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'China Takes India Seriously', But...

'The strategic difference over technology and territory between India and China remain great and security interests on both sides will likely prevent a short-term rapprochement of any depth.'......

Why The Americans Were Opposed To Agni

'The heat shield technology for re-entry vehicles was first mastered in DRDO for the Agni missile.''This is why the Americans were so opposed to Agni in the 1980s, unlike other missiles -- it was a......

Why Trump Has Waged A Tariff War Against India

The collective West has always opposed strong leaders and economic development in India, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). IMAGE: US President Donald Trump signs an executive order at the......

The 25 Books Banned In Kashmir

IMAGE: Police personnel search a bookstore in Srinagar, August 7, 2025, following the Union Territory government's ban on 25 books accused of promoting secessionism and false narratives in Jammu......

Several Delhi, B'luru schools get 'bombs in black plastic bags' mail

Several schools in Delhi and Bengaluru on Friday received bomb threats, triggering panic among the students and their parents. Image used for representational purposes only. Photograph: ANI Photo......

British Indian manufacturing expert Lord Bhattacharyya is dead

Bangalore-born Bhattacharyya, an alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2002 for his services to science and technology and made a life peer in......

Oxford ropes in Indian alumni for fundraiser

Oxford University is tapping its Indian alumni like Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia for its biggest ever fund-raising drive to help expand and compete with top......

Steel Man of India, Jamshed J Irani, passes away at 86

Jamshed Jiji Irani, known as the steel man of India, died in Jamshedpur late Monday night, Tata Steel said. He was 86. IMAGE: Former Tata Steel managing director Jamshed Jiji Irani at the 183rd......

Laapataa Ladies Out Of Oscars Race

IMAGE: A scene from Laapataa Ladies. Laapataa Ladies, India's official entry in the Best International Feature category at the 97th Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars race. The Hindi......

The Curious Case Of Miley's Missing Eyebrows

Hollywood's biggest night was high on glitz and glamour but lacked the edge and excitement of the movies it was celebrating, observes Sukanya Verma. IMAGE: Mikey Madison won the Best Actress Oscar......

India@Oscars: 'We Are Choosing The Wrong Films'

'Unfortunately, we live in a 'Mainstream Bollywood' bubble, where we cannot look beyond films that we ourselves find entertaining.' IMAGE: Nitanshi Goel in Laapataa Ladies. Hansal Mehta and......

Amy Jackson-Ed Westwick Attend BAFTA

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......

The Night Manager Gets Emmy Nomination

'I remember when the offer came in, I was conflicted.' IMAGE: Aditya Roy Kapur, Sobhita Dhulipala and Anil Kapoor in The Night Manager. The Night Manager, starring Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur......

Indian Racing Prodigy Atiqa Gets F1 Boost!

IMAGE: In June, 10-year-old Atiqa Mir created history by becoming the first Indian to secure a top-10 finish at the Rotax Euro Trophy. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Atiqa Mir/Instagram Formula 1......

Nkunku joins AC Milan; Newcastle sign Woltemade

Milan sign Nkunku from Chelsea IMAGE: Christopher Nkunku, who moved to Chelsea from RB Leipzig in June 2023 on a six-year deal, struggled for consistent game time at Stamford Bridge. Photograph:......

42 Years On... Where Are Kapil's Devils Now?

The '83' WhatsApp group comprises the 14 members of the World Cup-winning team and administrative manager P R Man Singh. IMAGE: On June 25, 1983, under Kapil Dev's leadership, India won their......

India's Jaden selected for Ferrari Driver Academy trials

IMAGE: Jaden R Pariat has been selected as one of 25 drivers from six different countries, who will now head to Sepang International Circuit for the five-day assessment process. Photographs: Jaden......

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

Colonel Billie Sodhi's life and family heritage reflect an unwavering commitment to excellence in polo, equestrian sports, and a rare, enduring athletic legacy. IMAGE: A young Billie Sodhi......