US House panel wants India to be part of NATO Plus

In a significant development ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States, a powerful Congressional Committee has recommended strengthening North Atlantic Treaty Organisation......

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

Although the pact would focus mainly on the Pacific and the South China Sea region, any action designed to deter China with or without New Delhi's active participation is a welcome move, notes......

Starving One Ukraine to Defeat Another

If Russia and Ukraine can sit together and hammer out a 'Black Sea Initiative' deal for much needed food shipments, surely, they should be able to address the madness of the larger military......

Bajwa's rapprochement: Honest intent or smoke screen?

Pakistan's offer to normalise relations with India is an attempt to buy temporary peace due to its economic and politico-strategic compulsions, notes Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd). IMAGE:......

The RBI policy statement

The Annual Monetary and Credit Policy Statement for the Year 2007-08 was announced by Dr. Y. Venugopal Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday. This Statement consists of two parts:......

Orissa's investment promise: A hype or...

A fortnight ago, when the priests at Jagannath Puri opened the doors of the temple in the vesper light of the morning, they found an unexpected visitor waiting for them. Anil Ambani had driven all......

Indian product firms arrive globally

If there is anything that the great Indian success in information technology has lacked, then it is the ability to innovate and develop new technology and products. Consequently, Indian prowess has......

Mirabai Chanu set for comeback with an eye on Paris Olympics

IMAGE: Mirabai Chanu, who has been recuperating from hip tendonitis she suffered during the Asian Games in September last year, has all but qualified for the Paris Olympics. Photograph: Mirabai......

India face Brazil in Women's U-17 FIFA World Cup

India will play Brazil in a FIFA World Cup. Not in the world football governing body's flagship event but in its U-17 tournament for women.   Hosts India have been clubbed alongside the......

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

Summary of World Cup qualifiers played across the world on Thursday IMAGE: England's Raheem Sterling scores their first goal against Hungary at Puskas Arena, Budapest. Photograph: Carl......

Eight-ranked Mirabai still in race for Tokyo Games

IMAGE: After recovering from a back injury, which marred her progress in 2018, Chanu constantly improved her performance in 2019. Photograph: PTI On course to seal a berth for the Tokyo Games,......

World Weightlifting Championship: Mirabai eyes Olympic berth

IMAGE: Mirabai Chanu remains India's brightest medal prospect. Photograph: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images Former champion Mirabai Chanu will look to repeat her 2017 gold-medal winning feat......