US ready to send troops if China invades Taiwan

United States President Joe Biden said on Monday that Washington is ready to get involved militarily to defend Taiwan in the event of invasion. IMAGE: US President Joe Biden speaks while attending......

'I don't think Putin is planning nuclear war'

'When human beings develop these dangerous toys and leave their control in the hands of aggressive megalomaniac politicians, the threat of a nuclear holocaust is always lurking on the horizon.'......

India, Japan pitch for resolving Ukraine crisis through dialogue, diplomacy

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday said the Russian invasion of Ukraine is a 'very serious' matter that has 'shaken' the roots of international order and asserted that attempts to......

Why Russia Captured Ukraine's Nuclear Reactors

'By taking over these reactors, it will ensure Ukraine's supply of electricity is cut off.' IMAGE: A woman holds an image depicting Russia's President Vladimir Putin that reads 'Genocidal', as she......

India's Russian revolution: Why refiners are buying more Russian crude

For India to become a fuel export powerhouse, and diversify its supply sources, New Delhi must stand up to western pressure, and let private refiners pump products overseas. S Dinakar reports.......

India's tryst with coal and clean energy is coming unstuck

India’s jugalbandhi with coal and clean energy is coming unstuck, neither achieving adequate renewable generation nor ensuring sufficient coal-fired power in the quest to become a $5-trillion......

Why are electric two-wheelers in India catching fire?

Dubious chargers, poor battery placement and faulty wires are some of the culprits. India’s safety ecosystem is a black hole. Rigorous testing is needed for Indian conditions — beset......

IMF slashes India's FY23 GDP growth forecast to 8.2%

IMF’s projection of India’s retail inflation is now at 6.1 per cent, higher than the RBI’s forecast of 5.7 per cent. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The International......

'Everything you see about Sushmita is real'

'My definition of a true star is when they enter a room, the energy of the room changes.' 'She has the aura of a true star.' IMAGE: Sushmita Sen plays Aarya Sareen in Aarya. Photograph: Kind......

How talent management firms make stars

A clutch of professional talent management firms is changing the balance of demand and supply in India's entertainment industry, discovers Vanita Kohli-Khandekar. IMAGE: Director Vikramaditya......

Day 14: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

China's 'snow princess' Gu triumphs in halfpipe, bags second gold IMAGE: Gu Ailing Eileen of China in action during the Freestyle Skiing Women's Freeski Halfpipe Final Run 2 at Genting Snow Park,......

Japan 'cornered' into holding Games, says local Olympian

'I believe we have already missed the opportunity to cancel ... We have been cornered into a situation where we cannot even stop now. We are damned if we do, and damned if we do not.'   IMAGE:......

Sports Shorts: Sathiyan enters last-16 in ITTF World Cup

IMAGE: Sathiyan Gnanasekaran of India celebrates. Photograph: Robertus Pudyanto/Getty Images India's Sathiyan Gnanasekaran won both his group matches against higher-ranked opponents to......

Sports Shorts: Trap shooters Kynan, Prithviraj lead at WC

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday IMAGE: Kynan Chenai shot two perfect rounds of 25 to move atop the list at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup. Photograph: Kenan......