India breaks silence on Taiwan, calls for avoiding change in status quo

India on Friday said it was concerned over the developments around Taiwan and called for avoiding "unilateral actions" to change the status quo in the region, days after China held its biggest-ever......

Sorabjee, Jethmalani, Salve: Tale Of Three Lawyers

Over the years, a noticeable unpleasantness began to develop between senior and junior, Sorabjee and Salve.Salve gave credit, for his rise in the profession, to Nani Palkhivala, and not to......

Has India Changed Its Tibet Policy?

One priority for Delhi (for the new foreign secretary in particular) is to have an in-depth discussion with Dharamsala as soon as possible, suggests Claude Arpi. IMAGE: The Dalai Lama with India's......

SC notice to WhatsApp over new privacy policy

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre and WhatsApp to reply to a fresh plea alleging lower standards of privacy for Indians in comparison to European users saying it is the duty of the......

Reading the tea leaves: Low production stirs chai industry's teapot

The tea industry’s cup of woes brimmeth — scanty rainfall and pest attacks have dragged down production in May, prices are lower than last year, and demand from some export markets is......

PLI schemes: India Inc urges govt to double incentive

This year, a bevy of companies that qualified under the production linked incentive (PLI) scheme failed to achieve their investment or production value targets or both. Illustration: Uttam......

Tension at China border leaves tea companies in a stir

Planters from Assam said despite the Covid-19 pandemic, trade enquiries from China had been rising. However, owing to the growing conflict, enquiries may dry up. ‘We have seen how the trade......

Here's some good news for India's tea lovers

Tea estates across Assam and West Bengal, which were hitherto closed owing to the lockdown, opened in April. Fresh tea from the season is set to be back in the north Indian auction centres in......

Bhumi, Hrithik, Rani Win Big

The 23rd Indian Television Academy awards brightenedthe weekend for some film folk who took home awards for their work this year. Bhumi Pednekar won a Special Mention for her Versatility in......

#FIFAFever: The Real Reason Ananya Is Excited!

When stars travel, they make lovely pictures on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Ananya Panday/Instagram As FIFA edges towards the finals, Bollywood catches the next flight to Doha! Ananya......

Cirkus Wants *Your* Attention!

As the release of their film draws near -- Cirkus is scheduled to hit the theatres on December 23 -- the team is in promotion mode. After the trailer launch and the big Deepika......

Ananya-Varun Win Big at ITA Awards

Film and television stars had a busy Sunday evening as they made time to attend the 22nd Indian Television Academy awards. Here's a look at who won what. Varun Dhawan and Ananya Panday pose......

Asian Games probable Jasleen fifth judoka to fail doping test

IMAGE: Jasleen Singh Saini had won the gold medal in the men's 66kg category in the Taipei Asia Open Judo last month. Photograph: SAI Media/Twitter Judoka Jasleen Singh Saini, an Asian Games......

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar to return after serving doping ban

Set to compete in Asian Games trials next week. IMAGE: Gymnast Dipa Karmakar was handed a 21-month ban by WADA for failing a dope test in 2021. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Olympian Dipa......

Why Dipa Karmakar accepted suspension in doping case

IMAGE: Dipa Karmakar, the first Indian gymnast to compete in the Olympics, has tested positive for prohibited substance and has been suspended till July 10, 2023. Photograph: Dipa......

Messi shortlisted for FIFA Best Men's Player award

IMAGE: Lionel Messi led Argentina to the FIFA World Cup title in Qatar on December 18, 2022. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Argentina featured heavily in shortlists for FIFA's Best awards......

Olympic champion Lyu suspended after positive doping test

IMAGE: Xiaojun Lyu became the oldest man to win Olympic gold in weightlifting when he claimed the 81kg title in Tokyo last year. Photograph: Edgard Garrido/Reuters China's three-times Olympic......