Fidel, the eternal revolutionary

'No other Communist leader after Lenin had such an internationalist vision as Fidel,' says Prakash Karat, the CPI-M leader in this eloquent tribute to Fidel Castro who passed into the ages on......

'What is dangerous for the world is the Pakistan army's behaviour'

'The obsession of the Pakistan army with India leads to several destabilising things. Support for the Taliban in Afghanistan. Support for groups like the Lashkar-e-Tayiba that have attacked India.......

Fareed Zakaria suspended by CNN, Time for plagiarism

Noted Indian-American journalist and author Fareed Zakaria has been suspended by his employers CNN and Time magazine after he admitted to plagiarism and apologised for the ethical lapse.Zakaria,......

Goalkeeper Paul is India's hero

Goalkeeper Subrata Paul's heroics were the highlight of a dramatic summit clash as defending champions India beat Syria 6-5 via the tie-breaker to win the five-nation Nehru Cup international......

Reader's Digest parent firm files for bankruptcy again

The owner of magazine Reader's Digest, once the staple of doctors' offices and coffee tables, has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in less than four years, citing a greater-than-expected......

Markets end lower on weak global cues

Benchmark share indices extended losses to end over 1% lower on Friday, amid weak global cues, dragged by index heavyweights Reliance Industries and bank shares. The Sensex which touched an......

Hinduja Group's Gulf Oil buys Houghton for $1 bn

Gulf Oil Corporation Limited (GOCL), a Hinduja Group company, on Wednesday announced the complete acquisition of US-based Houghton International for $1,045 million. The acquisition was carried out......

Hinduja Group set to buy Houghton Intl for $1.1 bn

The Hinduja group is close to acquiring US-based chemical company, Houghton International, for around $1.1 billion (Rs 5,912 crore). The deal was expected to be announced shortly as most of the......

Zimbabwe cricketers caught in drug scandal, face suspension

IMAGE: Picture used for representational purpose only. All-rounders Wessly Madhevere and Brandon Mavuta have been suspended by Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) pending a hearing after they allegedly tested......

AIFF's grand plans to improve Indian football...

IMAGE: Head coach Igor Stimac has already advocated the need to select PIO players for the Indian team. Photograph: AIFF/X The All India Football Federation is exploring the possibility of......

Asian Games: Big boost for Indian football team...

IMAGE: Defender Sandesh Jhingan has been added to the Indian football team for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Photograph: AIFF/X The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday......

'We knew he would give the call of the nation priority'

IMAGE: The 39-year-old talisman, who has created seemingly unsurmountable national records in his 18-year-long international career, raised his hand and decided to lead a rag-tag national team......

Sunil Chhetri's evolution from prankster to leader

IMAGE: Sunil Chhetri's evolution from prankster to leader. Photograph: AIFF/Twitter Sunil Chhetri was a 'backbencher and prankster' who made fun of senior players during the early days of his......