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'If we want to escape future waves, we need more and more vaccination

'Wherever the Delta variant is spreading, and the population is not vaccinated, there is death and devastation.' IMAGE: Vaccination in Mumbai, July 23, 2021. Photograph: ANI Photo IMAGE: Tourists......

Pegasus Project: Why I am hesitant to defend the government but must

Snooping is one of the oldest peccadilloes of man, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Indian Youth Congress activists during a protest over the Pegasus issue near Parliament House, July......

What makes Eric Garcetti the right pick as US envoy

He has Biden's ear and because of the past relationship, Biden will actually listen to him, unlike some past residents of Roosevelt House, notes Aditi Phadnis. IMAGE: Los Angeles Mayor Eric......

Who's the Greatest General of the 20th Century?

My candidate for the best general of the last century hailed from a little, poor colonised Asian nation whose impact on world affairs rarely amounted to much, notes Shankar Acharya. IMAGE: General......

Spread of Delta variant will substantially up cases: WHO

The increased transmissibility associated with the COVID-19's Delta variant is likely to substantially increase cases and put a greater pressure on healthcare systems, particularly in the contexts......

India Inc earns 72% of revenue from the domestic market: Morgan Stanley

The remaining 28 per cent is split equally between emerging markets and developed countries with North America and Europe each accounting for 7 per cent and 5 per cent respectively. Illustration:......

IT cos set to slash 3 mn jobs by 2022

With automation taking place at a much faster pace across industries especially in the tech space, domestic software firms that employee over 16 million are set to slash headcounts by a massive 3......

Despite Covid-19, FDI into India rose by 13% in 2020

Foreign Direct Investment into India rose by 13 per cent in 2020, boosted by interest in the digital sector, and while fund flows "declined most strongly" in major economies such as the UK, the US......

Indo-US economic ties to be high priority for Biden: CII

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Thursday said it believes that India-US bilateral economic ties would be a high priority for President Joe Biden-led administration in America. "The......

Bajaj Auto is world's first two-wheeler maker to cross Rs 1 trn market cap

After selling brands like Pulsar, Boxer, Platina and RE in over 70 countries, Bajaj Auto plans to enter Thailand this year followed by Brazil next year. Bajaj Auto became the first two-wheeler......

Lagaan: How much was Yashpal Sharma paid?

'Reenaji said they would be giving Rs 1.5 lakh to everyone, as the budget was very low.''So I blurted out, "Madam, do lakh toh hone chahiye".' Photograph: Kind courtesy Yashpal Sharma/Instagram......

'I got more praise than the hero'

Movie veteran Chandrashekhar, best known for films like Cha Cha Cha, Surang and Street Singer and playing the role of Arya Sumant on the television serial Ramayan, passed into the ages on June 16,......

'I have nothing to do with politics'

IMAGE: Kangana Ranaut at the Thalaivi trailer launch. Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar Kangana Ranaut released the trailer of her film Thalaivi on her birthday on March 23. The actress was in a good......

Meet the GORGEOUS BRIDES of Bollywood

'Sonam is my lucky charm.''Because of her, the year 2018 went well for me, as I got four big weddings.''It started with Sonam's in November, then Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh's, Kapil Sharma's......

'I want to be the best actor there is'

'It's all that pain that makes you the artist you are.' Akshay Oberoi is riding the success wave, and enjoying every second of it. It is, after all, extremely hard earned. The actor, who recently......

Tokyo Olympics: Medals Table

Check out the medals tally at the Tokyo Olympics: RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal 1 Japan 13 4 5 22 2 China 12 6 9 27 3 United States of America 11 11 9 31 4 Russian Olympic......

Colombia's Luis Diaz named 'Revelation of Copa America'

Luis Diaz was the only Colombian in the team of the tournament, alongside four Argentines (Emiliano Martinez, Cristian Romero, Rodrigo De Paul, and Lionel Messi) and three Brazilians (Casemiro,......

Forget Euro, Argentina v Brazil is weekend's big match

Argentina are unbeaten in 19 games going into the showdown at the Maracana stadium, while Brazil have not lost since Argentina beat them in a November 2019 friendly. IMAGE: Brazil's players......

Copa America: Argentina beat Ecuador to enter semis

IMAGE: Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their third goal with Angel Di Maria. Photograph: Diego Vara/Reuters Lionel Messi scored a free kick and served up two assists as Argentina beat......

Copa America: Ecuador hold Brazil; qualify for last eight

IMAGE: Eder Militao gave Brazil the lead with an accomplished header against Ecuador in the Copa America Group B match at Estadio Olimpico in Goiania, Brazil, on Sunday. Photograph: Miguel......

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