'Rajapaksa didn't trust India, tilted towards China'

'A fragile Sri Lanka will have a serious impact on the security of India.' IMAGE: Sri Lankan troops in gas masks stand guard during a protest outside the prime minister's office, July 13, 2022.......

China asks US to respect Nepal's sovereignty as Kathmandu gives nod to MCC

Peeved over the Nepalese parliament's approval of the US-funded $500 million grant agreement despite its persistent opposition, a concerned China said on Monday that Washington should not undermine......

India must embrace Biden's B3W initiative

Joe Biden's B3W proposal aims to bring democracies together.India should come up with its own plans to contribute to the initiative, states Rahul Mishra. IMAGE: G7 leaders in Cornwall, the UK,......

India's Dilemma in Sri Lanka

Mahinda Rajapaksa and Modi have learnt from their past mistakes.Modi has understood that Rajapaksa is a 'forever politician' that India has to live with, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.......

Smart cities: How Surat will get a grand makeover

Here's a five-part series on smart cities. We begin with Surat as the city prepares for a new future.  IMAGE:  There will be a world of difference from how things are now in......

Corporates rally to 'De-Car' as Gurgaon goes on green drive

Delhi and neighbouring Noida in Uttar Pradesh, too, are studying Gurgaon's no-car Tuesday model. With a red turban, a lathi (heavy stick) and an amiable style, Virendra Ballhara hardly looks like a......

Forget smart cities, India must first make existing ones livable

Here's what the government should do to make our cities better - work out a plan to manage the traffic situation and make public transport more attractive. Image: Most Indian cities are grappling......

A walk through time: How HUL climbed the success ladder

While India's largest FMCG company remains a breeding ground for managerial talent, the aggression and independence that characterised its former chiefs can hardly be seen.    "It's been......

Profile: Dr Vijay Mallya

Dr Vijay Mallya -- Chairman and Managing Director, Force India Formula One Team The UB Group is one of India's largest conglomerates with annual sales of over US$ 4 billion and a market......

Four stumps and no umps

Cricket this century will have to keep pace with the technology evolution. Of this there is no doubt. I am also convinced the new millennium will see the growth of Third Generation cricket,......