'ISI is rarely questioned in Pakistan'

'But India, increasingly, is not that far behind, which is a story I never expected to tell.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com None of Adrian Levy and Cathy Scott-Clark's previous......

10 jaw-dropping photos from National Geographic Traveler photo contest

It’s not an easy task to narrow down 17,000 images taken by intrepid world travellers -- but that’s what National Geographic has just finished doing for its 2015 Traveler Photo......

Big boos and big cheers: A mixed bag at the Democrat convention

The United States Democratic Party’s deep divisions were on full display on a raucous first day of its convention on Monday, with Bernie Sanders portraying Hillary Clinton as a fellow soldier......

When Communists part ways, it is painful to watch

'Castro's huge appeal lies in the fact that he stood up to the Americans.' 'However, it becomes difficult to be judgmental about his legacy, because there are huge uncertainties about the future of......

Indian economy: 10 new facts

India can be rated as among the best performing economies in the world Finance Minister Arun Jaitley tabled the Economic Survey 2017-18 in Parliament on Monday. The survey points out that India......

US, China wrangle over FTAs casts shadow on APEC Summit

The differences between the US and China over rival free trade agreements being floated by them threatened to derail the APEC Summit which got off to a colourful start in Beijing China on Monday.......

Germany, Netherlands seal 2026 World Cup spots

Germany demolish Slovakia IMAGE: Assan Ouedraogo celebrates with team-mates after scoring Germany's sixth goal against Slovakia at Red Bull Arena, Leipzig. Photograph: Annegret Hilse/Reuters......

Germany, Netherlands on brink of World Cup qualification

A summary of Friday's action in the FIFA World Cup 2026 UEFA Qualifiers. IMAGE: Nick Woltemade scores Germany's second goal during the World Cup UEFA Qualifiers Group A match against Luxembourg,......

PIX: Spain, Switzerland on brink of World Cup berth

A summary of Saturday's action in the FIFA World Cup 2026 UEFA Qualifiers. IMAGE: Martin Zubimendi celebrates with teammates after scoring Spain's second goal in the FIFA World Cup UEFA Qualifier......

PIX: Shock loss for Italy in Oslo

IMAGES from the European Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup played on Friday. IMAGE: Norway's Antonio Nusa celebrates scoring their second goal against Italy at Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway.......

WC qualifiers: Argentina down Peru; Brazil eke out draw

IMAGES from the South American World Cup qualifiers played on Tuesday. IMAGE: Argentina's Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring against Peru at Estadio Mas Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina.......