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The Secret US Hand In 1962 War

India emerged from the war militarily bruised and strategically altered.The United States, under the guise of friendship, had succeeded in achieving what open alignment never could: The......

South Asia: It Is Climate Change, Stupid

India should encourage the second coming of SAARC with climate change as an urgent agenda and keeping Indian security concerns in mind as the subtext, suggest Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd)......

Was US India's Ally Or Foe In The 1962 War?

What appeared to be a generous act of friendship was, in truth, a manoeuvre within a much larger strategic game. The United States used the 1962 war not just to aid India but to test how far it......

Modi's Risky Gamble With The Taliban

Developing relations with the Taliban is needed, but plunging headlong into Afghanistan without due thought will be akin to the rooster entering a KFC outlet, warns Lieutenant General Prakash......

Trump cuts tariff on China to 47% after meeting Xi

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that Washington has reached a landmark one-year trade pact with China, slashing US tariffs on Chinese imports from 57 per cent to 47 per cent, moments......

How StanChart plans to expand in South Asia

Standard Chartered Bank's aim of expanding its consumer banking business in South Asia was strengthened when it convinced Sanjeeb Chaudhuri to join the bank earlier in July.Chaudhuri, a seasoned......

Apple stores see huge crowds as iPhone 17 goes on sale

Apple commenced the sale of its newly launched iPhone 17 series across India on Thursday, prompting large crowds and long queues outside Apple flagship stores in Mumbai and Delhi, as tech......

JSW Paints to buy Akzo Nobel India in Rs 8,986-crore deal

JSW Paints, part of $23 billion JSW Group, on Friday said it will acquire majority controlling stake in Akzo Nobel India Ltd (ANIL), the maker of Dulux paints, for Rs 8,986 crore. Photograph:......

Sensex, Nifty surge nearly 1% on global rally

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged nearly 1 per cent on Wednesday, tracking a rally in global markets amid signs of easing tensions in West Asia following a ceasefire between Iran and......

Piyush Goyal to lead team to Washington for trade talks

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will lead a team of senior Indian officials to Washington starting May 16 for discussions with their US counterparts on the proposed bilateral trade......

Eko Review: The Writing Is The Star

Eko, a smartly written film, loses steam midway but somehow stays afloat and deliver the goods, notes Arjun Menon. Following the blockbuster success of Kishkindha Kaandam, Director Dinjith......

The Maha Kumbh Mela Goes To Toronto!

'On our first day at the Kumbh Mela, there was a fire and shook our confidence.''There must have been a few crore people there.''How do we place the camera in between them?' IMAGE: A scene from......

'Throughout The Day, There's Music Playing In My Head'

'I played five different versions of Woh Subah Kabhie Toh Aayegi for Raj Kapoor, only to be greeted with a totally blank reaction.''Thereafter, for 40 minutes, he disappeared, leaving us......

Beware South Africa! Gill Sets The Nets On Fire

With free public access, nearly 5,000 fans roared as Gill stepped out and deposited balls into galleries, at times overshadowing power-hitter Shivam Dube during their rotational practice session.......

Hardik the bowler gives us a lot of options: SKY

'His presence will definitely give a good balance to the side.' IMAGE: Hardik Pandya will play his first match for India since the Asia Cup 2025 match in September. Photograph: ANI Photo India......

India rout South Korea to win Asia Cup; qualify for hockey World Cup

IMAGE: India's players celebrate winning the Asia Cup hockey tournament on Sunday. All Photographs: Hockey India Dilpreet Singh scored a brace as a dominant India defeated defending champions......

PM Modi, Gambhir congratulate India on Asia Cup triumph

IMAGE: Indian Hockey Captain Harmanpreet Singh is handed the Asia Cup trophy after their win over South Korea in Rajgir, Bihar, on Sunday. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Prime Minister Narendra......

Gavaskar Hits Back At Gambhir's Critics

'What did you do when India won the Champions Trophy under him? What did you do when India won the Asia Cup under him?' IMAGE: Under Gautam Gambhir, India have suffered two series sweeps at home......