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Why CDS Is Visiting Japan

On December 12, 2023, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan visited the Yokosuka base in Japan. The goal of the CDS' visit was to emphasise the rising significance of defence collaboration......

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

It's boom time for election-bound Gujarat as Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi's government has been announcing project after project before the dates for the assembly election are announced......

'Lakhimpur Kheri will be BJP's Waterloo'

'If the minister does not resign, then it will be the darkest incident of Indian democracy where power prevailed over the people.' IMAGE: Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra......

What Lessons can India Learn from Japan?

'Both India and Japan can find themselves in a win-win situation if they draw some lessons from each other's strengths,' says Dr Rajaram Panda. IMAGE: Japan's Prime Minister Abe Shinzo removes his......

Trio wins Chemistry Nobel for work on lithium-ion batteries

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was jointly awarded to John B Goodenough, M Stanley Whittingham and Akira Yoshino on Wednesday "for the development of lithium-ion batteries." "The Nobel Prize in......

Satya Nadella on the biggest challenge world economy is facing

This next phase of globalisation needs to deliver economic growth so that it is equitable: Nadella. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday said the next phase of globalisation needs to deliver an......

'Farhan surprised me by gifting me a BMW'

'He was an extremely naughty child, always in trouble and creating trouble.' 'He wanted to fly a kite at night, and sometimes, bunk school.' 'When I insisted on sending him, we could get a call......

Bollywood Memories: Mumbai's Double-Deckers Ride Into The Sunset

Thousands of movie buffs remember the double deckers of Mumbai, associating them with stars and blockbuster songs of yesteryear, recalls Debarghya Sanyal. IMAGE: A scene from Taare Zameen Par. In......

When South Directors Made Bollywood Blockbusters

Tamil Director Atlee's first Bollywood outing Jawan is a mega blockbuster. Over the decades, directors from the south have tried their luck in Hindi cinema with varying degrees of success. Though......

'Don 3's teaser didn't excite me'

'But Ranveer is a great actor who can really transform himself into the character and it will be interesting to see what he brings to the character of Don.' IMAGE: Sanjay Dutt in Sanjay Gupta's......

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

'Film shooting is a long process, and it is important to have a good bonding with the person you are going to spend six to eight months of your life.''Baaki, film toh bann jaati hain.' IMAGE:......

Badminton: India women's team assured of historic medal; men lose in quarters

IMAGE: India blanked Hong Kong riding on wins from double Olympic-medallist P V Sindhu, Ashmita Chaliha and the doubles pair of Ashwini Ponappa and Tanisha Crasto. Photograph: Badminton......

China Masters: Prannoy, Satwik-Chirag enter 2nd round

Photograph: Kind Courtesy BWF Media/Twitter Star Indian shuttler HS Prannoy progressed to the second round of China Masters Super 750 badminton tournament with a straight game win over Chinese......

ACT: Defending champs Korea, Japan aim to rewrite history

IMAGE: While Korea will look to retain their Japan will hope to lay hands on their maiden title. Photographs: Kind courtesy Hockey India Defending Champions Korea and last edition’s runners......

Bhambri-Myneni win Bangkok Open Challenger

IMAGE: India’s Saketh Myneni and Yuki Bhambri, who joined forces last year, made six Challenger finals and won five of them between April and October last year. Photograph: AITA/Twitter The......

Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag enter BAC quarters; Saina out

Photograph: Kind courtesy BAI Media/Twitter Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu advanced to the quarterfinals of Badminton Asia Championships after beating lowly-ranked Yue Yann Jaslyn Hooi of......

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