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The Secret US Hand In 1962 War

India emerged from the war militarily bruised and strategically altered.The United States, under the guise of friendship, had succeeded in achieving what open alignment never could: The......

Not just Zohran Mamdani, these PIOs too win US mayoral polls

Apart from Zohran Mamdani's historic win two more Indian Americans also made equally significant gains in the mayoral elections in United States. Ghazala Hashmi won the race for Virginia Lieutenant......

'We Aren't Security Conscious As A Nation'

'Government officials use Gmail and ordinary phones without basic security consciousness.''Interoperability, especially in joint exercises with countries like the US, worries me.''It often means we......

Don't Expect A Reprieve From Trump!

'There are times when India should stand up without hesitation and voice its indignation over the US' pressure tactic. This is one such moment,' asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: US......

Can This Man Improve India-US Relations?

The fact that Sergio Gor has President Trump's ear makes him an extremely valuable commodity for India -- he represents both a challenge and an opportunity, points out Aditi Phadnis. IMAGE:......

'We Have Become The Largest Eyewear Brand In Asia'

'India needs at least 70,000 to 80,000 eyewear stores; our 2,000 stores are just a drop in the ocean.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Lenskart/Facebook Ahead of its debut on the Bombay Stock Exchange......

Shortcuts Won't Build Industrial Capability

Any industrial policy is only as good as how it is applied and the other reforms that support it.This was as true 40 years ago as it is now, points out Debashis Basu. Photograph: Babu/Reuters ......

How ITC plans to build a future-ready portfolio

There remains a debate on who said this: “When the facts change, I change my mind. What do you do, Sir?” Was it the British economist John Maynard Keynes or the American......

Sazerac targets India's whisky mkt to uncork bourbon growth

Sazerac Company, the largest distiller in the US, is looking to leverage India’s position as the world’s largest whisky market to introduce a range of bourbon whiskies in the country.......

Did These Films Influence Zohran Mamdani?

New York City's newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani, who created history with his big win, ended his victory speech with the song, Dhoom Machale from the Dhoom movies. Why didn't Zohran pick a song......

'These Are Not 'Strays' But Community Dogs'

'Stray dogs are a part of our urban ecosystem. When sterilised and vaccinated, they are not a threat -- they are community members who deserve dignity. ' IMAGE: A stray dog in an animal ambulance......

Your Favourite Housefull Film? VOTE!

Housefull 5 may have got poor reviews but it's got the thumbs up from audiences. With that, every single instalment of the Housefull franchise is a success. So which one is your favourite? Tell us......

Diplomacy, Royalty, Humanity On OTT

There's room for all kinds on OTT this week, as Sukanya Verma tells us. The DiplomatWhere to watch? NetflixLanguage: Hindi Based on the Indian high commission's efforts to bring Indian citizen......

Watch Chhaava On OTT!

The biggest hit of 2025 arrives on OTT this week, along with many other highs and horrors. Sukanya Verma lists them out. ChhaavaWhere to watch? NetflixLanguage: Hindi One of the biggest......

England start World Cup quest against familiar foe Croatia

England lost to Croatia in the 2018 World Cup semi-finals but gained revenge by beating them in the group phase of the European Championship in 2021 en route to the final. IMAGE: Tom Brady picks......

West Indies recall veteran pacer for New Zealand tour

The tour spans December 1-21 across Christchurch, Wellington and Mount Maunganui and the series forms part of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship, where West Indies are bottom of the standings......

Gill explains why India enforced follow-on

'It's about taking the right options in the given situation.' IMAGE: India captain Shubman Gill enforced a follo-on in the 2nd Test against West Indies. Two Windies batters in John Campbell and......

If we fight hard, there will be...: Lara's message to WI

IMAGE: Brian Lara praised the Caribbean side's remarkable comeback in the match after a difficult start. Photograph: BCCI West Indies legend Brian Lara has poured his heart out after witnessing......

How India's spinners put West Indies on the back foot

IMAGE: Ravindra Jadeja celebrates with Kuldeep Yadav. Photograph: BCCI India captain Shubman Gill struck his fifth Test hundred of the year before watching his spinner Ravindra Jadeja wreck the......