Modi Trapped In World Of Complex Relationships

The Modi government finds itself in a contradiction of its own making.It has encouraged pro-Russian, Westophobic public sentiment while setting strategic policy that's exactly the opposite, points......

BJP most important foreign political party in world: WSJ

An opinion piece in the influential Wall Street Journal has described the Bharatiya Janata Party as the most important foreign political party in the world for America's national interests and the......

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

Although the pact would focus mainly on the Pacific and the South China Sea region, any action designed to deter China with or without New Delhi's active participation is a welcome move, notes......

An Indian American in the White House?

What would an Indian American president of the US look like, sound like and act like, especially on issues and policies pertaining to his or her 'mother-land'?, asks N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE:......

Top Carmakers Post Double-Digit Export Growth With Maruti At The Wheel

Clock 11% growth in the first 11 months of 2022. Photograph: Kind courtesy Nexa/Facebook Notwithstanding global headwinds, passenger vehicle (PV) exports from India grew at a fast clip in Calendar......

Grim global situation casts shadow on Budget 2023

Ahead of the Union Budget for 2023-24, Budget makers have welcomed the global consensus view that India will remain one of the bright spots in calendar year 2023. Illustration: Dominic......

Satya Nadella, Shantanu Narayen among investors for US' first T20 league

In a significant push to popularise cricket in the US, a $120 million funding has been secured from prominent Indian-American business leaders, including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Adobe CEO......

Privatised Air India loses priority in international traffic rights

Air India will no longer enjoy a priority in allocation of international traffic rights. This follows its takeover by Tata Sons in January. Photograph: Vivek Prakash/Reuters The Directorate......

'Never ever had I imagined that I would one day give a voice to my nation'

'A Colourful World is for every child, telling them that like the different coloured crayons in a box, they should also appreciate their differing identities, shine and live peacefully with other......

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

IMAGE: Ariana DeBose (winner, Actress in a Supporting Role, for West Side Story), Troy Kotsur (winner, Actor in a Supporting Role, for CODA) and Jessica Chastain (winner, Actress in a Leading......

The Dilemma Ali Fazal is Struggling With

'There is a part of me that says it is a great time to tell stories from my own land.''But then opportunities are coming my way from all over the world.''So one foot is here and one foot is in the......

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021. IMAGE: Aditya Rao Hydari and Konkona Sensharma in Ajeeb Daastaans. Year two of the pandemic was a challenge in so many......

Cricket: Warner motivated to win series in India

IMAGE: David Warner wants to finish his career at the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA next year. Photograph: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images Australian batting stalwart David Warner has......

How Pele elevated football's popularity in US

Pele was eventually convinced to sign a multimillion-dollar deal with US club New York Santos in June 1975, aided by then-Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who wrote a letter to the Brazilian......

Richarlison's Importance In A Morally-Conflicted World Cup

Richarlison is a rarity among the overindulged footballing elite.In a World Cup which has been overshadowed by social issues, Brazil's latest football sensation is championing more than just one......

New format for men's T20 World Cup in 2024

IMAGE: England's players celebrate winning the T20 World Cup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 13, 2022. Photograph: Getty Images The 2024 T20 World Cup will be played in a different......

Who's That With Ashwin?!!

IMAGE: Ravichandran Ashwin with A R Rahman. Photograph: Ravichandran Ashwin/Instagram Ravichandran Ashwin and Dinesh Karthik caught up with a fellow Chennai resident in Florida last week. Like the......