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Tharoor's remarks at Lahore event spark BJP-Cong spat

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress were engaged in a war of words on Sunday over MP Shashi Tharoor's remarks at a Lahore event, as the ruling party accused him of "demeaning and......

How India can hurt China without going to war

The time is ripe to extend the confrontation with the Chinese to the maritime domain, says former RA&W officer Krishan Varma. IMAGE: Indian Navy ships conduct a passage exercise with the USS......

Foreign secy visit Bangladesh, meets PM Sheikh Hasina

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Tuesday called on Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka during which they discussed security related issues of mutual interest, co-operation......

B'desh court indicts country's 1st Hindu Chief Justice in graft case

A Dhaka court on Thursday indicted Bangladesh's first Hindu Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha and 10 others on charges of embezzling 40 million taka from a bank, a court official said. IMAGE:......

India is paying for Modi's wooing of Xi

'China was a relationship from which Mr Modi had expected the most it seems.''It showed in a string of summits, and somewhat breathless celebration of Xi Jinping.''It was hasty and simplistic,'......

Bangladesh may overtake India this year

Bangladesh might overtake India this year by per capita income in nominal dollars, but it is not yet close to becoming South Asia's economic powerhouse anytime soon, T N Ninan points out. IMAGE:......

'Without creating jobs and output, we are waiting for a disaster'

'We first need to acknowledge the truth.' 'We are trying to diminish the problem and say, everything is okay and green shoots are emerging.' 'Imagine you are a doctor and not getting accurate......

Can India get to $5 trillion?

'There is a fiscal crisis building up, which might become apparent when the Finance Commission presents its report,' warns T N Ninan.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com There is simply......

Don't use onion: B'desh PM told her cook post export ban

The Bangladeshi prime minister said that India's sudden decision to stop onion exports has led to a bit of difficulty for her countrymen. India's onion export ban seems to have impacted even......

5 Things You Didn't Know About Irrfan

Aseem Chhabra introduces you to the Irrfan you never knew. IMAGE: Irrfan Khan with his wife Sutapa Sikdar. Photograph: PTI When I set out to write Irrfan Khan's biography, I already knew he was......

Extraction review

'Stripped of all humour and heft, Chris Hemsworth's Tyler Rake is Thor sans the thunder,' declares Sukanya Verma. I could be blindfolded and still predict the exact events of Chris Hemsworth's......

What Thor likes about India

'It was like being in the Colosseum.' Shooting in India was like doing live theatre with thousands of people watching and cheering every take, Chris Hemsworth says, as he looks back at the making......

Three movies you must watch!

Indira Kannan picks Made in Bangladesh, Greed, Moothon. IMAGE: A scene from Moothon. The labels are a common sight on the racks of most fast fashion stores in the West -- Made in Sri Lanka,......

Guess whose biopic Varun Dhawan stars in?

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Bollywood, right here! Photograph: Kind courtesy Varun Dhawan/Instagram Sriram Raghavan reunites with his Badlapur actor Varun Dhawan to make......

Bangladesh Test tour of Sri Lanka called off over quarantine rules

IMAGE: The series will now be pushed further back because of Sri Lanka's mandatory 14-day quarantine period which would have affected Bangladesh's preparations. Photograph: Hagen Hopkins/Getty......

Bangladesh batsman, coaching staff contract COVID

IMAGE: Saif Hassan made his Test debut earlier this year. Photograph: Bangladesh Cricket/Twitter Bangladesh batsman Saif Hassan and the team's new strength and conditioning coach, Nick Lee, on......

Dwayne Bravo creates history in T20 cricket

Photograph: Kind courtesy Trinbago Knight Riders/Twitter West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo, on Wednesday, became the first bowler to reach the mark of 500 wickets in T20 cricket. The pacer......

South Africa confirm two COVID-19 cases in national squad

A number of their leading players are contracted to play in the Indian Premier League, which is due to start next month. IMAGE: South Africa have this year missed a mix of Test and limited overs......

In Numbers: M S Dhoni's glorious career

IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday, August 15. Photographs: BCCI Not one to hog the limelight, Mahendra Singh Dhoni ended his India......

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Tens of thousands protest in Bangladesh over French cartoons

In Dhaka, tens of thousands of people from more than a dozen Islamist parties and groups poured into the streets near the Baitul Mokarram national... ...

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/tens-of-thousands-protest-in-bangladesh-over-french-cartoons/story-4OCNf05HPpjQXZgNE3WiAN.html

Vistara to operate non-stop flights between Delhi and Dhaka

Tue, Oct 27 2020 09:11:28 PM New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS): Airline major Vistara will operate special, non-stop flights between Delhi and Dhaka from... ...

https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=765369

Bangladesh may overtake India this year

Bangladesh might overtake India this year by per capita income in nominal dollars, but it is not yet close to becoming South Asia's economic... ...

http://www.rediff.com/money/column/bangladesh-may-overtake-india-this-year/20201027.htm

Vistara to start flights to Bangladesh from Nov 5 under air bubble pact

Vistara's announcement comes a day after budget carrier SpiceJet said it will operate flights to Dhaka and port city Chittagong from India from... ...

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/vistara-to-start-flights-to-bangladesh-from-nov-5-under-air-bubble-pact/articleshow/78890471.cms

Digest For International Stories For Week Oct 17 - Oct 23, 2020

Saturday Dhaka: Bangladesh is all set to resume flights to India from October 28 under 'air bubble' arrangement, after nearly eight months the... ...

https://www.news18.com/news/india/digest-for-international-stories-for-week-oct-17-oct-23-2020-3002111.html

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