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What is Biden trying to tell India?

It is difficult to recall an Indian minister in modern times pushing back at the US publicly, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar with......

The Roots of the Taliban

Internal strife and tribalism is endemic to Afghanistan, notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). IMAGE: Abdul Latif Mansoor, left, Shahabuddin Delawar, centre, and Suhail Shaheen -- members of the......

'Taliban resurgence will boost morale of sleeper cells in India'

'India has to ensure its borders are properly sealed and there is no infiltration from PoK.' IMAGE: A member of the Afghan army's special forces in Kandahar province, Afghanistan.A photograph shot......

Pakistan moves up the power ladder on world stage

Pakistan is once again becoming a frontline State in big-power rivalry.But this time around, Pakistan stands to gain out of its geography, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Pakistan's......

India must prepare for the Taliban threat

The Taliban will view India through the eyes of the ISI and, can be relied upon to undertake hostile actions against this country, warns Virendra Kapoor. IMAGE: Afghan Special Forces on in......

Oil prices 'very challenging', need them to sober a bit: India to OPEC

Ahead of a meeting of oil producers' cartel OPEC, India on Tuesday said the current oil prices are "very challenging" and rates need to be a "little bit sober" lest they impact a consumption-led......

A 2-bedroom flat in Hindujas' The OWO costs 5.8 mn!

The OWO is spread over 580,000 sq. ft and rises to seven floors. Its 1,100 rooms are now being converted into 85 residences and a hotel. IMAGE: A 250-year lease of the vast property was acquired......

India loses ONGC Videsh-discovered Farzad-B gas field in Iran

India on Monday lost the ONGC Videsh Ltd-discovered Farzad-B gas field in the Persian Gulf after Iran awarded a contract for developing the giant gas field to a local company. "The National......

India, Pakistan and the story of lost trading opportunity

Despite being a neighbour, Pakistan has never accounted for more than 2 per cent of India’s total exports, and its share in India’s total imports is less than 1 per cent. On the other......

Suez, de-globalization, and a Semiconductor Fab for India

'If the almost literally heart-stopping Suez block has any positive outcome, it is to be hoped that it will accelerate the setting up of a fab (perhaps Taiwanese) in India,' asserts Rajeev......

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

The 74th Cannes Film Festival ended with the jury -- headed by Spike Lee -- handing out awards to a number of international films from France, Iran, Finland, Israel, Norway, Japan and the US. But......

'Some of the best things in cinema are happening in India'

'Of the people here in Europe who have watched The Story of Film: A New Generation, the most talked-about clip is the one from Ram Leela.' IMAGE: Ranveer Singh in Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram Leela.......

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020. IMAGE: Danesh Razvi and Tanya Maniktala in A Suitable Boy. It was the year of staying at home and watching films......

Tokyo Olympics: Medals Table

Check out the medals tally at the Tokyo Olympics: RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal 1 China 23 14 13 50 2 United States 20 23 16 59 3 Japan 17 5 9 31 4 Australia 14 3 14 31 5 ROC......

Tokyo Games: STUNNING Pix!

Please click on the images for a better look at the action. IMAGE: Lalit Upadhyay of Team India collides with Shota Yamada of Team Japan. Photograph: Corinna Kern/Reuters IMAGE:......

Tokyo Games: DRAMATIC Pix!

Please click on the images for a better look at the action. IMAGE: Nguyen Thuy Linh of Team Vietnam competes against Sabrina Jaquet of Team Switzerland during a women's singles match at the......

Tokyo Games: STUNNING Pix!

IMAGE: Great Britain's Adam Peaty in action in the men's 100m breaststroke semifinal. Photograph: Marko Djurica/Reuters IMAGE: Natalia Partyka of Poland in action against Michelle Bromley......

Tokyo Olympics Highlights: Biden 1, Macron 0

The first host nation gold is often one of the loudest spectator highlights of an Olympic Games. On Saturday, Japan won its first Tokyo 2020 gold medal in the men's 60kg judo in front of a few......

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