Will Obama's banking proposals ever become law?

Domestic opposition weakens the prospect of Obama's proposals ever becoming law, says Dani Rodrik. When US President Barack Obama announced in late January his intention to seek tough new rules for......

How safe is your money in banks?

This year 2009 has the dubious distinction of witnessing the most number of banks go belly up in the United States, since 1992 during the savings and loan crisis. Consider this: In the first 10......

Hotelier Lalit Suri dies in London

Leading hotelier and Rajya Sahba member Lalit Suri died in London early this morning after a massive heart attack, family sources said. The 60-year-old chairman of Bharat Hotel chain is survived by......

India left embarrassed at Para Shooting World Cup

Flash targets for Para Shooting World Cup trap finals create controversy. IMAGE: Image used for representational purposes. Photograph: Phillip Jungman/X India faced a huge embarrassment in front......

Asian Games: Major controversies that rocked India!

The deepening crisis in wrestling ahead of the Asian Games turned out to be the biggest controversy in the run-up to the continental showpiece, which starts in Hangzhou on September 23. Even as the......

Asian Games' ultimate makeover: Esports to breakdancing

Esports to breakdancing, Hangzhou will set the trend for future of sport Two sports disciplines including esports, which is becoming a rage among youngsters across the globe, will make their debut......

AFI adds 3 more athletes to Asian Games team

IMAGE: Priti Lamba was added to the squad for the upcoming Asian Games. Photograph: Kind courtesy Priti Lamba/Instagram Haryana's 3000m steeplechaser Priti Lamba was on Monday added to the......

Bajrang opts out of Worlds trials to chase Asiad gold

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Bajrang Punia/Instagram Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia is set to leave for Issyk-kul in Kyrgyzstan to train for the upcoming Asian Games after skipping the trials for......