Tejas LCA sprints towards IAF's frontline squadron

The Tejas has flown an unprecedented 450 test flights this year towards a splashy ceremony in Bangalore scheduled for December 20, where Defence Minister AK Antony will preside over its induction......

Indians second-most romantic lot in Asia: Survey

If celebrating Valentine's Day is any measure of being romantic, Indians are Asia's second-most romantic lot with 68.5 per cent of them showing affection for their partners on this day, a survey......

21st century will be freedom's century: Bush

Following is the full text of the speech given by United States President George Bush at the Asia Society in Washington,DC:The President: I'm honored to be here with the members of the Asia Society......

Why Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's Akasa Air could prove the sceptics wrong

At the recently concluded Dubai airshow, Akasa, Rakesh Radheyshyam Jhunjhunwala’s new airline, signed a $9 billion deal with American aircraft maker Boeing to buy its 737 MAX planes and a $4......

How India's handset makers are planning a comeback

At least two of them - Lava and Micromax - are arming themselves against the Chinese rivals which made them insignificant in the local market over the past few years. After languishing for long,......

Govt's plan to enter e-retail still in limbo

The background work of creating a suitable digital architecture of a website also remains unfinished as it has been a challenge to shortlist technology partners. Illustration: Dominic......

For AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, Indian sky is out of bounds

With cash shortage and plans going awry, the AirAsia owner is looking to cash out of the venture he built with Ratan Tata in 2013. Arindam Majumdar reports. Last September, Tony Fernandes, owner......

BCCI chief Ganguly hopeful IPL 2022 will be held in India

IMA  GE: BCCI President Sourav Ganguly (left) is hopeful that IPL 2022 can be hosted in India with packed stands and the supporters pouring. Photograph: BCCI Indian cricket board......