World navies unite @ Rim of the Pacific

Curtains will fall on the Rim of the Pacific 2016, the world’s largest international maritime exercise, on August 4. Participants in drills that lasted over a month in and around the Hawaiian......

India flags complex security challenges in Indo-Pacific, seeks joint action

India on Tuesday called for concerted efforts by like-minded nations to realise the shared vision for a free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagging concerns......

A tool used...: China blows hot and cold over Quad summit

China on Monday termed Quad as a tool used by the United States to contain Beijing, asserting that interference by any external force will not shake its determination to uphold its "sovereignty and......

Chile earthquake kills 70; tsunami alert in Asia

A massiveearthquake rattled Chile early Saturday, killing at least70 people, producing powerful aftershocks and triggering a tsunami, emerging reports indicate. Some reports also say many Asian......

'Asian economies can boost global recovery'

As the United States combats a slowdown and Europe confronts a period of slower growth, economies on the Pacific Rim will need to do more to stimulate demand at home, US Treasury Secretary Timothy......

India server revenues rise 31% to $10 mn

Server revenues from India recorded a 31.3 per cent rise to $9.83 million during the second quarter ended June 2004, while that from Asia-Pacific rim registered a 12.4 per cent rise totalling $1.37......

How El Nino may affect Rajan's plan to cut rates

The RBI is slated to announce its bi-monthly monetary policy on June 2. Foreign brokerage HSBC on Wednesday said the Reserve Bank of India will go for a 25 bps cut in repo rates in June 2 policy......

Skipping Asean meet makes government look amateurish

It seems the new government may have become concerned about the services FTA, and, thus, avoided the signing ceremony.The economic ministers of all the member states of the Association of Southeast......

The 20 Biggest English Films Of 2013

Besides fresh starts and renewed possibilites, a new year brings with it a new set of exciting films.With at least 20 highly anticipated films scheduled to hit the marquee this year, 2013 sure......

The fabulous life of Mallika Sherawat in Cannes

Wearing diamonds, jetting off to lunch and mingling with Hollywood royalty are all in a day's work for Mallika! Mallika Sherawat may not have a film to promote or a product to endorse but she......

Breathtaking Cannes, in action!

The quaint town in the scenic French Riviera is spruced up and how!  A day before the 68th Cannes Film Festival kicks off, preparations were in full swing.Here's a look at the scenic French......

FIRST LOOK: Like Aishwarya's Jazba poster? VOTE!

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:While Aishwarya Rai Bachchan hobnobs with international celebrities at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival, back home, the first......