Chinese experts on international studies warn that the strengthening of the US-Japanese alliance is targeted at China and would further complicate the nation's security environment.
The politics of hate does not pay. The people are too sensible to fall for such a ruse, says Amulya Ganguli.
While Goa has received bad press over the death of Scarlette Keeling, many Britons continue to flock to real estate exhibitions to buy property in Goa. Many have relocated to Goa, and some reports from Goa quote them as saying that they feel 'very safe' in Goa, and would never move back to the UK. Reports have also stressed that there is nothing unique about Britons dying in Goa rather than in any other holiday spot.
'Tamhane's densely composed shots achieve what a vacuously whizzing camera seldom does.' 'Like those Renaissance Paintings in which a bewitching lady is shown posing for a portrait, and daily life plays out in a corner unruffled, Tamhane's static frames have a hundred interesting things happening within them,' observes Sreehari Nair.
Just a few years ago, everyone on Earth had pants hitched below their waists. The 'sagging' phenomenon, as it was known, was universal. But just as quickly, it's become obscure. Read on
French hat maker Milliner Solenne Roland is planning to bring the bring the fashion of hats to Indians, as she sets up an enterprise in India.
Sukanya Verma lists 10 of her favourite songs of the year, in no particular order.
Madurai Veeran's album is reasonably good. The film stars Ramesh and Saloni in the lead roles.
Delhi car dealers have come up with the idea of offering free puja to their customers, as an added service to ensure customer satisfaction.
Chasing 413 for victory, Australia were dismissed for 340 on the fourth day of the third Test.
Dr Arun Vakil, US visa expert, explains how to schedule an emergency US visa interview.
It is mood music conforming to the sentimental nature of the story that sets the album apart.
Neil Wagner claimed a five-wicket haul from a fiery spell of fast bowling as New Zealand reduced hosts Zimbabwe to 120 for eight at tea on day one of the first Test at Queen's Sports Club on Thursday.
The latest updates from Tamil film industry.
Stuart MacGill has been ordered to improve his fitness or face losing his place in Australia's team for the series against India. The leg spinner has been suffering from knee and hand problems and struggled to produce anything like his best form during Australia's 2-0 win over Sri Lanka.
The film will feature a song by Tamil singer Adhi.
Essar Group's Shashi and Ravi Ruia are the only new entrants in the list of the 10 richest Indians compiled by Forbes, while banker Uday Kotak jumped the most number of places among the top 40 billionaires. The Ruias jumped five places to the 7th position with a net worth of $12 billion, while Kotak with $4.6 billion hopped 11 positions to the 16th rank.
Raj Travels, an outbound tour operator, plans to sell Bangalore to international tourist through its recent tie-up with US-based Gray Line Worldwide.
Deva's music is racy, and has comic elements.
We bring you *that story*, and a lot more, in this fascinating excerpt from Roshmila Bhattacharya's Matinee Men: A Journey Through Bollywood.
Would Americans have endorsed the war of terror if they were not so scared of death, wonders George Soros in his latest book.
'He would dance and I would give him marks.' 'If I gave him five on 10, he would get disappointed.' 'So I would ask him to do better, and he would try and do better.'
Shakthi Chidambaram wields the megaphone for Tamil film Vyaabaari which also has director turned actor S J Surya in dual roles. Music is disappointing with sexual overtones.
'I never thought an invisible character like Radhiya would get me that much visibility.'
A lowdown on what's happening in the Tamil film industry.
The mutual fund industry in India is seeing unprecedented attrition among key personnel.
Film folk are celebrating their daughters on social media, and the pictures are adorable!
Ben Stokes shares a hilarious picture of himself and Joe Root in fancy dress on his official Instagram account.
AS Roma captain Francesco Totti has warned Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson not to underestimate him when their two sides play the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final next week.
The real message of the Rs 1 lakh car is that in one stroke, it is showing the way to Indian managements that a new era awaits -- one where you compete on superior management capability leaving behind decades of attempting to compete on cheaper labour or cheaper natural resources.
The Buddhist connection prompted me to remind the 500 bankers and businessmen attending the Bloomberg Emerging Markets Forum that the notion of a clearing house mooted by Ban Ki-Moon before he was called to a higher destiny is not exactly new.
This Puja-typical behaviour invariably tells you how enthusiastic Bengalis are when it comes to Devi Durga and dhunuchi naach and everything in between.
The nominees were announced on January 16.
India beat New Zealand 3-2 in a practice match prior to Sultan Azlan Shah hockey.
Satish Bodas goes pandal hopping and discovers these historically significant ones.
