Israel-Iran: What Are Trump's Options?

Trump has a major decision to take in coming days -- specifically, how to rescue Israel from the attritional war that lies ahead, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: A drone photo shows......

Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs on China as markets crash

United States President Donald Trump on Sunday warned of new and significantly higher tariffs on Chinese goods if Beijing does not withdraw a recent 34 per cent retaliatory tariff hike, threatening......

Champai Soren: Puppet Or Puppeteer?

Pressure from the Soren clan is only one of the challenges Champai Soren faces as he readies himself to helm the predominantly tribal state. IMAGE: Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren at the......

Good ol' sunlight for breakfast, tweets Mangalyaan :)

  India’s maiden Mars mission is a success. It created a buzz and  how! Minutes after Mangalyaan made history it joined the Twitterati club. India’s Mars Orbiter now has its......

Indian startups created value, wealth even during pandemic: PM

Noting that the number of unicorns in India has reached the 100-mark this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that even in the phase of the Covid pandemic, Indian startups have been......

Why your household budget will go through the roof

Farmers in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karn­ataka, Tamil Nadu and Telan­gana anticipate a sharp dec­line in vegetable output this year, due to sustained declines in the water table after......

Why India's healthcare system is near collapse today

An analysis of Budget speeches made by finance ministers over 75 years also offers a glimpse of how low on the priority list healthcare has featured for the political class and policy-makers, which......

How impressive is the 2015 Land Acquisition Bill?

One cannot help ask why successive governments would try to push ahead with projects proffering disproportionate benefits to owners of land & labour and taxing away owners of small land parcels,......

Long Legs, Short Shorts: Bollywood's Summer Mantra

Bollywood's summer mantra is simple: Long legs, short shorts. Sukanya Verma shows us how this stylish lot demonstrates the A to Z of shorts fashion. Sharvari Wagh Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Review: Good Ol' Bollywood

Rocky Aur Rani delivers a king-sized entertainer that blends old charm with fresh ideas.It is a win for Karan Johar whose conviction works big time to satisfying results, asserts Mayur Sanap. He......

Shoojit Sircar's Best Films, Ranked

There's a contemplative air about Shoojit Sircar's cinema. His storytelling isn't in a rush to get somewhere and enjoys the process of seeing his characters beyond the obvious whilst offering a......

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Review: Horror, Hamming And Heart

A gleefully hammy Madhuri and Vidya's volley of death stares and evil laughs engage in a ruthless glamorous tug of war in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, notes Sukanya Verma. Just like the earlier two Bhool......

Crystal Palace lose appeal against Europa League demotion in CAS

IMAGE: Crystal Palace, who won the Community Shield on Sunday beating Liverpool in a penalty shootout, are set to play in the Conference League's qualifying playoff round later this month.......

PSG stars dominate Ballon d'Or shortlist

IMAGE: Paris St Germain players celebrate after winning the Champions League. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Reuters Nine players from treble-winning Paris St Germain have been nominated for the men's......

Hardik Brings Gully Cricket to IPL

IMAGE: Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya went old school. Photograph: Mumbai Indians/X Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya ditched tradition and brought back the streets-style......

Rioting fans leave French football reeling as Olympics looms

IMAGE: Olympique Lyonnais coach Fabio Grosso, a World Cup winner with Italy in 2006, sustained facial injuries during the incident. (Picture used for representational purpose......

World Cup-winning captain, USA's Rapinoe to retire

IMAGE: Megan Rapinoe had led USA to their 4th FIFA World Cup win in 2019. Photograph: Eduardo Munoz/Reuters United States forward Megan Rapinoe will retire after this season, the 38-year-old said......