What's in a name, did you wonder? Plenty, it would seem, going by the name change carried out by various nations. Most changes have been cosmetic, like dropping/adding a term like 'republic......
Major Ruchi Agarwal is commander of the United Nations Female Engagement Team in the conflict-ridden Democratic Republic of Congo. IMAGE: Major Ruchi Agarwal, left in uniform, along with other......
The Centre has decided to set up a single, permanent tribunal to adjudicate all inter-state river water disputes subsuming existing tribunals, a step which is aimed at resolving grievances of......
Two Chinese nationals have visited Arunachal Pradesh, bordering China, on wrong Protected Area Permits, instead of the Restricted Area Permit, issued by the Deputy Resident Commissioner of......
'The same charm that draws men to the armed forces also draws women. It is love for the nation and honour and pride in donning the uniform,' says Lieutenant Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, the first woman......
A young girl with her mother attend a religious mass. Photograph: Dondi Tawatao/Getty Images About one-third of the world’s 'extremely poor' people live in India, according to......
Launching its largest ever humanitarian appeal, the UN has sought $7 billion in urgent aid for 30 million people in 31 countries, to tide over the hunger crisis that has been compounded by the......
What are the attitudes and perceptions towards genetically modified crops and foods in India. Soon an in-depth research study will come out with the answers. The Canada-based International......
India on Friday said it would support, a Chinese suggestion for creating an Asian counterpart to the International Energy Agency to coordinate the long-term energy import policies of major oil......
IMAGE: India captain Virat Kohli with England skipper Joe Root. Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images The proposed standalone Test between India and England should be treated as the......
IMAGE: Fans pass their time after the fifth Test match between England and India was cancelled at Old Trafford in Manchester, on Friday. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images England pacer James......
ECB writes to ICC, wants the ICC's Dispute Resolution Committee to address the issue and expect that a forfeiture would be granted so that they can claim insurance as they are going to lose 40......
The BCCI, on the other hand, has been asked to pay 40 per cent of the administrative costs and expenses of the DRC. The judgement did not specify the exact amount that was claimed by the Indian......
The event played in one location over seven days in November could start next year, pending approval by the ITF Board. A massive shake-up of the Davis Cup competition will see the formation of an......