Why Did Biden Spurn R-Day Invite?

Biden is not risking his reputation in a crucial election year, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi and US President Joe Biden at the Partnership for Global......

Mahinda supporters attack anti-govt protesters, 23 injured

At least 23 people were injured as supporters of Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday attacked anti-government demonstrators gathered at a protest site near his official residence,......

What Awaits Rajapaksas After Monday's Mayhem?

Gota has to decide if he could order elder brother Mahinda's arrest as the agent provocateur of Monday's violence.Then he has to prepare for an interim government, in which no one would now want to......

When IAF Secretly Brought Prabhakaran To India

'With butterflies in our stomachs, but confident of our mission, we took off for Jaffna on the morning of 24 July 1987.'IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe recalls a conversation with Air Vice......

Asia's most expensive cities for expats, 7 from India

Japanese cities continue to dominate the most expensive cities' list for expatriates. Seven cities from India have turned out to be among the costliest for expatriates. Other South Asian cities......

Quality of life in India? Poor at best

India may have become one of the preferred global business destinations, but when it comes to quality of living in its cities -- a key component in deciding pay packages for expatriate assignments......

Vistara finally gets nod to fly on international routes

Approval was held up due to CBI investigation into international flying permit of Tata group-owned AirAsia India. In one of the last decisions taken by the government before the election code of......

The world's 10 most liveable cities

The Economist Intelligence Unit, recently, announced its list of the World's Most Livable Cities. It ranked 140 cites from around the world based on 30 indicators from five broad categories:......

India retain top spot in ODI rankings; Windies slip

Two-time winners West Indies dropped to 10th spot and are currently outside the automatic qualification spots for the 2027 ODI World Cup. IMAGE: India players celebrate with the trophy after......

India opener reclaims top spot in ODI batting rankings

IMAGE: Smriti Mandhana has been in excellent touch of late and scored a superb century during the final of India's recent tri-series against Sri Lanka and South Africa in Colombo.. Photograph:......

Kranti Goud, India's Latest Bowling Sensation

  IMAGE: Kranti Goud celebrates with team-mates after taking Pakistan's Aliya Riyaz's wicket in Colombo on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Photograph: BCCI Women/X   Before the ICC Women's World Cup,......

Smriti Mandhana still tops ODI charts despite World Cup slump

IMAGE: Smriti Mandhana, with 791 rating points, is 60 points ahead of England's Nat Sciver-Brunt. Photograph: Smriti Mandhana/Instagram Star India cricketer Smriti Mandhana continues to top the......

SAFF U-17 C'ship: India drub Nepal to enter final

IMAGE: In the final, India will take on Bangladesh who blanked Pakistan 2-0 in  the other semifinal. Photograph: Indian Football Team/X The India U-17 men's national team brushed aside Nepal with......