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India needs to be more powerful than China: RSS chief

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said India needs to be more powerful than China in terms of military preparedness, adding the world is aware of that country's......

Army Chief to visit Nepal with an aim to reset ties

Army Chief General M M Naravane's three-day crucial visit to Nepal beginning November 4 is expected to have a significant diplomatic overtone with India looking at resetting relations with the......

How Modi can thwart Xi

'The world does not care about the tension on our border.''India has to emerge as a strong economic power.''Respect comes when the world sees a country with a direction and leadership that has a......

Indo-US 2+2 talks on Oct 27 in Delhi: MEA

India and the United States will hold their third edition of 2+2 ministerial dialogue here on October 27 during which the sides are expected to explore ways to further strengthen defence, security......

Uttam's Take: India on Global Hunger Index

India ranked 94 among 107 nations -- yes, you read that right, 94 out of 107! -- in the Global Hunger Index 2020 and is in the 'serious' hunger category Last year, India's rank was 102 out of 117......

From Microsoft to Jackfruit 365!

'I knew there was a huge business opportunity, but it was Dr Kalam who made me jump into it as an entrepreneur.' IMAGE: James Joseph. Photographs: Kind courtesy James Joseph. From Microsoft......

The good and bad news on jobs

The labour participation rate tells us how many of the working age population are willing to be employed.If this proportion keeps falling as it evidently is, it does not bode well for India's......

Control Covid for economy to recover!

Unless we control the coronavirus, we are going to struggle to get our economy and country back on track.The spectre of the virus haunts recovery, warns Naushad Forbes. Illustration: Dominic......

Even Bangladesh may beat India in 2020 per capita GDP, says IMF

While Bangladesh’s per capita GDP in dollar terms is expected to grow 4 per cent in 2020 to $1,888, India’s, on the other hand, is expected to decline 10.5 per cent to $1,877 - the......

Long weekend brings cheer to hotels, travel firms as demand picks up

While airlines are seeing improved demand and industry-wide seat occupancy has increased to over 60%, it is road trips which are generating higher traction. Booking trends show that customers are......

Just who is Pavitra Punia?

Television actress Pavitra Punia is slowly becoming a favourite on Bigg Boss 14, thanks to her bold attitude. The 34-year-old leggy beauty is making her presence felt and how! So just who is she?......

Spin legend turns 50: Happy birthday, Anil!

IMAGE: On Saturday, October 17, 'Jumbo' turns 50. Photograph: BCCI/IPL It is over a decade since legendary spinner Anil Kumble retired from international cricket, but his legion of......

England invited to play limited-overs series in Pakistan

IMAGE: If the series goes ahead, it would be the first time England have toured Pakistan since 2005. (Image used for representational purposes). Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters England have been......

Misbah steps down as Pakistan chief selector, to remain head coach

IMAGE: Pakistan's head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq. Photograph: Brendon Thorne/Getty Images Former captain Misbah-ul-Haq, on Wednesday, said he will be stepping down as Pakistan's......

Tamil star Sethupathi to portray Muralitharan in biopic

IMAGE: Vijay Sethupathi's Instagram post. Popular Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi will essay the role of legendary Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan in the upcoming biopic '800'. The motion......

Women's T20: Mandhana, Mithali, Harmanpreet to lead teams

IMAGE: Last year's finalist Supernovas will take on Velocity in the opening game of the Women’s T20 Challenge. Photograph: BCCI India's white ball captains Harmanpreet Kaur, and Mithali Raj......

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Pompeo

US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo on Sunday boarded the flight for the trip to India for the third edition of the two-plus-two ministerial... ...

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/wheels-up-for-trip-to-india-sri-lanka-maldives-indonesia-pompeo/articleshow/78862333.cms

RSS chief

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said India needs to be more powerful than China in terms of military preparedness,... ...

http://www.rediff.com/news/report/hindutva-is-the-essence-of-this-nation-rss-chief/20201025.htm

Army Chief to visit Nepal with an aim to reset ties

Army Chief General M M Naravane's three-day crucial visit to Nepal beginning November 4 is expected to have a significant diplomatic overtone with... ...

http://www.rediff.com/news/report/army-chief-to-visit-nepal-with-an-aim-to-reset-ties/20201025.htm

Sri Lanka imposes new curfew zones to check Covid-19 spread

The new curfew zones are mostly from capital district Colombo and eastern district Batticaloa. world Updated: Oct 25, 2020, 13:08 IST Press Trust... ...

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/sri-lanka-imposes-new-curfew-zones-to-check-covid-19-spread/story-HSeyWJCwvbyHwSzjqzUpfK.html

Know India's date, significance and celebration...

Eid-e-Milad 2020 or Rabi ul Awwal 1442: Here’s the date of Eid Milad-un-Nabi 2020 in Saudi Arabia, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka,... ...

https://www.hindustantimes.com/more-lifestyle/eid-e-milad-2020-or-rabi-ul-awwal-1442-know-india-s-date-significance-and-celebration-of-prophet-muhammad-s-birthday/story-BSGLiogPwVyTeW8RWOb0VI.html

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