Modi Has Enormous Curiosity About The World

'From the very start, PM Modi was insistent that visiting foreign leaders should be exposed to an India beyond its capital.''Through these experiences, he felt that the full Indian narrative would......

All eyes on SCO meet after Taliban takeover

After two decades, the SCO appears to be at a cross-roads with the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, asserts Srikanth Kondapalli, the leading China expert. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas......

'There will be a drastic drop with the lockdown'

'Without it, it is going to be much, much, much, much worse.''In the meantime, we really need to work on a sort of war footing, given that it is a natural disaster, provide relief, provide......

'What is better than dying for Gangaji?'

'Two have already sacrificed their lives.''How many more shall need to sacrifice before the government listens?''Four, five or six? They are ready, waiting.'After Ganga campaigner G D Agrawal's......

Building bridges: Delhi offers sops to Dhaka

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee's visit to Dhaka has once again pumped up the strength of ties between the two neighbours, India and Bangladesh. Mukherjee announced in Dhaka on May 6 that India......

20 great stocks to buy in 2008

Stock selection will be the key factor in determining returns in 2008, given concerns of a global slowdown and premium valuations in domestic markets. Year 2007 saw the market deliver good returns......

Private insurers vs LIC

Private players in the life insurance business are growing at a scorching pace. Within three years of their inception, they have seized about 14 per cent of the market.Compare this to new......

Modern India's most ambitious project

It is an extraordinary project that involves building a 64 km dam and turning a part of the Arabian Sea into a freshwater lake. It will take at least 20 years to build and if it ever gets off the......