China terms crackdown in Xinjiang as 'counter terrorism'

China on Saturday maintained silence on India's abstention at the voting at the United Nations Human Rights Council on the human rights situation in Xinjiang, but defended its crackdown against......

India abstains from UN rights panel vote on Uyghurs in China's Xinjiang

India on Thursday abstained from voting on a draft resolution in the UN Human Rights Council on holding a debate on the human rights situation in China's restive Xinjiang region. IMAGE: A protest......

Ukraine crisis could be 'wake-up' call for Europe: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday countered criticism of India's position on Ukraine, saying the Western powers have been oblivious to the pressing challenges facing Asia including......

The Rajapaksas You Did Not Know

From Sri Lanka's most popular political family to its most despised -- going by the voices on the streets calling for the Rajapaksas' ouster what went wrong for the powerful clan? Veteran Sri Lanka......

Rupee ends flat at 67.02 vs USD ahead of Fed meet outcome

Heavy unwinding by foreign portfolio investors and lacklustre equities dampened the sentiment In a lacklustre trade, the rupee, Wednesday, closed almost flat at 67.02 against the American unit......

India 5th biggest generator of e-waste in 2014: UN report

The top per capita producers by far are the wealthy nations of northern and western Europe India is the fifth biggest producer of e-waste in the world, discarding 1.7 million tonnes (Mt) of......

Indian firms mock gender diversity as boardroom deadline passes: Analysts

Corporate India has made a mockery of an order to appoint women directors by recruiting wives, daughters and even stepmothers, analysts said on Wednesday as the deadline set by regulators for......

Now, Russia to get a taste of Amul too!

At present, Amul exports dairy products to about 20 countries, including the US.Amul, the country’s largest dairy brand, is likely to benefit the most from Russia’s decision to lift......

354 films in 365 days

How many of the 354 films Aseem Chhabra watched in 2017 have you seen? IMAGE: Vin Diesel and Deepika Padukone in xXx: Return of Xander Cage. For some people, watching films is a social experience,......

The Pakistani film you must see

Iram Haq's What Will People Say is a deeply relatable story of family values at odds with a modern culture. Every year, the Toronto International Film Festival uncovers some hidden gems,......

'I will stay as long as people want me'

Bollywood is fast reaching foreign shores. So while some of our actors go West, some foreign actors switch over to the Indian scene.One such is Iran-born, Norway-settled Nigar Khan.After taking......

Down with Bollywood!

"Cinema is not about information or broadcasting. It is about cinema." Filmmaker Vijay Anand (Guide, Jewel Thief, Johnny Mera Naam, Teesri Manzil), who was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at......

Nadal wins 14th French Open title, takes Grand Slam tally to 22

IMAGE: Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates with the trophy after winning against Casper Ruud of Norway. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Rafael Nadal regained his aura of......

Day 1: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

IMAGE: Norway’s Therese Johaug celebrates after winning gold. Photograph: Marko Djurica/Reuters Norway nabbed the first gold medal of the Winter Games on Saturday as the politics......

Sports Shorts: Raducanu tests positive for COVID, out of Abu Dhabi event

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday. IMAGE: US Open champion Emma Raducanu, who was due to face Olympics singles gold medallist Belinda Bencic at the December 16-18 event,......

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Dutch qualify for World Cup as Bergwijn, Depay grab late goals IMAGE: Netherlands players celebrate qualifying for the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Photograph: Pascal Rossignol/Reuters Netherlands......

Djokovic to face Schwartzman in Italian Open final

IMAGE: Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning his semi-final against Norway's Casper Ruud on Sunday. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Pool via Reuters Novak Djokovic was made to work hard by......