Beware of Chinese Bearing Gifts

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday met Sri Lanka's top leadership and discussed a host of issues, including the debt crisis faced by the island nation, investments, promoting tourism and......

India has 50 new cases of coronavirus, total now 223

India reported 50 fresh cases of coronavirus, highest in a day, taking the tally to 223 on Friday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed with chief ministers ways and preparedness of the states......

FULL TEXT of PM Modi's I-Day address

Following is the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 73rd Independence Day.  IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation......

How the 21st Century Fox deal will change Disney's fortune in India

The move will catapult Disney as the country's largest media and entertainment broadcaster, with over $1.3 billion of additional India revenue. Walt Disney Co’s acquisition of Rupert......

Lessons for the govt on building smart cities

Smart cities are really about clustering smart people and institutions, explains Sanjeev Sanyal. Around the world, there is a lot of discussion these days about smart cities. The Indian government,......

Chandilya's grand plans to make AirAsia top airline in India

Former model and entrepreneur Mittu Chandilya wants to make AirAsia India's leading airline. Does he have it in him?   Image: AirAsia India, CEO Mittu Chandilya (centre) with actors Shah Rukh......

World championship event postponed over water quality

The men's 10km is now due to start the open water schedule on Wednesday, with the women immediately after.   IMAGE: The indoor swimming events at the Singapore Sports Hub run from July 27 to......

Chennai, Delhi miss out: Gukesh will take on Ding Liren in Singapore

Photograph: Kind Courtesy FIDE/X India's efforts to secure a home World Championships match for D Gukesh came to nought with Singapore pipping Delhi and Chennai to claim hosting rights for the......

UAE beat Manila in humdinger to jump to second spot in IPTL

Marin Cilic takes a group selfie after UAE Royals victory over Manila Mavericks during the Coca-Cola International Premier Tennis League at the Singapore Sports Hub. Photograph: Clive......

ICC CEO Sawhney steps down after internal review over conduct

IMAGE: Manu Sawhney, the former managing director of ESPN Star Sports, joined the Dubai-based cricket world governing body in January 2019, succeeding David Richardson of South Africa. Photograph:......

Williams gets kind draw for WTA Finals defence

(L-R) Caroline Wozniacki, Agnieszka Radwanska, Petra Kvitova, Serena Williams, Stacey Allaster Chairman and CEO of the WTA, Maria Sharapova, Ana Ivanovic, Eugenie Bouchard and Simona Halep at the......