In its sheer audacity, the initiative with Russia has the potential to transform world politics in the same way as the 1972 Nixon visit to China and 'Shanghai Declaration' changed world dynamics, says Anil Athale.
This is Piaggio's second limited edition scooter offering in the Indian market and the Italian automaker plans to launch special editions of the Vespa every year.
IOA president Suresh Kalmadi said India's bid is fully backed by Pakistan, Bangladesh and other neighbouring countries.
Humans rarely get to glimpse the animal kingdom up-close. But, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest, which is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum in London, offers a peek into the lives of species around the world. The competition has just revealed the shortlist of 25 photos for the LUMIX People's Choice Award. Voting is open until February 4, 2020, and the overall winner will be announced in February.
India's ODI series victory over Pakistan was celebrated by the bursting of crackers and beating of drums in Mumbai and Kolkata.
'Never before has an Indian politician made such huge electoral gains on dead bodies. For the moment, Vajpayee is speaking the language of the VHP-RSS,' says Praful Bidwai.
Here are some fun and intensive ways to torch fat and sculpt your muscle.
There were many who did not want to leave their houses, saying they did not want to leave their ripe crop and domestic animals behind.
'We have to fight, eliminate and eradicate terrorism from J&K. India is too big a country to want any assistance from anyone.'
President Pranab Mukherjee has greeted the nation on the occasion of Holi and said that the festival of colours promotes oneness and harmony as well as bring happiness and prosperity to all.
Congress workers were in a joyous mood as they celebrated the birthday of party vice president Rahul Gandhi, who turned 44 on Thursday. Although Rahul is not in Delhi and travelling abroad, his absence did not deter party supporters from marking their leader's birthday with fanfare.
As we near the end of another eventful year, 15 top moments from the world of arts and culture.
Inside pics from the first high profile Bollywood shaadi of the year!
The long wait for Bajaj Auto's much-hyped, all-new Pulsar 150 is over.
There are three Vijays! Each Vijay has his own heroine and each couple gets a song. Otherwise, it's the same old songs and the same old Vijay, sighs A Ganesh Nadar.
The hosts beat Australia by eight runs in one of the most exciting matches of the ICC Under-19 World Cup.
Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week, in 10 images
Suzuki Gixxer, Yamaha FZ-S and Honda CB Hornet 160R, beware! Here comes the Hunk.
Nearly 600 people turned up to offer prayers at the complex in Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh.
For debt-laden Jet Airways, bitter foe Tata may turn into timely saviour.
While the singer failed to impress, you can learn a thing or two about style from his fans who attended the concert.
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Saturday re-nominated sitting MP M Kanimozhi, daughter of party president M Karunanidhi as its candidate for the June 27 Rajya Sabha elections for six seats, hoping to drum up support from other parties to ensure a second term for her.
'The US has been closely monitoring all ships originating from North Korea to detect missile shipments bound for the Gulf region, lest some of these missiles find their way into the arsenal of Saddam Hussein, or Pakistan,' says B Raman.
With Ganesh Chaturthi here, we take a look at what awaits the devotees at Mumbai's oldest Ganpati pandals.
"She chose a path less trodden and turned it into a road paved with gold as far as her dance was concerned. There will never be another Sitara Devi," says her son, musician Ranjit Barot.
Despite the compelling plot, Kanithan is an uninspired action thriller that has little to offer, feels S Saraswathi.
To compete with mass commuter bikes like the Discover and Honda CB Shine, Yamaha has launched 125cc Saluto
Besides their terrific acting talent, of course!
These baby images swimming will surely induce an 'aww' from you. But other than the cuteness overload, the photographer also has a message.
The United States on Friday ordered evacuation of non-emergency staff from Lebanon and Turkey amid an imminent military strike against Syria, as authorities did not rule out a similar drawdown from other diplomatic posts in the region.
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