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Biden signs significant US gun control law

United States President Joe Biden on Saturday signed into law a bipartisan gun safety bill in order to prevent the access of firearms to dangerous people and to invest in new mental health across......

Ansari sounds caution over 'imaginary practice of cultural nationalism'

Former vice president Hamid Ansari and four US lawmakers have expressed concern over the current human rights situation in India. IMAGE: Then vice president Hamid Ansari visits a photo exhibition......

Wanted: Aircraft Carrier To Confront China

In New Delhi's corridors of power, debate continues on whether the navy even needs a third aircraft carrier, reports Ajai Shukla. IMAGE: The INS Vikrant. Photograph: PTI Photo. Aircraft......

China aggressor against India, says next US envoy to Beijing

China has been an aggressor against India along the Himalayan border, a top American diplomat nominated by President Joe Biden as his next envoy to Beijing has told lawmakers, stating that the US......

'There is growing concern in US about democracy in India'

'There are three pillars of concern: The expansion of Hindu majoritarianism, the concentration of executive power and decay of independent institutions, and curbs on free expression and dissent.'......

India must have a future in Electronics

'It is in electronics that the gap between where we are and where we need to be is most obvious and most persistent.''It is not only a national security issue, but also a commercial issue,' argues......

India must open up further, Pompeo says in major policy speech

United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has pushed for India to further open its economy and also "diversify" its energy portfolio, saying countries that have provided American companies......

Chabahar project won't be impacted by Iran sanctions: US

President Trump, in a move that could have implications on India's energy security, on Monday decided not to grant sanctions exemptions to any oil customers of Iran, further squeezing Tehran's top......

Despite sanctions, US may allow India to continue buying Iran oil

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that countries like India, if it gets the exemption, would be asked to bring down their oil imports from Iran to zero in six months' time. The US has agreed to......

What 2018 Economics Nobel means for growth-hungry India

William Nordhaus believes that climate change can best be addressed by ensuring the correct pricing for polluting resources like fuel through government intervention – in other words, through......

Will Akshay-Abbas-Mustan make Khiladi 2?

'We are open to directing a Khiladi 2.''And we would want to do it with Akshay who is still so fit, energetic and successful.' IMAGE: Bobby Deol and Arjun Rampal in Penthouse. They are the Men in......

Writing With Fire: Only Indian Film In The Oscar Race

'This is a film that speaks to the spirit of women who have been cast into the bottom of India's social hierarchy, and how they have navigated their way to redefine the meaning of power.' IMAGE: A......

'They call me King of Disco'

'Oscar has been given to A R Rahman.' 'Ringa Ringa Ringa, Choli ki peeche kya hai -- What's the difference? Exactly the same.''Also, Jai ho.''I did Ramba ho in 1985.''Rahman combined three of my......

'Some of the best things in cinema are happening in India'

'Of the people here in Europe who have watched The Story of Film: A New Generation, the most talked-about clip is the one from Ram Leela.' IMAGE: Ranveer Singh in Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram Leela.......

Sean Connery's 10 Landmark Roles

Diamonds are Forever. So is Sean Connery. Bond. James Bond. To have the world's best-known introduction to your credit. To play a character so indelibly that half a dozen actors try and cannot......

Swimmers McKeon, Le Clos make Commonwealth Games history

Le Clos's medal haul from four Commonwealth Games includes seven gold, four silver and seven bronze. His trophy case also contains four Olympic (one gold, three silver) and seven World Championship......

French Open PIX: Zheng knocks out Halep; Tsitsipas survives

Images from Day 5 of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Thursday. IMAGE: Qinwen Zheng of China celebrates winning her second round match against Simona Halep on Day 5 of the 2022......

Day 2: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Swede Van der Poel ends Dutch monopoly in men's 5000m IMAGE: Nils Van Der Poel of Sweden celebrates after winning gold and setting a new Olympic record. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters......

Tokyo Games: DRAMATIC Moments

From sharing medals to defections to political gestures to punching horses, the Tokyo Olympics had it all. HIGH JUMPERS SHARE GOLD IMAGE: Team Qatar's Mutaz Essa Barshim and Team Italy's......

Honeymoon has to wait! Newlywed Elina Svitolina back on court

IMAGE: Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina exchanged wedding vows last week. Photograph: Kind courtesy Gael Monfils/Instagram Few athletes would have had a more eventful buildup to the Tokyo......

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