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From state lawmaker to mayor of America's largest city

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's stunning rise from state lawmaker to the mayor of America's largest city will inspire generations, particularly the Indian-American community. IMAGE: Zohran......

When America's 'King' Met Japan's Emperor

Glimpses of US President Donald John Trump's arrival in Tokyo, for the second stop on his Asia tour, October 27, 2025. IMAGE: Donald Trump arrives at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Photograph:......

'It's Becoming Very Difficult To Deal With America'

'New announcements are made every day which brings tremendous amount of instability and uncertainty.''Relying on America has become a big problem.' IMAGE: United States President Donald Trump.......

Should US shut down H-1B visa programme? What Elon Musk said

The United States has been an “immense beneficiary” of talent from India, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has said, and voiced strong support for the H-1B visa programme, cautioning that shutting it down......

This Is Not Going To Be Easy For America

'The battle for brain power among Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Nvidia and Tesla and newer AI companies is fierce.''Given the race for AI with China, these companies will find it hard......

Non-auto segments to drive growth for Bharat Forge

The stock of automotive (auto) components major Bharat Forge has risen 14.6 per cent over the past month. Photograph: Courtesy, Bharat Forge/X Despite ongoing demand challenges, strong operating......

First phase of India-US trade deal nearing closure: Official

The first phase of the proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement (BTA) is 'nearing closure' and would address the hefty 50 per cent tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Indian goods, in......

US lawmaker to introduce bill to completely eliminate H-1B visa programme

An American lawmaker will be introducing a bill to “completely eliminate” the H-1B visa programme and take away the pathway to citizenship that it offers, “forcing” individuals to "return......

India to cut direct Russian crude imports from December

India is set to reduce its direct imports of Russian crude from late November, following new US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, effective November 21. IMAGE: A well head and a drilling rig in an......

India Diversifies Petroleum Exports To New Markets

India offset the decline in exports to traditional destinations by sharply ramping up shipments to Jordan (18,086 per cent), Hong Kong (17,006 per cent), Spain (13,436 per cent), the Philippines......

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

'She was brave. She didn't care a hoot. And India was not the strongest of nations as it is now.' IMAGE: Indira Gandhi with Henry Kissinger in Chronicles of the Forgotten Genocide: The Kissinger......

'Nudity Did Get Excessive In Satyam Shivam Sundaram'

'Now when I'm a mother and have two sons, I do look back and say, "Oh my God! What was I thinking?"' Photograph: Kind courtesy Zeenat Aman/Instagram Age is just a number for Zeenat Aman, who turns......

'Dharmendraji Was The Hero Every Boy Wanted To Be'

'At times when the pressure, glitz and glam felt horribly garish, there he was with no pretences or guile. A sweet reminder that life is about the real things not the fluff.' Photograph: Kind......

'This Is Why Trump Has Scored'

'I realised why the farmers and the rural folks are going for Trump. They are so insecure and vulnerable that anybody who is throwing a line of hope to them, they seize it.' IMAGE: US President......

Did These Films Influence Zohran Mamdani?

New York City's newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani, who created history with his big win, ended his victory speech with the song, Dhoom Machale from the Dhoom movies. Why didn't Zohran pick a song......

Rohit ICC brand ambassador of 2026 T20 World Cup

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma retired from T20 Internationals after leading India to the T20 World Cup title last year. Photograph: ANI Photo Rohit Sharma, who led India to the T20 World Cup title in 2024,......

'A great privilege...' T20 WC ambassador Rohit reacts

'To sit on other side and watch, having played in each of these (T20) World Cups so far, will feel different.' IMAGE: Rohit Sharma retired from T20Is following India's World Cup triumph in the......

Player suspended as match-fixing scandal rocks Abu Dhabi T10

The 25-year-old off-spinner, who represented UP Nawabs in the league, has been provisionally suspended with immediate effect. IMAGE: The eight-team Abu Dhabi T10 has come under scrutiny following......

Smith's hilarious counter-punch at Panesar at Ashes presser

IMAGE: Australia's stand-in skipper Steve Smith left the room in splits with his response to Monty Panesar's 'Sandpapergate' dig. Photograph: Screengrab/X Steve Smith fired a comic......

India likely to have identical squad for NZ series & T20 World Cup

IMAGE: The series against New Zealand, starting from January 21, 2026, will be India's last T20 series before the World Cup. Photograph: ANI Photo The national selection committee led by Ajit......