them to the top of the group with four points, while India are yet to earn a point. Photograph: Kind Courtesy AIFF/X (formerly Twitter) India conceded a late goal......

Pogacar wins second consecutive Tour de France title

IMAGE: Slovenian Tadej Pogacar, 22, is the youngest rider to wear the overall leader's yellow jersey at the end of the race for two years running. Photograph: Stephane Mahe/Reuters Tadej Pogacar......

How I slayed my demons and won an Olympic medal

'Sport is cruel, as is life, which is why winning becomes sweet.' IMAGE: Gagan Narang with his bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics, July 30, 2012. Photograph: Lars Baron/Getty Images  ......

Sports Shorts: Simran-Ritika win Mauritius Open women's doubles

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday IMAGE: India’s shuttlers Simran Singhi, right, and Ritika Thaker after winning the Mauritius Senior International......