Days after Quad, China test-fires missile that can strike US cities

China on Wednesday successfully test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that could hit the US cities, in a rare publicised launch to display its strategic deterrence capability.......

'Quad is here to stay': Modi's message to China at Leaders' Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Quad is not against anyone, but for a rules-based international order and respect for sovereignty, in a veiled reference to China. IMAGE: Prime......

India The Diplomatic Ambassador In Global Crises

Times have changed, situations have changed, but the basic nature of superpower geo-politics remains the same and so also India's diplomacy -- call it non-alignment, strategic autonomy or......

North Korea executes govt officials over floods

North Korean leader Kim Jung un may have executed officials after floods resulted in the deaths in the "hermit kingdom" earlier this year, local media in South Korean reported. IMAGE: Kim Jong Un......

The Threats To India's Prosperity

Looking under the hood, I see India on the terrible, but commonplace, road to prosperity failure, warns Rathin Roy. IMAGE: Inside a factory in West Bengal. Photograph: Sahiba Chawdhary/Reuters......

Budget: Time To Bet On Big Ideas

The generation of quality jobs and skill development should be the focal point, cutting across ministries and departments, asserts Nivedita Mookerji. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com  ......

'There Are Really Two Different Indias'

'Over the next 20 years, we would be adding almost 10 million people to the workforce every year!''And we won't be able to give employment to even 2 million out of the 10 million every year.''Don't......

Tax poser in the way of Hyundai local arm listing

South Korean auto giant Hyundai Motor Company is considering tax implications of listing its Indian unit before taking a final call, according to sources privy to the development. Hyundai Motor is......

'I Want To Do A K-Drama'

'I want to be in Korea doing a love story, full of romance.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Lakshmi Manchu/Instagram Lakshmi Manchu is a name that resonates with versatility and grace across various......

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

'Film shooting is a long process, and it is important to have a good bonding with the person you are going to spend six to eight months of your life.''Baaki, film toh bann jaati hain.' IMAGE:......

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

With the mad rush of celebrities, paparazzi, official photographers and influencers on red carpets and parties, people almost forget that the Cannes Film Festival is firstly, a celebration of world......

Brazil's FIFA World Cup qualification hanging by a thread

Brazil shocked and other big upsets at World Cup qualifiers played on Tuesday IMAGE: Brazil's Marquinhos and Estevao look dejected after their defeat to Paraguay in the South American World Cup......

Chanu battles own demons ahead of Olympic campaign

'We know that Mira has to go well beyond the 200kg mark. 202kg will not cut it this time but somewhere around 205-206kg should do it. But we are prepared for the challenge.' IMAGE: Competing in......

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 10

IMAGE: Avinash Sable became the first Indian man to qualify for the men's 3000m Steeplechase final at the Paris Olympics on Monday. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters It was a day of near misses at......

Olympics: Vinesh runs into defending champ in opening bout

IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat will be competing in her 3rd Olympics. Photograph: Vinesh Phogat/X Star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was on Monday handed a tough draw in the Paris Olympics as she is set to......

Olympics: Wrestler Nisha's brave battle ends in defeat

IMAGE: India’s Nisha Dahiya receives medical attention during her bout against Sol Gum Pak of North Korea. Photograph: Arlette Bashizi/Reuters Indian grappler Nisha Dahiya was left......