Celebrating Indonesia's Festival Of Democracy

The 'Pesta Demokrasi' is a cause for celebration not only for Indonesia but also for democracy and forces for peace all over the globe, notes Sandeep Chakravorty, India's Ambassador to Indonesia.......

Indonesia Earthquake Kills Students in School

Glimpses of the aftermath of the 5.6 magnitude earthquake that hit Cianjur, West Java province, Indonesia, November 21, 2022. The earthquake caused 162 deaths and hundreds of injuries. The tremors......

46 killed, 700 injured as 5.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Indonesia

At least 46 people died in an earthquake that hit Indonesia's main island Java on Monday, Channel News Asia reported citing an Indonesian government official. IMAGE: Medical workers treat the......

Ayodhya: Beyond the Supreme Court verdict

Nothing would please our adversaries if the court verdict sees triumphalism on the part of the majority and sullen anger of the minority, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).   Next week, the......

Samsung to sell 'made in India' handsets in China

South Korean electronics major, Samsung, which launched the new Rex series of smart feature handsets today, plans to sell the first completely 'made-in-India' handsets in the Chinese market."We......

Max your gas mileage -- use a plug-in

With its quirky vintage cars and grease-stained floor, Pat's Garage looks like a typically hip San Francisco auto repair shop. Until you notice that the street outside is overweighted in Toyota......

IOC, Oil India eye Indonesian oil blocks

A project-specific special purpose vehicle of Indian Oil Corporation and Oil India Ltd, floated for overseas acquisitions and exploration, is scouting for new oil and gas blocks in Indonesia.The......

IOC eyes S'pore Petroleum pie

Indian Oil Corporation is eyeing acquisition of a stake in Singapore Petroleum company as part of its plans to become a diversified, transnational, integrated energy major. "A financial investor......