As Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyn Tan Dung prepares to undertake his maiden visit to India early next month, Hanoi wants greater economic engagement with New Delhi to counterbalance China's growing clout in South East and East Asia.
An unplanned trip to Hoi An in Vietnam turns out to be more fascinating and historic than the mainstream Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City says Anjuli Bhargava.
On August 20, 2004, the Kathmandu District Court sentenced him to life imprisonment, convicting him for killing the two tourists.
Essar Steel said on Monday it has joined hands with two state-run Vietnamese companies for setting up a two million tonne steel plant in southern Vietnam at a cost of $527 million (about Rs 23.71 billion).
An image of Presidents Bush, Hu and Putin at the APEC meeting.
A cargo ship missing for a week with 14 crew members, including Indians, is feared to have been hijacked in the piracy-prone South China Sea, prompting Malaysian maritime authorities to launch a search on Thursday.
Mary Kom added another feather to her already crowded cap and became the first Indian woman boxer to clinch a gold medal at the Asian Games. In the 2010 edition she had to settle with a bronze medal.
Olympic bronze-medallist M C Mary Kom once again led the charge as she packed a powerful punch by assuring herself at least a silver medal in the fly weight category (48-51kgs) after beating Vietnam's Le Thi Bang at the 17th Asian Games, in Incheon on Tuesday.
Aiming at reducing the trade deficit between them, India and Vietnam are gearing up to double the value of two-way trade in the next three years.
Kumar was given a discharge not amounting to an acquittal on Thursday.
'Singh apprised the Japanese leaders about Islamabad's 'evil design' on Kashmir at a time when Pakistan has decided to internationalise the issue.'
Modi's Vietnam visit is timely and crucial for several reasons. First, Vietnam lies at the heart of India's vision for Southeast Asia as also its 'Act East' policy. India also wants to boost its defence exports to friendly countries. And it is looking to increase trade between the two countries will now is only $7.83 billion, says Dr Rahul Mishra.
Those in the soccer competition that started ahead of the main event beginning on Saturday have borne the brunt of the disruption.
India on Monday offered its assistance to Vietnam in developing its petroleum, trade, information and technology and atomic energy sectors, as the two countries for the first time adopted an action plan for 2004-2006.
A 51-year-old woman member of an NGO from the city was among five Indians on board the Malaysian airliner that is presumed to have crashed into sea off Vietnamese coast and her family is shattered by the news.
Pradhan said a team of officials of state-run Indian Oil Corporation had visited Vietnam and explored some business ventures
The US president said that there is a lot of "dislike" (between India and Pakistan).
Jai Bhagwan and Vijender scored convincing wins to storm in to the second round at the 23rd Asian Boxing Championships.
The Olympic and World champion struggled to get past Nguyln Lein Minh before Indonesia beat Vietnam 5-0 in the Asian Zone Thomas Cup qualifiers.
The ninth seeded Indo-Romanian rallied to shock the three-time champions 5-7, 6-4, 7-6(9), 7-6(5) in their quarter-final match.
Grand Master Abhijit Kunte with 7.5 points, was tied with five other players, but was adjudged champion on the basis of a better progressive score.
The two Grandmasters lead the field with six points in the Commonwealth chess championship.
Remember the trees that bend during the storm will survive; the ones that try to defy and stand straight tend to get damaged and uprooted, points out management guru Virender Kapoor.
Sebastian Vettel has never been one for social media or had much time for esports but even the four-times world champion has shifted his stance, however slightly, under Formula One's coronavirus lockdown. Although the 32-year-old Ferrari driver is still not remotely tempted by Twitter or Instagram, he has acquired a gaming rig. Just how much the German uses it remains to be seen.
The agreement between the two airlines came on the second day of the four-day state visit of Mukherjee to the country.
Not just Vietnam, but other countries in the region like Philippines, Malaysia and Thailand, have also expressed an interest in acquiring the BrahMos cruise missile. Debalina Ghoshal explains the significance of the move.
Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.
Budding Indian masters, Srinath N and Omkar Sanjay Davate shared the top spot in the Under-10 boys' category in the Asian Youth championships.
India-Vietnam relationship has its own imperatives and dynamism. In India's look east policy Vietnam has been the major pivot, at least in terms of security and strategic imperatives, says Rup Narayan Das.
Tamil star Suriya's 7aum Arivu was about a virus from China sent to Chennai to wreak havoc while Kaappan was about a locust attack the hero prevents in time -- both films in a sense foresaw what was to come, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
New Delhi is quietly reclaiming its space in Asia by forging alliances with China's neighbours. In a way, India is converting its much-talked about Act East Policy to Engage East practice.
Presenting the best street foods across the world.
'India has a conviction rate of about 25% for serious crimes. This means that 75% of the time the police probably get the wrong suspect, and this makes murdering them in an encounter more morally problematic for the officers concerned.' says Aakar Patel.
An Indian was among 21 trekkers killed while 85 others remained missing after being hit by one of the worst snowstorms in western Nepal on Wednesday.
Summary of World Cup qualifiers played across the world on Thursday
