Biden all set for India visit after testing Covid negative twice

United States President Joe Biden is all set to visit India and is 'very excited' about the important initiatives he will be championing at the G20 Summit in New Delhi, according to senior White......

How Will Modi Shape The G20 Opportunity?

Will G20 showcase an India that is inclusive, culturally rich, diverse and tolerant, asks Ramesh Menon. IMAGE: Prime Minister N D Modi at the G20 all-party meeting in New Delhi. All photographs:......

Uneasy peace in Indo-Pacific due to recent Chinese actions: US Congressman

There is an "uneasy peace" in the Indo-Pacific due to recent Chinese actions, an influential US Congressman said on Saturday, observing that India and the United States working together with......

Quad unveils new initiative to monitor maritime activity across Indo-Pacific

Four-nation grouping Quad on Tuesday launched a major new initiative for the Indo-Pacific that allows the partner countries to fully monitor the waters on their shores and help ensure peace and......

Budget 2018: An Exercise in Mindlessness

'In the final analysis, all Budgets everywhere are like the schemes hatched by A A Milne's lovable Winnie-the-Pooh.''They may be well-intended, but often go awry.''Although Pooh and his friends......

How India can profit from China's stumble

  Yes, India can indeed grow exports today -- but reforming red tape, not building infrastructure, is what is needed now, notes Mihir S SharmaAs contradictions in China’s growth model......

Yawning gap in Modi government's claims and deeds on climate

Despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tall claims that no one has served nature more than India, some of the steps taken by his government prove that the ground reality is the exact opposite,......

Developed countries should compensate for emissions: India

Asserting that it has been a strong champion of equity, India on Thursday said developed countries should compensate developing nations for the effects their greenhouse gas emissions have had......

From Full Monty to Slumdog Millionaire

Simon Beaufoy, a writer and an occasional director, came to prominence as the writer of the hugely successful comedy of working-class life, The Full Monty. The film, about the lives of men in the......

World Cup 2023: The Venues

Ten iconic venues across India will play host to the 13th edition of the Cricket World Cup, starting in Ahmedabad from October 5.From Dharamshala to Bangalore, millions of fans are all geared up to......

ACT: Defending champs Korea, Japan aim to rewrite history

IMAGE: While Korea will look to retain their Japan will hope to lay hands on their maiden title. Photographs: Kind courtesy Hockey India Defending Champions Korea and last edition’s runners......

'Drivers must not use the sport for personal agenda'

IMAGE: Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel wear t-shirts in support of the Black Lives Matter campaign. Photograph: Albert Gea/Reuters Formula One drivers must not use the......

FIA issues political gag order for F1 drivers

IMAGE: Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton will have to watch his words. Photograph: Rula Rouhana/Reuters Formula One drivers will need prior written permission from the sport's governing body to make......

Soccer: Barca boss Xavi urges fans not to boo Dembele

IMAGE: Ousmane Dembele has not played for Barcelona since January 12 after failing to renew his contract, which is set to expire at the end of the season. Photograph: Twitter Barcelona manager......