Bhutan-China Closeness: Must India Worry?

Although the special relationship might compel Bhutan to be considerate of Indian interests, new challenges will likely arise.An emerging new phase of relations will also call for fresh redlines......

Settle border issues for 'legal ties': China to Bhutan

China has asked Bhutan to establish diplomatic ties with it and resolve the boundary issue "as soon as possible" to transform the relations between the two neighbours into "legal form". Bhutanese......

Chinese Chequers on LAC is Not for the Faint-hearted

The Indian Army has shown it can face down the PLA, but is too often held back by a political leadership that lacks boldness, asserts Ajai Shukla. IMAGE: Indian soldiers disembark from a military......

Why China is building villages in Bhutan

'Its aim is to force the Bhutanese government to cede territory that China wants elsewhere in Bhutan to give Beijing a military advantage in its struggle with New Delhi.'Ajai Shukla reports.......

Pak's U-turn on MFN: Status NOT granted to India, says Gilani

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has made it clear that Pakistan has not granted the Most Favoured Nation status to India, saying the commerce ministry has only been tasked to move forward on the......

India a global economic powerhouse: Iran

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahamadinejad on Tuesday described India as a global leader and an economic powerhouse during a 30-minute interaction with visiting Indian Foreign Minister S M Krishna. An......

Indian Football PIX: FC Goa consolidates top spot

IMAGE: FC Goa grew in confidence and punished Mumbai with two quick goals before half-time. Photograph: ISL Media FC Goa beat Mumbai City FC 5-2 in high-scoring match to go three points clear......

Football Briefs: Mourinho takes swipe at United's detractors

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho reacts. Photograph: Andreas Gebert/Reuters Jose Mourinho has taken a swipe at......

Sports Shorts: India should become sports-playing nation, says Tendulkar

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar appealed to adopt a sport and play in on a regular basis. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com......

Sports Shorts: Holders ATK play runner-up Kerala Blasters in ISL 4 opener

 A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday IMAGE: Atletico de Kolkata won the Indian Super League (ISL) final in 2014 and 2016. Photograph: PTI Two-time......

Meet the seven smallest nations at the Rio Olympics

IMAGE: A man checks out products during the opening of the Rio 2016 Olympics megastore on Copacabana beach. in Rio de Janeiro. Photograph: Pilar Olivares/Reuters. An astounding 11,400 athletes......