Govt promises clean drinking water to all by 2024

The government would provide clean drinking water to every household of the country by 2024, Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Shekhawat said on Wednesday in Rajya Sabha. Besides,......

'Less chances of a Doklam happening now'

'Even if such a thing happens, it will not prolong for many days like Doklam did.''That is because both the leaders do not want it.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi with Chinese President Xi......

Will China set the new world order?

China is where the action is, and from where new ideas ('String of Pearls', 'One Belt, One Road') emanate.The Belt-and-Road initiative alone is unmatched in its sweeping dimensions, says B S......

Modi must not be deceived by Xi

'Breaking out of the corner into which China has painted itself would be a feat.' 'Whether Xi is able to pull it off will be known in the coming days,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil......

#Notebandi: India's fisherfolk stare at a dark future

Distress sales, market closures and anchoring of fishing fleets have been reported from West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. A particular hammer blow appears to have been dealt by......

Chandilya's grand plans to make AirAsia top airline in India

Former model and entrepreneur Mittu Chandilya wants to make AirAsia India's leading airline. Does he have it in him?   Image: AirAsia India, CEO Mittu Chandilya (centre) with actors Shah Rukh......

Air India may set up hub in South India

Growing trade and commerce in the region could support passenger demand Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh has asked Air India (AI) to develop a hub in South India to target passenger traffic from......

From the Indus Valley Civilisation to SEZs

The lack of urban planning and efficient service delivery in modern India are serious deterrents to entrepreneurship, write Kala Seetharam Sridharand Samar VermaBengaluru, the IT (information......

Meet Suriya, RGV's Mr Eyes

In Tamil, after Kamal Haasan, Suriya is considered an actor with tremendous range, and unlike his contemporaries Ajith or Vijay, he has the potential and courage to experiment with roles. His......