Nancy Pelosi's gritty refusal to backtrack on her plans to visit Taiwan is part of who she is. IMAGE: Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu welcomes US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi at......
The ineptness of successive American presidents, from Bush the Younger to Joe Biden the Old, combined with the cluelessness that Americans demonstrate in foreign lands, contrasts with the Chinese......
Describing Xi Jinping as the 'architect' of the People's Liberation Army's recent aggressive moves against India, a leading United States magazine has reported that the Chinese President has risked......
'The world and India likely won't have a vaccine that is widely administered till the end of 2021.''In the meantime, clear communication would help,' observes Rahul Jacob. IMAGE: A girl waits to......
'As we gird ourselves for rising infections, India's harsh lockdown remains an epic tragedy,' observes Rahul Jacob. IMAGE: A worker paints circles on the floor of the Jhandewala Devi Mandir to......
Economists are divided over the growth projections in the latest Economic Survey, with some saying that the assumptions are realistic while others holding that a big capital expenditure (capex) by......
The footprints of Indian-origin corporate executives at multinationals is expanding, with Sandeep Kataria taking over the reins of footwear major Bata as its global chief executive officer.......
All the poor people identified by the Socio Economic and Caste Census 2011 will be eligible for the scheme, officials said, adding that it will be linked to Aadhar but will not be a mandatory......
'Demonetisation, is in principal, a mistake, because it involves a theft -- a taking of private property by the State.''It is one of those bad Indian ideas that has been tried twice in the past,......
Demonitisation will facilitate transparency in the real estate industry, which has had a notorious reputation as a safe locker for black money, says Saket Mohta. The surprise demonetisation of Rs......
The 2024 British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) were held at the Royal Festival Hall in the Southbank Centre, London, and saw its share of the good and the bad. The best was, of......
'I don't care what opinion people have of me. I am God's favourite child.' IMAGE: Sherlyn Chopra will be next seen in Ekta Kapoor's Web series Paurashpur Season 2. All Photographs: Kind courtesy......
'There is no caste or religion in this industry. There is only talent.' IMAGE: Lakshmi in Sweet Kaaram Coffee. When you call Lakshmi, her caller tune is Bhool Gaya Sab Kuch from Julie, in which......
Dil Bekaraar is watchable, but not quick-witted enough to binge watch, feels Sukanya Verma. Adapted from Anuja Chauhan's novel Those Pricey Thakur Girls, Dil Bekaraar, directed by Habib Faisal, is......
Sukanya Verma offers some amazing opening scenes in Hindi films that fuels an excitement for what happens next. Well begun is half done. A smashing opening sequence can effectively set the tone for......
'From the beginning (I have told her) "Whatever it may be -- you are losing or winning -- on the ground you're not going to cry!" She never cried.''"I don't want you to project that you are a......
Winds of change mean windfall for women players (reuters) IMAGE: Captain Mithali Raj with the Indian women's team. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com For the world’s women......
Athletes posing nude for magazines and other photo shoots show us another dimension of their fearless, bold and athletic selves. They are a novel idea but are no more of shock value because......