Chinese Chequers on LAC is Not for the Faint-hearted

The Indian Army has shown it can face down the PLA, but is too often held back by a political leadership that lacks boldness, asserts Ajai Shukla. IMAGE: Indian soldiers disembark from a military......

Why China is building villages in Bhutan

'Its aim is to force the Bhutanese government to cede territory that China wants elsewhere in Bhutan to give Beijing a military advantage in its struggle with New Delhi.'Ajai Shukla reports.......

'A disaster in the Himalayas can dent global economy'

'Half of China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, which are among the most populous countries in the world, are dependent on the rivers and glaciers of the Himalayas for......

''Glacier burst' is unknown to scientists'

'Events like the one we saw on Sunday are complex geological processes which can be impacted by weather and climatic conditions.''It is difficult to attribute something like this to just one factor......

Climate change, a big threat to Indian economy

A global failure to respond to climate changes could result in about 8.7 per cent economic loss in India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2100, Asian Development Bank said. "India, one of the......

Amid tragedy, ministry mulls '777 days in Himalayas'

Tourism might have been pegged as a big-ticket item for economic growth, but Tourism Minister K Chiranjeevi’s latest attempt to fully realise the potential of the Himalayas could come at a......

The answer to Maoism? People-friendly growth

The challenge of Maoism can be met with equitable and inclusive socio-economic progress, writes B G Verghese. The Supreme Court on May 7 ruled that natural resources were national assets that......

Assam tea bungalows on tourism map soon

The tourism ministry of government of India has woken up to the tremendous potential of the lush green of Assam's tea estates to host tourists. Tourism Minister Ambika Soni said there would be a......

The Buddhist Who May Bring Home The Oscar

'The richness of Buddhism makes it possible for us to create these stories and to interpret them.' Pawo Choyning Dorji learned film-making by observing and working with his spiritual guru,......

The BEST International Films of 2021

2021 may go down in the history of world cinema as having produced the largest number of good quality films from across the world. What is remarkable is that practically all of these films were......

First look: Aishwarya, Randeep in Sarbjit biopic

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities: The first looks of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Randeep Hooda from Sarbjit have been revealed. Director Omung......

The monk who became a filmmaker

In between meditating in the Himalayas and attending prayer sessions, Khyentse Norbu finds time to make films that satisfy his creativity. Aseem Chhabra/Rediff.com finds what brings this recluse......

PHOTOS: What is Tendulkar up to in Bhutan

'I had a great time playing football with these cute little kids in Bhutan.' Sachin Tendulkar has embarked on a unique journey to Bhutan. India's cricketing icon, accompanied by wife Anjali, is in......